Star Wars Battlefront II

 PlayStation 4
User Score
1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 8873 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,158 out of 8873
  2. Mixed: 470 out of 8873
  3. Negative: 7,245 out of 8873
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  1. TByrne89
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Visuals = 10
    Shoe-horned campaign mode, terrible arcade mode = 4
    Loot crates (gambling, the ESRB needs a serious review of their stance) = 0

    Developers made a visually stunning, ok-to-play game. EA have destroyed it.

    Hopefully tide is turning on loot crate BS
  2. javironcho
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    The campaign is ok but the multiplayer is as good as any other free to play, pay to win game, but only this one cost at least $60, i can recomend the campaign for 20 but the multiplayer should had been free if they were going to go with these mobile game practices, so do not buy this game nor any other ea game until they back off
  3. tobmeister
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    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.
  4. johnnyhardon
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Tiered pricing and Freemium content unlock progression makes this game unbuyable. The campaign is bad and the multiplayer is ruined due to the pricing. EA failed.
  5. GreyKnight
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Disney and EA are targeting children with in-game loot box gambling in Star Wars Battlefront II. Absolutely unacceptable for any form of gambling to be in a rated T Star Wars game. If your child wants to play as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, or Rey they have to grind a ridiculous amount of hours to unlock them for free, or the better alternative as suggested by Disney and EA, grab yourDisney and EA are targeting children with in-game loot box gambling in Star Wars Battlefront II. Absolutely unacceptable for any form of gambling to be in a rated T Star Wars game. If your child wants to play as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, or Rey they have to grind a ridiculous amount of hours to unlock them for free, or the better alternative as suggested by Disney and EA, grab your parent's credit card and engage in gambling with the loot box system to speed up your progress and get some cool items from the "slot machines."

    Do NOT buy this game, it deserves to flop to send a message, enough is enough with trying to fleece and exploit customers at every possible opportunity.    … Expand
  6. avrell
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Disappointing one size fits all-approach to multiplayer FPS is unsuitable for everybody. Since this is, amazingly, the only major AAA Star Wars game coming out, EA figured it needs to be suitable for everybody. People who like FPS, people who dislike FPS, people who don't know what the abbreviation FPS stands for. All are meant to be able to enjoy this. As a result, the gunplay andDisappointing one size fits all-approach to multiplayer FPS is unsuitable for everybody. Since this is, amazingly, the only major AAA Star Wars game coming out, EA figured it needs to be suitable for everybody. People who like FPS, people who dislike FPS, people who don't know what the abbreviation FPS stands for. All are meant to be able to enjoy this. As a result, the gunplay and flow is suitable for nobody.

    Single player experience lasts like 4-5 hours and as such, is too irrelevant to warrant a mention.

    Obscene approach to paid extra content.

    Buy something else.    … Expand
  7. ASGaming21
    Nov 15, 2017
    4
    Unbelievable. I knew this game would have a negative response over the lootboxes, but I never thought thousands of people would give this game a 0 or 1 out of 10. I will play it, just to see what it’s like, despite the lootboxes
    However, I still hate EA. Closing down Visceral and mucking up with games like this one and FIFA.
  8. AngryGamer2
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Im a massive star wars fan and will be suckered into watching all the new movies and playing all the games. Simply because im a fanboy. That being said EA has ripped off the community and taken advantage of the fans love for star wars by forcing micro transactions down their throat. Oh want to play darth vader? better pay 100$ or grind to the end of times.

    EA is officially the worst company.
  9. Ledi-Alucard
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    DICE did a good job! Beautiful and rich game! But EA f*** it up!
    1 - Gambling System (aka Lootboxes)
    2 - Bad Campaign.
    Очень ждала и хотела купить эту игру. Но не буду. Идите лесом мразоты.
  10. io24gidf
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    As a university student, I cant earn any character unless I spend a month for each character. I can play 2 hours a night most nights.

    According to the great people of reddit it takes over 166 days or over 4000 hours to unlock everything and given the devs for the game literally just reduced the rewards you get and limited the daily arcade mode gains with a timewall of 15 hours knowing    As a university student, I cant earn any character unless I spend a month for each character. I can play 2 hours a night most nights.

    According to the great people of reddit it takes over 166 days or over 4000 hours to unlock everything and given the devs for the game literally just reduced the rewards you get and limited the daily arcade mode gains with a timewall of 15 hours knowing this I have to play the main gamemode.

    One dev quoted on the Reddit AMA that a user gets 20% of their battlepoints as credits at the end of the game. I got over 7000 points to get 400 credits, nowhere near 20% and certainly nowhere near enough to even consider getting a star card to help me compete.    … Expand
  11. P-Rabbit
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This is extremely unfortunate. I was really looking forward to this game - however the microtransactions and the hardheadedness of the developers and publishers have officially ruined what could have been an amazing game. The Reddit AMA today was absolute garbage and failed to respond or acknowledge any obvious wrong doing by EA or DICE. Truly unfortunate. GG EA, GG DICE.
  12. massivechicken
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    A great game, polished, completely let down by greed.

    It’s a full price game but they have a f2p model embedded.

    You can’t progress your skills / weapons / characters without gambling.

    To get coins to gamble you just have to play... there is no reward for performing well.

    Atrocious. Wait and buy it second hand in order to get your Star Wars fix and not rewarding EA for their greed.
  13. koolaidman486
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Blatant pay to win witha $60+ price tag. You have to grind for many hours just to use Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, and all of this is with random loot boxes. If you read this, I plead that you don't support this game in any way, shape, or form.
  14. snake627
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    First of all NO, the crate are not needed. Second of all, if they were going to use lootcrates they should have made them cosmetics only, NO ONE likes a pay to progress faster model in their full prices game. Lastly this game looked pretty good, but considering a large portion of it is multiplayer, which is ruined by the current system i can't give this game a good score. They took it tooFirst of all NO, the crate are not needed. Second of all, if they were going to use lootcrates they should have made them cosmetics only, NO ONE likes a pay to progress faster model in their full prices game. Lastly this game looked pretty good, but considering a large portion of it is multiplayer, which is ruined by the current system i can't give this game a good score. They took it too far with this one, I would have preferred the season pass method over this pay-to-win-esque structure. Come on EA way to ruin a potentially great game.… Expand
  15. Ramuthra
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    worst game since Superman for the Nintendo 64. The pay to win scheme is horrible. Just the play the old versions. EA and Disney and ruining gaming and using predatory gambling schemes.
  16. Sevorast
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Do not buy this garbage infested pile of **** Its a mobile game dressed up as a full release. The entire game has been built from the ground up around the predatory monetization/gambling system.
  17. lattepiu
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes are okay only on a pay-to-win free-to-play game. But it is an AAA title, and it cost 60/80 bucks. That's not okay. EA is killing this franchise.
  18. Fizgriz
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    If this is the gaming world EA wants to continue down. I don't want any part of it.

    Game is littered with ridiculously long if not impossible progression systems, but hey you can bypass that for the low time fee of $2100 to unlock all content.

    Send a message. Don't buy the game. give it a bad rating.
  19. jorojr
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Micro-transactions and the "Pay to Win" model has no place in a "Premium" $60 game. EA has always been a questionable company that has been voted as the worse US based company twice. It should come as no surprise that this slimy corporation continues to push boundaries. Be smart, vote with your wallet and avoid this crap.
  20. terryflap
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    The "exploiting your customers" bubble has burst.

    Maybe it's time to put the content back into the game?

    Also maybe stop closing down studios.

    No one is going to buy Titanfall 3: Loot Box Edition.
  21. espada7125
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    and I present you the loobox wars 2, a long time ago in a galaxy far way there lived a greedy corp called ea.where they would make you spend 2100$ to unlock the full game
  22. sniperfoxdls
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Pro: Looks and sounds just like a Star Wars movie!
    Huge Con: Plays like a huge grind that would take you more than you work in a year to unlock everything. They clearly spent more time on the progression grind and figuring out how to suck more money out of their customers than they did on the actual game.
    Our only chance, as gamers, to avoid predatory policies like these is to vote    Pro: Looks and sounds just like a Star Wars movie!
    Huge Con: Plays like a huge grind that would take you more than you work in a year to unlock everything. They clearly spent more time on the progression grind and figuring out how to suck more money out of their customers than they did on the actual game.

    Our only chance, as gamers, to avoid predatory policies like these is to vote with our wallets. If this game flops, maybe the next greedy dev will reconsider lootbox hell.    … Expand
  23. Sconesdeep
    Nov 15, 2017
    9
    Talk about first world problems... I played 8 rounds of multiplayer and unlocked Darth Vader which maybe took around 2ish hours. I like the idea of working towards something rather than being handed everything... maybe that's my generation talking though. Heaven forbid anyone have to EARN anything in game. The game isn't bad at all and plays rather nicely compared to other titles that haveTalk about first world problems... I played 8 rounds of multiplayer and unlocked Darth Vader which maybe took around 2ish hours. I like the idea of working towards something rather than being handed everything... maybe that's my generation talking though. Heaven forbid anyone have to EARN anything in game. The game isn't bad at all and plays rather nicely compared to other titles that have come out this year. I don't understand why people who've obviously barely played the game are giving it 1's because they have to work a little.… Expand
  24. Elexeim
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Una jodida estafa, traducido en ingles:
    - 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
  25. TragicShow
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    In this game, which has a base price of 60 dollars, you can spend even more money in order to have an advantage over players who don't in MULTIPLAYER. That is a shameful practice and must not be tolerated. If you say that this is going to get better in the future you're an IDIOT. If you still defend EA after this you're an IDIOT. All the mindless EA drones can be free to waste their moneyIn this game, which has a base price of 60 dollars, you can spend even more money in order to have an advantage over players who don't in MULTIPLAYER. That is a shameful practice and must not be tolerated. If you say that this is going to get better in the future you're an IDIOT. If you still defend EA after this you're an IDIOT. All the mindless EA drones can be free to waste their money on this garbage but I won't.… Expand
  26. dirkdigglr
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    It's honestly impressive how EA can take amazing titles such as Mass Effect and Star Wars and absolutely butcher them. This game is a $60 PC/console game with the quality of a free mobile game. This game is garbage do not buy.
  27. Skywalker_tie
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game big improvement to 2015 battlefront loot boxes nothing wrong with it, just getting negative reviews because some don’t it’s better than season pass
  28. Andrew1175
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    As much as I want to play this game I simply cannot come to terms with purchasing it. If they're going to make it impossible for me to unlock everything within a couple of months after paying full price for it then it's a deal breaker for me. I only get to play on average around 5 hours a week on video games. Half of that time I am playing with my wife. I simply would not be able to unlockAs much as I want to play this game I simply cannot come to terms with purchasing it. If they're going to make it impossible for me to unlock everything within a couple of months after paying full price for it then it's a deal breaker for me. I only get to play on average around 5 hours a week on video games. Half of that time I am playing with my wife. I simply would not be able to unlock everything ever. There is a post on Reddit about it taking 4,528 hours to unlock everything. I simply will not do that. If I were to play for my 5 hours a week solely on that game, it would take me about 905 weeks (17 YEARS) to unlock everything. Let that sink in.… Expand
  29. KitsuneFather
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    The only voice the consumer has in this scenario is reviews, and it is time our voices are heard. We want single-player campaigns. We want to play games, not "license entertainment experiences".

    Spoiler: Loot crates aren't gambling because you don't win anything; any contents are subject to deletion or change at the whim of EA.
  30. epiroute50
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    No reason you should spend money on a game in which you need to spend more money. Yes, I know, you don't "need" to, but for all practical purposes of enjoying every feature in this game, you do.
  31. dager47
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Designing a game ''from the ground up'' to squeeze us of money...money..money...disgusting....

    EA doesn't see this as a game,,, they see it as a daily/weekly direct debit agreement from us to EA There be only 1 universal law: ''dont puck with the base game....it must be complete and offer the full experience for it to even be considered worthy of purchase in the first place''    Designing a game ''from the ground up'' to squeeze us of money...money..money...disgusting....

    EA doesn't see this as a game,,, they see it as a daily/weekly direct debit agreement from us to EA

    There be only 1 universal law: ''dont puck with the base game....it must be complete and offer the full experience for it to even be considered worthy of purchase in the first place''

    Sabotaging the player experience in the BASE GAME with a grind intentionally designed to fill players with anguish.. make them upset,enrage them,disturb them,disgust them, fill them regret and hate whistle trying to acquire a basic piece of the game you already paid £55 for.........

    ALL FOR THE CROOKED GREEDY DIRTY SCHEME OF INCREASING THE INCENTIVE OF TRYING TO MAKE US 'REPEATEDLY' SPEND MORE MORE THEN WE SHOULD HAVE!!!

    arm chair swindle men,,,,,

    Drop to your knees and make a game worthy my money or piss off and get out of line....thousands of more developers waiting in line to sell me ''something of value'' in exchange for my money.

    Thought they were gona milk me itchs >:(    … Expand
  32. Chewbubba
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    I do not support this business practice. The real price of the game is hidden in microtransactions and it has become a pay to win game which appears to be aimed to milking as much money as possible rather than providing an enjoyable experience.
  33. Black-Templar
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Well so I'm playing the Sniper class... and you have a Binocular perk where you can wallhack (like Widow in overwatch). Thing is, another sniper has a better binocular because he got it in a lootbox.
    Now... I spend in-game credits to purchase over 20 specialised lootboxes to try to get this binocular which increase your wallhack lenght... no luck. YES this is the word: LUCK!
    Why the hell    Well so I'm playing the Sniper class... and you have a Binocular perk where you can wallhack (like Widow in overwatch). Thing is, another sniper has a better binocular because he got it in a lootbox.
    Now... I spend in-game credits to purchase over 20 specialised lootboxes to try to get this binocular which increase your wallhack lenght... no luck. YES this is the word: LUCK!
    Why the hell is this game not like BattleField 2 where you get the attachement via lvl progression. Why the hell do I need to get them via lootboxes. This is pure virtual gambling. I ain't puting a dime for the crystal currency. Well that won't be a problem, because I'm selling this game on amazon, hoping someone will buy it. *raise middle finger towards EA games*    … Expand
  34. Abetus
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This is a Loot Box Simulator. Pure **** Boring game. EA is the worst company ever. Only for money. Pay to win. You pay more than 70€ and you dont have the complete game. Everything is locked and you have to play during hours to GET A **** CRATE!, And craft using coins only found in crates. Etc. Pure crap.
  35. Agrowitcher
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game with amazing graphics and gameplay. Some people hate this game for lootboxes, but donate doesn't matter in this game. People, please dont look on this crazy 0 score review. This game is much better than BF 1. BUT! On PS4 i have some troubles with freeze screen, but i hope EA fix it soon.… Expand
  36. Ensaum
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This game has a lot of potential, but it's ruined by a pay to progress unlock system. It's a shame because I was actually really looking forward to this game. Characters and class progression past base game items are locked behind pay walls or unreasonably long in game grinds.

    Parents who are considering buying this game for your kids: Don't. It has what is essentially an in game    This game has a lot of potential, but it's ruined by a pay to progress unlock system. It's a shame because I was actually really looking forward to this game. Characters and class progression past base game items are locked behind pay walls or unreasonably long in game grinds.

    Parents who are considering buying this game for your kids: Don't. It has what is essentially an in game gambling system modeled after slot machines and should be rated AO. The game forces you to pay for in game tokens with real money to then buy "loot boxes." These "loot boxes" then randomly drop in game weapons or abilities. The game is designed in such a way that it is impossible to progress without gambling on these boxes.    … Expand
  37. GamerJosh0137
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    They were so close! EA had a perfect opportunity to make possibly one of the best Star Wars games in years. Battlefront 1 was a great multiplayer game but lacking in the depth department. The lack of content i.e campaign and honestly the lack of multiplayer modes made Battlefront 1 more of an appetizer than an entree. Battlefront 2 comes around and they literally give fans EVERYTHINGThey were so close! EA had a perfect opportunity to make possibly one of the best Star Wars games in years. Battlefront 1 was a great multiplayer game but lacking in the depth department. The lack of content i.e campaign and honestly the lack of multiplayer modes made Battlefront 1 more of an appetizer than an entree. Battlefront 2 comes around and they literally give fans EVERYTHING we have been asking for. Campaign: check, More modes: Check, Dog fights in space: check, no season pass that splits player base: check. They had it! They **** had it! Then the inevitable happens. EA. EA happened. A loot crate/progression system so convoluted it makes playing Battlefront 2 more like my job as an accountant. Great! The heroes are now 75% less credits now. So what!? The main problem is STILL there. Pay to win mechanics in a full price game. Sure, you cant buy loot crates with legendaries. Awesome! Still though people with bigger wallets can still BUY AN ADVANTAGE OVER PLAYERS THAT DONT SPEND TONS OF MONEY ON :LOOT BOXES!!!!!!!!! This is pay to win!!!! So the cost of heroes goes down. GREAT! It fixes none of the pay to win concerns that the fans STILL have. It's a god damn crying shame. Soooooo close.… Expand
  38. SWERY_51
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Pay to win mechanics on a full priced game, seriously? SERIOUSLY?!

    Bye EA, it was the last time i put money in one of your games, THE LAST F****** TIME!!
  39. HippoZoned
    Nov 15, 2017
    5
    Why Battlefront has disappointed me & Why it will fail...

    If I’m Being honest with you guys from the start I figured from what I experienced in the beta I wouldn’t like the full game so to avoid dropping $60 on a game that I may not like I signed up for EA Access even though I didn’t want to because I already own or don’t care for the other games offered through the service, but I did    Why Battlefront has disappointed me & Why it will fail...

    If I’m Being honest with you guys from the start I figured from what I experienced in the beta I wouldn’t like the full game so to avoid dropping $60 on a game that I may not like I signed up for EA Access even though I didn’t want to because I already own or don’t care for the other games offered through the service, but I did it because wasting $6 is a lot better than $60 and I wanted to share my opinion on the new battlefront. According to the site this is still the full version of the game anyways so I signed up to give you guys my honest review of the game. Now I didn’t play the campaign even though I do want to play it because I saw no point considering I couldn’t finish it. So my review will only be on the multiplayer aspect of the game. Before I go into my review I want to explain why I am so disappointed with EA’s Battlefront games. Both of them now…

    You know ever since I heard DICE was making Battlefront back in like 2014 I thought my dreams were finally answered, the universe heard my idea, because back when I went from playing the original Battlefront 2 in 2007 to Battlefield Bad Company in 2008 I imagined the next battlefront game while playing bad company, I was like this is awesome, all the weapons vehicles and destruction, I thought wouldn’t a game like this but it’s star wars be freaking awesome? And I asked others and many people agreed and said dice should make the game because they are the only company that could make it right, or so we thought. I just don’t understand why they refuse to make the game many of us want. Just imagine a battlefield-like game but with star wars skin, what more could a big battlefield fan and an even bigger STAR WARS fan ask for? Right?! WRONG! They released the crap they called Battlefront 2015 and I was highly disappointed and frustrated as hell so I made videos to reflect that, many people disliked the videos and said I was wrong that the game was good etc but eventually others saw what I saw in that game from day one and also made videos to reflect their disappointment and the game died. So I figured the people over at DICE would learn and finally give me and many others what they wanted… Turns out I was wrong as hell again and instead we get Battlefront 2 2017 the same game with a few more options, weapons and heroes, but with the same problems and issues the first game had.

    When it comes to the outrage for Battlefront 2 I am dumbfounded, yet I am also not surprised if that makes any sense at all. I feel this way because of the reason people are angry at Battlefront 2, don’t get me wrong I understand their anger and hate for the loot crate system, but I feel it over shadows the real reasons this game is bad. I believe battlefront 2 sucks because of the simplistic gunplay, the maps being cluttered with visual garbage, the bad balance, the fact that each time I play a match it feels the same no matter what map I play on and so much more. In reality the game hasn’t changed much since the last release in 2015, and this really frustrates me because no one can see it or wants to admit it. Not to mention I feel they are using the loot crates or the progression system controversy to distract everyone from the fact that it’s the same core game.

    However this is about Star Wars Battlefront 2 and the fact that this game is simple as **** it offers no challenge, no sense of progression and gives me no reason to want to keep playing. What happens when I unlock all the heroes and cards? Hmm? What reason do I have to want to keep playing? There is no depth to this game, yeah there is more maps and more characters to play with but it’s the same experience no matter what map or character you are controlling. The only fun part is using the heroes or op vehicles but that appeal eventually dies.

    So while the maps are big and beautiful they are also linear as **** with a lot of filler and clutter objects that make it hard to spot enemies in third person and that also obstructs the camera a lot in matches Causing me to experience **** deaths and frustration. The maps really don’t help give me that feeling of random chaotic matches. In each match you know what the enemies will do because you know where they will be coming from and what they need to do, there is no randomness just a bunch of linear paths and choke points. You can’t flank enemies and even if you could it wouldn’t make a huge difference each match imo is won by brute force or whoever can get a hero first.

    I have more to say but it wont fit so overall I feel the game is bad and I won’t be buying it any time soon, and it has nothing to do with the loot crate issues. I just don’t like the game, adding more crap doesn’t make a game more in-depth and while i'm glad the game now spans all eras but it doesn’t change the fact I find the overall experience unrewarding.    … Expand
  40. ZaelART
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    I don't even consider this a game, this is a scam. You are nothing but a walking piggy bank to EA. Logging into this game is like entering an online casino - they're out for your cash and will stop at nothing to get it. Certain ship upgrades literally give you an aim-bot. If you want to do as much damage as someone who has dropped $2000 in micro-transactions, then you might be able toI don't even consider this a game, this is a scam. You are nothing but a walking piggy bank to EA. Logging into this game is like entering an online casino - they're out for your cash and will stop at nothing to get it. Certain ship upgrades literally give you an aim-bot. If you want to do as much damage as someone who has dropped $2000 in micro-transactions, then you might be able to catch up to them if you put in 2 hours a day for 6.2 years. If EA hasn't closed the game down by then, then maybe you'll be on a level playing field with the whales.… Expand
  41. TooKrazii
    Nov 15, 2017
    9
    While the microtransactions are not great, for me they don't ruin what is an incredible Star Wars game. It has the perfect Star Wars feel and the gameplay is simply amazing. I look forward to the changes that the team will implement to improve the microtransaction problems but I will continue to enjoy the game regardless as I feel it does justice to the world of Star Wars.
  42. Gasmoxian-Racer
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    this game looks and plays beautifully. But the disgusting business practices of EA make this one of the worst multiplayer games of all time. do not buy this game.
  43. jr_restless
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Disney's biggest mistake was giving their most valuable franchise to a company like EA.

    If they keep releasing games like this, Starwars is gonna lose its popularity amongst teenagers. No one is gonna buy a Starwars game with a half-ass campaign + a messed up multiplayer made by greedy executives.
  44. Talbis
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    EA made a mistake. They allowed people to play the game before it was released. For me it's great, I had the chance to play and cancel my pre-order. This is yet another game this year where I canceled a pre-order or just didn't bother getting it at all, everything because of loot boxes. This game, however, this game takes the idea and rapes the community with it. Pay to win. In a premiumEA made a mistake. They allowed people to play the game before it was released. For me it's great, I had the chance to play and cancel my pre-order. This is yet another game this year where I canceled a pre-order or just didn't bother getting it at all, everything because of loot boxes. This game, however, this game takes the idea and rapes the community with it. Pay to win. In a premium priced, multiplayer game. Holy **** if I were Disney Corporation I'd cut my ties with EA after this ****

    The game looks and sounds amazing, the gameplay is fun, everything we've asked for from the previous game is here... and they've ruined it with microtransactions. Don't buy this game, it's not worth the money they ask for it. The very idea of having loot boxes forces me to recommend this game at only one price point: free. At this point, I'll pick the game when it's free or I'll buy it after ALL the microtransactions will be removed. You should do that as well.

    EA is not to be trusted anymore. DICE is not to be trusted anymore (just go watch Angry Joe's interview with the developer, they're not innocent in this). This game isn't a game, it's a money printing scheme, so don't give them your money.    … Expand
  45. Tessan-BR
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Нельзя завязывать игру формата Pay2Play на донат.
    Хотелось больше золота, но жадность фраера сгубила.
    ЕА получает заслуженную номинацию "Фейл года".
  46. dauntae
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    the campaign is dreadfully short, beat it in one sitting; and has little replay value. the online is ok right up until some dude comes by with a hero class and kills an entire map, the heros are OP and you have to buy them, even after that you have to hope for the best in matches because only one hero per match so its almost never you; also this loot box is ****
  47. Space7Panda
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Как говорил один мудрец лет так 5 назад.
    ЕА - Еврейский Апокалипсис и похоже он уже наступил.
  48. Evointer
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    The game itself is not bad, the graphics look awesome and the gameplay is fun. The problem comes when you are forced to pay a tone of money to unlock characters that we obviously all want to play, but are locked after a paywall (with the excuse that you can still unlock them playing the game, but it will take you forever). The thing is that practice is fine for F2P games but having to payThe game itself is not bad, the graphics look awesome and the gameplay is fun. The problem comes when you are forced to pay a tone of money to unlock characters that we obviously all want to play, but are locked after a paywall (with the excuse that you can still unlock them playing the game, but it will take you forever). The thing is that practice is fine for F2P games but having to pay even more to play a 60$ game? I'll change my review to the actual score this game deserves once these problems are fixed.… Expand
  49. Toofast
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This game is a copy paste of the last, except much more convoluted and with pay-to-win microtransactions on top of it. It would take 4528 hours or $2100 to unlock everything in this game. I'm ok with cosmetic only microtransactions in games like Dota or Overwatch as they are completely optional. Requiring someone to spend thousands of hours or dollars to unlock actual gameplay content thatThis game is a copy paste of the last, except much more convoluted and with pay-to-win microtransactions on top of it. It would take 4528 hours or $2100 to unlock everything in this game. I'm ok with cosmetic only microtransactions in games like Dota or Overwatch as they are completely optional. Requiring someone to spend thousands of hours or dollars to unlock actual gameplay content that gives a competitive advantage in online multiplayer should be illegal. This is a family friendly game, it makes me sick that EA would try to get children hooked on gambling through pay-to-win mechanics.… Expand
  50. TheWitchar
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. F*ck micro transactions and f*ck EA, no reason to support this game. The problem is that people are still going to buy this. These kind of companies have to learn their lesson.… Expand
  51. egorek375
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    The game is vacuum cleaner money. Why in the game there Donate that affect gameplay when the game itself already costs 60$? This is chutzpah on a global scale. We need to punish the scum of the EA dollar. Cancel pre-orders, don't pay for the game. Show those greedy pigs that we are not dumb animals and are well aware that we want to steal. Any changes the game will not help. Or are youThe game is vacuum cleaner money. Why in the game there Donate that affect gameplay when the game itself already costs 60$? This is chutzpah on a global scale. We need to punish the scum of the EA dollar. Cancel pre-orders, don't pay for the game. Show those greedy pigs that we are not dumb animals and are well aware that we want to steal. Any changes the game will not help. Or are you completely cut of the microtransactions from the game, or you go with his game in the ass!!!… Expand
  52. wph1701
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    All progression in this game is intrinsically intertwined with microtransactions and lootboxes - essentially legalized gambling marketed at kids. Currently the system requires over $2000 (or over 4000 hours of time) and you still would not unlock everything in this game. It's a $60 mobile game. Do not buy.
  53. DeFrank
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Execrable capitalist privilege applied to a multiplayer game. Pay to win has no place in full-priced multiplayer competitive games. It's a scam, pure and simple
  54. BuffaloSLO
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    I realy liked beta. New gameplay its great, but giving you 70€ for nothing? I dont want to play just this game to advance. I think its better if would be seasson pass for 50€ than paying for loot boxes. No buying!
  55. codcakes
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    A longtime fan of DICE and their work going as far back to the beginning of the Battlefield franchise. I was legitimately equally excited as a Stars Wars fan as well for this game. Was further excited to hear that content and expansions would as well be free and not lead to the fracturing of the player base as with previous Battlefield titles and the first Titanfall.

    The game is fun and    A longtime fan of DICE and their work going as far back to the beginning of the Battlefield franchise. I was legitimately equally excited as a Stars Wars fan as well for this game. Was further excited to hear that content and expansions would as well be free and not lead to the fracturing of the player base as with previous Battlefield titles and the first Titanfall.

    The game is fun and beautifully designed. The sound and visuals are amazing and the triggered nostalgia is potent. Which just makes this predatory monetization policy difficult to stomach from EA. This is the first game I have ever refunded.    … Expand
  56. sonido
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    advantages:
    graphics,
    climate

    disadvantages:
    short and boring campaign,
    credit earning cap,
    The true pay2win. Enormous costs or enormous grind. You decide.
  57. Valkysas
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Game is just trying to get your kids to gamble boycott EA DICE and DISNEY
    Oh you want dark darth vader that will be 60000 please
    and no the 75% cut in price is also accompanied by a 75% reward reduction meaning its the same grind as be for nothing was changed and then we got a limit of how much you can earn in arcade meanwhile in MP the mvp just got the same reward as some one who put a    Game is just trying to get your kids to gamble boycott EA DICE and DISNEY
    Oh you want dark darth vader that will be 60000 please
    and no the 75% cut in price is also accompanied by a 75% reward reduction meaning its the same grind as be for nothing was changed and then we got a limit of how much you can earn in arcade meanwhile in MP the mvp just got the same reward as some one who put a rubber band on his controller and ran into the wall the hole game !

    They do not care about fans only money and how they can get your kids to steal your credit card
    Boycott Disney EA DICE    … Expand
  58. ABowlOMousetrap
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    It's a Pay-To-Win mobile game, for consoles and PC.

    Daily cooldown on rewards for game modes.
    **** formulaic campaign.
    Pay-To-Win multiplayer.

    Do yourself a favor, do literally anything else with your money.

    If you want to eventually get a decent Star Wars game, contact Disney and let them know what you think of EA and what they're doing to the Star Wars brand.
  59. FETTkilledSOLO
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This AMA for Star Wars: Battlefront II is digging a deeper hole that EA/DICE will not be able to get out of. All the Dev's answers are, "we hear your feedback but you'll have to buy the game and wait/hope for changes that we may or may not implement."

    Disney should never have given them exclusive license. They're use of loot crates is a blight on the industry and is conditioning    This AMA for Star Wars: Battlefront II is digging a deeper hole that EA/DICE will not be able to get out of. All the Dev's answers are, "we hear your feedback but you'll have to buy the game and wait/hope for changes that we may or may not implement."

    Disney should never have given them exclusive license. They're use of loot crates is a blight on the industry and is conditioning children to gambling. They turned a fun franchise game into a pay 2 win format. The gaming industry is more or less dead by greed.

    Fan have been requesting a Galactic Conquest mode which was in the ORIGINAL 2005 Battlefront games. We didn't get in in BFI and we expected them to rectify it with BFII. They completely overlooked the "DATA" they claim they check. As a MASSIVE Star Wars fan I was looking forward to EA redeeming itself with BFII. This has become an easy pass. I'll save my $60 for better games without this diseased cash grab.    … Expand
  60. myth92
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    Mediocre single-player campaign, decent multiplayer variety and pretty good visuals. Unfortunately it is all brought down by the randomized, greedy, P2W loot crate progression system that is more of an offender than any horrible random "freemium" cash grab mobile game you could ever find in a mobile app store. All in a full priced "AAA game". Such a shame.
  61. JIELZy
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    NICE! p2w game for 60$.What next ? GOOD JOB EA !Don't buy it! this company is not worthy of our money. The game itself is not bad, but everything spoils in-game transactions!
  62. Zenn3k
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Gambling for upgrades is not at all engaging. People who spend money will have how power than you will from Day 1, and you'll NEVER catch them without also spending money, not unless you grind hundred of hours while being absolutely inferior to the load out of money spending players. **** this game, **** EA. You ruined yet ANOTHER Star Wars game that could have been amazing.
  63. especiavieja
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    why are people making this amazing game seem like its trash, this is an amazing sequel to the garbage Star Wars Battlefront 2015. We have barely even touched the game yet and people are judging the loot boxes. Yeah, the loot boxes were bad during the EA access version, but the loot boxes are going to be fixed and we just need to wait for the full release tomorrow and on Friday.
  64. devilhorns
    Nov 15, 2017
    9
    this game is without a doubt one of the best star wars games i have played the story is solid and canon to the franchise too and there is a ton of stuff to do and its very fun to play with friends its not a pay to win game it doesnt entirely depend itself on its loot box system and it balances itself pretty well a lot of people gave it a bad review because of it having a loot box systemthis game is without a doubt one of the best star wars games i have played the story is solid and canon to the franchise too and there is a ton of stuff to do and its very fun to play with friends its not a pay to win game it doesnt entirely depend itself on its loot box system and it balances itself pretty well a lot of people gave it a bad review because of it having a loot box system but most people dont realize many good games like overwatch have loot boxes in them yet its your choice to open your wallet or not overall its a pretty damn good star wars game… Expand
  65. nufrequency
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    5 hour long campaign with paper thin characters followed by multiplayer PAY2WIN micro-transaction system pulled from mobile market games where everything is gated behind casino lootboxes, massive grind and convoluted fake currency paywalls !
  66. ragegenius
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Terrible game designed to get you addicted on gambling, stealing as much money from your wallet as possible with microtransactions to progress. EA is only getting worse with their greed, please do not buy this game.
  67. d_WAR_f
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Только дети от 6 до 10 поведутся на эту игру ибо уже с 11 здравому человеку ясно что его хотят иметь за его же деньги.
    С развитием технологий android игры становятся разнообразнее и интереснее, а ААА-проекты на РС скатываются в полное гумно.    Только дети от 6 до 10 поведутся на эту игру ибо уже с 11 здравому человеку ясно что его хотят иметь за его же деньги.
    С развитием технологий android игры становятся разнообразнее и интереснее, а ААА-проекты на РС скатываются в полное гумно.
  68. Ger555
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Simplemente Chorros y manipuladores!! Engañan a la gente con toda esta porkeria de micropagos. Abusan de una gran pelicula para robarle a sus seguidores y fans. Ojala les vaya como el orto con este juego.
  69. Egocentricion
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    This game has got to be the biggest proof that EA doesn't care at all about their customer and rather milk them for money, especially pushing deceptive gambling by their newest pay 2 win card system down die hard Star Wars fans (which a lot of them are children because Disney has done an unsurmountable amount of work to attract the children crowd in the past years).
    Will EA turn this    This game has got to be the biggest proof that EA doesn't care at all about their customer and rather milk them for money, especially pushing deceptive gambling by their newest pay 2 win card system down die hard Star Wars fans (which a lot of them are children because Disney has done an unsurmountable amount of work to attract the children crowd in the past years).
    Will EA turn this around and make it the best game ? Probably not    … Expand
  70. FurionPS4
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes are good only if you're the type of player that can stick with 1 game for a prolonged period of time. And by prolonged I mean full dedication, barring yourself from other games if you want to stay within the competition and fun factor of pay to win games.

    I came on to SWB1 when it was 4 euros on the PlayStation store and I got destroyed all the time in the 50+ player matches.    Lootboxes are good only if you're the type of player that can stick with 1 game for a prolonged period of time. And by prolonged I mean full dedication, barring yourself from other games if you want to stay within the competition and fun factor of pay to win games.

    I came on to SWB1 when it was 4 euros on the PlayStation store and I got destroyed all the time in the 50+ player matches. It wasn't fun realizing I showed up too late in the game. I'm a player that enjoys a vast library of games and plays different ones at a time. I'm looking forward to God of War 4, Hunter Showdown (free to play), and The Last of Us 2.

    If I were to get SWBII there would be no way I would be able to keep up with the hardcore SWBII players. Loot boxes are for a specific type of player... And now that there's multiple games with pay to win walls, I'm going to be more hesitant with my purchases. I can't imagine having multiple games with loot boxes and actually completing them all to a 100%. There's no way I can purchase more than 1 pay to continue/pay 2 win game per year.

    There's just too many awesome games coming out from Sony that aren't pay to win. If you're on the fence and looking forward to other games coming soon, don't buy Star Wars Battlefront 2.

    In my honest opinion, the only good type of loot box is for skins and aesthetics. That's when the game is solid enough and the gameplay good enough.    … Expand
  71. sl33pyl1nx
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This game is a covered F2P with P2W sells as AAA for 59.99.
    If you don't believe me just check videos of how players which donated own players which are just play the game as always.
  72. kazonefication
    Nov 15, 2017
    9
    Ofter 10hs of gameplay i found a solid game, with exceptionals visuals and sound.

    A credits are very easy to optain if you are a good player.

    All the rat kid are crying because mom and dad don't gives you money to buy loot boxes and start to guive 0 or 1 calification to the game.
  73. Le_Rik
    Nov 15, 2017
    6
    Lets get the UGLY 1st out of the way. Lootboxes as a progression systems is one of the worst things EA could've done, giving players with big wallets BIG ADVANTAGES in PVP is not only not fun but not smart to have a lasting community. Hate the system and the reasoning (GREED) behind it.

    With that said the game looks, feels and sounds very good. The story is kinda predictable but feels    Lets get the UGLY 1st out of the way. Lootboxes as a progression systems is one of the worst things EA could've done, giving players with big wallets BIG ADVANTAGES in PVP is not only not fun but not smart to have a lasting community. Hate the system and the reasoning (GREED) behind it.

    With that said the game looks, feels and sounds very good. The story is kinda predictable but feels somewhat what a "STAR WARS STORY" could be.

    Anyway those are my two cents.    … Expand
  74. GeneralMoses
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    EA has shown it's hand with this greedy business practice in a full $60 game. The lootboxes impact the game and how it's played with bonuses from starcards you can pay to get. I and many others do not support this practice and EA. Do Not Buy This Game. Parents, do not buy this game for your children. Star Wars Battlefront II is gambling. Do Not Buy This Game For Your Kids.
  75. hornless
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Ea raped my father and killed my mother. Every day I await the sweet release of death to free me from what they made me see that day. I know that not even death will stop these thoughts however.

    I do not recommend purchasing this game.
  76. crown111
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Pay to play might work in free mobile games like clash of clans, but they have no business in $60, full priced, retail games. I am a father of 3 kids, I have 4-5 hours per week to play games. To unlock everything in the game, while spending no money would take me 905 weeks (or roughly 3 years). But, of course, I have the other choice to simply pay the $2,100 to unlock everything withoutPay to play might work in free mobile games like clash of clans, but they have no business in $60, full priced, retail games. I am a father of 3 kids, I have 4-5 hours per week to play games. To unlock everything in the game, while spending no money would take me 905 weeks (or roughly 3 years). But, of course, I have the other choice to simply pay the $2,100 to unlock everything without grinding. Some choice EA. You are ruining everything you touch.… Expand
  77. Fischwaage
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This game is so much fun to play but these loot-crates destroy everything! lets hope EA is gonna patch them all out and make star wars battlefront 2 great again!
  78. RedDevilnumber1
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    The chance to push back on the industry with the move towards more and more microtransactions can lead me to only review a 0. The progression system here is what is becoming more and more wrong with gaming.
  79. Tikhonov44
    Nov 15, 2017
    8
    Я не могу понять,за что батлфронт 2 стал НАСТОЛЬКО недооценённым.Объективно,новый батлфронт-это вполне хороший шутер,и я не пойму тех людей которые ставят ноль,при этом упоминают лишь одну вещь-донат. Не поймите меня неправильно,я не говорю,что донат это хорошо,это ужасно,но ставить игре ноль я не могу. Начнём с самого начала.
    Главными проблемами первого батлфронта-это отсутствие контента    Я не могу понять,за что батлфронт 2 стал НАСТОЛЬКО недооценённым.Объективно,новый батлфронт-это вполне хороший шутер,и я не пойму тех людей которые ставят ноль,при этом упоминают лишь одну вещь-донат. Не поймите меня неправильно,я не говорю,что донат это хорошо,это ужасно,но ставить игре ноль я не могу. Начнём с самого начала.
    Главными проблемами первого батлфронта-это отсутствие контента батл пикапы и отсутствие сингла,но здесь,их полностью убрали,теперь контента стало намного больше,появились батл поинты, которые нужно получить за выполнение задач,появился очень неплохой сингл,который является каноном.Графика по прежнему на высоте,в отличии от какого-то кал ты дьюти,ты не боишься подойти к какой нибудь богомерзкой текстуре,от которой у тебя выльются глаза,такого нету. Ты подходишь к любой текстуре,и знаешь,что от дальнейшего просмотра ты не выколишь себе глаза,таких нету.
    Теперь про самое обсуждаемое о батлфронт 2-донат.Я был крайне удивлен,когда их увидел,в отличии от кс,тут выподают вполне нормальные карты,ну а если тебе не выпадает карта,которая тебе не нравится,ты просто можешь её купить за запчасти. За кристаллы(собственно то,что является валютой),которую ты покупаешь в игре-только для кейсов. К примеру для того, чтобы открыть героя,нужно накопить кредиты,которые нельзя купить с помощью микротранзакций,только через игру. Донат,к счастью,не работают так как все считают,к примеру:
    Тебе выпадает карта Кайло Рена,ты ее используешь,идёшь в галактическую битву,и хочешь её проверить,но для этого,нужно накопить батл поинты, которые открываются только за выполнение задач. Это и был главный посыл этого комментария,донат в батлфронт 2 - не решает! Решает скилл!
    Подведём итоги:
    Игра шикарная,но донат(хоть необязательный),поломал всю игру,но в отличии от других,я не буду ставить этой игре ноль или два,я поставлю столько,сколько она заслуживает,а именно-8.
    Сделав предзаказ на эту игру,я не пожалел. И посоветовав эту игру,у меня не будет чувства,что я кого-то обманул.    … Expand
  80. Swabator
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Decent job from Dice, but total ripoff from EA. This is not a game with micro-transactions and loot boxes, this is game built around payment/gambling method. Do not buy, do not play. Boycott EA.
  81. beegee72
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    The 2015 Star Wars Battlefront had Star Cards that made your character better. You could earn them through playing the game, or you could buy them with money (upgrade packs). That game also had DLC (or Season Pass) that you needed to pay for to unlock more heroes.

    Star Wars Battlefront II has Star Cards that make your character better. You can earn them through playing the game, or you    The 2015 Star Wars Battlefront had Star Cards that made your character better. You could earn them through playing the game, or you could buy them with money (upgrade packs). That game also had DLC (or Season Pass) that you needed to pay for to unlock more heroes.

    Star Wars Battlefront II has Star Cards that make your character better. You can earn them through playing the game, or you can buy them with money. Upcoming DLC is free and for you don't have to pay to unlock heroes.

    I'm not a fan of micro-transactions, but I'm happy to see a good quality game without a "Season Pass" these days.    … Expand
  82. WOWTHJ
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Завел СПЕЦИАЛЬНО аккаунт,чтобы высказаться насчет данной игры. Жаль конечно,что нельзя ставить оценки со знаком минус,но не в этом суть(я бы поставил -10).Сейчас я ни в коем случае не обсираю саму игру. Игра та хороша(кроме жадности EA).СУКА ЕА НАХУЯ ВЫ СУКА ДОБАВИЛИ МИКРОТРАНЗАКЦИИ В ИГРУ ЗА 60$?!!!!При том что ДАЖЕ В ДЕЛЮКС изданиях приходится гриндить гриндить и гриндить. НУ ЕА заЗавел СПЕЦИАЛЬНО аккаунт,чтобы высказаться насчет данной игры. Жаль конечно,что нельзя ставить оценки со знаком минус,но не в этом суть(я бы поставил -10).Сейчас я ни в коем случае не обсираю саму игру. Игра та хороша(кроме жадности EA).СУКА ЕА НАХУЯ ВЫ СУКА ДОБАВИЛИ МИКРОТРАНЗАКЦИИ В ИГРУ ЗА 60$?!!!!При том что ДАЖЕ В ДЕЛЮКС изданиях приходится гриндить гриндить и гриндить. НУ ЕА за что?!?!?!?!?!?!?Сейчас я обращаюсь ко всем геймерам. Я прошу вас,не покупайте игры от ЕА, они не засужили ваших кровных денег.Они погубили столько талантливых студий!!!!!!Вспомните Visceral Games и прочих талантливых разработчиков,которых погубила чертова еа(они даже не достойны писаться с большой буквы!)Этому стоит положить конец. еа,вас даже не упомянут в историю,за такое отношение к игрокам!Обычно Звездные Войны начинают что-то грандиозное,либо заканчивают что-то плачевное в руках создателей/авторов/разработчиков,и думаю время настало уничтожить самим игрокам студию еа. Фанаты Звездных Войн, хочется ли вам гриндить 30 часов за то, чтобы разблокировать Дарта Вейдера?Мне тоже не хочется....Поэтому произнесу речь.Я фанат Звездных Войн и геймер,такой как вы. И вы захотите,чтобы еа уничтожила ваши любимые игры и вселенные?!Я тоже не хочу. Все кто работают в еа, должны писаться с маленькой буквы(разработчики поглощенную в эту студию не учитываются,они невиноваты).
    #ЗАБЕЗДОНАТНЫЙПЛАТНЫЙГЕЙМИНГ    … Expand
  83. VexxAngel
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Loot boxes need to die. Forever. From all gaming. It's essentially gambling and pay to win. This is clearly a profit over art trend that has infected some in the game making community. Please stop it.
  84. emptyemptyness
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This is getting out of hand. Unlockables should be available based on the gameplay, not on the amount money investment. This is only extended hand of mobile ( ehm cancer) gaming.
    After one positive exception (Titanfall 2), EA is on downwards spiral and they deserve nothing more than being boycotted. Shame on you EA. Maybe we need another crash of industry.
  85. TheDaniel34
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    Это просто великолепная игра. Прекрасная графика. Чудесный геймплей. Лучшая игра среди тех, что выходили недавно. Всем советую. Мне донат никак не мешает. Хотя стоит убрать. Что бы рейтинг игры был по лучше.
  86. macharius39
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    You can clearly tell which "journalists" were either bought off or just don't understand or care that this game is a pay-to-win game that is as greedy as the worst "freemium" games out there (on PC, console or even mobile). It shamefully smears the beloved Star Wars IP by using predatory, psychological tricks to entice teens and young adults into buying gambling crates.

    Any site giving    You can clearly tell which "journalists" were either bought off or just don't understand or care that this game is a pay-to-win game that is as greedy as the worst "freemium" games out there (on PC, console or even mobile). It shamefully smears the beloved Star Wars IP by using predatory, psychological tricks to entice teens and young adults into buying gambling crates.

    Any site giving this game a positive score without deducting serious points for the pay-to-win mechanics (including a "Kill Cam" that shows off the stuff the guy who killed you has to instill envy) deserves to be boycotted for the spineless, craven, corporate-sellout scum they are.

    Please do NOT buy this game. Before 2017, only a handful of games that weren't free-to-play came out with gambling boxes and those were mostly cosmetic (with a few shameful exceptions like Dead Space 3). Now almost every game from a "AAA" publisher has them and they are getting more and more predatory. This game has the worst possible implementation we've seen to date. If this game does well, it's a signal that it's "open season" on gamers. It needs to fail and gambling boxes in "AAA" titles need to die a horrible death.    … Expand
  87. Vertran187
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I got to play this at my friend house EA cleary dont have a clues what people dod and don`t want.

    Beautiful graphics and sound but Pay to Win Don`t Buy this trash vote will your wallet dont let them destroy gaming.

    Single player to short whole thing feels like a cash grab.    … Expand
  88. Xuzon
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    I'm a huge Star Wars fan since I was 4, I was planning to buy this game ASAP I could afford it, but that progression system based on how big your wallet is instead of your skills is simply a game destroyer, I would understand it (well, almost) if it was a f2p game, but no, its a damn 60$ game :/

    P.S: I'm also a developer and this can't be tolerated
  89. Akashi
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Maldito seas EA, la cagas completamente con las microtransacciones, no jodan, osea el juego de por si esta bien hecho, los graficos muy buenos y pues el añadido del modo historia genial, pero estar pagando para disfrutar del juego completo y casi un "pay to win" cuando ya cuesta un buen dineral, vayanse a la *"#%#.

    Translation thanks to Google b Damn you EA, you **** completely with    Maldito seas EA, la cagas completamente con las microtransacciones, no jodan, osea el juego de por si esta bien hecho, los graficos muy buenos y pues el añadido del modo historia genial, pero estar pagando para disfrutar del juego completo y casi un "pay to win" cuando ya cuesta un buen dineral, vayanse a la *"#%#.

    Translation thanks to Google b
    Damn you EA, you **** completely with the microtransactions, do not **** I mean the game is well done, the graphics are very good and the addition of the great story mode, but be paying to enjoy the full game and almost a "pay to win "when it costs a good buck, go to the *" #% #.    … Expand
  90. speery
    Nov 15, 2017
    8
    Despite EA's best efforts to destroy this game with microtransactions, the game play is solid, the single player campaign is fun, and the multiplayer is SO much better than the first battlefront. I have experienced a few frame rate drops on Xbox One, but nothing that caused any major issues.
  91. ZaudStorm
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Lets be honest, SW Battlefront II is a gorgeous game that plays decently, however it is PAY TO WIN and isn't fair in the slightest. Progression is lootboxes and all the heroes are locked behind pay walls. Not at all worth your time! A decent game completely ruined by corporate greed! Curse you EA, everything you touch turns from gold to sh8t....smh
  92. pinkeltje3
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    EA does it again. Screwing over gamers and ruining the gaming industry for years now EA has shown they only care about sharholders and money.

    SW:BF 2 is no exception, P2W ( pay 2 win ), Lootbox gambling to seduce kids in gambling habits.. yes content gated behind paywalls and ridicules grinds and all for a full blown priced game. Further more the single player is absolute **** Don't    EA does it again. Screwing over gamers and ruining the gaming industry for years now EA has shown they only care about sharholders and money.

    SW:BF 2 is no exception, P2W ( pay 2 win ), Lootbox gambling to seduce kids in gambling habits.. yes content gated behind paywalls and ridicules grinds and all for a full blown priced game.

    Further more the single player is absolute ****
    Don't buy this game, in fact boycott EA as a whole.. all there games    … Expand
  93. Djeronimo
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Good game, but i dont like pay to win, is this mobile free to play game?
    Graphic 8/10, gameplay 5/10, pay to win system in game for 60$ -100000/10
    You have pay to play, buy to play, NOW WE HAVE BUY TO PAY SYSTEM
    MMMMMM NIIICE
    TY EA
  94. Drive637
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    They are the scourge of the videogame industry, we call them Electronics Arts. This is the worst marketing move EA have ever made, releasing a game bedecked with micro transactions, this is clearly the most straightforward way to say "sc*ew you" to the player. An absolute shame that ruins the experience. This is so overwhelming that you just can't play properly without having this feelingThey are the scourge of the videogame industry, we call them Electronics Arts. This is the worst marketing move EA have ever made, releasing a game bedecked with micro transactions, this is clearly the most straightforward way to say "sc*ew you" to the player. An absolute shame that ruins the experience. This is so overwhelming that you just can't play properly without having this feeling that Battlefront II has been unwillingly slain by EA's greed. Just another victim.… Expand
  95. Stale_Muff1n
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This is a moderately fun game that is severely hampered by its predatory use of micro-transactions. These microtransactions are the worst yet seen in gaming, let alone in a game priced at a premium. Loot boxes like these are essentially gambling, and will take advantage of kids or other individuals who just want to play as their favorite star wars characters.

    Do not buy this game. One    This is a moderately fun game that is severely hampered by its predatory use of micro-transactions. These microtransactions are the worst yet seen in gaming, let alone in a game priced at a premium. Loot boxes like these are essentially gambling, and will take advantage of kids or other individuals who just want to play as their favorite star wars characters.

    Do not buy this game. One day maybe EA will change their money-grubbing ways. Or maybe Disney will stop condoning gambling in their games and drop them. Until then, I am staying far away.    … Expand
  96. Gorehound
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Loot boxes and microtransactions is the cancer of video games and when you add these things and take the single player story mode away from any video game then to me the game is not worth paying for so this game to me is now a steaming a pile of **** because of this in my opinion not everyone wants this loot boxes and microtransactions we pay enough for video game and expect a full productLoot boxes and microtransactions is the cancer of video games and when you add these things and take the single player story mode away from any video game then to me the game is not worth paying for so this game to me is now a steaming a pile of **** because of this in my opinion not everyone wants this loot boxes and microtransactions we pay enough for video game and expect a full product so why the **** should we pay $100 to unlock the characters when back in the day you can unlock them for free by completing the challenges on a game to earn them… Expand
  97. aNivx
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Do I need to say? Same reason as the others.

    Lame game, lame politics and exploration. EA ruined dozen of games, but they can't get away everytime.

    If the mechanics are free-to-play like, then charge the game accordingly (better yet: Don't charge!)
  98. crantastic4
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    EA strikes again.

    If a game has microtransactions, JUST MAKE THE GAME FREE. More people will have it, everyone calms down, and people can spend whatever $ they want on in-game fees.
  99. ROMPEBOLAS
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Pay-to-win game, is a candy-crush wars, iugggggh :( . EA has become a company that only thinks about money, without honor, without respect, simply something repulsive.
  100. DigitAtlas
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    To start with I'd like to say how great the gameplay, soundtrack and graphics are. They are amazing ! However the progression system in this game is AWFULL (notice capital letters) and is exactly like that of a free mobile game. Nothing (besides weapons) can be unlocked through gameplay everything else must be obtained via loot boxes (an in-game slot machine) or bought with credits (To start with I'd like to say how great the gameplay, soundtrack and graphics are. They are amazing ! However the progression system in this game is AWFULL (notice capital letters) and is exactly like that of a free mobile game. Nothing (besides weapons) can be unlocked through gameplay everything else must be obtained via loot boxes (an in-game slot machine) or bought with credits ( heroes). The loot boxes are the progression ! This makes unlocking anything both random and unrewarding. To make matters worse the price of these boxes is incredibly high 2000-4000 credits each compared to the meagre (capped) amount of credits you earned at the end of each match.

    However you'll be surprised to find out that buying loot boxes is quite easy during the first 10-20 hours of playing this game and you'll be buying 3to4 crates/hour. This is because your earning extra credits from levelling up and accomplishing various in game challenges but please rest assured that these do run out after some time and you'll find yourself opening 1 crate every 2.5 hours and this starts to make micro transactions so much more appealing. And I hear you saying:
    "But surely, if I play better I'll get more credits at the end of each match so clearly this 1crate/2.5hour doesn't apply to me !".
    Sadly no, the amount of credits you get is solely based on time you spend in game so you literally cannot go any faster. The ONLY way you can accelerate this process is by buying crates with real world money This is crazy ! This is a 60 $ game not a mobile game! This progression system is the worst I've ever seen in a AAA game, its just like a free to play game its been made deliberately unbearable to entice you to spend your money to progress faster. (When I mean unbearably slow I mean about 4500 hours to unlock everything in game at this 1crate/2.5 hours rate)

    "But surely the developers have to make money somewhere if they are to make free DLC like they promised, why should we complain it's a fair deal ?

    Yes, developing a game costs money but there is no need to implement micro transactions this aggressively there are other models that don't ruin the experience for everyone by making progression so slow in order to make you want to pay money to progress faster.

    "Pay money to progress faster ? Is this pay to win ?"

    Well now you mention it... Yes it is ! you can literally pay money to open crates which contain cards which give statistical advantages to you as a player : bigger blast radius for explosives, faster ships, faster fire rate, , slower cool downs on your abilities, longer effect for your abilities, more health, longer range for your abilities, ... etc. You can pay your way to victory. If two players of equal skill face off the one who's invested an extra 100 $ will win.

    For me this is the final blow there are other things I can do with my free time than getting frustrated over a Star wars game that has been tailored to make me fell frustrated enough in order to make me want to pay money in microtransactions AFTER I've paid the the full price tag. This has just left me with a sour taste in my mouth and no desire to actually play the game anymore.

    gameplay 10/10
    graphics 10/10
    sound&music 10/10
    microtransactions & progression 0/10

    It's such a shame but I can't give this more than a 1 simply because it's not fun. It's deeply frustrating in it's current state ! The progression system ruins the entire experience and If it were to be fixed I would buy it without the slightest hesitation.    … Expand
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  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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