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. rfisha
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    One of the biggest disappointments to video gaming ever, I was so excited about this one until they ruined it with loot boxes and greedy p2w garbage.
    The single player doesn't hold the game up enough to justify the high cost of the game.
  2. Salah95
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Questo gioco non è altro che l'ennesimo test fatto da EA rivolto ai consumatori per vedere fino a che punto sono disposti a farsi prendere per il c**o.
    La DICE qui avrà fatto anche un buon lavoro di base ma accettando le politiche di EA ha rovinato tutto come in tutti i suoi recenti giochi.
    E' ora di smetterla con tutta questa m***a, se vi piace così tanto il gioco d'azzardo, mettetevi a    Questo gioco non è altro che l'ennesimo test fatto da EA rivolto ai consumatori per vedere fino a che punto sono disposti a farsi prendere per il c**o.
    La DICE qui avrà fatto anche un buon lavoro di base ma accettando le politiche di EA ha rovinato tutto come in tutti i suoi recenti giochi.
    E' ora di smetterla con tutta questa m***a, se vi piace così tanto il gioco d'azzardo, mettetevi a fare SLOT MACHINE e lasciate che i giochi li facciano altri. CRIMINALI!    … Expand
  3. mgrob4
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Represents the death of the gaming indiustry - pay $90 for the game, then gamble real money in the hopes of being able to win. No intention to create a good game, only an environment to lure players into spending real money.
  4. JayCeeDenton
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This deal is getting worse all the time! Micro-transactions, loot boxes, and the cherry on top is a pathetic attempt to quiet down this drama by "temporarily" disabling these features. EA has broke the camel's back, and it's paying for it.
  5. MaceWindu
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    One of the worst games ever made. Don't trust the reviews made by the Critics. **** EA. I am sick and tired of these terrible companies making it so hard to have fun. I hope the developers lose their jobs in all honesty. Bunch of *******.
  6. kanna1984
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Absolutely horrible. Its a shame what EA (and Dice) have done with a wonderful franchise. Whilst the gameplay may be decent the game is spoiled by a microtransaction system that will make you want to return the game after a few hours in. We must take a stand!
  7. pkolhtf
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    So that is what gameing is about in 2017. EA let pay 60€ for a game and put the half of it behind another paywall. The campagin should be "something that was never seen before in Star wars"...really?! EA is kidding us all. As a Star wars and Gaming fan I hope that will be the last Star wars game that Comes from EA. Now they shut down the micro Transaction... sorry too late EA. HopefullySo that is what gameing is about in 2017. EA let pay 60€ for a game and put the half of it behind another paywall. The campagin should be "something that was never seen before in Star wars"...really?! EA is kidding us all. As a Star wars and Gaming fan I hope that will be the last Star wars game that Comes from EA. Now they shut down the micro Transaction... sorry too late EA. Hopefully the promised update makes a whole new concept about this, but I´m not believing at it.
    EA go home, you are drunk.    … Expand
  8. agwolff
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    It's amazing how a game that had everything to be a candidate of GOTY was ruined by the incompetence of the people running EA. Microtransactions ruined a game that had a lot of potential
  9. Jackorias
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Campaign is mediocre at best.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I'd also take care to check whether reviews you watch on YouTube come from "EA Game Changers" who are paid by EA. You cannot take their reviews seriously as I do not believe they are impartial.    … Expand
  10. Dormarth
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions, corporate greed, dishonest marketing, and loot boxes. There is only so much a customer can take until they can't take any more.

    It's time to stop! where the **** are your parents? im gonna call child protective services!
  11. HugoD
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Beautiful looking game, but F**K EA! We need to be tweeting Disney like mad - set up a facebook group, something to show how incompetent and greedy EA are. Be sure to point out that it was nominated the WORST COMPANY TO WORK FOR ON THE PLANET twice in a row. How dare they take our hard-earned and then ask for more. Never buying EA again.
  12. helllord
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A 60 buck game with microtransactions (that work as a gambling system through lootboxes, dont buy this one or the industry will get worse.
    EA ruined this franchise =/
  13. TheTrueAsian
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This is like selling a GTX 1080ti but only having 1GB of GDDR5X ram and saying that you need to unlock it for an extra $2000. In short: this game attempts to benefit too much off countless stupid micro-transactions (and expensive ones too.)
  14. Blackbirdrx7
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA should burn as should its leaders. An absolute embarrassment on the face of gaming today, their patented system to match players with stronger players who purchased content with real money in order to make them spend money is a criminal practice. THIS HAS TO STOP! NOW!
  15. Setner
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Micro-transactions and loot boxes have to disappear. They're are ruining the games industry.
    The retail price needs to be enough for the experience.
    EA is the shame of the industry EDIT: They've remove the microtransactions apparently 'temporarily'. But I'm still in the position of not buying this game until they officially announce that there will not be microtransactions and loot    Micro-transactions and loot boxes have to disappear. They're are ruining the games industry.
    The retail price needs to be enough for the experience.

    EA is the shame of the industry

    EDIT: They've remove the microtransactions apparently 'temporarily'. But I'm still in the position of not buying this game until they officially announce that there will not be microtransactions and loot boxes. I bet that once the gamers start buying the game they will bring back the micro-transactions. If you like gaming and want to make the lootboxes and microtransactions dissappear "DO NOT BUY THE GAME"    … Expand
  16. tumnis
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Not even worth buying really. Buggy, too expensive for the transaction model, not worth till EA fixes, or makes it F2P. Campaign is not so fun, multiplayer is a joke unless you're rich.
  17. Antikrim
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    жадные EA поделом вам с вашими микротранзакциями!!!! Скаждым годом все хуже, наглее и жаднее!!!! Не покупать
  18. PrideAndAccompl
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    What happened to the games industry? I remember getting whole new games as free content with half life patches back in the day. Suddenly Richochet, DMC and CS were all game modes with full features multiplayer content - all part and parcel of paying what was just £29 for the base game.

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

    Now we have to pay to even get the full experience - nevermind future game modes, maps, etc. I'm an avid star wars fan but I will not fund disgusting pricing methods like this. Disney should be ashamed that they have licensed this IP to a publisher well known for ripping people off.    … Expand
  19. AlanTuring
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Really EA? Really?!
    A f2b mobile game business model in a game that you have to pay 60$ upfront!!
    How more greedy can you get?
    It's time to stop!!!!!
  20. Targorian
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Don't fall for the EA pr bs. Do not buy this game. The microtransactions will be back very soon after all the idiots go out and buy it. Pay to win in a $60 game is despicable.
  21. bbbbbbbbbb
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Gambling and micro-transactions are only gone temporarily. They will return. And they will destroy the gaming industry.
    DO NOT BUY THE GAME. PLEASE. WE NEED THIS TO FINANCIALLY HURT THEM. THIS HAS GONE ON FOR FAR TO LONG.

    Cheers.
  22. Shaleum
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This isn't a $60 game. Short single player and micro-transactions turned up to the max. Don't let EA win, if we keep buying games like this they will keep making them. Look no further than the first game in the series.
  23. JustADudeMan
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay to Win microtransactions ruined it for me. Plus their PR team swooped in with an empty apology and even said they would bring back the loot boxes eventually anyway.
  24. SooperCynic
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The game itself is fun and visually appealing but the cancerous progression system and outrageous pay to win loot crates are an abomination. The fact that this was brought to market shows that these companies have only the worst kind of greed motivating them, they have crippled this game in order to bleed money from the masses. They continue to try and placate the consumer with doubleThe game itself is fun and visually appealing but the cancerous progression system and outrageous pay to win loot crates are an abomination. The fact that this was brought to market shows that these companies have only the worst kind of greed motivating them, they have crippled this game in order to bleed money from the masses. They continue to try and placate the consumer with double speak and half promises.… Expand
  25. kamel
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    This is disgusting. Disney and EA made this game just for money.
    And yeah, maybe 'User Score' does not reflect the truth about the game, but 'Metascore' neither.
  26. routemaster
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Worst pre-order and crappiest game ever. And it is really nice that I can keep my money this time. The crappy Star Wars franchise is officially dead for me. Jar Jar Binks LOL
  27. T1gg3rComp4ny
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    This game is designed specifically to exploit and prey on Star Wars fans. It literally hopes you will trust the Disney brand and blindly fall into it's gambling pit before you realise how badly hidden the spikes at the bottom are. Disgusting, avoid like the plague.
  28. TheLegend421
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    They added micro transactions and made it pay to win then bought re-spawn entertainment, It really sucks that they did this to a franchise like Battlefront, Companies really don't care about treating franchises like these with respect and milk it away like any other product
  29. ForGamesSake
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Even though this game looks good with some decent game play DO NOT BUY IT. No ... not even if you are a huge Star Wars fan; or especially then because EA will just continue screwing a gaming franchise you love.

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

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

    I repeat. DO NOT BUY this game. If you do, you are part of the problem. If you can live with all these negative elements then that is of course your choice, but complaining and then still buying it, will do nothing and effectively damage the game industry overall. You have power as a consumer and as a gamer. The power to say no and stand by it. The power to hopefully change the direction gaming companies like EA are taking and avoid ruining potentially great franchises in the future.    … Expand
  30. eggest
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A beautiful game with a ton of brilliant content that is locked away behind and ruined by terrible progression system that encourages pay-to-win. I was excited about the game until this was revealed and will now not be buying it, at least until the progression system is changed and the pay-to-win mechanisms removed from the game COMPLETELY, not just temporarily.

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

    I will go back to the much better Battlefront 2 on PS2 where we actually had a full game.    … Expand
  31. DerKommandant
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I've been reading reviews in metacritic for years, but this is the first time i created an account, i just want to encourage people to NOT BUY THIS GAME!, doesn't matter how big Star Wars fan you are, we need to unite, we have the power to end this.

    Please, if you consider yourself a true gamer do not support this game.
  32. Cyilent
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The crritics who reviewed this game positively should be embarassed of themselves. This game is purely a cash grab. You want to be competitive in this game spend real money, or give up your life. Enjoy the single player campaign, its only about 4 hours long, but I am sure thats worth $60.
  33. FeFares
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I played a **** of Battlefront 2 in PS2 era... And **** it was awesome! So before this **** began, i was considering buy the new game.

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

    I don' want to pay more to unlock the contents.....and i dont't buy anymore games Electronics ARTS and dice, they 're the shame of the industry games.
  35. metapontum
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Injecting gambling to warp the minds of consumers, and create less of a story for them and more of an addiction deserves a very low score. Thus, the 0.
  36. pata_333
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is great for millonaires, just pay 2,100 and you'll get all the content!

    The decision from EA to have a game based around loot boxes and making it so that you must spend money in order to have an advantage against other players is disgusting.
  37. StarWarsBadFron
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeee… Expand
  38. GamerXMaximus
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay2win, gambling micro transactions, more micro transactions, did i mention micro transactions? With all the micro transaction stuff aside I still wouldn't recommend this game. Campaign is below average and it's a below average fps shooter. Also, If you feel like you got ripped off on Star Wars Battlefront 1 then prepare to get ripped off again. Remember the old saying "Fool me once,Pay2win, gambling micro transactions, more micro transactions, did i mention micro transactions? With all the micro transaction stuff aside I still wouldn't recommend this game. Campaign is below average and it's a below average fps shooter. Also, If you feel like you got ripped off on Star Wars Battlefront 1 then prepare to get ripped off again. Remember the old saying "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me"? This saying applies to this game.… Expand
  39. Cringestar
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I will never support or buy a **** EA game until the **** micro transactions loot boxes DIE. The gaming industry is **** dieing.,...................,...................,...................,..................
  40. pjata
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This full priced AAA games microtransaction gambling has to be stopped. EA crossed a line in greed and this game is a proof that they don't care about gamers.
  41. Ceodoc
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    If you are not a Star Wars fan, this is a very averagely executed shooter.
    Played Beta, early release, have clocked up nearly 30hrs.
    As a shooter I felt more comfortable 2 decades ago playing Halo 1. Poor collision, aiming, progress. Matchmaking wait times not bad, game types good. Solo campaign Meh! Worst element and shocked, I cannot play with my mate in 2 player content, we can't    If you are not a Star Wars fan, this is a very averagely executed shooter.
    Played Beta, early release, have clocked up nearly 30hrs.
    As a shooter I felt more comfortable 2 decades ago playing Halo 1.
    Poor collision, aiming, progress. Matchmaking wait times not bad, game types good. Solo campaign Meh!
    Worst element and shocked, I cannot play with my mate in 2 player content, we can't party up, chat and drink beer whilst we go through the content together and this mostly applies in multiplayer as well, this must not be overlooked, think about your game time, how you like to spend it and if it has anything to do with your mate/s, this game will not be for you. You might as well be on comms playing different games!
    If you are a Star Wars fan, it will help.
    And this does not even consider the EA scum business model.    … Expand
  42. manugorz
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Micro-transactions and loot boxes have to disappear. They're are ruining the games industry.
    The retail price needs to be enough for the experience.
    EA is the shame of the industry EDIT: They've remove the microtransactions apparently 'temporarily'.
  43. Dcandrew
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Due to micro transactions the game is most likely the first game you can not reasonably finish since the atari very sad had so much potential. Being they will never truely fix it as it is EA, it will never be worth it.
  44. TheTim01
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA trying to rip off all of us, mostly schoolgoing kids, stop aquiring every game developer out there which all need to be earned back for the investors at costs of the gamers.

    Well, I bought my last EA published title in 2011 and that won't change anytime soon.
  45. accurax
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The only reason EA has removed micro transactions (for now) is because they are currently being investigated by the Belgian gambling commission. They are trying to exploit us, and our kids for profit... they are bullies and by buying this game you are propagating the avaricious abuse of normal people who just want to play games
  46. Corkboy
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Greed in the form of money grabbing micro-transactions must be stopped. George Orwell said the people have the power if they only knew to stand together! Well now we can in a modern age of communication. I hope this is only the first stand of many to keep gaming affordable, enjoyable and accessible to all ages.
  47. 7Halo7
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Unbelievable. EA has done it again. Once again ruining a potentially fantastic game with greedy marketing tactics. Not only is $60+ title heavily inclusive of microtransactions, but the game is also RIDDLED with bugs and glitches. SWBF2 isn't worth its microtransactions, isn't worth its season pass, heck, it isn't even worth its $60 price tag in its current state. Another disappointment.
  48. Loorek
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Microtransations in 60$ game, pathetic.
    - Preorder bonuses
    - Tiered pricing (Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, Deluxe Gold Edition)
    - Freemium progression system
    - Gambling System (aka Lootboxes)
    - Bad Campaign
    - Bad Multiplayer due to pay2win business model
    - Bad PR
    - 'official' Metacritic reviews praising this game to no end
  49. DoomMarine
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Basically its an Online Casino pretending to be an multiplayer shooter game. Its RNG on RNG on RNG for spending real money in exchange for a chance to pwn every living being at this match. If you enjoy this game mechanic - you're masochist.
  50. hanz12891
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    i pretty much boycotted EA after battlefield 3. the only thing i learn more day by day is how i right i was from the get-go. anything under that publisher turns to garbage and that's what battlefront 2 is. don't buy this game, or for that matter any game with EA's logo on it.
  51. JamalenUK
    Nov 29, 2017
    0
    I bought a PS4 for this?? Micro transactions, season pass "Deluxe " edition? Pay to win mechanics? getting killed and seeing how awesome the upgrades that the person who killed you has so you can see how awesome other people are? No If I wanted a frustrating death simulator I would play PUBG..
  52. Recco
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA thinks we are stupid. Ok, we, you, everyone know that there are too many stupid people around there that will buy your **** no matter what, and you decided long time ago that they are your target.

    Perfect! Enjoy your ****
  53. StuffnThangs
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    We need to stop this vile threat. The pay to win mechanic means if you dont fork out hundreds of dollars ontop of this $60 purchase price, you are going to be stomped by moma's credit card.
    This is an buggy pay2win free2play game, with all of the worst free2play tactics, at a premium price tag.
  54. xeratas
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    don't let this sh*t become the future of games. If we let this pass more and more companies will decide to go this way. We really need to stop this here and don't buy. Just don't buy. Enough great games out there. Please just ignore this one for a better future.
  55. theabx1
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Shameless cash-in to exploit consumers. EA is a predator. Do not buy this game. Disney needs to do the right thing and take the Star Wars license back and give it to a company that will not shart in its consumers' faces.
  56. MonsterIsBack
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Like an idiot, I pre-ordered the FIRST Star Wars Battlefront. The game was so bad I burned it.
    I am one of those people who actually refused to buy the next (this) Battlefront, knowing full well it would also be awful.
    If games like The Witcher can be great for $60.00 then all games can.
    Stop buying this crap people.
  57. ricksilva
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Péssima posição da empresa em adotar o pay to win, além de que tem que pagar pelo jogo. Agora se posicionou dizendo que está "temporariamente" suspenso o pay to win. Vergonhoso. Nota 0. Não vou comprar mais apesar de ser muito fã da série Star Wars.
  58. Marnixz
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Micro transactions up to 2100 $ ? **** you EA, you're one greedy company. I do not even care how good the game may be, they way you responded on Reddit as a company said enough.
  59. Sharingannation
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Shame on EA!
    Short story,microtransactions,annoying lootboxes,....
    You cant even use your pre order dlc and deluxe upgrade on others user of your console :/
  60. hirer24
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Look i know this isn't really a review but to just give you guys an understanding, I know there are a lot of people in the world that wasted $80 or $60 on a game that they didn't really want to play or people that hate the game by just seeing other people play it. Me on the other hand didn't waste my money, I've spent $80 dollars on the game to pre-order it and actually like playing it, soLook i know this isn't really a review but to just give you guys an understanding, I know there are a lot of people in the world that wasted $80 or $60 on a game that they didn't really want to play or people that hate the game by just seeing other people play it. Me on the other hand didn't waste my money, I've spent $80 dollars on the game to pre-order it and actually like playing it, so get mad at me all you want you cant force someone to hate the game, i mean seriously its star wars made by DICE the creator of battlefield the best franchise made for a war game. So let me get back to Battlefront 2, the game hasn't even been out for a week and people are hating it, mainly cause of the micro-transactions. Guys how are they going to make money, the game has FREE DLC!!! They are still working on the game, and call of duty and battlefield do the same exact thing with my loot crates, you spend money to get good stuff, do you see people complain about that, its your money do whatever you wish with it, i wont be spending on money on loots crates im just going to earn it the hard way, by grinding it. I know a lot of you just hate me for saying these but its the truth in my point of view. The game is still brand new, EA and DICE are really working hard on giving us a good game, ya the game is unfinished but at the same time they didn't have time to put everything in the game, there already promising us a dlc here soon, and soldier customization, so if your one of those people that wasted 80 or 60 dollars on the game then why did you even buy it i mean seriously, but hey its your own money. i love the game by the way, ya only a limited amount of maps to play on and only a few things to do in the game, but i keep telling myself, hey the game is still fun i will keep playing it, and its a new game still, i will wait for new content. The game to me is 9/10 even, so criticize it all you want EA wont stop until the game is finally in its own place.… Expand
  61. Radzik1982
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    As you can see EA in their own way they can spoil their games, in that they are the best by their greed. May I have a hiccup on this pawn? I'm asking other players that this game is weak
  62. weyoun319
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA. . Not even the Star WARS IP will make me buy a game form you. Your lack of empathy and disrespect toward your consumers has gone for too long SHAME
  63. joepetts96
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A mediocre game with simplistic and limited gameplay, a poor campaign and small selection of content that has been brought even lower by a frankly insane micro-transaction system which all but forces players to shell out more money to play the only partly enjoyable aspect of the game.

    This game was designed to exploit consumers, pathetic attempt.
  64. Milanous
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I will never buy EA's games ever again they have traded away any scrap of credibility, the second they turned this into a pay to win, grind of an experience. Lootboxes are never appropriate in a premium game, not to mention the game is almost unplayable even without the microtransactions.

    The game is buggy The story is lackluster There is nothing aside from graphics to make it stand    I will never buy EA's games ever again they have traded away any scrap of credibility, the second they turned this into a pay to win, grind of an experience. Lootboxes are never appropriate in a premium game, not to mention the game is almost unplayable even without the microtransactions.

    The game is buggy
    The story is lackluster
    There is nothing aside from graphics to make it stand out from the other battlefront games of older generations.
    The overhanging feeling of the corporate control EA wants stinks the gameplay, you can't help but feel it.

    Just bad overall sorry    … Expand
  65. Mcdonnagol
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I want to say that his game is amazing. I want to be able to say that this game lives up to Battlefront 2 (2005) but due to the abhorrent and greedy business practices by EA have ruined that chance. The gameplay is all fine and deserves a solid 9/10 but the use of pay to win practices and forcing players to grind for far too many hours for things that should be in the base game just killI want to say that his game is amazing. I want to be able to say that this game lives up to Battlefront 2 (2005) but due to the abhorrent and greedy business practices by EA have ruined that chance. The gameplay is all fine and deserves a solid 9/10 but the use of pay to win practices and forcing players to grind for far too many hours for things that should be in the base game just kill any chance that this game has at being what it could be. The insult to injury is that EA took out the pay to win parts and as they said temporarily just proving that despite constant backlash they still want to bleed the consumer for every penny they have. I feel bad for the developers at Dice that spent so much time creating a decently well made game and only now are having it ruined by the greedy practices by EA. I want to say that this game is amazing but just letting those terrible business practices slide is something I can't do.

    I hope that EA learns from this or crashes and burns to teach the rest of the Gaming Market that the pay to win practices are not ok.    … Expand
  66. CDN_MARKSMAN
    Nov 25, 2017
    0
    This game is a prime example of how greedy a company can be. Buy our game for 70.00, then to progress you have to now buy our microtransactions otherwise it'll take 3 years to get one of the 3 guns per class and actually progress. EA's response," we will temporarily remove the microtransactions "because we are getting investigated and now need to hide from the media. Everyone earns theThis game is a prime example of how greedy a company can be. Buy our game for 70.00, then to progress you have to now buy our microtransactions otherwise it'll take 3 years to get one of the 3 guns per class and actually progress. EA's response," we will temporarily remove the microtransactions "because we are getting investigated and now need to hide from the media. Everyone earns the same amount of credits regardless of how well you do. This game is a joke and shows how far games have fallen. There are many videos detailing how much of a grind it would be if you didn't p2w. 10 hrs of gameplay and you will only have one weapon;

    tl;dr -- don't support this game and boycott EA they are ruining the industry, this game is the epitome of p2w    … Expand
  67. Billfromftworth
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This is sick psychological manipulation in a full priced game. It takes only one peace of straw to brake the camels back. This has to stop children play star wars games. pay to win and gambling have NO PLACE in a full priced game aimed at adolescents.
  68. thefiftlelement
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Im so dissapointed, i give up on EA, microtransactions completly ruin this game trash pure trash i hate dice too by not im just filling so that i can get to the 150 characters
  69. OneTrueLloyd
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is the epitome of everything wrong with AAA games. Poor campaign (4ish hours I mean come on, really? Is that it?). The multiplayer is exactly the same as Battlefront 1 and EA's handling of lootboxes and microtransactions leaves a lot to be desired. They're treated the consumer like garbage, this game is not worth it.

    Do not buy it. Do not endorse it. EA are already    This game is the epitome of everything wrong with AAA games. Poor campaign (4ish hours I mean come on, really? Is that it?). The multiplayer is exactly the same as Battlefront 1 and EA's handling of lootboxes and microtransactions leaves a lot to be desired. They're treated the consumer like garbage, this game is not worth it.

    Do not buy it. Do not endorse it. EA are already backpeddling and other companies will too.

    What a **** shame.    … Expand
  70. huihui3
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Don't Buy this game
    Game is fine but you need to pay alot more for other feature that you are deserved to begin with.
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  71. iamnlck
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA are the Sith of the gaming industry. They buy up all big licenses you love and then they exploit you. This is Battlefront 1 rehashed with nothing really added besides a story mode that lasts a few hours. The greed in microtransactions is unfathomable. In a free mobile game having play to win online features is at least somewhat understandable. But for $60 to constantly be shakingEA are the Sith of the gaming industry. They buy up all big licenses you love and then they exploit you. This is Battlefront 1 rehashed with nothing really added besides a story mode that lasts a few hours. The greed in microtransactions is unfathomable. In a free mobile game having play to win online features is at least somewhat understandable. But for $60 to constantly be shaking you down for more and more money to get on a level playing field with others online is beyond greedy and unethical.… Expand
  72. brope
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Overall: A great game if you also happen to enjoy casinos.

    Gameplay: Fun, fast-paced, exciting
    Visuals: Great! The world is immersive and really takes you to the places in the SW universe.
    Sound Design: Perfect.

    The team at Dice really outdid themselves. If it wasn't for EA trying to suck each and every last dollar out of their customers, this game might have actually done well.
  73. abbluiz
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This is a ridiculous game. Not because of graphics, or gameplay, but for EA's decision to include microtransactions on it. It is disgusting and a shame for the Star Wars franchise #RIPLUCASARTS
  74. legate77
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Boy oh boy, I sure hope you're ready to spend $60 for an incomplete game! And that's the basic incomplete game, if you want the deluxe incomplete game, it'll cost you an extra $40ish dollars! They sell you the rest later, one piece at a time. Absolute cancer. It's real pretty, the story is neat. But the whole thing is ruined by EA's greed and avarice. Every single thing is aBoy oh boy, I sure hope you're ready to spend $60 for an incomplete game! And that's the basic incomplete game, if you want the deluxe incomplete game, it'll cost you an extra $40ish dollars! They sell you the rest later, one piece at a time. Absolute cancer. It's real pretty, the story is neat. But the whole thing is ruined by EA's greed and avarice. Every single thing is a micro-transaction for them, targeting you, but also targeting your kids, so look out! EA promotes gambling for children!… Expand
  75. qwerqa
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA did something very difficult... It made people hate Star Wars themed game... Bravo
    What is worse, people will buy it (thanks You very much) and EA will continue doing 'great' job.
  76. fuqmachine
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The ability to purchase crystals in-game will become available at a later date. NO THANK YOU. Disney please address this blatant predatory gambling system. My kid loves Star Wars and he really wants to play this game. But it should not be making him a gambling addict!!!
  77. Malleator
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Barely an improvement on the last one, gives a bad name to the original Battlefront 2, and of course it doesn't respect the player, their time, or their money.
  78. paddy197719
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay to win, should not be supported by any gamer, EA have taken advantage of gamer's for long enough it's time to stop this, there greed has no bounds
  79. Jbumsu00
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    "if you're too poor to afford too bad", "bunch of unemployed kids jumping on the hate wagon", "EA doesn't deserve all this hate".

    Na we just think its greedy to make a game P2W when its being sold full price by a triple a developer that just wants to milk money from people. To those who reviewed 10 to bring up the user score, you're one review is getting hammered by massive groups of    "if you're too poor to afford too bad", "bunch of unemployed kids jumping on the hate wagon", "EA doesn't deserve all this hate".

    Na we just think its greedy to make a game P2W when its being sold full price by a triple a developer that just wants to milk money from people. To those who reviewed 10 to bring up the user score, you're one review is getting hammered by massive groups of people who want change in the gaming industry while you guys are completely fine with paying 100+ or 500+ on loot boxes for random loot you might already have to get a feel of satisfaction or a sense of accomplishment by being better than a person who bought just the base game but the truth is, you're not.

    Those who support EA and other developers that are doing blatant P2W or charging more for content that should have already been added in the base game is apart of the problem. It's your money and you can use it however you wish but stop acting like paying for more stuff is some sort of accomplishment and its something to be proud of. Let me remind you of what you're getting, virtual items. They don't translate into the real world and that isn't something you can put on your resume.

    EA is the worst offender of the bunch they make Activision look like Respawn, you want to keep acting like you're a superior person because you forked over hundreds of dollars into a game for a virtual item you might never get? knock yourself out but keep quiet when real gamers are trying to push for meaningful and actual change.    … Expand
  80. sidk04
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Please boycott this game. if we don’t this now this is going to be the future of gaming industries. **** companies like EA is never going to back down unless we stop giving them our hard earned money.
    That said….if some of you really want to spend that money, then donate it to charity or help the poor. You will actually get the real "sense of accomplishment” and million times more than    Please boycott this game. if we don’t this now this is going to be the future of gaming industries. **** companies like EA is never going to back down unless we stop giving them our hard earned money.
    That said….if some of you really want to spend that money, then donate it to charity or help the poor. You will actually get the real "sense of accomplishment” and million times more than just unlocking a character.    … Expand
  81. Varg1974
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I might be old-school (+40) but Im old enough to know when I need to learn new stuff and when I dont.

    When I buy a computer game for a decent amount of money, and I start the game, I more or less want to play it. Thats it. When its multiplayer I want to play against,other players in a somewhat level playing field. What I do not want, and I never will, is to be forced tolearn some in    I might be old-school (+40) but Im old enough to know when I need to learn new stuff and when I dont.

    When I buy a computer game for a decent amount of money, and I start the game, I more or less want to play it. Thats it. When its multiplayer I want to play against,other players in a somewhat level playing field. What I do not want, and I never will, is to be forced tolearn some in game economics to understand loads of different currencies. Just to get some basic stuff.

    Jesus what a mess this game is. Like the third rate mobile games my kids sometimes stumbles upon on their mobiles, and I instantly stear them away from. Crystals, credits, star cards, loot boxes.
    I dont want to have to understand that crap. I really dont. One currency is fine, but three? And next game its new crystals or gems or whatever just in different colors. Its childish and breaks immersion. Every single time. My god! Is it a casino or a shooter?

    Keep it simple, and keep it fair. It cannot be that hard. And it isnt. This is just from greed. I honestly think greed is killing the AAA gaming industry one franchise at the time. In the long run that probably is bad for the share-holders of the companies as well. Not just gamers.

    Stay away from this game people. Things need to change or we will be stuck with slot machines and cards in every single game, genre, time period and from all developers for all times to come.    … Expand
  82. hifyzeus
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    don't buy lootbox simulator, what EA is doing is complete garbage, we can't accept those types of gambling system to be our only way of progression, the only way to send the message is just don't buy their product
  83. ShillelaghTank
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    In what should have been a slam dunk EA once again ruins a potentially great game. Single player campaign is barely worth it and way too short. The temporarily removed, but sure to return in a month or so once launch and holiday sales are over, pay to win multiplayer loot boxes ensure that unless you fork over buckets of cash or time you don't have it'll be a frustrating/ un-funIn what should have been a slam dunk EA once again ruins a potentially great game. Single player campaign is barely worth it and way too short. The temporarily removed, but sure to return in a month or so once launch and holiday sales are over, pay to win multiplayer loot boxes ensure that unless you fork over buckets of cash or time you don't have it'll be a frustrating/ un-fun experience. Parents and buyers be warned do not buy this game, the cost is far more than the initial price tag. Your kids will be hounding you to spend more and more money on the game in order to get access to all the features and remove the unnecessary timer cool-downs. It's a mobile game with better graphics at best. Avoid at all costs.… Expand
  84. DartyVoid213
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Nope! Not going to support this loot box, pay for an advantage model. This kind of practice is creeping into all the big titles this year and it has to STOP!!!
  85. NovaScotia16
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is nothing like the original star wars battlefront. There isn't an offline game mode where you can capture command posts and fight enemy AI with your friends. Tanks and ships do not spawn on the maps anymore. You have to earn them throughout the game with experience points. You can't even fly the ships or get in them with other human players.… Expand
  86. TheRev2711
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Ayer mismo cancele mi preventa, muy mal EA. Esperemos que pronto recapacites sobre querer verle la cara a tus clientes primero con tu campaña anti DLC y luego con tus micropagos.
  87. Frostedtimezone
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    DO NOT BUY!

    This is the epitome of greed from the greediest gaming company in the world.
    Not only that but the entire game is a copy and paste first person shooter.
  88. skatehelp2
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I am not buying this trash. EA is a joke. EA hasn't published a great game in years due to their greed. They shut down great dev teams, and recently began forcing pay2win microtransactions into their newest games. I will not support EA and Will never buy this game. Stop ruining star wars and games in general.
  89. Chinchagons
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    DON'T BUY THIS GAME!!

    Yes, SWBF II is a good game with a horrible politics. We must say NO to pay to win, loot boxes and micro transactions. FK U EA!
  90. Pikeax
    Jan 18, 2018
    0
    This blatantly exploitative game was only changed due to bad press affecting investors. Even with the game TEMPORARILY removing microtransactions, it still falls short. It is riddled with bugs and glitches, has an incomplete story, actively dissuades single player (despite outright lies by EA to the contrary), and has a terrible reward system. The removal of microtransactions broughtThis blatantly exploitative game was only changed due to bad press affecting investors. Even with the game TEMPORARILY removing microtransactions, it still falls short. It is riddled with bugs and glitches, has an incomplete story, actively dissuades single player (despite outright lies by EA to the contrary), and has a terrible reward system. The removal of microtransactions brought forward how terrible the underlying system was made (most likely to benefit the microtransaction model) and has not been fixed. Pass on this for a few months at least to see if things get better, or if its a trap.
    For PS4    … Expand
  91. tke144red
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    PAY, PAY, PAY to win.

    Loot-boxes temporarily removed while gambling authority's review EA's tactics. Really? EA really showing they will do anything to milk a gamer.
  92. warperloko
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I'm sick and tired of gambling in videogames. This game is all over the place with loot boxes and microtransactions. I hope this sets an example for games to come.
  93. OilBeefHooked
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is just bad, straigt out bad. Tries to abuse the gamer to spent more money to Get progression in the game. Games have dine so more Ane more the latest years, but this is terrible. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!
  94. johnnyshades4
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Full priced, pay to win game plagued with micro transactions that is mediocre at best. AAA needs to move past taking advantage of its customers and start making good games focused on game play, not on exploiting gamers.
  95. cristianp97
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game and EA's tactics are completely unacceptable. The fact that they are willing to ruin such a popular IP just to cash grab is indicative of the state of the gaming industry. We dont want accelerated experiences, stop catering to mass consumers and cater to the gamers that were their for you since day one. Even after announcing temporary removal, they still are planning on bringingThis game and EA's tactics are completely unacceptable. The fact that they are willing to ruin such a popular IP just to cash grab is indicative of the state of the gaming industry. We dont want accelerated experiences, stop catering to mass consumers and cater to the gamers that were their for you since day one. Even after announcing temporary removal, they still are planning on bringing it all back to get as many sales as possible... And its working! We need to stop the corruption of this industry before its too late.… Expand
  96. Rommel1
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions galore. Loot boxes encourage your kid to spend additional money. This is a money grabbing attempt by EA. If you dont want your kids spending $2,000 on your credit cards dont buy this gambling emulator.
  97. nodar
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Loot boxes and "micro-transactions" are absolutely unacceptable in an $60 AAA game. Keep that sh*t for the free mobile games. This could be a good game, but EA's greed ruins it all, and don't believe that micro-transactions are gone. They are gonna come back and in greater numbers.
  98. mdisalvio
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is a watershed moment for the video game industry. It shows just how far gamers will can be pushed and taken advantage until they completely break. An otherwise decent effort is crushed under the micro transaction/progression breaking disaster. EA has removed the micro transactions (TEMPORARILY) in an attempt to salvage that they could see would suffer. Once those minimumThis game is a watershed moment for the video game industry. It shows just how far gamers will can be pushed and taken advantage until they completely break. An otherwise decent effort is crushed under the micro transaction/progression breaking disaster. EA has removed the micro transactions (TEMPORARILY) in an attempt to salvage that they could see would suffer. Once those minimum sales have been met the close to criminal and game progression braking practices will be reengaged. I am a die hard fan of video games and Star Wars BUT we cannot and should not support this type of manipulation. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME UNLESS EA REMOVES THE MICRO TRANSACTIONS ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!!!… Expand
  99. tl24
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Micro transaction has gone too far in the gaming industry, this needs to be put to a stop and only the gamers can make this happen. Do not support EA and their money hungry business practice, it all started with monopolizing the NFL with it's Madden franchise and now this. It'll only get worse before it gets better but it doesn't mean it can't start now.
  100. jaquan123ism
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    i have played this game with origin access and while its fun i feel that if i were actually going to buy this game there should not be gameplay affecting microtransactions for a multiplayer game and DO NOT BE FOOLED EA TURNED OFF THE MICROTRANSACTIONS ONLY FOR NOW IT WILL BE BACK most likely after christmas a say if i buy this game and my buddy buys the game i play for lets say 15 hoursi have played this game with origin access and while its fun i feel that if i were actually going to buy this game there should not be gameplay affecting microtransactions for a multiplayer game and DO NOT BE FOOLED EA TURNED OFF THE MICROTRANSACTIONS ONLY FOR NOW IT WILL BE BACK most likely after christmas a say if i buy this game and my buddy buys the game i play for lets say 15 hours and unlock things to make me better through gameplay but my buddy has not played yet so i ask him to play together but now im a better player than him because of the hours i put in im lv 15 he’s lv 3 he should not be able to spend money to be instantly better than what have without putting time in like what i did an aaa game should not have a pay to win system its unfair to people who cant afford the time or the money some people may say its just a game but its not just a game when a few elite well off players who can dump money to ruin the fun of the rest of us if these players want to **** on everyone put the hours in and actually play the game just because its a game dose not… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

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