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. e_jeck
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I've honestly enjoyed playing this game. It feels like one is in a Star Wars world. The sounds and the general aesthetic is completely spot on. I've had a great affinity Star Wars space battles since the Lucas Arts original X-Wing and TIE Fighter days. And as a young man, I watched the original Star Wars movie at my local theater 18 times and treasure my ticket stubs that I've kept allI've honestly enjoyed playing this game. It feels like one is in a Star Wars world. The sounds and the general aesthetic is completely spot on. I've had a great affinity Star Wars space battles since the Lucas Arts original X-Wing and TIE Fighter days. And as a young man, I watched the original Star Wars movie at my local theater 18 times and treasure my ticket stubs that I've kept all these years from that time. Of course I've seen all things Star Wars since then and perhaps am in the minority when I say that I even liked the prequel movies as well.

    So it pains me to give this game a zero. To have to have my thoughts so radically skewed for a game that is so sublime in its creation and visual and gaming appeal has taken a great deal of effort on the part of its creators. The implementation of loot boxes in this game IS gambling. I don't have a problem with gambling. I don't have a problem with loot boxes. I don't even have a problem with "play to win". I can completely ignore these aspects of the game and still have fun. What I have a problem with is telling me it's not gambling when it clearly is. The mechanic is a game of chance that determines game-winning advantages. If that is not gambling, then I don't know what is. If you enjoy gambling, this is the game for you. For me, I'll pass.    … Expand
  2. luizmotta
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Stay away from this game. This thing wants drain your wallet as every game nowadays. EA is the worst game publisher. If it continuous to happen, the game industry won't survive.
  3. Stereodark
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    The game balance is terrible. It's based on loot boxes. Without them the game is trash, with them is trash as well. What EA needs to do is just rebalance the whole game, redesign the loot boxes to be cosmetic only. Just don't buy for now.
  4. Dorminx
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    **** story mode, bad rewarding system, P2W! Arcade mode has cooldown... That's joke, nice job EA, you wanted to rape players again, but players are gonna rape you too. Don't buy this crap.
  5. BigECheese
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    What a complete and utter disaster. This launch's reviews are comparable to the Batman Arkham Knight's PC Port reviews, except not for the same reasons. At least there weren't MICRO-TRANSACTIONS everywhere for the Batman Port!! There's pretty much no way to win, except by paying your hard earned cash on a trashy game with a short campaign and not much else to do.
  6. Frenchpotatoe
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Very nice graphics and sound. But the campaign is trash and designed without any love. it has its moments, but most of it is just repetitive and boring. The game does not deserve a single point just because of how EA is trying to milk every penny out of the franchise. So yeah, since the **** and bad reviews they now said they will get rid of lootboxes...for now. But that does not help theVery nice graphics and sound. But the campaign is trash and designed without any love. it has its moments, but most of it is just repetitive and boring. The game does not deserve a single point just because of how EA is trying to milk every penny out of the franchise. So yeah, since the **** and bad reviews they now said they will get rid of lootboxes...for now. But that does not help the problem. As long as people support **** like this, the whole bs will go on forever. Lootboxes, eary-access, deluxe-edition, DLCs, season pass...you name it.
    Don't support games like this and stop this trend please.    … Expand
  7. Gungan
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    The most heinous example of exploitative gambling micro-transactions ever to grace the mainstream video game industry. The entire blind loot box experience can be compared 1 to 1 with a modern day slot machine in its application of addiction creating and reinforcing psychological techniques: the flashy spectacle and visuals that entertain the player, the obfuscated odds that change withoutThe most heinous example of exploitative gambling micro-transactions ever to grace the mainstream video game industry. The entire blind loot box experience can be compared 1 to 1 with a modern day slot machine in its application of addiction creating and reinforcing psychological techniques: the flashy spectacle and visuals that entertain the player, the obfuscated odds that change without warning, the false wins, and free rolls to trigger dopamine release and continue a perpetual cycle. They can use your playing habits to analyze how frustrated they can make you before you quit and give you a bone right before you do to keep you playing; repeat for as long as possible to give more opportunities for you to spend. This is why slots are the biggest money maker in casinos, and why these greedy parasites are trying to copy them for video games.

    It's also the definition of pay to win. The supertrooper elite bundle straight up makes you the best thing on 2 legs for the foreseeable future because you've got a massive head start (especially now that micro-transactions were disabled). Gear/power based progression has zero place in a competitive multiplayer game. I don't stop playing StarCraft for 3 weeks to come back and get pwned by people who have permanently levelled up their damage or gotten abilities I don't have access to yet.

    Sorry EA, but the defence that "it's not gambling because you always get something out of a loot box" is complete horse crap because a slot machine that pays out less than you put in on every play is still gambling. If it looks like a duck, and acts like a duck, it's a duck.

    Lets also not forget that the single player campaign is hugely buggy, and unfinished. They are withholding the ending of the campaign until The Last Jedi releases to prevent spoilers... which begs the question of why they didn't just wait to release the complete game for the holidays instead.

    If we have to sacrifice Star Wars on the altar of common decency then so be it. This game needs to fail hard to send a message to the entire industry that these disgusting practices will not be permitted to continue. That's coming from a lifelong Star Wars fan that owns basically every Star Wars book ever written.

    As a family focused company, Disney needs to revoke EA's license (or at the very least the exclusivity clause) so we can see someone with actual ethics and love for the IP and its community make a game actually worth supporting.

    I don't think I can stand more of this garbage for 7 more years.    … Expand
  8. sam---owen
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Please boycott. This is an illegal gambling system aimed at getting kids to pay large amounts of money to get ahead. Shameless exploitation of consumer. Expect to see this fare similar to Infinite Warfare and be available for £12 in six month's time.
  9. volkoff
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Do not buy this game! Especially not for your children and/or if you yourself are a child! they tailored the microtransactions to work in such a way that it promote's addiction so you spend as much money on it as humanly possible. which could lead to a lot of problems in later stage's in you or your child's life.

    the way the micro-transactions operate is incredibly similiar to a    Do not buy this game! Especially not for your children and/or if you yourself are a child! they tailored the microtransactions to work in such a way that it promote's addiction so you spend as much money on it as humanly possible. which could lead to a lot of problems in later stage's in you or your child's life.

    the way the micro-transactions operate is incredibly similiar to a 'skinner-box'. skinner was a psychologist whom did alot of research into behavior. they basicly (ab)used this knowledge to maximize profit without caring about the mental health or financial well-being of their customer's. i highly recommend to read more about the research done by the aforementioned psychologist so you can make an informed decision on what kind of games to buy since these practice's seem to become more and prevalent in video-games.

    now to talk about the game itself;

    it's an upgrades version of battlefront(2015) in which it does alot of things better gameplay wise, and its graphic fidelity is also very pleasing to the eye's. i personally had a great time playing the beta, i especially liked that they included space-battle's and a campaign!
    but even though i enjoyed the game and i am a huge star wars nerd i wont buy this game.

    the fact that disney, a company which develops products mostly around children. actually green-light such a harmfull feature to be implemented in a game which revolve's around their intellectual property is absolutely shamefull!    … Expand
  10. RedEzzio
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I have played it within 10 hours EA Access trial. This is a game designed as Pay-to-Win. Just to discourage such a behaviour in 60$ game - I am giving it an 0 point user score.
    I cannot accept pay-to-win approach in game I have to pay the full price.
    I know that now loot boxes are TEMPORARILY blocked. So I am waiting for permanently removal. Then I am open to change my scoring.
  11. Zenque
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    its illegal gambling. its not right to put out a game for full price and then make play pay even more for it. i hope no one is buying this game as long has this loot system
  12. Lolster
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    For **** sake EA, why do you keep treating your AAA full priced games like free-to-play mobile games? You have had problems wih season passes and microtransactions in the past, but this is too ****ing far. Why should I pay 60$ for a game that prompts me to buy loot boxes all the goddamn time? EA are horrendous at taking criticism, only fixing one tiny thing when a riot comes? Shouldn't aFor **** sake EA, why do you keep treating your AAA full priced games like free-to-play mobile games? You have had problems wih season passes and microtransactions in the past, but this is too ****ing far. Why should I pay 60$ for a game that prompts me to buy loot boxes all the goddamn time? EA are horrendous at taking criticism, only fixing one tiny thing when a riot comes? Shouldn't a game company know when they've done wrong? Somehow you hit a new low EA, and that would've taken alot.… Expand
  13. GambleFrontII
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Going to the gambling side
    With the award winning 2005 Battle Front 2 being my favorite game that year i was ecstatic about the announcement for this Battle Front 2 (2017) especially after the rushed 2015 Battle Front paled in comparison to it's 2004 counter part in terms of content found in the game. The hope was with more time to develop this latest installment in the franchise could    Going to the gambling side
    With the award winning 2005 Battle Front 2 being my favorite game that year i was ecstatic about the announcement for this Battle Front 2 (2017) especially after the rushed 2015 Battle Front paled in comparison to it's 2004 counter part in terms of content found in the game. The hope was with more time to develop this latest installment in the franchise could reach the volume of content presented in that original Battle Front 2 game while providing the graphical updates of 4k. Now lets open up the hood and see just what game we got.
    Graphics/Campaign -
    With the graphics and stunning attention to detail Star Wars Battlefront 2 looks like a star wars movie. Dice must again be commended for their efforts especially in the graphical department with this games look. The campaign is sadly unfinished with multiple levels missing from the overall story. All though these campaign missions will be added at a latter date it still is inexcusable to omit them at lunch with the campaign being touted a major selling point of the game. Also multiple bugs have been reported and the game will need some patches to fix these issues. The actual story with Iden Versio starts off in and interesting direction for the series with the first ever main character; Where as in previous installments it was replaying the story of the 501st storm trooper legion as their commander recounts the battles him and his men participated in across both eras. Focusing in on Iden could have provided some more emotional investment but it is instead traded for cameo's from Luke skywalker and other Star Wars characters which is welcome from a game play perspective but from a story perspective it kills the attachment we should be having with our main hero. The Short campaign leaves little time for a believable story to take form and we are left with a plain predictable affair that I simply cant invest myself in. Although the fully rendered cut scenes are also a major improvement from the original in game footage shown in the PS2 days the story does not support the gameplay and flip flop of characters that Dice has chosen to still do. Overall the campaign gets a zero out of ten from me due to it's unfinished state alone. A campaign must be finished at lunch for people who want the game for that reason; you cant ask people to buy something and then force them to wait to actually receive all of it. So if you want Battle Front 2 for it's campaign wait to buy it until it has all been completed and is ready to play. For rural individuals who buy games with campaigns because they have no internet connection this disappointingly will not be a complete experience for you.
    Multiplayer -
    Oh boy what can i say that has not all ready been said. this game is pay to win with contextual gambling elements and absurdly long unlock times for base game players unwilling to pay more money to dominate other players. Pay to win is a zero out of ten from me based on sheer principle alone. The actual Multiplayer would be fun with the inclusion of classes and a points system to unlock heros and vehicles during gameplay by rewarding "better" players instead of randomly like battlefront (2015). This is all for not as success is largely dictated by star cards and your luck with lootcrates or the amount of them you have unlocked with your real world money. These cards provided benefits to a players health, damage, ect and can turn a multiplayer encounter into a simple test of who has the best cards equipped instead of any form of actual skill. All eras are now represented with imperial, Republic, Rebels, CIS, First order, and Resistance all being playable. Ship to ship combat is also here along with other features missing in battle front (2015) bringing it more in line with the content seen in Battle Front 2 (2005). Though not as extensive with gamemodes like galactic conquest still missing, providing non multiplayer players even less reason to pick up the game.
    Final thoughts For those who do not know i rate games by awarding a possible 5 points for Campaign and possible 5 points for multiplayer for a games total possible score of 10. Pay to win is an automatic 0 for multiplayer from me based on principle alone on top of the fact it's not fun or satisfying. lootcates are always a Negative 2 points due to a implementation of random chance that is not necessary, sacrificing fun for a gaming industry business exploit. Card systems are also a negative 1 due to another factor of random chance being introduced for no reason. So Battle Front 2 get a final multiplayer score of zero out of five. An unfinished campaign is an automating zero out of five. I cannot judge something that is not there in it's entirety so i cannot recommend getting it. Dice did a decent job; EA rushed them again and forced micro transactions, lootcrates, cards and pay to win into what would have been a passable game. sadly we got a money making experiment form EA instead    … Expand
  14. Cirefly
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Have you greedy SOB's gotten the message yet? We're fed up with your bull sh**. You have pushed it too far, and you finally broke us all. The entire industry now needs to do an about face, otherwise you guys are going to be f**ked.
  15. UTR-Shrapnel
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    since the launch of battlefront 2 most of the talk has been around the micro transactions and the fiasco of pay to win however I would like to talk about the actual game. I pre-ordered this game a long time ago and have been really looking forward to playing the empire. I started to write argumants for all the things I wanted to discuss but it got too long and so I just made a list.since the launch of battlefront 2 most of the talk has been around the micro transactions and the fiasco of pay to win however I would like to talk about the actual game. I pre-ordered this game a long time ago and have been really looking forward to playing the empire. I started to write argumants for all the things I wanted to discuss but it got too long and so I just made a list.

    Things that suck -

    The auto-aiming obs from this being a console port - I clearly fluffed a rl shot and watched the rl turn in mid air and hit a target that wasn't even on my screen when I fired
    More cuts scenes than gameplay
    Really bad gameplay
    The terrible plot I was really looking forward to playing the empire
    We don't get to play the empire we're playing rebels in the wrong uniforms
    Why are we playing Luke 10 mins in oh yeah to convince the empires hard core elite troopers the change sides at the drop of a hat
    You don't get to play as the empire just as future rebels
    The empire blow up one of thier own worlds just to convince us that the lead trooper needs an incentive to change I can't remeber her name its similar to the girl in rogue one tho
    The ship levels are poor
    You don't get to play as the empire just as future rebels
    The ai is poor you can flank the troopers just by crouching even walk in front of some of them and they dont see you
    You can get behind them easily
    The levels are very very linear and you are spoon fed what to do the whole time
    You don't get to play as the empire just as future rebels
    The levels actually look worse than the original
    The troopers aim hasnt improved
    You don't get to play as the empire just as future rebels
    The game crashes a lot
    The crate system
    The fact that DICE hasn't done a good game since BF4
    You don't get to play as the empire just as future rebels
    HAN SOLO HAS A BEARD WTF!!!!!
    TBH the whole bar section with Han is a complete and utter waiste of ****ing time it serves no other purpose than to jam in some more movie related bs
    You play in loads of 'movie' locations that are disjointed and have no consistent plot, story line or indeed relevance to each other. Oh look were in ep6, no ep3 wait now ep7 /facepalm wtf
    This is the worst game dice have ever put their name on. Someone just saw the loot boxes as $$$$$ signs and the list of compaints last time and just thought **** it we'll throw together some disjointed plotless nonsensical **** and call it a campaign **** our customers they're all idiots anyway hahahaha
    You don't get to play as the empire just as future rebels
    This game is clearly been designed for consoles
    I really regret buying this game loot crate **** aside this is a really bad game
    The flying combat has been dumbed down

    Things that don't suck -

    You get to fly the Millenium Falcon (only its completely out of context we were promised we would play the empire).

    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME ITS A PIECE OF ****

    This will be the last Starwars game (and possibly DICE game) I buy and if The Last Jedi isn't ****ing awesome it will be the last Starwars movie I watch.

    Ep 4 - Awesome
    Ep 5 - Awesome
    Ep 6 - Awesome
    Ep 1 - Meh
    Ep 2 - Bad
    Ep 3 - Terrible
    Ep 7 - Bad its a f***ing reboot
    Rogue one - Good should of had the scroller and the PROPER Starwars music
    NO ONE WANTS A HAN SOLO ORIGIN MOVIE    … Expand
  16. Superdmz
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    The loot boxes ruin this game. EA tried to push the micro transactions to far. Gamers need to take a stand now or else future games will all be like this. I bet you the team making the next Battlefield is like oh crap guys. We need to change this system people are not going to tolerate it.
  17. Zonbizoku
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    If you love terrible menu UI or staring at loading screens for what seems like a lifetime, before spawning into a match with a couple of seconds on the clock... If you can actually spawn before you loose connection to the ea server... Then this your game! Don't even get me started on the progression model. This is a gorgeous looking game, but jeez. In its present state it deserves to endIf you love terrible menu UI or staring at loading screens for what seems like a lifetime, before spawning into a match with a couple of seconds on the clock... If you can actually spawn before you loose connection to the ea server... Then this your game! Don't even get me started on the progression model. This is a gorgeous looking game, but jeez. In its present state it deserves to end up in a landfill with Atari's ET.… Expand
  18. Kingmissiles
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    EA I wish you would read all of these reviews because your a monster and you need to correct yourself. Why couldn't have LucasArts given the license to someone who actually loves star wars as much as its community, and not these corporate jabronies.
  19. fred212
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes are terrible since they affect gameplay and not just cosmetics like other games, progression is painfully slow, it feels terrible to get killed by someone who bought a lot of lootboxes and got the best cards.
  20. NicNExile
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    The initial hype for this game appeared very positive, Dice/EA appeared to listen to customer feedback and were going to add a solid single player experience and make sure all maps were open to everyone. However, as everyone knows by now, the "pay to win" lootbox progression system has tainted any good image the game may have had. I suspect the high profit potential of micro transactionsThe initial hype for this game appeared very positive, Dice/EA appeared to listen to customer feedback and were going to add a solid single player experience and make sure all maps were open to everyone. However, as everyone knows by now, the "pay to win" lootbox progression system has tainted any good image the game may have had. I suspect the high profit potential of micro transactions were irresistible for EA and Dice. And don't get me wrong, there is a lot of money to be made in that space. Mobile games are making a fortune, and Blizzard does quite well with their loot boxes in Overwatch. But unlike Overwatch, SWBF2 has tied character progression to loot boxes. Whatever skin/spray/voice line or pose a player has in Overwatch, it doesn't impact the player's ability in game. SWBF2 scorns fair play in favor of allowing if not encouraging players to gain advantage over others by paying for more chances at improving their characters.
    Although EA/Dice has temporarily suspended all microtransactions in the game, the only true fix is if they make progression its own thing, and leave loot boxes for cosmetic skins, poses, ect..    … Expand
  21. Redlegdaddy
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    This is a free to play mobile game skinned as a triple-A 60$ title. The temp removal of microtransactions is just a gimmick and you can bet they will reinstate them when the heat has died down. DO NOT BUY THIS MONUMENT TO CORPORATE GREED.
  22. VallejoMach
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Yet another appalling travesty from EA.

    Do not buy this game and do not support the nefarious greedy corporate practices foisted upon consumers by the likes of EA. There is NO justification for additional purchases in a AAA title and never will be.

    The game may look pretty but has serious flaws. Do not buy.
  23. IMStarbuck
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Horrible treatment of players, and removal by EA of MT’s is just a short term decision to calm their shareholders, and possible investigations by European gambling agencies. Once the controversy has passed, MT’s will be reintroduced probably not much difference than there are now, but there will be less splashback then.
  24. Mds90
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Fu** you EA, this and nfs:p is a fu**** p2w **** Its totally unplayable trash with no chance to progress without paying microtransaction!
    Go to hell with your games
  25. Astrosan
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Это просто ужас, кошмар. Микротранзакции? Вы б*ять серьезно? Позор, драть кверху жопой за такое.
  26. Speedy726
    Nov 27, 2017
    0
    I wanted to love this game. I've been looking forward to it for what seems like forever. I finally get it...and it's beautiful. Despite all the warnings and people telling me I'll regret it and the abysmal ratings and the lootbox gambling, I had a great time with the singleplayer campaign, despite a somewhat stupid storyline and an abrupt ending.

    And then, I tried multiplayer. It    I wanted to love this game. I've been looking forward to it for what seems like forever. I finally get it...and it's beautiful. Despite all the warnings and people telling me I'll regret it and the abysmal ratings and the lootbox gambling, I had a great time with the singleplayer campaign, despite a somewhat stupid storyline and an abrupt ending.

    And then, I tried multiplayer. It was...OK. At first I got upgrades and whatnot through just playing, and at a decent pace - but not always for the characters I was using. In fact, I got duplicates more often than new cards! And I get a crap amount of credits for the duplicates! Then upgrades slowed to a crawl. Then I got cooldowns.

    Then I kept getting blown away by people who had either A) spent way more time than me playing the game B) knew something I didn't about upgrades or C) bought crystals before EA/DICE/Disney shut them off.

    I wanted so bad to love the game, and instead I've now gotten a refund. I found myself disappointed in the whole experience because it was so...unbalanced. I'm also disappointed because it would take me roughly forever to unlock everything - or spend way more money than I ever intended to.

    I expect pay to win schemes from mobile games. I expect it, so I don't play those. But a game I spent $80 on? WHY DID YOU MAKE IT SO HARD TO LOVE?

    As much as I was looking forward to this game, I won't be re-purchasing it.

    And I can't honestly recommend anybody else gets it either.

    I'd give it a better rating just for the graphics and Arcade mode, but everything else drags it down so much that I can't do it. Avoid.    … Expand
  27. OmegaRex
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I pre-ordered this game thinking it would be amazing. And at first it was as I played the single player portion. But then the Single player just ends and the actual ending won't be out till December. Even without the loot boxes issues (Which I stand firm that it is gambling) I found the campaign had many bugs, the end of the story as presented falls apart near the end and while the mapsI pre-ordered this game thinking it would be amazing. And at first it was as I played the single player portion. But then the Single player just ends and the actual ending won't be out till December. Even without the loot boxes issues (Which I stand firm that it is gambling) I found the campaign had many bugs, the end of the story as presented falls apart near the end and while the maps on offer are nice compared to the last game I found them getting very dull very fast as the game devolves into a grind that is absolutely unbearable unless you willing to pay real world money to speed up the process. and a three hour cool down on arcade mode are you kidding me? I would expect, maybe even forgive most of this if this was a free to play game but at full price I cannot recommend this title. Oh and the multiplayer isn't balanced I found myself fighting against higher tier players when EA said they had fixed that. This was a lie and one of many. Shame on you EA. Shame on you. I have since refunded my purchase and will buy a better game.… Expand
  28. PuppyPunter6
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    "Use the FORCE Luke... or your credit card" -Obi-Wan Kenobi
    "Anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering, suffering leads to loot boxes..."
    "There's always a bigger fish." -EA... I mean Qui-Gon Jinn
  29. Valcgo
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Star Wars encourages children to gamble. The game is pay to win and requires one to pay in upwards of $2000 to unlock all of the iconic Star Wars characters. If you would rather earn those characters through gameplay, one has to put in around 2000 gaming hours to accrue enough game credits to purchase them. Disney should be ashamed of hiring EA to make such an iconic franchise into a game.Star Wars encourages children to gamble. The game is pay to win and requires one to pay in upwards of $2000 to unlock all of the iconic Star Wars characters. If you would rather earn those characters through gameplay, one has to put in around 2000 gaming hours to accrue enough game credits to purchase them. Disney should be ashamed of hiring EA to make such an iconic franchise into a game. I emailed Disney directly and expressed my disgust and I hope others will do the same so this type of thing doesn't continue to happen to our beloved hobby.… Expand
  30. SATOSHIASH
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    ea sports...lolI haven't been this disappointed in a game since No Man's Sky.

    My biggest negatives about this game are: 1) There is no Starfighter Assault for Arcade Mode. 2) In Arcade Mode, there is a cooldown limit to the number of credits you can earn (so screw you if you want to play offline I guess?). 3) Microtransactions for non-cosmetic items. Literally Pay to Win features. 4)…
  31. Rp28
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    f##k EA for their shady practices. No one should buy this piece of sh#t. we can change this fuc##ng industry if we continue doing this. ONE LAST WORD:FU#K YOU EA
  32. KahramanDede
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    60 dollars! yeah you think this is the price of the game but you are just looking the game title not the producer let me clear it for you its EA! I think this is enough for a review
  33. radosc
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    I just wanted a good arcade system but there's no space battles there! If you have no credits than your characters are trash. Everything you have to unlock and you cannot get more credits since there's a cool-down. It should be a free to play game and I'm angry with myself for actually buying it...
  34. ReMiX42rus
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Донат!!! Микроплатежи! Лутбоксы! Не покупайте игру! Это уже совсем перебор! Разработчики совсем перегнули палку и держат нас за дураков! Вобщем Pay2Win система тащит в этой игре!
  35. maxpayn19891
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    NEEEGAAAATIIIIIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE/This isn't a game, it's an illegal gambling system that goes through enough loopholes just to slip past regulations in the U.S. This is ridiculous, and I think that a boycott is in order, and that Congress needs to investigate this matter. Games like Battlefront are literally encouraging kids (and adults) to gamble. Stay far away.
  36. lolgamer
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Just don't buy it. Why? Gambling system aka Lootboxes, non cosmetic Items inside them (p2w). EA managed to f*ck this game up so much that there is nothing really good about it to say.
  37. biblo7513
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    2000$ to unlock everything, it is a scandal, don't buy this game
    Micropayments are the death of industry. and this game is the indicator of this promotion, I hate EA
  38. leviatanx
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed!!! Stop with this! We want old school stuff!
    Im not a fan of pay to win, and dropping $100 on top of a $60 game to *maybe* get enough credits to buy out a *single* hero is ridiculous.
  39. scvaersoftltd
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Сперва Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, потом Need for Speed: Payback, а потом пришёл STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II. Это насколько надо обнаглеть, чтобы продавать людям игры за 60-100 баксов, и впаривать им лютый фритуплей и пей-ту-вин. Играйте в это сами.
  40. Orichsan
    Dec 2, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes kill the soul of game design.

    I suggest not only boycotting the game, but also a film. When the rights to Star Wars will be taken away from EA, then we will see a decent game.
    Hit the wallet.
  41. Maddy18
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    The First Loot Box battle is won. But war is not over, don't be fooled by evil. Empire will strike back. Stand strong beloved veterans and prepare your keyboards for a final battle.
  42. SlaytanicMaddin
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    The graphics are realy nice and the performance is also good. but microtransactions are the worst thing EA could have done to this game.
    Battlefront II (2005) is a much better game in every aspect. Pls do not support EA
  43. Jbwz
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    First time in my life i have registeded here to write a review. Useless **** That is the time for me to be sorry for Call kf Duty WW2 is **** I wish to play Infinite Warfare again. I will accept cases in CoD because they are only visual jmprovements, but not this. Dice / EA - shame on you
  44. yanpafemy
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Probably won't play this game just because i won't support the bulls**t EA is trying to do with those Games. This has to end otherwise we will no longer be able to enjoy video games.
  45. Nikgotf
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just awful!I do not advise anyone to this game.you need to create a status of gambling with the rating of +18 as well as ban it on sale in the territory of the European Union, what would the creators have thought of their reputation.… Expand
  46. TheTedster
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Shame on you EA, you deserve all the hate you're getting from the gaming community. I'm just waiting for Anthem to be the same with this dirty practice.
  47. Baronsworth
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    What could've been an epic game, is ruined by a greedy lootbox system that completely replaces player progression with a "gambling" system, designed to suck the dollars out of your wallet, instead of rewarding you for your skill or your hours played.
    EA is trying to push the future of gaming in this direction, greed over love and pay to win over skills. We must protest and hurt them where    What could've been an epic game, is ruined by a greedy lootbox system that completely replaces player progression with a "gambling" system, designed to suck the dollars out of your wallet, instead of rewarding you for your skill or your hours played.
    EA is trying to push the future of gaming in this direction, greed over love and pay to win over skills. We must protest and hurt them where it hurts them the most: their wallets. It warms my heart to see the player community reacting in such a drastic and decisive manner.
    It was so easy to get this right, Pandemic Studio's Battlefront 2 was a legendary game. All you had to do was adapt it to the current gen of gaming, but you chose to sell your souls instead. You deserve all this hate and backlash. I hope you learned your lesson EA, and I hope Disney gives the Star Wars IP to other, more competent gaming studios. You done f*ked it up, EA.    … Expand
  48. neptune96
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Uh oh; when you make such a terrible pay-to-win game that customers become motivated to make metacritic accounts just to let you know how little they think of you something has gone very badly wrong! I hope you guys aren't stupid enough to do this again, but I know you will.
  49. drneo5
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Gambling loot boxes and micro-transactions. the game is designed only to rip your wallet apart far worse than free to play mobile games. EA have pushed it too far with their GREED!
  50. BradaBrada
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
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    0/10
  51. HiroTailo
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Utter **** Dont buy ! EA go home ! It's unbelievable what they doin' to this game. Don't buy, don't support them. We can finally have a say to big developers what we want as community.
  52. Alex_Nolight
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    these loot crates are not funny at all.
    Even with tuned off transactions there are a lot of players with much better staff (like 1-2 epic cards) and this completely ruin the game, just can't imagine what will be in game when this transactions will be available. I can not recommend this game to someone else, because there is nothing to do without additional purchases.
  53. diegomireles
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    60+ dólares por un juego que es play to win, que bueno que toda esta mierda les estalló en la cara a EA. Aunque mientras siga habiendo gente que gaste fortunas en estas jaladas como Ultimate teams, EA seguirá poniendo esta clase de cosas abusivas en sus juegos.
  54. Xarmio
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Лутбоксы убивают игру, они должны быть полностью отменены Игра имеет определенный потенциал, но именно система доната портит всё впечатления от игры. Надеюсь разработчики поменяют свою политику.
  55. ErenBcn
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    I will not play a pay 2 win game. Disabling micro-purchases on launch is not a fix, it's a trap :(

    I am a star wars fan, thanks for destroying my favorite game EA... thanks a lot. I purchased and enjoyed the first one, but I will not buy this one.
  56. BossSnake
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    I created a Metacritic account just to give this game a 0! Not supporting this greedy corporate garbage. Good job EA for ruining another franchise just like you did to Mass Effect and Dead Space. Don't feed the machine, boycott this game!
  57. sandrina
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    $$$ - its not gaming anymore in 2017. This game is medicore. However the most annoying thing are the microtransactions which i really dont like ! I paid a lot of money and I have a job and have only 1 hour per day for fun stuff. To get DV or any other character I need to play the game like for one year. I will not support to pay for lootcrates with my hard earned money. That was my last EA$$$ - its not gaming anymore in 2017. This game is medicore. However the most annoying thing are the microtransactions which i really dont like ! I paid a lot of money and I have a job and have only 1 hour per day for fun stuff. To get DV or any other character I need to play the game like for one year. I will not support to pay for lootcrates with my hard earned money. That was my last EA title. BTW - this game is boring as hell. MP is just pew pew pew - just running around and pew pew. No tactic or team tactic at all.… Expand
  58. Quentriel
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This game besides poor, and quick singleplayer stroy, has Ilegal gambling system included. WARNING Parents, DO NOT buy this game for your kids. Waste of money, and waste of time.
  59. CgiDoomGuy
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    No. Just no. This is a grind fest that you should not pick up. Plus, with pay to win elements, this potentially good game falls flat on it's face. **** you EA.
  60. TheThiccShaker
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    The
  61. abooooo
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This isn't a game, it's an illegal gambling system that goes through enough loopholes just to slip past regulations in the U.S. This is ridiculous, and I think that a boycott is in order, and that Congress needs to investigate this matter. Games like Battlefront are literally encouraging kids (and adults) to gamble. Stay far away.
  62. goodreverend2k1
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    All most of us want is a fun Star Wars Battlefront game. It's been done before on a lesser platform....WHY IS IT SO HARD TO DO IT AGAIN! 4 Hour single player campaign? Why bother. It's clearly a cash grab. I'm just happy i was able to return this joke of a game. Thanks EA.
  63. bperry420
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Pay2win = FAIL I am so disappointed in EA for caring more about money than about the game experience. No matter how fun this game could be, the pay to play racket makes it fail right out of the gate! #boycottEA
  64. Sarcasticaf
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    OMG I just love having a loot box system as the way to progress in a video game! And I love earning that sense of pride and accomplishment when I unlock Luke and Vader after what seems like years of grinding! Gambling for kids who don't know any better?! Sounds like video game paradise! These other Metacritic user rewiers don't know what they are talking about! I love giving my money to EAOMG I just love having a loot box system as the way to progress in a video game! And I love earning that sense of pride and accomplishment when I unlock Luke and Vader after what seems like years of grinding! Gambling for kids who don't know any better?! Sounds like video game paradise! These other Metacritic user rewiers don't know what they are talking about! I love giving my money to EA to boost their profits! This deserves nothing less than a perfect score!… Expand
  65. SomeIdiotOnline
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    I pledge to never again buy a game published by EA. I hope those working at EA realize that they're responsible for ruining games that could be amazing experiences and that could be remembered and played for years. Instead they only care about making a few bucks. You're the laughing stock of the industry EA, so get it together or get out. ------Pay $60 to read the rest of the review------
  66. HopXombie
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This game is a disappointment. The campaign is ultimately underwhelming. It starts off pretty good then becomes a rinse and repeat borefest. Multiplayer is a pay to win, gamble. The idea of spending hours upon hours playing this train wreck of a game, is a depressing thought. Nuff said!
  67. YerBoi
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    For years I have put up with EA's horrible business practices, unfinished games, and complete disregard for gamers who have poured their hearts and souls to support these people. But this is the final straw. Star Wars Battlefront II was supposed to be the answer and the better version of the already previous version, which is still as bad as this one, but a little better. Instead, we got aFor years I have put up with EA's horrible business practices, unfinished games, and complete disregard for gamers who have poured their hearts and souls to support these people. But this is the final straw. Star Wars Battlefront II was supposed to be the answer and the better version of the already previous version, which is still as bad as this one, but a little better. Instead, we got a credit card simulator. Not only can we not use certain heroes without playing the game for hours and hours, EA expects us to pour more money into the game to buy loot boxes who give random garbage. To top that off, we have a HORRIBLE progression system. **** this game, and **** EA.… Expand
  68. Jibasanti
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    No way I'm spending extra money on an unfinished AAA game that is just a pay-to-win game that isn't even that good, this seriously need to stop. I'm asking for a refund and also considering not buying another EA title ever again, I won't condone their greedy ways now or never, I refuse to keep financing a company that says is "a costumer-first type of company" only for them to pull aNo way I'm spending extra money on an unfinished AAA game that is just a pay-to-win game that isn't even that good, this seriously need to stop. I'm asking for a refund and also considering not buying another EA title ever again, I won't condone their greedy ways now or never, I refuse to keep financing a company that says is "a costumer-first type of company" only for them to pull a deplorable scheme like this.… Expand
  69. ZenOfRazor
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This game is unbelievably pay to win. Its a downright disgrace. No gamer should support this blatent insult to gaming itself, the fact that you must "Grind" for 40 hours just to unlock a hero character that was previously playable in past games (Besides battlefront 1 for the PS2) is attrocious. Don't give into this monstrosity.
  70. kamk798
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I didn't like the gameplay and EA's response to the loot-boxes didn't help. I returned the game. Furthermore i will refrain from buying EA games all together and I hope that they can change and more games dont follow suit like this one did. bring back lucasarts!
  71. acast009
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Boycott! I bought the first EA Battlefront. It was ruined by little to no content and a season pass that by the time was completed had most the community dwindle.

    This game looks great and seems to address these issues, but EA has found a way to kill this game before its release. Enough with loot boxes - it is gambling for children, I hope this gets the attention of various oversight    Boycott! I bought the first EA Battlefront. It was ruined by little to no content and a season pass that by the time was completed had most the community dwindle.

    This game looks great and seems to address these issues, but EA has found a way to kill this game before its release. Enough with loot boxes - it is gambling for children, I hope this gets the attention of various oversight committees in the house. I hope EA has to testify in front of the American people about their theft and willingness to corrupt children with these disgraceful business practices.    … Expand
  72. slypea
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    EA must be stopped, this is the biggest dick move a company can make. go buy some indie games made by people who care don't touch this game, even though dice don't deserve to suffer, EA does!
  73. serviettesky
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    imagine a chess game where your opponent has queens instead of pawns.
    image a versus fighting game where your opponent has triple lifebar.

    EA : Is that really your vision of multiplayer game ?
    People with money lead already real world. Now, they can rule videogame worlds too.
  74. Mtr3ze
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay toPay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win. Pay to win.… Expand
  75. dazoot
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions are getting out of hand, and this is an example of how it can be pushed further than I expected. Gambling has no place in gaming and I really hope that some rules are put in place to stop this happening again.
  76. endazoo
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Lootbox™ - the game. Lootbox™ - the game. Lootbox™ - the game. Lootbox™ - the game. Lootbox™ - the game. Lootbox™ - the game. Lootbox™ - the game. Lootbox™ - the game.
  77. ceekay1971
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Relying on fan nostalgia and upcoming Last Jedi movie hype, this opportunistic game shows how greedy game developers are. For far too long, gamers have put up with the idea that tent pole releases are always incomplete games that required further payments for DLCs, etc. Battlefront II takes this even further by severely time gating certain characters unnecessarily with the intention ofRelying on fan nostalgia and upcoming Last Jedi movie hype, this opportunistic game shows how greedy game developers are. For far too long, gamers have put up with the idea that tent pole releases are always incomplete games that required further payments for DLCs, etc. Battlefront II takes this even further by severely time gating certain characters unnecessarily with the intention of monetization. We should send a message that Enough is Enough with all these shenanigans!… Expand
  78. DominusDeus
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    DICE did a pretty bad job with the game in overall.

    But what EA does continuously, it's unforgivable! Don't buy their games!
    My rating goes for EA. Maybe 1/10 is way too generous towards them.

    And yes, they changed a few things because the community forced them to, but don't stop there! We can unite to destroy this current cancerous AAA gaming industry.

    BOYCOTT EA!
  79. adamslavo
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hello guys, I’m just wanna inform you about that game is not for you if you like to do symphony’s of skill. So let choose skill or donation. And about loot box’s, for example, you can get same item from box if you have already in your inventory. So it’s like legal scam. Thank you for attention.… Expand
  80. Razor__Sharp
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    There is not much to say. P2W lootboxes system.
    Game is good itself, DICE done great work, but EA just ruined it with their "time-saving-payments". We need to stop it.
  81. Litray
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    9 hours per Star Card,approximately £2,300 or 6 months of near continuous playing to get all of the content you already paid for. Please do not buy this game.
  82. Raiforst
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    4500 horas para desbloquear todo el contenido del juego, publicador lastrado de políticas abusivas y usando técnicas como "retiramos los macropagos temporalmente pero solo para vender más de lanzamiento".
    El juego en sí no es malo, desde siempre se puede seguir confiando en DICE pero lastimosamente EA opaca todo lo bueno con una facilidad alucinante.
  83. bunglebb
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I found that loot system moved too slow, and it seems to give an unfair advantage to those who pay for loot boxes. This is incredibly disappointing. booooo!
  84. builder1
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Don't buy this game unless EA removes all pay too win content forever! If you buy this game now this will just get more extreme in future games and pay to win, will be the new standard in the industry.
  85. BySooX
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    First pay to win full price title. Would you buy chess if one player has no pawns and instead every major unit a second or even third time in his front row because of Microtransactions? Please don't support this greed and buy a used copy, if you are interested in the story.
  86. Veodok
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    If you care at all about the future of gaming on ANY platform, then don't buy this game. Quell your Star Wars fanboy giddiness and go find another game to play, because this game was not made for any purpose except for EA to wring the money from your wallet.

    Again, if you give a **** about having good games to play in the future, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. And if you've already bought it, go    If you care at all about the future of gaming on ANY platform, then don't buy this game. Quell your Star Wars fanboy giddiness and go find another game to play, because this game was not made for any purpose except for EA to wring the money from your wallet.

    Again, if you give a **** about having good games to play in the future, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. And if you've already bought it, go refund this garbage piece of plastic.    … Expand
  87. Colonel99
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    PLEASE!!! Don't buy this game! If we continue to buy games for $ 60 with micro-transactions, then it will only get worse. Is it pay 2 win with 60$ price? Sure! U will need hours and hours and hours of grind to be somewhat competitive. Or donate ~150$ on top of that 60 that U' ve already paid.
    As for SP campaign, it is ~5 hours long and all plot twists are as predictable as they can be. It    PLEASE!!! Don't buy this game! If we continue to buy games for $ 60 with micro-transactions, then it will only get worse. Is it pay 2 win with 60$ price? Sure! U will need hours and hours and hours of grind to be somewhat competitive. Or donate ~150$ on top of that 60 that U' ve already paid.
    As for SP campaign, it is ~5 hours long and all plot twists are as predictable as they can be. It is also so repetitive that U can complete Luke mission using only left mouse button and don't pressing any other keys.    … Expand
  88. LaLoggiaGamer
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    As a Star Wars fan I cannot believe that Lucas Films allows this 21st century white collar criminals be in charge of their franchise. The game per se is incredibly good, but completely ruined because of this gambling-like policies.
  89. Cos32
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego rodeado de políticas de abusivas , 2000 EUROS para desbloquear todo o 4500 Hrs de juego???? es irrisorio!! , estas compañías no deberían seguir en la industria del vídeo juego , SON EL CÁNCER!!! MUERTE A EA!!!… Expand
  90. Mariachi1994
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Simply Star Wars: FarmVille II. Except the original FarmVille is better - it doesn't cost 60$. Keep buying EA Games, otherwise these greedy managers may not have object to look at while they're rubbing their nipples.
  91. Darkraizard
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    What should be an excellent title, and a game that brings your hours of joy, is completely destroyed by greedy business practices. Just to be fair, I will list some pros for the game.

    Graphics and sound are top notch. Gameplay it self is great. Controls feel good, and animation is excellent. Addition of single player, not the best story every but it was fun. Servers for Multiplayer    What should be an excellent title, and a game that brings your hours of joy, is completely destroyed by greedy business practices. Just to be fair, I will list some pros for the game.

    Graphics and sound are top notch.
    Gameplay it self is great. Controls feel good, and animation is excellent.
    Addition of single player, not the best story every but it was fun.
    Servers for Multiplayer seem to run smoothly.

    Cons:

    Online progression is entirely restricted to loot boxes, but not only loot boxes, completely random loot boxes. Wanna unlock new weapons or upgrades.... you are left to the mercy of RNG. To top that off, the loot boxes needed to progress, you have to purchase with in-game currency that can be earned or purchased, but the rate that you earn it, leaves you feeling like the game is a constant grind, just to purchase the chance to unlock something useful, which leaves players who can't afford to shell out extra money to a huge disadvantage to those that can easily drop the extra money. Even some games mode limit how much in-game currency you can earn with a cool down of upwards to (as far as i have seen) 5 hours.

    Though EA has temporarily disabled the purchase of these crates (which is more just a stall tactic, as to not hurt their holiday sales and appease shareholders) with real money, you are still stuck in an endless grind to progress. in a system that doesn't let you progress at your own play-style. Just stuck with getting whatever randomly is given.

    It is a true shame. A game that should captivate the many, many loyal Star Wars fan, and online shooter enthusiasts. Instead tries to take advantage of it's audience,    … Expand
  92. GamingHarry
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    SHAME ON YOU EA. SHAME ON YOU DISNEY.
    Gambling is not for children.
    STAY THE **** AWAY FROM GAMING.
    USD$ 60 + MACRO TRANSACTIONS???? WHAT THE .....

    SHAME
    SHAME!
    SHAME!!!!
  93. Melchiorblade
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions determine victory in the mulltiplayer component, rendering this mode unplayable by anyone not willing to pay to win. The single player mode is merely okay, trailing off after the good first half because of jaunty character transitions and poor storytelling. The original Battlefront 1 and 2 are much better than this installment if you want a good star wars shooter, andMicrotransactions determine victory in the mulltiplayer component, rendering this mode unplayable by anyone not willing to pay to win. The single player mode is merely okay, trailing off after the good first half because of jaunty character transitions and poor storytelling. The original Battlefront 1 and 2 are much better than this installment if you want a good star wars shooter, and they are 10 to 20 bucks in an age without microtransiactions. This entry is tainted by EA's business practices and cannot be faithfully recomended… Expand
  94. DigitalAlien
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I was going to get this game, but since EA sucks and wants to be super greedy, I decided instead to buy my friend Paul (he wants to marry Nic Cage) a Creepy Nicolas Cage Throw Pillow off of Amazon... because it's a better deal and less of a waste of money. :)
  95. Tiggertoo
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I haven't bought this game and i won't be buying it. EA have hit a new low with this one. Locking so much of the content behind a paywall in a full price game is outrageous. Encouraging gambling in a full price game is outrageous. And yes, i'm aware that the microtransactions are currently disabled. But we all know they'll be back sooner rather than later. The whole game is built aroundI haven't bought this game and i won't be buying it. EA have hit a new low with this one. Locking so much of the content behind a paywall in a full price game is outrageous. Encouraging gambling in a full price game is outrageous. And yes, i'm aware that the microtransactions are currently disabled. But we all know they'll be back sooner rather than later. The whole game is built around them!

    EA/Disney, don't you realise that a large percentage of the people playing this game will be children? Are you really so greedy for money that you're happy to see children gambling to progress in a game that they've already paid a premium amount for?

    Dress it up with whatever fancy language you like, you are selling a pay to win game that actively promotes gambling. I can only hope that the current legal investigations into the game put an end to this disgusting practice.    … Expand
  96. okiwi
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Im sorry for the workers, great artists and technicians behind this game, i love star wars, but EA is so greedy, this score is more like a protest agaisnt their absurd business model.
  97. iasonconyers
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    It's just bad EA. This game is great looking and just stunning to look at and play. Bugging sometimes, but not bad. However, it's too late about the micro transactions and the pay to win show. I hope you learn from this. I rented this game and I vomited all over my floor. 0 out of 10
  98. 8bitPunk
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Its a trash tier game from a company that builds frustration points into the game so that you will feel compelled to spend real money on it.

    The single-player dialogue is cringe-worthy and predictable. Poorly designed maps favor certain factions and classes. Poorly designed hero balance. Wookies are OP vs. Super Battle Droids or whatever other hero you play against. Lightsaber    Its a trash tier game from a company that builds frustration points into the game so that you will feel compelled to spend real money on it.

    The single-player dialogue is cringe-worthy and predictable.

    Poorly designed maps favor certain factions and classes.

    Poorly designed hero balance. Wookies are OP vs. Super Battle Droids or whatever other hero you play against.

    Lightsaber vs. Lightsaber combat is garbage. Whoever uses their disabling power first wins.

    You will lose 1v1 battles against people with better Star Cards than you, even when you catch them at a disadvantage.

    The score screen is trash tier for a AAA company. You cannot accurately assess why your team lost beyond the Kills / Assists / Score values. Ex; Did the enemy team win because they had an even balance of troops? Did we lose because our team had way too many Heavy Troopers, etc.

    There is no in-game communication with players beyond 2 emote commands that have to be unlocked are are more for amusement than actual productive communication. There is no in-game voice chat. There is no in-game communication wheel.

    You earn about 200 credits for a 10 - 15 minute game. Trooper Crates (which can contain duplicates) cost 4000 credits. Playing for about 2 - 2.5 hours for a CHANCE at an upgrade is dishonest and irresponsible game design.

    When you get duplicates from a crate, the game gives you a paltry amount of credits (about 200). So you just played for 2 hours to get a Trooper Loot Crate. it costs 4,000, and you get 4-5 random items including Crafting Parts (about 50... which can be used to upgrade selected abilities once you reach pre-requisites).

    So you can spend 4,000 credits to get back 800 credits, and some crafting parts if you already have duplicates.

    Crafting Parts: Upgrades are class / character specific.

    Unlock the Star Card Tier 1: 40 crafting parts

    Upgrade to Tier 2: 80 Crafting parts Plus: Be Level 10 as a player and have a total of 7 tiers of Star Cards (7x Tier 1 Cards, or 3x Tier 2 cards and 1x tier 1 card, etc.).

    Upgrade to Tier 3: 120 Crafting Parts plus be Player Level 15, plus have 15 tiers of Star Cards

    Upgrade to Tier 4: 480 Crafting Parts plus be Player Level 20, plus have 25 tiers of Star Cards

    So you can't even jump right to upgrading the Star Cards you want, assuming you have the Crafting Parts because you are limited both by character level and the necessity of unlocking other Star Cards to higher tiers.    … Expand
  99. SlipperyScoogly
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    This is the worst AAA game since Destiny. It's not fun it's a **** gambling simulator it is complete **** and this can't be allowed to continue. **** EA and **** Dice.
  100. ParsHere
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    EA shows, once again, that their greed knows no bounds. They destroy and suck every possible cent out of every title they release, and every studio they purchase.

    2017, the year of the loot box.

    Don't bother with Gamblefront II.
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#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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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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