Star Wars Battlefront II

 PlayStation 4
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1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 8873 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 7,245 out of 8873
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  1. hawkguy2580
    Nov 19, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The criticism this game is getting is literally focused entirely on the fact that there are microtransactions that make your one-shot-and-I'm-dead soldier into a two-shots-and-I'm dead soldier. Like...come on, guys. A 0 score? Dice busted their ass to make sure this game was something that you could legitimately enjoy if you like Star Wars. EA made their adjustments, and we now have a fun game that's being held back by a slightly annoying progression system. To everyone whining about being unable to play Luke or Vader, you do understand that by completing the campaign and maybe, I dunno, two or three games of galactic conquest, you're basically given enough credits to purchase one or the other? Dice and Battlefront 2 are unfortunately the targets for everyone's hate for microtransactions--but the game as it stands is a blast to play, functions perfectly, has a campaign that gives you the chance to try the heroes you can take out into multiplayer, and screw around in the Star Wars universe. It's exactly what it needed to be.… Expand
  2. abcdepass
    Nov 19, 2017
    9
    Such a beautiful looking game that is equally as addicting. If you're looking for actual reviews that aren't just zeros bashing the loot crates, the game never seems to get boring. There are so many different ways to play the game and so many characters to use. I am not a star wars fan. I never bought the first one. But after playing the beta JUST because my friend wanted someone to playSuch a beautiful looking game that is equally as addicting. If you're looking for actual reviews that aren't just zeros bashing the loot crates, the game never seems to get boring. There are so many different ways to play the game and so many characters to use. I am not a star wars fan. I never bought the first one. But after playing the beta JUST because my friend wanted someone to play with, I fell in love with the feel that EA's 2nd battlefront provided. Space battles are awesome, and this whole game is just done right.… Expand
  3. sneezerdoc
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    I canceled my pre-order and will NOT buy it until they agree to have access to most if not all of the game. Folks vote with your wallet! Send a message to EA!
  4. Mycoolo
    Nov 19, 2017
    5
    I don't really care so much about the micro transactions. I am more interested in the Graphics and Gameplay and Campaign.
    Graphics- 9 out of 10
    Gameplay- 5 out of 10 Campaign- 1 out of 10 In the future I would love to see a different developer take over the Star Wars franchise and turn it into an open world RPG style game along the like of Destiny and Skyrim. Star Wars game should not    I don't really care so much about the micro transactions. I am more interested in the Graphics and Gameplay and Campaign.
    Graphics- 9 out of 10
    Gameplay- 5 out of 10
    Campaign- 1 out of 10
    In the future I would love to see a different developer take over the Star Wars franchise and turn it into an open world RPG style game along the like of Destiny and Skyrim.
    Star Wars game should not just a COD- esk pew pew shooter.    … Expand
  5. pappm94
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions have way too much impact on this game. Although my opinion is that NO 30-40-50-60$ games should be allowed to have microtransactions. EA and Activision are the cancer now, and we, gamers, should act as soon as possible, show them the right way. Please refuse to pay for any piece of crap like this, like NFS Payback, COD WWII, Shadow of War. Just don't buy them, theMicrotransactions have way too much impact on this game. Although my opinion is that NO 30-40-50-60$ games should be allowed to have microtransactions. EA and Activision are the cancer now, and we, gamers, should act as soon as possible, show them the right way. Please refuse to pay for any piece of crap like this, like NFS Payback, COD WWII, Shadow of War. Just don't buy them, the companies will learn, and somewhere in the future we can get real games too.… Expand
  6. fuzxzmjer
    Nov 19, 2017
    8
    Great graphics and gun play, story is surprisingly well fit into the universe, the arcade mode being only local co-op was a disappointment.
    The multiplayer is a bit unbalanced as well but i'm sure it will be adjusted.
    This game is fun, but sadly all the reviews are for the loot boxes, and not the game play.
  7. 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.
  8. gajoh064
    Nov 19, 2017
    6
    The core gameplay of this game is honestly very good. DICE honestly did a great job with the gameplay, the environments, everything. If the game's progression system wasn't completely garbage, I'd give this game a 9 or 10. I still bought this game despite the controversy because I am a huge star wars fan, but now I see the problem. The progression system was built to entice you/yourThe core gameplay of this game is honestly very good. DICE honestly did a great job with the gameplay, the environments, everything. If the game's progression system wasn't completely garbage, I'd give this game a 9 or 10. I still bought this game despite the controversy because I am a huge star wars fan, but now I see the problem. The progression system was built to entice you/your children to spend money on loot boxes. It is aggravatingly slow to accomplish the challenges in the game so that you get annoyed and keep making purchases of a couple bucks. There are serious competitive advantages for spending money - which means this game has zero competitive integrity. Right now microtransactions have been turned off temporarily, but since the progression system was built around microtransactions, the entire thing is broken.

    To summarize, great game design and gameplay, but terrible execution by EA's execs on progression. Ruined an otherwise fantastic game.    … Expand
  9. 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.
  10. 9___9
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    This is absolutely the best game in the world, great job team! This is absolutely the best game in the world, great job team! This is absolutely the best game in the world, great job team! This is absolutely the best game in the world, great job team! This is absolutely the best game in the world, great job team!
  11. DanSolo
    Nov 19, 2017
    8
    Star Wars Battlefront 2 is actually a really fun game. I finished the campaign and look forward to the FREE DLC that will be coming out in the near future. I understand all the dislike for EA and the sketchy business schemes and practices. What makes me curious is why there are so many 0 scores for this game when people are rating the game and not EA. I can understand EA maybe getting aStar Wars Battlefront 2 is actually a really fun game. I finished the campaign and look forward to the FREE DLC that will be coming out in the near future. I understand all the dislike for EA and the sketchy business schemes and practices. What makes me curious is why there are so many 0 scores for this game when people are rating the game and not EA. I can understand EA maybe getting a bad rap, but Star Wars Battlefront 2? This game is really good. The single player campaign has an amazing story which brings to light some of the things the empire and rebellion did after the death of the emperor. The little bit of the multiplayer that I have played so far has been really good as well. While there are fewer modes of gameplay, the different eras in SW history with its different factions is a refreshing change. I understand that the micro-transactions and the loot boxes were a bad idea and not good for the economy of the game, but the game as it stands now has been a ton of fun.… Expand
  12. JaronAnderson
    Nov 19, 2017
    9
    Love this game. Lots to do, lots of content. Love the class system. All this whining about having to unlock heroes or having to pay money to be "good", is bulls**t. I have already unlocked Luke, Vader, and lots of star cards, and I've only played about 8 hours. The progression system can be confusing at times, but you get used to it. The campaign was a little short and I didn't like theLove this game. Lots to do, lots of content. Love the class system. All this whining about having to unlock heroes or having to pay money to be "good", is bulls**t. I have already unlocked Luke, Vader, and lots of star cards, and I've only played about 8 hours. The progression system can be confusing at times, but you get used to it. The campaign was a little short and I didn't like the direction it took halfway through. Other than that, the game is a huge step in the right direction and I can't wait for all the FREE content to come in the future.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. Askannon
    Nov 19, 2017
    7
    Hey Guys,

    I believe that this game is gorgeous. It looks stunning, sounds amazing and feels like Star Wars. It immerses you in one of the 3 epic ages of Star Wars history: Clone Wars, Rise and Fall of the Empire and the New Order vs. the Resistance. In order to understand this game let us compare it with the last installment of the series and take a look at how much DICE (&EA)    Hey Guys,

    I believe that this game is gorgeous. It looks stunning, sounds amazing and feels like Star Wars. It immerses you in one of the 3 epic ages of Star Wars history: Clone Wars, Rise and Fall of the Empire and the New Order vs. the Resistance.

    In order to understand this game let us compare it with the last installment of the series and take a look at how much DICE (&EA) listened to our hopes for this game:

    Lets look at what STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT 2 does better:

    - offers a by far wider variety in planets and locations (from all 3 Ages)
    - includes 6 unique Star Wars Factions (with their own vehicles etc.)
    - has a class system that was wished for from the community --> gives a true feeling of Star Wars IMO
    - maps seem to have a little more variety to them and the small cutscenes actually make me feel like im
    in the battles themselves
    - has a single player campaign (average but OK I guess (would give it a 6.5/10 for solo campaigns) -->
    also gives you a lot of rewards for multiplayer)
    - allows for more customization in classes with guns / attachments
    - has on paper the better star card system than the last one (if you leave aside the p2w aspect)
    - has NO season pass!!!

    But what does this game do worse than the last one?

    - Microtransactions = EA`s greed for the Star Wars license
    - From a point onwards slow progression (they want to make us buy Crystals)

    In terms of graphics, soundtrack and map design this game is on par with the first installment if not maybe better.

    Let us talk about unlocks: DICE already decreased the price of the heroes. After 6h story and 6h multiplayer I am currently sitting on 43.000 Credits and 300 Parts. This is enough to unlock Darth Vader + Luke + Leia / or open almost 11 Trooper-Crates and uprgade some star cards.
    In my opinion this is more than enough for a good start into multiplayer.

    Don´t get me wrong. I think that the grind starts after you spend your first credits. In order to unlock something afterwards it takes hours in game. This is something that needs to be addressed ASAP!

    --- NOW: Why do I believe this game is better than the last one? ---

    In my opinion we got half a game for $60 for the first Star Wars Battlefront (2015). The game was lackluster and was not fun after 50 hours of gameplay. After you sink your teeth into that game you feel like there was nothing to unlock, nothing more to do, nothing to play it for anymore. It was fun for around 40 hourse before realizing it was just a hull of what is was intended to be.
    This game at least let`s you grind for something and makes you stay longer playing and wanting that new hero, unlockable and so on.

    The soul of the first game`s experience was ripped out and was sold to us for $50 more -- SEASON PASS.

    Star Wars BATTLEFRONT 2 gives you practically all the content from the last game + season pass + 2 completely untouched factions in the last game from day one as well as a Single player Campaign.

    I therefore would rather choose the microtransactions than the season pass because you can still grind for all items in game but not for a season pass unlock in the first installment of the series.

    In my opinion SWBF2 is a far superior game to the 2015 version of SW Battlefront.

    DO NOT MISUNDERSTAND:

    I completely understand the hate this game got from the community. I agree that a game that is full price should neither include a season pass, nor microtransactions of any kind. For a completely fair user experience their should be no shortcuts allowed for any player.
    Everything should be unlocked through an achievement system of some kind that is fun and enjoyable to play through.

    Let`s see what happens next.
    I would rate this game after around 12h of gameplay a 7/10. Maybe even higher if they fix the microtransactions p2w aspect.    … Expand
  15. 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!
  16. 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.
  17. mcpohenen
    Nov 19, 2017
    8
    Én borzasztóan csalódtam a játék sztorijában. Csak emiatt vettem meg. És ugyanúgy érzek amíg a birodalom oldalán harcoltam addig király volt aztán hirtelen átálltunk, és zavaros kapkodás volt. És a végén teljesen össze lett csapva. Kivéve a vége mert az úgy ahogy megmentette a sztorit a szakadéktól (de nem teljesen).

    Nagyon nagyon szomorú vagyok mert szerintem is hihetetlen nagy    Én borzasztóan csalódtam a játék sztorijában. Csak emiatt vettem meg. És ugyanúgy érzek amíg a birodalom oldalán harcoltam addig király volt aztán hirtelen átálltunk, és zavaros kapkodás volt. És a végén teljesen össze lett csapva. Kivéve a vége mert az úgy ahogy megmentette a sztorit a szakadéktól (de nem teljesen).

    Nagyon nagyon szomorú vagyok mert szerintem is hihetetlen nagy potenciál lett volna ebben a sztoriban. Végre a birodalommal harcolhattunk (volna), de ehelyett visszatértünk az unalmas átrágott klisékhez, ahelyett hogy nagyobb betekintést nyerhettünk volna az akkori birodalomba, annak lassú széteséséhez (gondolok itt a belső hatalmi harcokra, mert én ezt vártam volna a sztoritól), és újraszületésére valamint az első rend megalakulására. És arról nem is térnék ki hogy a sztori túl rövid ami koránt sem elég a karakterek fejlődésére megismerésére amiben szintén óriási potenciál volt.

    Összességében: Nagyon nagyot csalódtam benne és nagyon elvette a kedvemet ez az egész (és még jön az új star wars ami még jobban elveszi a kedvem).

    Természetesen ez a kritika csak a sztoriról szól a játék menetére és a Multiplayerre valamint a grafikára nagy dicséret jár.    … Expand
  18. 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.
  19. UhMing
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    The game is great, gameplaywise and graphics are great.

    But lootboxes in $60 game, which require about $2000 to unlock everything or over 150 DAYS of play time is BS.
    Even worse is the fact that those lootboxes contain stuff that make you better, like 25% better turning on space ships and higher damage.

    Don't buy this game to send a message to EA.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. Laralth
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    I don't wanna even start talking about micro-transactions and pay to win multiplayer, i just wanna say: they had Luke Skywalker, and they used him to kill bugs...ggwp!
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. BradaBrada
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed
    0/10
  26. 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!
  27. 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.
  28. indigovapor
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This game could have been so good and would have brought praise upon EA, restoring some of their reputation but they chose to go the opposite route. They need to be made an example of. Do not purchase this game. Do not support anti-consumer business practices. The game is utter garbage.
  29. Makaveli
    Nov 19, 2017
    1
    It's quite funny really. Every time I see that a game that EA is involved I don't get excited I think to myself " I wonder how they are going to screw us over this time" Well EA, you really screwed the pooch on this one didn't you and I laughed, You greedy bastards are getting what you deserve. I know you're "retooling" the microtransactions but I mean we all know at this point nobody canIt's quite funny really. Every time I see that a game that EA is involved I don't get excited I think to myself " I wonder how they are going to screw us over this time" Well EA, you really screwed the pooch on this one didn't you and I laughed, You greedy bastards are getting what you deserve. I know you're "retooling" the microtransactions but I mean we all know at this point nobody can trust your business practices.. I hope other companies learn from this and stop with these BS practices.... Just because they removed the microtransactions (for now) dont buy it, they are trying to lure people into buying the game so they can bend you over later.... I'm actually proud of the gaming community coming together and saying enough is enough... EA is nothing more than a crack dealer, they make you pay for a sample, get you hooked and then you waste more money on their BS.. To be honest it should be illegal what these companies do to people. The gaming industry is the only industry where we can be taken advantage of multiple times and still sit back and defend these crap companies... If the automobile industry tried to pull this crap I doubt people would stand for it.... Let's not back down, let's remind these companies who got them where they are today. Without us, they dont exist..oh and

    **** EA    … Expand
  30. Creovex
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    All the potential in the world.... and yet your progression is BASED OFF CHANCE!!! You will get duplicates, you will get some cosmetics... what you won't get is the parts you need to progress. I have never been so disappointed in a Star Wars product in my life and I bought the last one in 2015. My first computer Star Wars game was Rebel Assault and I have decades of buying Star WarsAll the potential in the world.... and yet your progression is BASED OFF CHANCE!!! You will get duplicates, you will get some cosmetics... what you won't get is the parts you need to progress. I have never been so disappointed in a Star Wars product in my life and I bought the last one in 2015. My first computer Star Wars game was Rebel Assault and I have decades of buying Star Wars games (all platforms, even mobile) and this is the first time I say, "Disney, your Star Wars IP is no longer an automatic buy for me. You have ruined it for me. And I was your lifetime guaranteed cashflow."… 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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