Star Wars Battlefront II

 PlayStation 4
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1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 8873 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,158 out of 8873
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  3. Negative: 7,245 out of 8873
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  1. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. Doops
    Nov 20, 2017
    1
    Im just here to leave a bad review. Cause like EA desevers to get hate for maling this game pay to play like all they care about is making money from the pockets of gamers and it just makes me sick
  9. 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
  10. Mknstr
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I cannot recommend this game until EA permanently removes the "pay to win" microtransactions, which are a slap in the face to consumers considering the game is a full price title. Though they are temporarily lifted as of the time of writing this, it is hard not to suspect that this is merely a cynical tactic on the developers part (after all they came up with the inital ultra greedyI cannot recommend this game until EA permanently removes the "pay to win" microtransactions, which are a slap in the face to consumers considering the game is a full price title. Though they are temporarily lifted as of the time of writing this, it is hard not to suspect that this is merely a cynical tactic on the developers part (after all they came up with the inital ultra greedy pricing structure), so as to bait more into buying the game, only to switch it back into pay to win after the holiday rush.… Expand
  11. Daken2800
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    This game could've been good.Could've. As a star wars fan, I was extremely excited for this game. Multiplayer was... Alright? Not great but not terrible. The story was garbage though.
    But, the loot boxes and "Freemium" game structure doomed this game and wrecked it completely for me. The game throws these boxes in your face all the time. AND EA has only "temporarily" removed the real    This game could've been good.Could've. As a star wars fan, I was extremely excited for this game. Multiplayer was... Alright? Not great but not terrible. The story was garbage though.
    But, the loot boxes and "Freemium" game structure doomed this game and wrecked it completely for me. The game throws these boxes in your face all the time. AND EA has only "temporarily" removed the real world money exchange, temporary. Just trying to break apart the controversy. Do not purchase this. A 60$ game should not have microtransactions and loot boxes, that are not cosmetic.    … Expand
  12. matadordepixel
    Nov 21, 2017
    1
    Sou muito fã da série e cometi o erro no passado de comprar SWBF1 na pre-order.
    Desapontamento grande ao multiplayer e a falta de opões para jogar com grupos de amigos além da única opção de jogar em duplas.
    Parece que SWBF2 veio com uma alternativa a isso, o que não é ainda um grande incentivo pra mim que procuro jogos com o máximo de teamplay com amigos. Mas isso não é o motivo de não    Sou muito fã da série e cometi o erro no passado de comprar SWBF1 na pre-order.
    Desapontamento grande ao multiplayer e a falta de opões para jogar com grupos de amigos além da única opção de jogar em duplas.
    Parece que SWBF2 veio com uma alternativa a isso, o que não é ainda um grande incentivo pra mim que procuro jogos com o máximo de teamplay com amigos.
    Mas isso não é o motivo de não comprar o novo SWBF2.
    Se fosse somente essa a razão seria muito radical da minha parte.
    Os gráficos são até melhores que o SWBF1 e o gameplay parece mais divertido porém
    uma empresa como a DICE não pode arruinar a diversão ao evoluir o seu gameplay colocando microtransações na frente dos interesses dos usuários que já pagaram (caro demais, devido a tantos impostos) pelo jogo que somos fãs.
    Espero realmente que não volte as MT's para considerar em comprar essa grande sequência que promete fazer jus a um título tão emblemático como o querido STAR WARS.
    Brasil, não contribua com a ganância que invenena a diversão para qual você pagou.
    Boicote SWBF2 até ter certeza que as MT's não voltarão jamais.
    People all over the world Boycott SWBF2.
    EA 1x1 Gamers
    Disney 1x0 EA
    Juntos somos fortes!
    Together we're stronger!    … Expand
  13. DizortedVamprix
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    from what i can see the game isn't the best it had a lot of room for greatness yet fell so far from the mechanics to visuals and EA's greed i advise anyone to look at both sides of the reviews before making any decisions to buy the game
  14. osullivanalec
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    Visual items are okay for a micro-transaction in a full priced game - i.e. cool armor and accessories, visual items ... But selling weapons and characters that you would have to spend literally hundreds of hours grinding for through micro-transactions is not fair, if this game was done right and fair it would be around an 8/10 but the issues surrounding micro-transactions have ruined itVisual items are okay for a micro-transaction in a full priced game - i.e. cool armor and accessories, visual items ... But selling weapons and characters that you would have to spend literally hundreds of hours grinding for through micro-transactions is not fair, if this game was done right and fair it would be around an 8/10 but the issues surrounding micro-transactions have ruined it for everyone. Thanks a lot EA, I don't blame you DICE… Expand
  15. lucaezar
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    EA do you know what a good game is? It is fair and neither pay-to-win nor gambling! How can you release such a bad shooter-game after battlefield 1?! EA, you can do better!
  16. Gunpowder1991
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    I can't believe EA could **** the bed so badly, but when you get voted the worst company in America twice it's not suprising. Riddled with microtransactions that are constantly in your face and are unignorable seeing as how it is the main way to progress your character. I award this game 0 points and I hope god has mercy on EA's soul...oppositely of reddits decision.
  17. Naruto78909
    Dec 10, 2017
    0
    To sum this trash up its a AAA game with forced microtrasctions proof of eas greediness even the stroy is divided up with microtransactions hope ea learns not to Mess with us gamers ever again
  18. oldtimers
    Dec 11, 2017
    0
    Guess there is a point when people stop taking sh!t silently. Congratulations EA, you've reached it.

    Nothing much to add, the game is awful and not worth the money 100%
  19. bg93
    Dec 11, 2017
    0
    I hope EA goes extinct from all this bad press. Wanna implement a monetization model into your game? Look at Warframe. THE ONLY FAIR MONETIZATION MODEL IN GAMING. No predatory gambling habit inducing lootboxes, and no reason to spend money in or on the game at all!
    (it's truly free for those who don't know).
    How dare you do this to Star Wars, EA... How dare you.
  20. notbugsbunny
    Jan 7, 2018
    0
    Battlefront 2 is just one more game ruined by EA and their greed. EA decided to pull this scam with the assumption that their community was stupid. They thought we would buy it up regardless of its glaring problems. They are betting that their players will forget what they did here, that we will forgive them as soon as the next trailer comes around, that the outrage they built over yearsBattlefront 2 is just one more game ruined by EA and their greed. EA decided to pull this scam with the assumption that their community was stupid. They thought we would buy it up regardless of its glaring problems. They are betting that their players will forget what they did here, that we will forgive them as soon as the next trailer comes around, that the outrage they built over years by exploiting their fans will cease, but if we want to avoid a second Battlefront 2, we cannot let that happen. EA has proven that they do no deserve the benefit of the doubt with any future release. The assumption looking at any future game with EA's stain on it should be that the game is nothing more than a cynical trick to siphon money from people with gambling addictions.… Expand
  21. ChibiDaFox
    Dec 13, 2017
    0
    What a waste of time this game is. It's more than a pay to win than anything. Next time, EA, please give us a sense of accomplishment of you dickfaces shutting down your company.
  22. JessAdagio
    Dec 25, 2017
    0
    The only thing i can say, is that they asked for it. EA had many chances to make a good game, the potential of this game was as big as the deception it caused among the fanbase, which was the wrong one to mess with. Now it all sums up to "Everyone vs EA"
  23. Lupey
    Dec 29, 2017
    3
    I bought Battlefront during the holiday sale and I have summarized my experience with the game in a chronological order of easy to read and simple to follow steps;

    TLDR: Campaign was enjoyable and pretty when Origin allowed me to play. 1) Played arcade while it was downloading, found arcade boring after 2nd game, cool. 2) Let game finish installing overnight. 3) Fast forward a    I bought Battlefront during the holiday sale and I have summarized my experience with the game in a chronological order of easy to read and simple to follow steps;

    TLDR: Campaign was enjoyable and pretty when Origin allowed me to play.

    1) Played arcade while it was downloading, found arcade boring after 2nd game, cool.
    2) Let game finish installing overnight.
    3) Fast forward a sleep and fap session to next day.
    4) Origin wouldn't connect online, cool.
    5) Reinstalled to fix, you have to log in online for "first login", couldn't play game at all, cool.
    6) Wait while EA fixes log in, craft clever tweet to tech support.
    7) Log in gets fixed, boot up game, game won't connect to online, cool.
    8) Play campaign while waiting for connection issues to be resolved, cool.
    9) Campaign was enjoyable, marvel at pretty graphics, grimace that EA published them.
    10) Connections issues not fixed close Origin and go to play some games that work.
    11) Come back, Origin won't launch, can't play game, cool.
    12) Make Metacritic account specifically to tell my story.    … Expand
  24. ximzumadbro
    Feb 25, 2018
    0
    star wars battlefront 2 is a good game at its core but that game is hidden behind a wall of microtransactions that EA has put up. It's a damn shame what companies like EA are doing to the gaming industry. I deeply regret buying this game because of my love for star wars but from this point onwards I am boycotting EA games please do the same
  25. Jacques_Noiret
    Feb 14, 2018
    0
    Just a scam on the form of a game. It was painful to play this piece of crap.

    - Graphics 5/10
    - Playability 1/10
    - Microtransactions; YES x0 multiplier

    total score 0. Go suck it EA
  26. babduei
    Feb 14, 2018
    0
    Had my hopes up for this game but it's been broken since launch. There has been two patches since launch, that is NOT enough. The patches break more things ingame than it fixes. Horrible matchmaking, horrible map rotation, horrible balance, broken abilities, broken weapons, uncalled for nerfs.... just don't buy this and stay away from this game.
  27. Dsmart1
    Mar 11, 2018
    2
    I never thought id do this in my life, but I've made an account on this site just to rate this game.... I will start with: I am giving it 2 stars, I honestly do not want to but I have to admit beyond doubt, this is one of the best games I've played WHEN IT COMES TO GRAPHICS AND GRAPHICS ALONE. outside of graphics/sound, this game is 1 star, there is nothing about this game that would makeI never thought id do this in my life, but I've made an account on this site just to rate this game.... I will start with: I am giving it 2 stars, I honestly do not want to but I have to admit beyond doubt, this is one of the best games I've played WHEN IT COMES TO GRAPHICS AND GRAPHICS ALONE. outside of graphics/sound, this game is 1 star, there is nothing about this game that would make me want to increase it past 2 stars. The game was made so that you spend just long enough on it that you won't get a refund. single player was ok, slightly boring. multiplayer should not even have been attempted. you have extremely boring combat, with no skill required (outside of the capability to shoot your weapon and hit the target) on nearly every level you are forced into small areas when you run up, shoot, maybe kill someone, then get shot *dead* respawn and repeat. there is no variance, there is no variety, there is nothing exciting about that what so ever. I don't care about microtransactions, you gotta make your money somehow. I care about gameplay, and the gameplay within this game is trash, garbage *SH*T* and could have been better thought out by a 3 yr old. I do not recommend this game. I will not recommend this game, and if you are considering getting it.... don't, save yourself sooo much stress and wasted time and just don't.… Expand
  28. alduric
    Mar 20, 2018
    0
    I am simply ashamed to have shelled out money for this game, not only did they mess up with the all the in game purchases, they somehow made the gameplay (i.e. gunplay, movement, general gameplay mechanics) WORSE! The first battlefront really only lacked maps and conquest mode.
    INSTEAD FOR battlefront II they decide to keep linear maps that conclude with linear gameplay and include    I am simply ashamed to have shelled out money for this game, not only did they mess up with the all the in game purchases, they somehow made the gameplay (i.e. gunplay, movement, general gameplay mechanics) WORSE! The first battlefront really only lacked maps and conquest mode.
    INSTEAD FOR battlefront II they decide to keep linear maps that conclude with linear gameplay and include little clone wars content and very few heroes and good maps. ALSO NO CONQUEST which everyone begged for....EA take SWars away from DICE especially if they f**k up the next one!    … Expand
  29. adrianfc2010
    Mar 23, 2018
    0
    A game that charges a $60 upfront entry fee then potentially infinitely more to make yourself objectively more powerful in addition to psychologically manipulating it's players to try to empty their wallets (or their parents). Sure, this got taken out and has been made better to be cosmetic only. But that is only after Disney threatening to pull their license and the threat of legislationA game that charges a $60 upfront entry fee then potentially infinitely more to make yourself objectively more powerful in addition to psychologically manipulating it's players to try to empty their wallets (or their parents). Sure, this got taken out and has been made better to be cosmetic only. But that is only after Disney threatening to pull their license and the threat of legislation looming over their business model like a guillotine. I'm sick and tired of EA and other publishers pulling this crap. The AAA industry needs to learn a lesson, but it's not going to happen if people keep defending EA because of the fact that they have a franchise they like. ALL gamers have to band together and take a hard stance on this. Loot-boxes don't have a place in games that charge an entry fee period imo. EA doesn't care about it's player-base, they only see you as a dollar amount. And if it's not at least the least in the 4 digit range, they won't actually listen to you. They'll lie in your face and claim that they're listening, but they are not... Those people that are defending EA, wake up from your fantasy dream world, EA is exploiting you. Stop letting them get away with it. I am boycotting EA until they prove that they're going to change for the better.… Expand
  30. LaChaDerp
    Sep 25, 2018
    1
    You can see passion in this game from Dice, but EA being the **** wads they are and being one of the most **** companies to exist. Game is a year in and the servers still don't work. Regions are completely dead and you get an error connecting.
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Metascore
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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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