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. brope
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Overall: A great game if you also happen to enjoy casinos.

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

    The team at Dice really outdid themselves. If it wasn't for EA trying to suck each and every last dollar out of their customers, this game might have actually done well.
  2. Crosssway
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I’m sorry, but I cannot support a gaming publisher that treats its customers this way. You do a disservice to both the people that want to play your game, and the developers that spent so much time creating it. I was a fan of the old battlefront games (from the early 2000s). They were great games because they allowed you to immerse yourself into the Star Wars universe WITH NO LIMITATIONS.I’m sorry, but I cannot support a gaming publisher that treats its customers this way. You do a disservice to both the people that want to play your game, and the developers that spent so much time creating it. I was a fan of the old battlefront games (from the early 2000s). They were great games because they allowed you to immerse yourself into the Star Wars universe WITH NO LIMITATIONS. There was no locked content, no lootbox system, just a game that delivered everything that I paid for from the initial purchase. I want to like DICE’s Battlefront 2, I wanted to like DICE’s Battlefront 1 as well, but it seems apparent that the battlefront series that I initially fell in love with no longer exists. So until a day comes when a Star Wars game with the same spirit of simplicity gets made, I must say goodbye to EA’s “battlefront series.” I just ask that everyone makes a logically sound decision with their money when it comes to business practices like this in the future.… Expand
  3. Keithic
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Not all of us will fall for your nasty tricks EA. I'm tired of gaming companies putting all of this time into and game and then ruining what could be great, for money.
  4. EdMoy
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Predatory business practices on young kids and adults that play this garbage. I've gotten a refund and will spend it on something that doesn't turn our youth into gambling addicts. Disgusting practice, and it's not even hidden, it's so blatantly in your face that EA is literally shoving their crotch against your face and saying, "What are you going to do?! It's Star Wars, you'll buy itPredatory business practices on young kids and adults that play this garbage. I've gotten a refund and will spend it on something that doesn't turn our youth into gambling addicts. Disgusting practice, and it's not even hidden, it's so blatantly in your face that EA is literally shoving their crotch against your face and saying, "What are you going to do?! It's Star Wars, you'll buy it anyway."
    We'll my answer is not just no, but HELL NO. I've called all the parents in my family and warned them about your game. Just from my phone calls, you won't get sales from my 3 nephews or several of my cousins.
    If you made a good game and didn't try and shove micro-transactions down my throat I would consider coming back, but your latest statement shows me that you're looking for a lull in the storm before you try cramming the lootboxes into your game again, so you've lost me as a customer. And now I'll make sure you lose more sales through my family and friends.

    SHAME ON YOU EA, SHAME ON YOU.

    Change your disgusting practices of preying upon young adults with your gambling mechanics, you're poisoning our youth all for your quest for the all-mighty-dollar. Just disgusting....    … Expand
  5. Bigredbearded
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Heavily pushed micro-transactions in a pay to win loot based system reminiscent of Free to play mobile games that no one enjoys. This is where gaming is headed. We need to show developers that we WILL NOT stand for this. It's disgusting that a full price, AAA game is pay to win with such a heavy emphasis on loot. DO NOT PURCHASE/ SUPPORT THIS GREEDY BEHAVIOR.
  6. Kootaroo
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is a 0. That simple. Everything said about this game is what i have to say but its been said enough. Dont support this crap. Bad business practices. Bad pr. Bad grind. Unfinished campaign. Pay 2 win. Bad game
  7. 8BitOmibus
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    IT'S till P2W, when you buy the "deluxe" edition you get those rare cards that allows you to dominate in multiplayer... full with bugs and feels so rushed, the campaign is horrible. You know what is working with zero bugs since the early access? all the gazillion screens and loot box animations and cards customizations. A horrible horrible game that must be destroyed and never talkedIT'S till P2W, when you buy the "deluxe" edition you get those rare cards that allows you to dominate in multiplayer... full with bugs and feels so rushed, the campaign is horrible. You know what is working with zero bugs since the early access? all the gazillion screens and loot box animations and cards customizations. A horrible horrible game that must be destroyed and never talked about EVER.

    And I hope as a Starwars fans that Disney will protect their IP and never let EA make another one.    … Expand
  8. vhati
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    What could be a actually amazing game that does star wars justice. Instead we get a game saddled with pay to win mechanics, reinforced by extremely long grind times just to get a chance to play characters who are the face of star wars. This also reinforces that sure you bought the game for $60, but you should be spending more.

    This has to stop, This game has taken it to a level that    What could be a actually amazing game that does star wars justice. Instead we get a game saddled with pay to win mechanics, reinforced by extremely long grind times just to get a chance to play characters who are the face of star wars. This also reinforces that sure you bought the game for $60, but you should be spending more.

    This has to stop, This game has taken it to a level that is unacceptable for any release, and I cannot suggest purchasing this game in the future ever, as it will promote that this is an acceptable method withholding content you paid for.    … Expand
  9. Rodrigodcs
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    the game are amazing, the multiplayer is ruined by the fact that it is pay to win......................................................................
  10. mdisalvio
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is a watershed moment for the video game industry. It shows just how far gamers will can be pushed and taken advantage until they completely break. An otherwise decent effort is crushed under the micro transaction/progression breaking disaster. EA has removed the micro transactions (TEMPORARILY) in an attempt to salvage that they could see would suffer. Once those minimumThis game is a watershed moment for the video game industry. It shows just how far gamers will can be pushed and taken advantage until they completely break. An otherwise decent effort is crushed under the micro transaction/progression breaking disaster. EA has removed the micro transactions (TEMPORARILY) in an attempt to salvage that they could see would suffer. Once those minimum sales have been met the close to criminal and game progression braking practices will be reengaged. I am a die hard fan of video games and Star Wars BUT we cannot and should not support this type of manipulation. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME UNLESS EA REMOVES THE MICRO TRANSACTIONS ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!!!… Expand
  11. anothy
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA has ruined gaming. It's ridiculous they they are allowed to get away with this type of stuff. They need to hear the voices of the gamers. I'm glad their stocks are falling.
  12. cobacel
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A travesty for the gaming industry.
    Totally Pay to win like a mobile game. It's a shame, because this game had potential, Dice is a great studio, but the greedy cash garbing publisher EA made it pay to win.
    I hope this will not bleed into the Battlefield franchise.
  13. Ks_Natanek
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    You are the pandemonium and soulless people who are responsible for implementing the slides and mechanics P2W. May all this be a lesson to you that we are not idiots. And I will be sure to play every next game from you
  14. theabx1
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Shameless cash-in to exploit consumers. EA is a predator. Do not buy this game. Disney needs to do the right thing and take the Star Wars license back and give it to a company that will not shart in its consumers' faces.
  15. Chrisperino
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I have just seen a fully upgraded Darth Vader in-game. The player played like absolute garbage and also seemed to lag a bit and he still mowed down so many enemies. They were like NPCs ( Non player characters aka non paying customers) This is the worst game design I have seen in like forever... Good job EA, you reeeeeaally nailed this one
  16. Immaterialskill
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Beautiful game, with great campaign! Multiplayer is awesome and I was able to unlock every hero in just a few hours. Cost nothing extra just score points to upgrade! Great game
  17. cabezatuck
    Nov 17, 2017
    5
    In reviewing this game I truly feel for some of the developers, the hard working programmers, designers and writers at the core of this game who poured their hearts and childhood dreams into what they hoped would be a wonderful homage to Star Wars and it's fans. The polish and detail are there, the sights and sounds that only Star Wars encapsulates. Without a strict corporate developmentIn reviewing this game I truly feel for some of the developers, the hard working programmers, designers and writers at the core of this game who poured their hearts and childhood dreams into what they hoped would be a wonderful homage to Star Wars and it's fans. The polish and detail are there, the sights and sounds that only Star Wars encapsulates. Without a strict corporate development timeline I am sure the campaign would have been more fleshed out and involved. That is after all what made the original BF games so fantastic, along with the varied modes of game play which are also missing. Here you have the short 5 hour campaign, arcade mode and multiplayer of course. Which leads to the games greatest flaw, the loot system. Giving players the ability to (foolishly) dump real world cash into improving their character ruins the game. Players resistant to this system will immediately be at a disadvantage. Yes EA has "temporarily" rid the game of this paid system, but for how long? Until the storm dies down and social media finds a new topic. Video games and their industry were once on the fringe, yes profit was involved but there seemed to be a certain unspoken rule when it came to games, such as you knew what to except out of a game and its creators. When you bought a game you bought the finished product, and it was often full of surprise and wonder. Games were made by gamers for gamers and the proof was in the product. Now the dark cloud of corporate greed looms overhead, ever growing and suffocating the industry in order to extract every penny. New titles are often a disappointment, as strict timelines lead to even worse presentations. Barely complete projects sold at full retail price, requiring the players to pour even more money into the game to acquire the finished product is becoming the norm. And eventually this will conclude in an implosion of the industry, with only indie developers remaining once the dust settles as wall street scrambles to sell, sell, sell! Gamers, unlike most consumers, know what they want and have very particular expectations. They will not continue to consume when they know they are being taken advantage of. Gamers after all started this industry and hopefully they will eventually take it back.… Expand
  18. nirvycn
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    infested with gambling boxes which ruin an average game. Disney should know better than to encourage gambling to children.

    One of the worst Pay to win game yet. DO NOT BUY. Do not support Ea and Disney's attempt to get Minors hooked on this gambling simulator.
  19. Hotrod192
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I played the beta and it was a fun and beautiful game that looked to be a true successor to the classic Battlefront games. But then EA just had to come in and **** everything up, so I just wanted to post this review to say **** EA and **** their greedy practices. They won't be getting a single cent from me and I encourage everybody to vote with their wallets on this one.
  20. jaquan123ism
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    i have played this game with origin access and while its fun i feel that if i were actually going to buy this game there should not be gameplay affecting microtransactions for a multiplayer game and DO NOT BE FOOLED EA TURNED OFF THE MICROTRANSACTIONS ONLY FOR NOW IT WILL BE BACK most likely after christmas a say if i buy this game and my buddy buys the game i play for lets say 15 hoursi have played this game with origin access and while its fun i feel that if i were actually going to buy this game there should not be gameplay affecting microtransactions for a multiplayer game and DO NOT BE FOOLED EA TURNED OFF THE MICROTRANSACTIONS ONLY FOR NOW IT WILL BE BACK most likely after christmas a say if i buy this game and my buddy buys the game i play for lets say 15 hours and unlock things to make me better through gameplay but my buddy has not played yet so i ask him to play together but now im a better player than him because of the hours i put in im lv 15 he’s lv 3 he should not be able to spend money to be instantly better than what have without putting time in like what i did an aaa game should not have a pay to win system its unfair to people who cant afford the time or the money some people may say its just a game but its not just a game when a few elite well off players who can dump money to ruin the fun of the rest of us if these players want to **** on everyone put the hours in and actually play the game just because its a game dose not… Expand
  21. Vilaneuf
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I never expected less comming from EA, The moneymakers. This is just sad, if we dont say something this kind of games will continuously go on.
    This **** lootboxes is like a virtual casino, gamers are not cumpulsive gamblers, or at least the sensible ones.
    Stop buying lootcrates, and just refound games like that. Its the only way of dealing with this enterprises.
  22. KellyD
    Nov 17, 2017
    3
    Наглядный пример того как отличный IP может загубить ужасно жадная до денег компания...В игре присутствует отличная графика и неплохой звук,к сожалению это всё чем игра может запомниться в хорошем цвете. Мультиплеер стал игрой игрой "pay to win",что сегодня можно встретить разве что на телефоне,или в крайнем случае в РПГ.Самое обидное,что EA на E3 обещали совсем обратное,в прочем это иНаглядный пример того как отличный IP может загубить ужасно жадная до денег компания...В игре присутствует отличная графика и неплохой звук,к сожалению это всё чем игра может запомниться в хорошем цвете. Мультиплеер стал игрой игрой "pay to win",что сегодня можно встретить разве что на телефоне,или в крайнем случае в РПГ.Самое обидное,что EA на E3 обещали совсем обратное,в прочем это и загубило игру.Более сотни тысяч возвращенных копий на всех платформах,и это только начало.Кампания супер проходная и ужасно скучная,не запомнившейся буквально ничем.
    Надеюсь людей работавших над этой игрой ждет тоже самое,что и с людьми работавшими над новым Mass Effect    … Expand
  23. demitri
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    a game completely destroyed by the abysmal practices of the developer, im sorry for dice , but ea is garbage
    thanks for scaming the star wars fanbase
  24. tl24
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Micro transaction has gone too far in the gaming industry, this needs to be put to a stop and only the gamers can make this happen. Do not support EA and their money hungry business practice, it all started with monopolizing the NFL with it's Madden franchise and now this. It'll only get worse before it gets better but it doesn't mean it can't start now.
  25. THEis1410
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The only reason the User Score isn't below 1.0 is because EA is currently paying employees/individuals to create accounts on metacritic to vote 10 on this catastrophe of a game. If you look at all the positive reviews, 95% of them have reviewed one game, and one game only: Star Wars Battlefront II. I am so happy that us gamers have riled together to show the gaming industry monster EA thatThe only reason the User Score isn't below 1.0 is because EA is currently paying employees/individuals to create accounts on metacritic to vote 10 on this catastrophe of a game. If you look at all the positive reviews, 95% of them have reviewed one game, and one game only: Star Wars Battlefront II. I am so happy that us gamers have riled together to show the gaming industry monster EA that we are not sheep. We are not stupid and we can see through your corruption. I hope to god this will affect sales for the game and they'll finally see they cannot shake us upside down and grab all the change that falls out. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. Show them this kind of mentality and system doesn't work. If we do not stop and work together, it'll keep happening.… Expand
  26. IceMan1763
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The P2W progression system carelessly shoved into the core of this game is the prime example of everything wrong with EA's business model and the direction of the gaming industry in general. I wish I could give the game a negative rating, but 0 will have to do. Do not buy this game if you have any integrity whatsoever.
  27. wicked_crew
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Just do not buy it, dont support EA
    If we continue to buy games for $ 60 with microtransactions, then it will only get worse
    Sorry for DICE, but we need to fight with corporate greed
  28. nodar
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Loot boxes and "micro-transactions" are absolutely unacceptable in an $60 AAA game. Keep that sh*t for the free mobile games. This could be a good game, but EA's greed ruins it all, and don't believe that micro-transactions are gone. They are gonna come back and in greater numbers.
  29. cristianp97
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game and EA's tactics are completely unacceptable. The fact that they are willing to ruin such a popular IP just to cash grab is indicative of the state of the gaming industry. We dont want accelerated experiences, stop catering to mass consumers and cater to the gamers that were their for you since day one. Even after announcing temporary removal, they still are planning on bringingThis game and EA's tactics are completely unacceptable. The fact that they are willing to ruin such a popular IP just to cash grab is indicative of the state of the gaming industry. We dont want accelerated experiences, stop catering to mass consumers and cater to the gamers that were their for you since day one. Even after announcing temporary removal, they still are planning on bringing it all back to get as many sales as possible... And its working! We need to stop the corruption of this industry before its too late.… Expand
  30. Rommel1
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions galore. Loot boxes encourage your kid to spend additional money. This is a money grabbing attempt by EA. If you dont want your kids spending $2,000 on your credit cards dont buy this gambling emulator.
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68

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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