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  1. 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
  2. Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes are only allowed in F2P's...you cucked it up again EA...business men are taking too much control over the devs and forcing them to implement this stupid **** and ruin the game. This goes for plenty of AAA games recently. Just **** market the game and keep track of sales and leave the devs to their **** work greedy ****
  3. Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Gamer's need to take a stand with pay-to-play games. I was so psyched for this game, but as the release date got closer I got the details on the paid loot system. I am disappointed and will not pay for a game that encourages paid content in the magnitude that this game does.
  4. Nov 20, 2017
    0
    This is one of the lowest point of AAA games. What EA did to Andromeda, NFS and now this is unacceptable. I played multiplayer for the last 5 days and I am appalled by the grinding needed in terms of progression to achieve gameplay satisfaction. It is an insult to gamers to be handed with microtransaction riddled games. It has to stop, and we as gamers should not be further exploited withThis is one of the lowest point of AAA games. What EA did to Andromeda, NFS and now this is unacceptable. I played multiplayer for the last 5 days and I am appalled by the grinding needed in terms of progression to achieve gameplay satisfaction. It is an insult to gamers to be handed with microtransaction riddled games. It has to stop, and we as gamers should not be further exploited with such corporate tactics for a quick financial gain. Expand
  5. Nov 20, 2017
    0
    basura en esencia pura, EA te da un juego tosco y sin alma, solo espera que se estrene la película en diciembre y seguro tendrás de vuelta tus microestafas.
  6. Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Nice game? Mb. But p2w SW yore kidding me?! EA games wtf are you doing?
    lot box with so powerfull stuff 4 real money in
    not free game, nice idea EA!
    It's not even p2w its buy 2 play + pay 2 dominate.
    I will not buy it and all my friends say the same.
  7. Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I give it 0 on pay2win schemes, we already pay +/- 60$ for the game on ps4, just give what we pay for for just play the game full without any constraint, and give the access to grind whatever we want on arcade mode, or maybe i would give more user score if ea gives me a bit coin ? Nah, Maybe why its called microtransaction and i strongly against it, it would not give an equal terms, peopleI give it 0 on pay2win schemes, we already pay +/- 60$ for the game on ps4, just give what we pay for for just play the game full without any constraint, and give the access to grind whatever we want on arcade mode, or maybe i would give more user score if ea gives me a bit coin ? Nah, Maybe why its called microtransaction and i strongly against it, it would not give an equal terms, people with more money simply get “th force” with em, Expand
  8. Nov 20, 2017
    0
    The game is OK, not the most original or inspired thing for DICE, but it could be enjoyable, especially if you are into Star Wars. But the EA business model is outrageous. Very disappointing.
  9. Nov 21, 2017
    0
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  10. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    aint going to play this because of the microtransactions... thanks EA for ruining starwars for me... maybe i will get into it if they change the progression but until then im out...
  11. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    I don't think i need to explain why I give it a 0. But in short, the game locked many of the main characters at first and you need to grind to unlock them. Which is NOT a problem. The problem? You are capped the credit you can earn in order to unlock them by PLAYING THE GAME, which is, a proper way if you don't aware. EA, however see this as an "exploit" because without capping it willI don't think i need to explain why I give it a 0. But in short, the game locked many of the main characters at first and you need to grind to unlock them. Which is NOT a problem. The problem? You are capped the credit you can earn in order to unlock them by PLAYING THE GAME, which is, a proper way if you don't aware. EA, however see this as an "exploit" because without capping it will create an "unfair multiplayer environment" . But guess what, you are very much welcome, or should I say, strongly incentivize, to pay to unlock, because, well, that CAP to make multiplayer a fair playground is GONE if you PAY.

    To be honest, I sense this game is a trap when they say the expansion will be free. But hell I really didn't expect to see they make such an ugly PR stunt show on reddit.

    I always remind myself don't be a guy who's happy to see other suffer. But hell you have no idea how happy I am seeing EA failed big time like this.
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  12. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    All positive features of this game are overshadowed by the gambling mechanism built in by EA to generate money. Loot boxes are not a progress system. The low payouts are designed to make you want to purchase more crates to unlock that card you need. Free to Play game mechanics in a $60-$80 game is unacceptable. EA pulled the ability to purchase loot crates with $$$ temporarily, but saidAll positive features of this game are overshadowed by the gambling mechanism built in by EA to generate money. Loot boxes are not a progress system. The low payouts are designed to make you want to purchase more crates to unlock that card you need. Free to Play game mechanics in a $60-$80 game is unacceptable. EA pulled the ability to purchase loot crates with $$$ temporarily, but said they will be back. Stay away from this product until EA states definitively what the future will be. Expand
  13. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    Absolutely love this game! Everything from the sound to the gameplay is phe-no-mo-nwal. Many are complaining about the microtransactions and to them, I say, "Who cares about spending more money?" I love the satisfying feeling of spending money... with my mom's credit card
  14. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    This game represents everything wrong with modern gaming. EA are greedy, and their business practices are repulsive. Please, support our hobby by not supporting this game.
  15. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    An absolutely incredible rip-off. Spending 80$ and still having to unlock heroes by either playing for a way too long time or spending more than 100$ on loot boxes is unacceptable.
    To every parent who might read this: Do yourself and your child a favor and don't throw money on EA in an attempt to play this game how its supposed to be played. Rather look out for other for other games,
    An absolutely incredible rip-off. Spending 80$ and still having to unlock heroes by either playing for a way too long time or spending more than 100$ on loot boxes is unacceptable.
    To every parent who might read this: Do yourself and your child a favor and don't throw money on EA in an attempt to play this game how its supposed to be played. Rather look out for other for other games, which might not be star wars themed, but are an overall better experience.
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  16. Nov 23, 2017
    0
    Do not buy this piece of crap, bugs full, money grabbing game.

    0/10 and one of most overrated games of the year. DICE **** up, EA **** up (as usual). When I see the "critic reviews" on the left I feel sad...80+ rating for this? If this is an 8/10 game, then Witcher 3 should be 1000/10...
  17. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    I will give a bit more in-depth of a review. I would probably give this game a 6.5/10 were it not for obvious flaws. Gameplay wise it works alright. I find it very casual-player based. Which in and of itself isn't horrible, I just find the leads the matches to be quite short. The lack of being able to choose who's on your squad discourages team-play. Especially when the current mechanicI will give a bit more in-depth of a review. I would probably give this game a 6.5/10 were it not for obvious flaws. Gameplay wise it works alright. I find it very casual-player based. Which in and of itself isn't horrible, I just find the leads the matches to be quite short. The lack of being able to choose who's on your squad discourages team-play. Especially when the current mechanic gives 2x BP (Battle points) for playing with whoever the game pairs you up with. Missed opportunity. I find that gaining battle points themselves needs a bit touching upon. Even when playing the objective I found it rather hard to get those 8k needed for a hero before the imo short match finished.

    Aside from that its a mediocre shooter with the star wars essence painted over.

    but they did all the micro-transaction, pay to win b/s on top of that so 0/10, deal with it.
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  18. 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.
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  19. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    This game is the definition of garbage.Micro-transactions;lootboxes,you need to pay over 2000 dollars or invest hundreds of in game hours.And the campaign is way too short.I am so amazed.EA: Please leave this Planet.
  20. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    I can' say I'm not blown away from the graphics and the story of the game but my issue isn't with the developers, it is a beautiful looking game. My issue is with EA who have singlehandedly ruined it with their avarice. I've already cancelled my pre-order and I urge you to do the same...you shouldn't be paying 70 dollars for a game that you can't even enjoy unless you pay more money forI can' say I'm not blown away from the graphics and the story of the game but my issue isn't with the developers, it is a beautiful looking game. My issue is with EA who have singlehandedly ruined it with their avarice. I've already cancelled my pre-order and I urge you to do the same...you shouldn't be paying 70 dollars for a game that you can't even enjoy unless you pay more money for micro transactions. Give me a break. Expand
  21. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    EA has ruined the Star Wars genre. My 11 year old son wanted the game but I refuse to buy a game with micro-transactions. The game is already $60, why try to squeeze more money out of us? I should not have to spend extra money on a game for my son to remain competitive.

    Never again will I buy another EA title. Cancelled my EA subscription last night as well. I am done with EA and
    EA has ruined the Star Wars genre. My 11 year old son wanted the game but I refuse to buy a game with micro-transactions. The game is already $60, why try to squeeze more money out of us? I should not have to spend extra money on a game for my son to remain competitive.

    Never again will I buy another EA title. Cancelled my EA subscription last night as well.

    I am done with EA and you should be as well.
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  22. Dec 12, 2017
    0
    We pay for a AAA game 60 dlls then EA decide that we can pay more than that. I hope EA can learn something from CD Projekt who's have one of the most awsome franchise without lootboxes and 1 player with hours of gamplay, Witcher 3. Don't break my balls with the story saying games are not rentable now days
  23. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    I give this a firm hell no out of ten. This is probably the only game that warrants a review without even buying it. Sorry not sorry temporarily turning off the microtrans now does not fix the fact that your progression is hindered by it and you are just going to turn them back on anyway so peace the heck out on this game.
  24. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    Why would you want to support these greedy c*nts? Death to EA, they are a shady company that has no business making games. They are just here to empty your pockets and little kids parents credit cards. They may have removed loot boxes but it isn't permanent but they will be back. MAKE EA FEEL THIS. BOYCOTT EA!
  25. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    More loot boxes? Funny thing is without EA share prices dropping and without getting a call from the Disney CEO those loot boxes wouldn't have been temporarily been disabled. How dare they tarnish the Star Wars IP in such a way.
  26. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    I had pre-order the game, but then after finding out about how the loot boxes worked, I canceled straight away, funny things is they are not even removing it, but delaying the implementation, I will not buy any games that has loot boxes. I will continue to boycott star wars games and movies because of this until this policy is changed.
  27. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    I really enjoyed the first game and played the multiplayer a lot so I was looking forward to this. However, the micro transactions and pay to win mechanics with borderline gambling are just awful. So I need to pay at least $100 not to get owned in the game now? It’s such a shame! I really enjoyed the beta and I can see that the developers did put a lot of effort into it only for it to beI really enjoyed the first game and played the multiplayer a lot so I was looking forward to this. However, the micro transactions and pay to win mechanics with borderline gambling are just awful. So I need to pay at least $100 not to get owned in the game now? It’s such a shame! I really enjoyed the beta and I can see that the developers did put a lot of effort into it only for it to be completely ruined by corporate greed. I won’t be buying this game anytime soon unless drastic changes are made. I think it’s fair to say that most gamers have had enough of paying top dollar for games and then being ripped off with micro-transactions. Expand
  28. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    Screw EA and their predatory micro-transactions ruining the video game industry. I hope this game shows as an example in the future to other publishers not to destroy their developers work by putting the content behind a giant pay wall. Same reason why I won't buy Destiny 2 after Activision filed their shady patent for micro transactions.
  29. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    One word: micro-transactions. EA chose to degrade Battlefront ll with their saturation of microtransactions and opt to create a product void of recreational value. Battlefront's multiplayer seems to lack motivation. Why play Battlefront ii when you could simply pay to reap all the benefits?
  30. Nov 21, 2017
    0
    Good game considering the gameplay and graphics. (Good job DICE) But EA ruined it completely. AAA Game that feels like a cheap f2p mobile game!!! And btw guys you can actually give 0 rating here, so why give it even 1?
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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 62
  2. 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. 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.
  3. Dec 29, 2017
    70
    Although game has huge problems with p2w microtransactions, it is still a good and fun gameplay experience with stunning visuals.