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. TsukasaHiiragi
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    One thing is great about controversies like this, the gamers can see right through the so-called gaming journalists who don't have any balls to call out these terrible market practices, or even downright support it. Reviewing the game is great an all, but skipping issues such as loot boxes which 100% effect gameplay does not make you a good journalist, you are just as guilty as EA forOne thing is great about controversies like this, the gamers can see right through the so-called gaming journalists who don't have any balls to call out these terrible market practices, or even downright support it. Reviewing the game is great an all, but skipping issues such as loot boxes which 100% effect gameplay does not make you a good journalist, you are just as guilty as EA for these oppressive and unwanted monetization tactics.

    So, to the review - Battlefront 2 is an amazing game, beautifully crafted and silky smooth, Dice did a great job crafting the game, only for EA to come along and smash it all to pieces with a filthy and downright evil Pay 2 Win system, we all knew it was P2W since loot boxes was announced, whilst it's true...it isn't as '''bad''' as it was, but it is still fairly bad and whales still have a huge advantage over regular players, no matter what rank they currently are, heck the ranks themselves don't really serve that much purpose since you can power level through to 20 within a day or so if you're a whale.

    It's unfortunately far too easy to talk about the negatives, which is pretty much the progression and the p2w system, it literally wrecks the multiplayer aspects of the game entirely, we ALL knew this was going to happen, EA must have realized the backlash would be intense but honestly, in all honesty do they really care? They already have your money, people have already pre-ordered and the whales are already throwing down serious money - the controversies, if anything are not going to change anything for this game, which was build from the ground up around loot boxes and a pay 2 win system, dice themselves knew this but obviously powerless to contradict their EA overlords.

    The saddest part in all this, Battlefront 2 (2017) at it's core, IS a better game than the original if it was released without any loot boxes or micro-transactions, dice learned a lot from the previous battlefront, which was a great looking, great playing but ultimately repetitive and shallow game.

    This is clearly a disaster for EA, let's hope that corporate and the investors realize that excessive monetization just isn't going to work for them, they need to go back to their roots and look where everything went wrong and do something about it, otherwise EA will continue to be the worst publisher in the world.    … Expand
  2. Asp1d
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    В игру ААА-класса за 60$ добавлены микротранзакции, влияющие на игровой процесс. Если раньше ЕА делили и без того небольшой онлайн первого Battlefront путем введения SeasonPass, в результате чего в DLC невозможно было найти сервер из-за нехватки игроков, то теперь они достигли полного дна, введя зачатки Pay-to-win системы в платную игру.В игру ААА-класса за 60$ добавлены микротранзакции, влияющие на игровой процесс. Если раньше ЕА делили и без того небольшой онлайн первого Battlefront путем введения SeasonPass, в результате чего в DLC невозможно было найти сервер из-за нехватки игроков, то теперь они достигли полного дна, введя зачатки Pay-to-win системы в платную игру.
  3. DeaconFrost
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    You done f'd it up ! This is really getting out of hand. You rich ? You win ! Congrats EA. Well done. I told it before but now I'm dead serious : this was my last EA game. Ever ! I'll go to the attic to find my Sega Mega Drive back. I'm fed up with this sh*t.
  4. daijin
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    gamespot spent 100 $ and didn' even get half the credit needed for vader . . . .let that sink in . let's not forget that the game is pay2win . this game is a shallow painting for 80 $ as base to get a 3h compayn without even getting the main characters of the series (vader,princess,luke . . .. .)
  5. Y0da
    Nov 14, 2017
    9
    Хорошая игра, больше контента по сравнению с 1 частью. Много доработок. Герои за скилл, массовые звездные баталии, да есть донат но я же не баран с реддита что бы ставить игре 0 балов только за то что в таком большом проекте без сизон пасса есть кейсы. Которые при желании может получить каждый и без денег..Хорошая игра, больше контента по сравнению с 1 частью. Много доработок. Герои за скилл, массовые звездные баталии, да есть донат но я же не баран с реддита что бы ставить игре 0 балов только за то что в таком большом проекте без сизон пасса есть кейсы. Которые при желании может получить каждый и без денег..
  6. mightylordchas
    Nov 14, 2017
    8
    Unlike the other spam of negative reviews, I will be reviewing the actual game itself, rather than just attacking a loot box system that has been in other games previously that have ALSO had season passes, yet this one gets attacked. They have actively resolved the majority of loot box issues which is nice. Anyways, here are my first impressions.

    -CAMPAIGN- The first three missions    Unlike the other spam of negative reviews, I will be reviewing the actual game itself, rather than just attacking a loot box system that has been in other games previously that have ALSO had season passes, yet this one gets attacked. They have actively resolved the majority of loot box issues which is nice. Anyways, here are my first impressions.

    -CAMPAIGN-
    The first three missions available in the EA access trial (which is what I have currently until the game releases) are fantastic. The AI is great, the characters are believable and for once the game makes you truly dispise the rebellion. This is a new take on the theme of Star Wars and I thank Dice so much for giving us this breath of fresh air. I will update when I finish the game entirely when it comes out.
    -MULTIPLAYER-
    Dice have done a fantastic job in creating an authentic Star Wars battle experience, thanks to the refreshing return to class based combat. The vehicles also all handle well and the heroes are much more fleshed out, despite the heavily controversial unlocking process (they have addressed this, so stop complaining). The maps are all fantastic and I can’t wait to see the rest. I have currently played on Naboo, Takodana and Fondor and I can safely say that they are all fair and well detailed, thought out maps. The gunplay is once again fantastic and I thank dice once again for addressing previous issues with gunplay etc.
    -ARCADE-
    This for me feels like where the game is lacking. It needs to have the large scale battles of multiplayer in split screen, similar to the skirmish mode of the previous. It feels so tacked in with only battles against bots, with seemingly no objective. While it is still appreciated it DEFINITELY needs more attention.
    -VERDICT-
    Battlefront 2 is a fantastic reimagining of the battlefront series, and while the loot box system is still total aids, you cannot deny the amount of polish this game has, how well it plays, and how Dice have taken extra steps to resolve virtually any issue that comes up.
    I give Battlefront 2 currently an 8/10.    … Expand
  7. rustyhughes
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    This game costs £50 / $60. It includes FTP style micro-transactions and encourages gambling. This is not a video game worth your time, it is an addict-geared cash grab aimed at rinsing its consumer base for as much money as possible. Disney and EA are promoting gambling to children. Congratulations, you horribly greedy corporate wankers.
  8. ksardy
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Want a funny story. Because of the high prices for characters and other crap in Star wars Batttlefront 2, players began to cancel pre-orders, which the press approved and recommended that everyone do it. What EA has done is simply the best marketing move in the history of the game industry.
    lootbox evil
  9. emtec
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    It's Time to Stop "EA Pay-to-win piece of crap with awful blured graphics, terrible occlusion shadows near the walls and total lack of jump over/climb over the wall/objects animations.
  10. That_Guy_Perth
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    Pay to win garbage. Loot box rubbish. Micro-transaction trash. EA is obviously trying to take advantage of the popular system at the moment of abusing people with gambling addiction. I cannot believe the grind in this pathetic excuse of a game. Thankfully I'm getting a refund!! Do not spend your cash or hell even any of your time on this money grabbing venture for one of the mostPay to win garbage. Loot box rubbish. Micro-transaction trash. EA is obviously trying to take advantage of the popular system at the moment of abusing people with gambling addiction. I cannot believe the grind in this pathetic excuse of a game. Thankfully I'm getting a refund!! Do not spend your cash or hell even any of your time on this money grabbing venture for one of the most disgusting and devious of producers. Disney/Lucas arts take away their licencing before they ruin the gaming reputation of this franchise. This is the reason why they are the most hated company in the world!!… Expand
  11. Valekcyc22
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Micropayments are the death of industry. and this game is the indicator of this promotion, I hate EA.I hate this solution , but in singlplayer i was play
  12. Darkscr
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    Поддержу Дрю, и захэйтю БФ2, идите нах*й со своим данатом и лутбоксами, скажите больше игры без доната не продаются и не приносят? Hellblade Senua Sacrifice отличное тому опровержение
  13. Selvaris
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    What a **** waste. EA keeps going deeper into **** up the video game industry for good. It just doesn't matter if your game is decent or meatier than the first one (wich i didn't buy for its serious lack of content) if you're going to roast it with microtransaction **** deep down till its core.

    Hope you don't last longer, i'm just sad such a lustful company has got right for 3 of my    What a **** waste. EA keeps going deeper into **** up the video game industry for good. It just doesn't matter if your game is decent or meatier than the first one (wich i didn't buy for its serious lack of content) if you're going to roast it with microtransaction **** deep down till its core.

    Hope you don't last longer, i'm just sad such a lustful company has got right for 3 of my best beloved franchises : Star Wars, Harry Potter and Dead Space.

    **** you, preordered cancelled since the Beta.    … Expand
  14. SamSWAT
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Game about donate, not star wars. EA should rename this into Donatefront II

    Игра про донат, а не звездные войны. ЕА следует переименовать игру в Donatefront II
  15. Ravarath
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    Oh yeah. Another EA "masterpiece" with super high price and riddled with P2W elements. For the love of Force i don't want to spend 60$ to buy the game and then another 60$ just to be able to compete or play with characters that I cherish and like. Don't buy this money grab. Just don't. It's EA that's should sum it up just fine.
  16. njustcritic
    Nov 14, 2017
    4
    Пока мы не начнём жаловаться на донат, да и если мы его попросту схаваем EA будет засирать очередную годную игру. 4/10 DICE за игру, а донат убогий
  17. JohnnyCochrane
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    - Lootboxes
    - Broken multiplayer
    - Pay-to-win microtransactions
    - No experience, no heroes, no weapons, no balance
    - Weak campaign
    Please don't Buy this game.
    0/10 Pay to Win. Microtransactions killed the game.
    DO NOT PURCHASE THIS GAME!!!!
  18. Nexon213
    Nov 14, 2017
    7
    EA, компания жадных ублюдков, надо же было додуматься вести в игру микротранзакции, которые напрочь устраивают дисбаланс в игре! Но ставить 0/10 я не буду, ибо я понимаю, что игра сама неплоха, но вот только издатель дерьмо.
  19. oleksii13
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    "EA" is an evil empire, which not only buys studios, and then closes them, but also destroys what was created over the years. but while gamers will buy lutboksy nothing will change, reports of publishers show that the profit from lutboks is more than from the sale of AAA projects, it is necessary to boycott all games with lootboxes from any studios
  20. Budito
    Nov 14, 2017
    5
    Microtransactions will turn this mega-industry into a micro industry. Governments must legislate on loot boxes.
    As children we were exposed to great adventures and challenges in this world, now the same message is repeated, pay to win.
    Our message must be clear, we are a vital part of this industry and we know how we want it to be.
  21. Birdie
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    This makes me so sad and dissapointed.

    Microtransitions? Really? How damn cheap are you, it's a full priced game for Crying out loud!! Isn't it enough that you're using the Star Wars TM for sells already? Multiplayer is ok, Amazing graphic and sound , but you really don't Think much about it after the first hour. Then the lackluster game itselg show it's true self. F*** this, i'm    This makes me so sad and dissapointed.

    Microtransitions? Really? How damn cheap are you, it's a full priced game for Crying out loud!! Isn't it enough that you're using the Star Wars TM for sells already?

    Multiplayer is ok, Amazing graphic and sound , but you really don't Think much about it after the first hour. Then the lackluster game itselg show it's true self.

    F*** this, i'm going full CoD.

    Sloppy, generic and boring single player campain without any soul or passion in game making.    … Expand
  22. MidoDaDon
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    A decent game disgraced by P2W loot-box system, with over-complicated multiplayer progression system and a bad single player experience, there is no reason to buy this game, just skip it.
  23. Renzokuken
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Look at the user score, now look at the reviewer score.

    Reviewers are utterly in the pockets of AAA developers. This game has pay2win microtransactions in a full $60 retail release. Absolute scam, stop buying EA games.
  24. JozinZBazin
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Pay to win, thx EA. I really love star wars, but if I have to pay to play for a Darth Vader, in the game for which I already paid $ 60, then I %@*# this game. #boycottEA
  25. Xenus13
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    I can’t recommend this game to anyone in the current state. To feel constrained by a freemium progression system in a full retail game is ridiculous. If the campaign was a thorough and meaningful experience maybe some of the online elements could be slightly forgiven, but this is not the case. Progressing a chosen hero or class is basically rolling the dice or dumping money for betterI can’t recommend this game to anyone in the current state. To feel constrained by a freemium progression system in a full retail game is ridiculous. If the campaign was a thorough and meaningful experience maybe some of the online elements could be slightly forgiven, but this is not the case. Progressing a chosen hero or class is basically rolling the dice or dumping money for better odds. The decision making is largely removed from this system as you rely on randomisation to decide for you how you will progress through the online modes. Yes you can get scrap but this is gained in such small quantities that it’s easy to dismiss as a viable option.

    It’s a shame as the gameplay is half decent, but I spend more time being angry at not being able to access or upgrade content that it just becomes a frustrating means to end. In this type of game, gameplay needs to lead to some sort of rewarding progression and it does not. To spend hours playing to unlock some crates and ending up with nothing of value is disheartening and, for me, is a reason to take the disc out and play something else. If a game makes you feel that way, despite how great it could have been under a different system, then it fails a major criteria which all games should have, the element of fun.

    There are difficult games I have played that have left me frustrated but a skill check can be overcome. The only way to overcome BF2’s challenges are by emptying your wallet or grinding your way to a point where the game loses all its appeal. EA need to take a strong look at how they want this game to fit in the future. Either by reviewing the cost of crates, removing the feature entirely or making the online element f2p. The most sickening thing is that the online element works like a f2p system. And at £49.99 this has overshadowed everything positive about the game and for good reason.    … Expand
  26. MityaJ
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Lootbox Wars ||
    Total embarassment. Skip it.

    EA: "Destroy another franchise - check".
    Dice: "Make a great game with stunning visuals and combat, but totally ruin it with microtransactions - check".
  27. justmkomsk
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Too many lootboxes in the last EA games. I totally disliked NFS: Payback for forcing me to grind money for take more and more parts for car every race I run, I really dislike grind in online games. I don't want to waste my time on too long progressing in this game. I want to get my 20 hours online and 6-8 hours in campaign. I don't need more than 40 hours of gameplay in any game I wantToo many lootboxes in the last EA games. I totally disliked NFS: Payback for forcing me to grind money for take more and more parts for car every race I run, I really dislike grind in online games. I don't want to waste my time on too long progressing in this game. I want to get my 20 hours online and 6-8 hours in campaign. I don't need more than 40 hours of gameplay in any game I want more experience in different games.… Expand
  28. Stan_Rock
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    So many people hate the lootboxes, but they don't understand that it necessary.
    And any way the game is great and will be much better through time.
    DICE gave us much more better game with so much content and this is the gratitude
  29. druce
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    pay2win в AAA проекте за 60$. Это всё что нужно знать об этом памятнике жадности студии EA и игра полностью заслуживает этот рейтинг и ДОЛЖНА остаться незамеченной. Нельзя спускать подобную наглость студий и подобные выходки нужно байкотировать!pay2win в AAA проекте за 60$. Это всё что нужно знать об этом памятнике жадности студии EA и игра полностью заслуживает этот рейтинг и ДОЛЖНА остаться незамеченной. Нельзя спускать подобную наглость студий и подобные выходки нужно байкотировать!
  30. Daeloki
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    This is it! The moment you've been waiting on! For a mere 60 bucks you can now get a once in a lifetime chance to play a game were you can grind for hours and hours and hours to unlock your favorite Star Wars character! But wait! There's More!!! Tired of grinding for hours and hours and hours? Thanks to EA's revolutionary Microtransaction system, you now have a chance to unlock yourThis is it! The moment you've been waiting on! For a mere 60 bucks you can now get a once in a lifetime chance to play a game were you can grind for hours and hours and hours to unlock your favorite Star Wars character! But wait! There's More!!! Tired of grinding for hours and hours and hours? Thanks to EA's revolutionary Microtransaction system, you now have a chance to unlock your favorite Star Wars hero by spending real life money in-game! You heard right folks, REAL LIFE MONEY! Now go get your parents Credit card and buy yourself some loot boxes, and who knows, you might get lucky!… Expand
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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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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