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. 7Halo7
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Unbelievable. EA has done it again. Once again ruining a potentially fantastic game with greedy marketing tactics. Not only is $60+ title heavily inclusive of microtransactions, but the game is also RIDDLED with bugs and glitches. SWBF2 isn't worth its microtransactions, isn't worth its season pass, heck, it isn't even worth its $60 price tag in its current state. Another disappointment.
  2. Loorek
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Microtransations in 60$ game, pathetic.
    - Preorder bonuses
    - Tiered pricing (Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, Deluxe Gold Edition)
    - Freemium progression system
    - Gambling System (aka Lootboxes)
    - Bad Campaign
    - Bad Multiplayer due to pay2win business model
    - Bad PR
    - 'official' Metacritic reviews praising this game to no end
  3. 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.
  4. ricksilva
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Péssima posição da empresa em adotar o pay to win, além de que tem que pagar pelo jogo. Agora se posicionou dizendo que está "temporariamente" suspenso o pay to win. Vergonhoso. Nota 0. Não vou comprar mais apesar de ser muito fã da série Star Wars.
  5. Marnixz
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Micro transactions up to 2100 $ ? **** you EA, you're one greedy company. I do not even care how good the game may be, they way you responded on Reddit as a company said enough.
  6. Sharingannation
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Shame on EA!
    Short story,microtransactions,annoying lootboxes,....
    You cant even use your pre order dlc and deluxe upgrade on others user of your console :/
  7. hirer24
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Look i know this isn't really a review but to just give you guys an understanding, I know there are a lot of people in the world that wasted $80 or $60 on a game that they didn't really want to play or people that hate the game by just seeing other people play it. Me on the other hand didn't waste my money, I've spent $80 dollars on the game to pre-order it and actually like playing it, soLook i know this isn't really a review but to just give you guys an understanding, I know there are a lot of people in the world that wasted $80 or $60 on a game that they didn't really want to play or people that hate the game by just seeing other people play it. Me on the other hand didn't waste my money, I've spent $80 dollars on the game to pre-order it and actually like playing it, so get mad at me all you want you cant force someone to hate the game, i mean seriously its star wars made by DICE the creator of battlefield the best franchise made for a war game. So let me get back to Battlefront 2, the game hasn't even been out for a week and people are hating it, mainly cause of the micro-transactions. Guys how are they going to make money, the game has FREE DLC!!! They are still working on the game, and call of duty and battlefield do the same exact thing with my loot crates, you spend money to get good stuff, do you see people complain about that, its your money do whatever you wish with it, i wont be spending on money on loots crates im just going to earn it the hard way, by grinding it. I know a lot of you just hate me for saying these but its the truth in my point of view. The game is still brand new, EA and DICE are really working hard on giving us a good game, ya the game is unfinished but at the same time they didn't have time to put everything in the game, there already promising us a dlc here soon, and soldier customization, so if your one of those people that wasted 80 or 60 dollars on the game then why did you even buy it i mean seriously, but hey its your own money. i love the game by the way, ya only a limited amount of maps to play on and only a few things to do in the game, but i keep telling myself, hey the game is still fun i will keep playing it, and its a new game still, i will wait for new content. The game to me is 9/10 even, so criticize it all you want EA wont stop until the game is finally in its own place.… Expand
  8. Radzik1982
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    As you can see EA in their own way they can spoil their games, in that they are the best by their greed. May I have a hiccup on this pawn? I'm asking other players that this game is weak
  9. joepetts96
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A mediocre game with simplistic and limited gameplay, a poor campaign and small selection of content that has been brought even lower by a frankly insane micro-transaction system which all but forces players to shell out more money to play the only partly enjoyable aspect of the game.

    This game was designed to exploit consumers, pathetic attempt.
  10. Milanous
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I will never buy EA's games ever again they have traded away any scrap of credibility, the second they turned this into a pay to win, grind of an experience. Lootboxes are never appropriate in a premium game, not to mention the game is almost unplayable even without the microtransactions.

    The game is buggy The story is lackluster There is nothing aside from graphics to make it stand    I will never buy EA's games ever again they have traded away any scrap of credibility, the second they turned this into a pay to win, grind of an experience. Lootboxes are never appropriate in a premium game, not to mention the game is almost unplayable even without the microtransactions.

    The game is buggy
    The story is lackluster
    There is nothing aside from graphics to make it stand out from the other battlefront games of older generations.
    The overhanging feeling of the corporate control EA wants stinks the gameplay, you can't help but feel it.

    Just bad overall sorry    … Expand
  11. Mcdonnagol
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I want to say that his game is amazing. I want to be able to say that this game lives up to Battlefront 2 (2005) but due to the abhorrent and greedy business practices by EA have ruined that chance. The gameplay is all fine and deserves a solid 9/10 but the use of pay to win practices and forcing players to grind for far too many hours for things that should be in the base game just killI want to say that his game is amazing. I want to be able to say that this game lives up to Battlefront 2 (2005) but due to the abhorrent and greedy business practices by EA have ruined that chance. The gameplay is all fine and deserves a solid 9/10 but the use of pay to win practices and forcing players to grind for far too many hours for things that should be in the base game just kill any chance that this game has at being what it could be. The insult to injury is that EA took out the pay to win parts and as they said temporarily just proving that despite constant backlash they still want to bleed the consumer for every penny they have. I feel bad for the developers at Dice that spent so much time creating a decently well made game and only now are having it ruined by the greedy practices by EA. I want to say that this game is amazing but just letting those terrible business practices slide is something I can't do.

    I hope that EA learns from this or crashes and burns to teach the rest of the Gaming Market that the pay to win practices are not ok.    … Expand
  12. iamnlck
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA are the Sith of the gaming industry. They buy up all big licenses you love and then they exploit you. This is Battlefront 1 rehashed with nothing really added besides a story mode that lasts a few hours. The greed in microtransactions is unfathomable. In a free mobile game having play to win online features is at least somewhat understandable. But for $60 to constantly be shakingEA are the Sith of the gaming industry. They buy up all big licenses you love and then they exploit you. This is Battlefront 1 rehashed with nothing really added besides a story mode that lasts a few hours. The greed in microtransactions is unfathomable. In a free mobile game having play to win online features is at least somewhat understandable. But for $60 to constantly be shaking you down for more and more money to get on a level playing field with others online is beyond greedy and unethical.… Expand
  13. qwerqa
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA did something very difficult... It made people hate Star Wars themed game... Bravo
    What is worse, people will buy it (thanks You very much) and EA will continue doing 'great' job.
  14. DartyVoid213
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Nope! Not going to support this loot box, pay for an advantage model. This kind of practice is creeping into all the big titles this year and it has to STOP!!!
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. miiser
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I enjoyed the previous SWBF very much, even if it isn't considered a shooter on par with other games that define the genre. But SWBF 2 simply sucks. Even apart from the possibility of pay to win microtransactions, this is the worst shooter I've ever played. First, the game does not run smoothly. Player movement is jerky and stuttering, which makes it impossible to aim properly.I enjoyed the previous SWBF very much, even if it isn't considered a shooter on par with other games that define the genre. But SWBF 2 simply sucks. Even apart from the possibility of pay to win microtransactions, this is the worst shooter I've ever played. First, the game does not run smoothly. Player movement is jerky and stuttering, which makes it impossible to aim properly. Second, I have a question: is my weapon supposed to harm the enemy? Because mine never does. Server lag is a big problem. Often, I get the jump on the enemy, I shoot them multiple times point blank, and they just won't go down. It's not uncommon for me to die, and then see my killer appear from behind cover after I'm already dead. In other words, I never had a chance to shoot back because the server was too slow letting me know he was there. Third, the maps are poorly designed. Good shooters have well thought out maps that are conducive to interesting, enjoyable combat. But with these maps, players just run all over the map willy nilly without purpose, trying to kill randomly and collect points so that they can come back as some uber hero. You spend all your time simply trying to find the enemy, and then before you do, you get ear holed by some cheesy mechanic, such as a hero, before you ever have the chance to use your blaster. Fourth, controller responsiveness is poor. The circle button is supposed to make your character roll and crouch. But the response is hit and miss. Sometimes they crouch when you want to roll, roll when you want to crouch, but more often than not it just does neither one, especially when someone is shooting at you. Shield doesn't deploy when I need it. Grenade won't throw when I need it. Etc... Finally, character advancement gives higher level players a big advantage. It is, in a very real sense, pay to win. Other shooters have been smart enough to make advancement more about fun abilities, and not about dominating the battlefield with uber abilities and heroes. Players that had the 3 day early access are basically unbeatable until you level up your own character.… Expand
  18. byran47
    Nov 24, 2017
    0
    Absolute microtransaction, lootbox trash, the very culmination of EA's greed. **** this game, **** EA. Don't waste a single cent on this game, or you are supporting this crap.
  19. Jatto1
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un PAY To WIN descarado, que busca frustrar al jugador para que invierta mas dinero en un juego vendido a precio completo. Todo el excelente trabajo realizado por los desarrolladores simplemente destruido por una modalidad que rapiña al jugador donde lo último que de busca es que se divierta.… Expand
  20. Turboknight85
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I am really sad because this game is a BIG disappointment for me, the graphics are good but the gameplay is sometimes really borig, and the microtransactions in this game is very disgusting!!!!
    Shame yourself Electronic Arts!!!!!
  21. leviatanx
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed!!! Stop with this! We want old school stuff!
    Im not a fan of pay to win, and dropping $100 on top of a $60 game to *maybe* get enough credits to buy out a *single* hero is ridiculous.
  22. Maddy18
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    The First Loot Box battle is won. But war is not over, don't be fooled by evil. Empire will strike back. Stand strong beloved veterans and prepare your keyboards for a final battle.
  23. SlaytanicMaddin
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    The graphics are realy nice and the performance is also good. but microtransactions are the worst thing EA could have done to this game.
    Battlefront II (2005) is a much better game in every aspect. Pls do not support EA
  24. ceekay1971
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Relying on fan nostalgia and upcoming Last Jedi movie hype, this opportunistic game shows how greedy game developers are. For far too long, gamers have put up with the idea that tent pole releases are always incomplete games that required further payments for DLCs, etc. Battlefront II takes this even further by severely time gating certain characters unnecessarily with the intention ofRelying on fan nostalgia and upcoming Last Jedi movie hype, this opportunistic game shows how greedy game developers are. For far too long, gamers have put up with the idea that tent pole releases are always incomplete games that required further payments for DLCs, etc. Battlefront II takes this even further by severely time gating certain characters unnecessarily with the intention of monetization. We should send a message that Enough is Enough with all these shenanigans!… Expand
  25. adamslavo
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hello guys, I’m just wanna inform you about that game is not for you if you like to do symphony’s of skill. So let choose skill or donation. And about loot box’s, for example, you can get same item from box if you have already in your inventory. So it’s like legal scam. Thank you for attention.… Expand
  26. BySooX
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    First pay to win full price title. Would you buy chess if one player has no pawns and instead every major unit a second or even third time in his front row because of Microtransactions? Please don't support this greed and buy a used copy, if you are interested in the story.
  27. Colonel99
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    PLEASE!!! Don't buy this game! If we continue to buy games for $ 60 with micro-transactions, then it will only get worse. Is it pay 2 win with 60$ price? Sure! U will need hours and hours and hours of grind to be somewhat competitive. Or donate ~150$ on top of that 60 that U' ve already paid.
    As for SP campaign, it is ~5 hours long and all plot twists are as predictable as they can be. It    PLEASE!!! Don't buy this game! If we continue to buy games for $ 60 with micro-transactions, then it will only get worse. Is it pay 2 win with 60$ price? Sure! U will need hours and hours and hours of grind to be somewhat competitive. Or donate ~150$ on top of that 60 that U' ve already paid.
    As for SP campaign, it is ~5 hours long and all plot twists are as predictable as they can be. It is also so repetitive that U can complete Luke mission using only left mouse button and don't pressing any other keys.    … Expand
  28. ThuleNord88
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    Greed to no end. Horrible business practices, I hope EA gets rated worst company again. Cancelled my pre-order when the news broke. It’s a shame too because the game its of looked great.
  29. botag1327
    Nov 25, 2017
    0
    Another failed attempt to monopolize on people with addictive personalites...please do yourself a favor and do not buy this load of garbage! Now if you really must have it wait until its in the clearance bin at walmart
  30. OneTrueGif
    Dec 9, 2017
    0
    I was gifted a copy of this game by a relative and went into it without knowing the full extent of what was going on. The single player campaign is short and doesn't live up to the quality of a AAA game made in the modern times. Actually, outside of visuals, it doesn't live up to the quality of games from just about any time. I'm completely disappointed in the MP aspect due to theI was gifted a copy of this game by a relative and went into it without knowing the full extent of what was going on. The single player campaign is short and doesn't live up to the quality of a AAA game made in the modern times. Actually, outside of visuals, it doesn't live up to the quality of games from just about any time. I'm completely disappointed in the MP aspect due to the advancement system and it hurts to see such potential wasted.

    I will be returning the game as thankfully I was given the receipt along with the game.    … Expand
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#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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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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