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. Dormarth
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions, corporate greed, dishonest marketing, and loot boxes. There is only so much a customer can take until they can't take any more.

    It's time to stop! where the **** are your parents? im gonna call child protective services!
  2. helllord
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A 60 buck game with microtransactions (that work as a gambling system through lootboxes, dont buy this one or the industry will get worse.
    EA ruined this franchise =/
  3. Setner
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Micro-transactions and loot boxes have to disappear. They're are ruining the games industry.
    The retail price needs to be enough for the experience.
    EA is the shame of the industry EDIT: They've remove the microtransactions apparently 'temporarily'. But I'm still in the position of not buying this game until they officially announce that there will not be microtransactions and loot    Micro-transactions and loot boxes have to disappear. They're are ruining the games industry.
    The retail price needs to be enough for the experience.

    EA is the shame of the industry

    EDIT: They've remove the microtransactions apparently 'temporarily'. But I'm still in the position of not buying this game until they officially announce that there will not be microtransactions and loot boxes. I bet that once the gamers start buying the game they will bring back the micro-transactions. If you like gaming and want to make the lootboxes and microtransactions dissappear "DO NOT BUY THE GAME"    … Expand
  4. tumnis
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Not even worth buying really. Buggy, too expensive for the transaction model, not worth till EA fixes, or makes it F2P. Campaign is not so fun, multiplayer is a joke unless you're rich.
  5. Antikrim
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    жадные EA поделом вам с вашими микротранзакциями!!!! Скаждым годом все хуже, наглее и жаднее!!!! Не покупать
  6. PrideAndAccompl
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    What happened to the games industry? I remember getting whole new games as free content with half life patches back in the day. Suddenly Richochet, DMC and CS were all game modes with full features multiplayer content - all part and parcel of paying what was just £29 for the base game.

    Now we have to pay to even get the full experience - nevermind future game modes, maps, etc. I'm an    What happened to the games industry? I remember getting whole new games as free content with half life patches back in the day. Suddenly Richochet, DMC and CS were all game modes with full features multiplayer content - all part and parcel of paying what was just £29 for the base game.

    Now we have to pay to even get the full experience - nevermind future game modes, maps, etc. I'm an avid star wars fan but I will not fund disgusting pricing methods like this. Disney should be ashamed that they have licensed this IP to a publisher well known for ripping people off.    … Expand
  7. Targorian
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Don't fall for the EA pr bs. Do not buy this game. The microtransactions will be back very soon after all the idiots go out and buy it. Pay to win in a $60 game is despicable.
  8. bbbbbbbbbb
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Gambling and micro-transactions are only gone temporarily. They will return. And they will destroy the gaming industry.
    DO NOT BUY THE GAME. PLEASE. WE NEED THIS TO FINANCIALLY HURT THEM. THIS HAS GONE ON FOR FAR TO LONG.

    Cheers.
  9. JustADudeMan
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay to Win microtransactions ruined it for me. Plus their PR team swooped in with an empty apology and even said they would bring back the loot boxes eventually anyway.
  10. SooperCynic
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The game itself is fun and visually appealing but the cancerous progression system and outrageous pay to win loot crates are an abomination. The fact that this was brought to market shows that these companies have only the worst kind of greed motivating them, they have crippled this game in order to bleed money from the masses. They continue to try and placate the consumer with doubleThe game itself is fun and visually appealing but the cancerous progression system and outrageous pay to win loot crates are an abomination. The fact that this was brought to market shows that these companies have only the worst kind of greed motivating them, they have crippled this game in order to bleed money from the masses. They continue to try and placate the consumer with double speak and half promises.… Expand
  11. routemaster
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Worst pre-order and crappiest game ever. And it is really nice that I can keep my money this time. The crappy Star Wars franchise is officially dead for me. Jar Jar Binks LOL
  12. TheLegend421
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    They added micro transactions and made it pay to win then bought re-spawn entertainment, It really sucks that they did this to a franchise like Battlefront, Companies really don't care about treating franchises like these with respect and milk it away like any other product
  13. ForGamesSake
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Even though this game looks good with some decent game play DO NOT BUY IT. No ... not even if you are a huge Star Wars fan; or especially then because EA will just continue screwing a gaming franchise you love.

    The loot box and "progression system" borders on predatory with how it pushes you towards micro transactions and pay to win elements. Essentially they want you to continue paying    Even though this game looks good with some decent game play DO NOT BUY IT. No ... not even if you are a huge Star Wars fan; or especially then because EA will just continue screwing a gaming franchise you love.

    The loot box and "progression system" borders on predatory with how it pushes you towards micro transactions and pay to win elements. Essentially they want you to continue paying ridiculous amounts of money long after you bought the game + potential dlc later along the way.
    Even seeing past this extremely customer unfriendly practice there is still the fact that in 2 years they could just turn off the server. So even if you spend 1000 Dollar + they might just be voided in a very short time. Why not allow people to run their own servers? Probably so you can sell them the next game and start the circle anew.

    I repeat. DO NOT BUY this game. If you do, you are part of the problem. If you can live with all these negative elements then that is of course your choice, but complaining and then still buying it, will do nothing and effectively damage the game industry overall. You have power as a consumer and as a gamer. The power to say no and stand by it. The power to hopefully change the direction gaming companies like EA are taking and avoid ruining potentially great franchises in the future.    … Expand
  14. eggest
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A beautiful game with a ton of brilliant content that is locked away behind and ruined by terrible progression system that encourages pay-to-win. I was excited about the game until this was revealed and will now not be buying it, at least until the progression system is changed and the pay-to-win mechanisms removed from the game COMPLETELY, not just temporarily.

    I will go back to the    A beautiful game with a ton of brilliant content that is locked away behind and ruined by terrible progression system that encourages pay-to-win. I was excited about the game until this was revealed and will now not be buying it, at least until the progression system is changed and the pay-to-win mechanisms removed from the game COMPLETELY, not just temporarily.

    I will go back to the much better Battlefront 2 on PS2 where we actually had a full game.    … Expand
  15. DerKommandant
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I've been reading reviews in metacritic for years, but this is the first time i created an account, i just want to encourage people to NOT BUY THIS GAME!, doesn't matter how big Star Wars fan you are, we need to unite, we have the power to end this.

    Please, if you consider yourself a true gamer do not support this game.
  16. Cyilent
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The crritics who reviewed this game positively should be embarassed of themselves. This game is purely a cash grab. You want to be competitive in this game spend real money, or give up your life. Enjoy the single player campaign, its only about 4 hours long, but I am sure thats worth $60.
  17. FeFares
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I played a **** of Battlefront 2 in PS2 era... And **** it was awesome! So before this **** began, i was considering buy the new game.

    But EA had to **** everything up. Had to. So yeah... **** EA.
  18. metapontum
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Injecting gambling to warp the minds of consumers, and create less of a story for them and more of an addiction deserves a very low score. Thus, the 0.
  19. pata_333
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is great for millonaires, just pay 2,100 and you'll get all the content!

    The decision from EA to have a game based around loot boxes and making it so that you must spend money in order to have an advantage against other players is disgusting.
  20. GamerXMaximus
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay2win, gambling micro transactions, more micro transactions, did i mention micro transactions? With all the micro transaction stuff aside I still wouldn't recommend this game. Campaign is below average and it's a below average fps shooter. Also, If you feel like you got ripped off on Star Wars Battlefront 1 then prepare to get ripped off again. Remember the old saying "Fool me once,Pay2win, gambling micro transactions, more micro transactions, did i mention micro transactions? With all the micro transaction stuff aside I still wouldn't recommend this game. Campaign is below average and it's a below average fps shooter. Also, If you feel like you got ripped off on Star Wars Battlefront 1 then prepare to get ripped off again. Remember the old saying "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me"? This saying applies to this game.… Expand
  21. Cringestar
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I will never support or buy a **** EA game until the **** micro transactions loot boxes DIE. The gaming industry is **** dieing.,...................,...................,...................,..................
  22. pjata
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This full priced AAA games microtransaction gambling has to be stopped. EA crossed a line in greed and this game is a proof that they don't care about gamers.
  23. Recco
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA thinks we are stupid. Ok, we, you, everyone know that there are too many stupid people around there that will buy your **** no matter what, and you decided long time ago that they are your target.

    Perfect! Enjoy your ****
  24. StuffnThangs
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    We need to stop this vile threat. The pay to win mechanic means if you dont fork out hundreds of dollars ontop of this $60 purchase price, you are going to be stomped by moma's credit card.
    This is an buggy pay2win free2play game, with all of the worst free2play tactics, at a premium price tag.
  25. xeratas
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    don't let this sh*t become the future of games. If we let this pass more and more companies will decide to go this way. We really need to stop this here and don't buy. Just don't buy. Enough great games out there. Please just ignore this one for a better future.
  26. MonsterIsBack
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Like an idiot, I pre-ordered the FIRST Star Wars Battlefront. The game was so bad I burned it.
    I am one of those people who actually refused to buy the next (this) Battlefront, knowing full well it would also be awful.
    If games like The Witcher can be great for $60.00 then all games can.
    Stop buying this crap people.
  27. legate77
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Boy oh boy, I sure hope you're ready to spend $60 for an incomplete game! And that's the basic incomplete game, if you want the deluxe incomplete game, it'll cost you an extra $40ish dollars! They sell you the rest later, one piece at a time. Absolute cancer. It's real pretty, the story is neat. But the whole thing is ruined by EA's greed and avarice. Every single thing is aBoy oh boy, I sure hope you're ready to spend $60 for an incomplete game! And that's the basic incomplete game, if you want the deluxe incomplete game, it'll cost you an extra $40ish dollars! They sell you the rest later, one piece at a time. Absolute cancer. It's real pretty, the story is neat. But the whole thing is ruined by EA's greed and avarice. Every single thing is a micro-transaction for them, targeting you, but also targeting your kids, so look out! EA promotes gambling for children!… Expand
  28. fuqmachine
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The ability to purchase crystals in-game will become available at a later date. NO THANK YOU. Disney please address this blatant predatory gambling system. My kid loves Star Wars and he really wants to play this game. But it should not be making him a gambling addict!!!
  29. Malleator
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Barely an improvement on the last one, gives a bad name to the original Battlefront 2, and of course it doesn't respect the player, their time, or their money.
  30. Jbumsu00
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    "if you're too poor to afford too bad", "bunch of unemployed kids jumping on the hate wagon", "EA doesn't deserve all this hate".

    Na we just think its greedy to make a game P2W when its being sold full price by a triple a developer that just wants to milk money from people. To those who reviewed 10 to bring up the user score, you're one review is getting hammered by massive groups of    "if you're too poor to afford too bad", "bunch of unemployed kids jumping on the hate wagon", "EA doesn't deserve all this hate".

    Na we just think its greedy to make a game P2W when its being sold full price by a triple a developer that just wants to milk money from people. To those who reviewed 10 to bring up the user score, you're one review is getting hammered by massive groups of people who want change in the gaming industry while you guys are completely fine with paying 100+ or 500+ on loot boxes for random loot you might already have to get a feel of satisfaction or a sense of accomplishment by being better than a person who bought just the base game but the truth is, you're not.

    Those who support EA and other developers that are doing blatant P2W or charging more for content that should have already been added in the base game is apart of the problem. It's your money and you can use it however you wish but stop acting like paying for more stuff is some sort of accomplishment and its something to be proud of. Let me remind you of what you're getting, virtual items. They don't translate into the real world and that isn't something you can put on your resume.

    EA is the worst offender of the bunch they make Activision look like Respawn, you want to keep acting like you're a superior person because you forked over hundreds of dollars into a game for a virtual item you might never get? knock yourself out but keep quiet when real gamers are trying to push for meaningful and actual change.    … Expand
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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Metascore
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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