Star Wars Battlefront II

 PlayStation 4
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1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 8873 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 7,245 out of 8873
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  1. ErenBcn
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    I will not play a pay 2 win game. Disabling micro-purchases on launch is not a fix, it's a trap :(

    I am a star wars fan, thanks for destroying my favorite game EA... thanks a lot. I purchased and enjoyed the first one, but I will not buy this one.
  2. BossSnake
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    I created a Metacritic account just to give this game a 0! Not supporting this greedy corporate garbage. Good job EA for ruining another franchise just like you did to Mass Effect and Dead Space. Don't feed the machine, boycott this game!
  3. sandrina
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    $$$ - its not gaming anymore in 2017. This game is medicore. However the most annoying thing are the microtransactions which i really dont like ! I paid a lot of money and I have a job and have only 1 hour per day for fun stuff. To get DV or any other character I need to play the game like for one year. I will not support to pay for lootcrates with my hard earned money. That was my last EA$$$ - its not gaming anymore in 2017. This game is medicore. However the most annoying thing are the microtransactions which i really dont like ! I paid a lot of money and I have a job and have only 1 hour per day for fun stuff. To get DV or any other character I need to play the game like for one year. I will not support to pay for lootcrates with my hard earned money. That was my last EA title. BTW - this game is boring as hell. MP is just pew pew pew - just running around and pew pew. No tactic or team tactic at all.… Expand
  4. Quentriel
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This game besides poor, and quick singleplayer stroy, has Ilegal gambling system included. WARNING Parents, DO NOT buy this game for your kids. Waste of money, and waste of time.
  5. CgiDoomGuy
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    No. Just no. This is a grind fest that you should not pick up. Plus, with pay to win elements, this potentially good game falls flat on it's face. **** you EA.
  6. YerBoi
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    For years I have put up with EA's horrible business practices, unfinished games, and complete disregard for gamers who have poured their hearts and souls to support these people. But this is the final straw. Star Wars Battlefront II was supposed to be the answer and the better version of the already previous version, which is still as bad as this one, but a little better. Instead, we got aFor years I have put up with EA's horrible business practices, unfinished games, and complete disregard for gamers who have poured their hearts and souls to support these people. But this is the final straw. Star Wars Battlefront II was supposed to be the answer and the better version of the already previous version, which is still as bad as this one, but a little better. Instead, we got a credit card simulator. Not only can we not use certain heroes without playing the game for hours and hours, EA expects us to pour more money into the game to buy loot boxes who give random garbage. To top that off, we have a HORRIBLE progression system. **** this game, and **** EA.… Expand
  7. ZenOfRazor
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This game is unbelievably pay to win. Its a downright disgrace. No gamer should support this blatent insult to gaming itself, the fact that you must "Grind" for 40 hours just to unlock a hero character that was previously playable in past games (Besides battlefront 1 for the PS2) is attrocious. Don't give into this monstrosity.
  8. Doops
    Nov 20, 2017
    1
    Im just here to leave a bad review. Cause like EA desevers to get hate for maling this game pay to play like all they care about is making money from the pockets of gamers and it just makes me sick
  9. 8bitPunk
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Its a trash tier game from a company that builds frustration points into the game so that you will feel compelled to spend real money on it.

    The single-player dialogue is cringe-worthy and predictable. Poorly designed maps favor certain factions and classes. Poorly designed hero balance. Wookies are OP vs. Super Battle Droids or whatever other hero you play against. Lightsaber    Its a trash tier game from a company that builds frustration points into the game so that you will feel compelled to spend real money on it.

    The single-player dialogue is cringe-worthy and predictable.

    Poorly designed maps favor certain factions and classes.

    Poorly designed hero balance. Wookies are OP vs. Super Battle Droids or whatever other hero you play against.

    Lightsaber vs. Lightsaber combat is garbage. Whoever uses their disabling power first wins.

    You will lose 1v1 battles against people with better Star Cards than you, even when you catch them at a disadvantage.

    The score screen is trash tier for a AAA company. You cannot accurately assess why your team lost beyond the Kills / Assists / Score values. Ex; Did the enemy team win because they had an even balance of troops? Did we lose because our team had way too many Heavy Troopers, etc.

    There is no in-game communication with players beyond 2 emote commands that have to be unlocked are are more for amusement than actual productive communication. There is no in-game voice chat. There is no in-game communication wheel.

    You earn about 200 credits for a 10 - 15 minute game. Trooper Crates (which can contain duplicates) cost 4000 credits. Playing for about 2 - 2.5 hours for a CHANCE at an upgrade is dishonest and irresponsible game design.

    When you get duplicates from a crate, the game gives you a paltry amount of credits (about 200). So you just played for 2 hours to get a Trooper Loot Crate. it costs 4,000, and you get 4-5 random items including Crafting Parts (about 50... which can be used to upgrade selected abilities once you reach pre-requisites).

    So you can spend 4,000 credits to get back 800 credits, and some crafting parts if you already have duplicates.

    Crafting Parts: Upgrades are class / character specific.

    Unlock the Star Card Tier 1: 40 crafting parts

    Upgrade to Tier 2: 80 Crafting parts Plus: Be Level 10 as a player and have a total of 7 tiers of Star Cards (7x Tier 1 Cards, or 3x Tier 2 cards and 1x tier 1 card, etc.).

    Upgrade to Tier 3: 120 Crafting Parts plus be Player Level 15, plus have 15 tiers of Star Cards

    Upgrade to Tier 4: 480 Crafting Parts plus be Player Level 20, plus have 25 tiers of Star Cards

    So you can't even jump right to upgrading the Star Cards you want, assuming you have the Crafting Parts because you are limited both by character level and the necessity of unlocking other Star Cards to higher tiers.    … Expand
  10. Mknstr
    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
  11. Daken2800
    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.    … Expand
  12. matadordepixel
    Nov 21, 2017
    1
    Sou muito fã da série e cometi o erro no passado de comprar SWBF1 na pre-order.
    Desapontamento grande ao multiplayer e a falta de opões para jogar com grupos de amigos além da única opção de jogar em duplas.
    Parece que SWBF2 veio com uma alternativa a isso, o que não é ainda um grande incentivo pra mim que procuro jogos com o máximo de teamplay com amigos. Mas isso não é o motivo de não    Sou muito fã da série e cometi o erro no passado de comprar SWBF1 na pre-order.
    Desapontamento grande ao multiplayer e a falta de opões para jogar com grupos de amigos além da única opção de jogar em duplas.
    Parece que SWBF2 veio com uma alternativa a isso, o que não é ainda um grande incentivo pra mim que procuro jogos com o máximo de teamplay com amigos.
    Mas isso não é o motivo de não comprar o novo SWBF2.
    Se fosse somente essa a razão seria muito radical da minha parte.
    Os gráficos são até melhores que o SWBF1 e o gameplay parece mais divertido porém
    uma empresa como a DICE não pode arruinar a diversão ao evoluir o seu gameplay colocando microtransações na frente dos interesses dos usuários que já pagaram (caro demais, devido a tantos impostos) pelo jogo que somos fãs.
    Espero realmente que não volte as MT's para considerar em comprar essa grande sequência que promete fazer jus a um título tão emblemático como o querido STAR WARS.
    Brasil, não contribua com a ganância que invenena a diversão para qual você pagou.
    Boicote SWBF2 até ter certeza que as MT's não voltarão jamais.
    People all over the world Boycott SWBF2.
    EA 1x1 Gamers
    Disney 1x0 EA
    Juntos somos fortes!
    Together we're stronger!    … Expand
  13. DizortedVamprix
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    from what i can see the game isn't the best it had a lot of room for greatness yet fell so far from the mechanics to visuals and EA's greed i advise anyone to look at both sides of the reviews before making any decisions to buy the game
  14. osullivanalec
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    Visual items are okay for a micro-transaction in a full priced game - i.e. cool armor and accessories, visual items ... But selling weapons and characters that you would have to spend literally hundreds of hours grinding for through micro-transactions is not fair, if this game was done right and fair it would be around an 8/10 but the issues surrounding micro-transactions have ruined itVisual items are okay for a micro-transaction in a full priced game - i.e. cool armor and accessories, visual items ... But selling weapons and characters that you would have to spend literally hundreds of hours grinding for through micro-transactions is not fair, if this game was done right and fair it would be around an 8/10 but the issues surrounding micro-transactions have ruined it for everyone. Thanks a lot EA, I don't blame you DICE… Expand
  15. lucaezar
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    EA do you know what a good game is? It is fair and neither pay-to-win nor gambling! How can you release such a bad shooter-game after battlefield 1?! EA, you can do better!
  16. Gunpowder1991
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    I can't believe EA could **** the bed so badly, but when you get voted the worst company in America twice it's not suprising. Riddled with microtransactions that are constantly in your face and are unignorable seeing as how it is the main way to progress your character. I award this game 0 points and I hope god has mercy on EA's soul...oppositely of reddits decision.
  17. Naruto78909
    Dec 10, 2017
    0
    To sum this trash up its a AAA game with forced microtrasctions proof of eas greediness even the stroy is divided up with microtransactions hope ea learns not to Mess with us gamers ever again
  18. oldtimers
    Dec 11, 2017
    0
    Guess there is a point when people stop taking sh!t silently. Congratulations EA, you've reached it.

    Nothing much to add, the game is awful and not worth the money 100%
  19. bg93
    Dec 11, 2017
    0
    I hope EA goes extinct from all this bad press. Wanna implement a monetization model into your game? Look at Warframe. THE ONLY FAIR MONETIZATION MODEL IN GAMING. No predatory gambling habit inducing lootboxes, and no reason to spend money in or on the game at all!
    (it's truly free for those who don't know).
    How dare you do this to Star Wars, EA... How dare you.
  20. notbugsbunny
    Jan 7, 2018
    0
    Battlefront 2 is just one more game ruined by EA and their greed. EA decided to pull this scam with the assumption that their community was stupid. They thought we would buy it up regardless of its glaring problems. They are betting that their players will forget what they did here, that we will forgive them as soon as the next trailer comes around, that the outrage they built over yearsBattlefront 2 is just one more game ruined by EA and their greed. EA decided to pull this scam with the assumption that their community was stupid. They thought we would buy it up regardless of its glaring problems. They are betting that their players will forget what they did here, that we will forgive them as soon as the next trailer comes around, that the outrage they built over years by exploiting their fans will cease, but if we want to avoid a second Battlefront 2, we cannot let that happen. EA has proven that they do no deserve the benefit of the doubt with any future release. The assumption looking at any future game with EA's stain on it should be that the game is nothing more than a cynical trick to siphon money from people with gambling addictions.… Expand
  21. ChibiDaFox
    Dec 13, 2017
    0
    What a waste of time this game is. It's more than a pay to win than anything. Next time, EA, please give us a sense of accomplishment of you dickfaces shutting down your company.
  22. JessAdagio
    Dec 25, 2017
    0
    The only thing i can say, is that they asked for it. EA had many chances to make a good game, the potential of this game was as big as the deception it caused among the fanbase, which was the wrong one to mess with. Now it all sums up to "Everyone vs EA"
  23. Lupey
    Dec 29, 2017
    3
    I bought Battlefront during the holiday sale and I have summarized my experience with the game in a chronological order of easy to read and simple to follow steps;

    TLDR: Campaign was enjoyable and pretty when Origin allowed me to play. 1) Played arcade while it was downloading, found arcade boring after 2nd game, cool. 2) Let game finish installing overnight. 3) Fast forward a    I bought Battlefront during the holiday sale and I have summarized my experience with the game in a chronological order of easy to read and simple to follow steps;

    TLDR: Campaign was enjoyable and pretty when Origin allowed me to play.

    1) Played arcade while it was downloading, found arcade boring after 2nd game, cool.
    2) Let game finish installing overnight.
    3) Fast forward a sleep and fap session to next day.
    4) Origin wouldn't connect online, cool.
    5) Reinstalled to fix, you have to log in online for "first login", couldn't play game at all, cool.
    6) Wait while EA fixes log in, craft clever tweet to tech support.
    7) Log in gets fixed, boot up game, game won't connect to online, cool.
    8) Play campaign while waiting for connection issues to be resolved, cool.
    9) Campaign was enjoyable, marvel at pretty graphics, grimace that EA published them.
    10) Connections issues not fixed close Origin and go to play some games that work.
    11) Come back, Origin won't launch, can't play game, cool.
    12) Make Metacritic account specifically to tell my story.    … Expand
  24. ximzumadbro
    Feb 25, 2018
    0
    star wars battlefront 2 is a good game at its core but that game is hidden behind a wall of microtransactions that EA has put up. It's a damn shame what companies like EA are doing to the gaming industry. I deeply regret buying this game because of my love for star wars but from this point onwards I am boycotting EA games please do the same
  25. Jacques_Noiret
    Feb 14, 2018
    0
    Just a scam on the form of a game. It was painful to play this piece of crap.

    - Graphics 5/10
    - Playability 1/10
    - Microtransactions; YES x0 multiplier

    total score 0. Go suck it EA
  26. babduei
    Feb 14, 2018
    0
    Had my hopes up for this game but it's been broken since launch. There has been two patches since launch, that is NOT enough. The patches break more things ingame than it fixes. Horrible matchmaking, horrible map rotation, horrible balance, broken abilities, broken weapons, uncalled for nerfs.... just don't buy this and stay away from this game.
  27. Dsmart1
    Mar 11, 2018
    2
    I never thought id do this in my life, but I've made an account on this site just to rate this game.... I will start with: I am giving it 2 stars, I honestly do not want to but I have to admit beyond doubt, this is one of the best games I've played WHEN IT COMES TO GRAPHICS AND GRAPHICS ALONE. outside of graphics/sound, this game is 1 star, there is nothing about this game that would makeI never thought id do this in my life, but I've made an account on this site just to rate this game.... I will start with: I am giving it 2 stars, I honestly do not want to but I have to admit beyond doubt, this is one of the best games I've played WHEN IT COMES TO GRAPHICS AND GRAPHICS ALONE. outside of graphics/sound, this game is 1 star, there is nothing about this game that would make me want to increase it past 2 stars. The game was made so that you spend just long enough on it that you won't get a refund. single player was ok, slightly boring. multiplayer should not even have been attempted. you have extremely boring combat, with no skill required (outside of the capability to shoot your weapon and hit the target) on nearly every level you are forced into small areas when you run up, shoot, maybe kill someone, then get shot *dead* respawn and repeat. there is no variance, there is no variety, there is nothing exciting about that what so ever. I don't care about microtransactions, you gotta make your money somehow. I care about gameplay, and the gameplay within this game is trash, garbage *SH*T* and could have been better thought out by a 3 yr old. I do not recommend this game. I will not recommend this game, and if you are considering getting it.... don't, save yourself sooo much stress and wasted time and just don't.… Expand
  28. alduric
    Mar 20, 2018
    0
    I am simply ashamed to have shelled out money for this game, not only did they mess up with the all the in game purchases, they somehow made the gameplay (i.e. gunplay, movement, general gameplay mechanics) WORSE! The first battlefront really only lacked maps and conquest mode.
    INSTEAD FOR battlefront II they decide to keep linear maps that conclude with linear gameplay and include    I am simply ashamed to have shelled out money for this game, not only did they mess up with the all the in game purchases, they somehow made the gameplay (i.e. gunplay, movement, general gameplay mechanics) WORSE! The first battlefront really only lacked maps and conquest mode.
    INSTEAD FOR battlefront II they decide to keep linear maps that conclude with linear gameplay and include little clone wars content and very few heroes and good maps. ALSO NO CONQUEST which everyone begged for....EA take SWars away from DICE especially if they f**k up the next one!    … Expand
  29. adrianfc2010
    Mar 23, 2018
    0
    A game that charges a $60 upfront entry fee then potentially infinitely more to make yourself objectively more powerful in addition to psychologically manipulating it's players to try to empty their wallets (or their parents). Sure, this got taken out and has been made better to be cosmetic only. But that is only after Disney threatening to pull their license and the threat of legislationA game that charges a $60 upfront entry fee then potentially infinitely more to make yourself objectively more powerful in addition to psychologically manipulating it's players to try to empty their wallets (or their parents). Sure, this got taken out and has been made better to be cosmetic only. But that is only after Disney threatening to pull their license and the threat of legislation looming over their business model like a guillotine. I'm sick and tired of EA and other publishers pulling this crap. The AAA industry needs to learn a lesson, but it's not going to happen if people keep defending EA because of the fact that they have a franchise they like. ALL gamers have to band together and take a hard stance on this. Loot-boxes don't have a place in games that charge an entry fee period imo. EA doesn't care about it's player-base, they only see you as a dollar amount. And if it's not at least the least in the 4 digit range, they won't actually listen to you. They'll lie in your face and claim that they're listening, but they are not... Those people that are defending EA, wake up from your fantasy dream world, EA is exploiting you. Stop letting them get away with it. I am boycotting EA until they prove that they're going to change for the better.… Expand
  30. LaChaDerp
    Sep 25, 2018
    1
    You can see passion in this game from Dice, but EA being the **** wads they are and being one of the most **** companies to exist. Game is a year in and the servers still don't work. Regions are completely dead and you get an error connecting.
  31. mazuguy36
    Apr 11, 2018
    0
    This game is the worst game in the universe. KYS Dice. KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
  32. ROYFINK
    Apr 12, 2018
    2
    GOOD STORY MODE AND THATS IT
    just play the first battlefront 2 you'll thank me later
  33. DAE_EA_Hitler
    Apr 20, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. EA is literally worse than Hitler. Microtransactions are literally forcing kids to gamble, this is on par with the holocaust or human trafficking.

    Instead, I found le hidden gem, Witcher 3 in my grandma's attic. Praise Geraldo! Support CD Projekt Red by buying 2 copies of Witcher 3 for every copy of Battlefront II that is sold.    … Expand
  34. Dagran
    May 9, 2018
    0
    No a las microtransacciones, no al pay to win, no al contenido incompleto, no a las políticas abusivas.
  35. MrZfinger
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    Худшая мультиплеерная игра в которою довелось поиграть.
  36. GeorgeP
    May 13, 2018
    0
    Worst Multiplayer experience ever. Do not not buy or you will regret it. Even with the changes the game is unacceptable for new gamers. You are mathced with maxed players and you have no choice but to grind and be slaughtered again and again angainst maxed out players. Even fremium games are mote generous with new players that this ruined greedy game.
  37. Sk1ppY
    May 27, 2018
    1
    First, everyone DO NOT buy this game. It is a total piece of trash. All DICE did well is graphics.

    Graphics 10/10 Gameplay - 2/10 Matchmaking (wait... matchmaking? what matchmaking?! -) 0/10 Balance (General) - 0,5/10 Story Mode (for me 6-8h max) - 4/10 Multiplayer - 1,5/10 Salty People - EVERYWHERE Now P2W is gone, and i thought Battlefront 2 has been saved. Well... I was    First, everyone DO NOT buy this game. It is a total piece of trash. All DICE did well is graphics.

    Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay - 2/10
    Matchmaking (wait... matchmaking? what matchmaking?! -) 0/10
    Balance (General) - 0,5/10
    Story Mode (for me 6-8h max) - 4/10
    Multiplayer - 1,5/10
    Salty People - EVERYWHERE

    Now P2W is gone, and i thought Battlefront 2 has been saved. Well... I was totally wrong. 1/3 heroes are OP, 1/3 are situational and 1/3 are useless in almost every situation. AT-ST is totally OP, speeders can ONE-SHOT heroes, and the MTTs and AT-ATs are usually *unbreakable*.

    Matchmaking just doesn't exist in this game. Everyone who played more than 10 hours in multiplayer matches, knows it.

    General balance is very poor (like I said before). DICE... did you test your game before releasing it? Did you play at least one game? I think you did not. For EA the most important thing is money, ONLY money, definitely NOT players, like they said.

    DO NOT waste your money on this thing, what EA names "game", because they will give you a huge piece of unbalanced garbage with poor story and annoying multiplayer. I really liked STAR WARS films and games, but now I like only films.

    If You want to buy this game soon, please, trust me, don't do it. You will be disappointed after 20 or less hours of playing. There are mutch, MUTCH better games in this world.    … Expand
  38. Vitolo98
    Sep 18, 2018
    0
    This game is crap. EA as a company should die for treating its games like gambling slotmachines instead of works of art. Please, Buy games from CDPR, Larian, Sony, Nintendo, hell, even Bethesda Ubisoft and R*. Just don't give your hard earned cash on this slotmachine. I hope EA gets bankrupt!
  39. Siedlster
    Sep 13, 2018
    0
    EA doesn't deserve any kind of respect for that what they make to Star Wars universe games. It's completely DISASTER! SHAME ON YOU EA!!! I WILL NEVER BUY ANY OF YOUR GAME IN THE FUTURE! (Get on well with your f.....g microtransactions).
  40. Sharpness874
    Sep 23, 2018
    0
    EA doesn't need gamers, all they need is money! If so, F..K YOU ALL ELECTRONIC ARTS!!! I'll NEVER BUY ANY OF YOUR GAME IN THE FUTURE!!!
  41. Naumenkov
    Oct 6, 2018
    0
    I think that additionally donating games, even mobile ones, is a waste of money going nowhere. EA
    became completely crazy and went too far. Not only did they kill a lot of good gaming studios, they also made a bending system in the originally paid game for adding extra real money. These greedy, evil and vain monsters are ruining the games. I hope, they will be closed soon as Telltale.
  42. heyokaybye
    Oct 7, 2018
    0
    Trash. hjbhvytthfrgujthgf5dt6t567yuhgfytr54578ytrde433tyhgrt5gyftr67yuhbgfty
  43. Thoresu
    Nov 19, 2018
    1
    EA trying to make as much money as possible. Turn players into payers. Why making a good game? Customers don't matter only their money matters. That is all EA is a stupid company trying to milk their customers wallets. They don't just want a lot of money they want all of it!
  44. ObjectDust
    Jan 30, 2019
    0
    These developers are just to stupid to know how to make a good game. They took out the loot system making a lot of these negative reviews pointless. But they can't fix the game, make fair matchmaking, add in rollers droids, add better vehicles, add heroes that can match the over powered villains. These developers really need to go back to development school and the one running the businessThese developers are just to stupid to know how to make a good game. They took out the loot system making a lot of these negative reviews pointless. But they can't fix the game, make fair matchmaking, add in rollers droids, add better vehicles, add heroes that can match the over powered villains. These developers really need to go back to development school and the one running the business aspect of the company needs more business classes. A better company needs the license for star-wars.… Expand
  45. asdqwerrt
    Mar 4, 2019
    0
    Everything that's been said about this game I agree with. In fact, there is nothing new that I Personally can bring to the table. I'm only giving my rating to show my hatred for EA and this game, and to show that I too will not accept this business strategy. It's time to boycott EA fellas.
  46. Lucas6000
    Dec 16, 2019
    10
    Completely different game from launch, loot boxes completely removed, micro transactions are cosmetic only and not in your face, free content that will continue into the future and developers that care are passionate about the game they have made and frequently engage with the community. This has become one of my favourite games and I am would recommend that you should purchase it.
  47. MaraWasd
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    the game is beautiful right now
    launch was bad,but now it’s completely different
    YOU HAVE TO BUY IT
  48. ItzChristian25
    Sep 24, 2020
    9
    Started off awful with microtransactions but they fixed this game and made it great. one of the best games of the 2010s
  49. danielpetcu
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    I know that this game used to be bad and it used to be full of microtranzactions but now that is all fixed because the changed the game entirely. its friking awesome now!!!!
  50. TheQuietGamer
    Sep 30, 2020
    7
    While its legacy and metascore will forever be tarnished due to its rightfully criticized faults at launch, much like the Silent Hill HD Collection on PS3 before it a lot of work went into Battlefront II post-release in order to turn it into something fans can appreciate. In this case, the game has been almost entirely scrubbed free of microtransactions and P2W mechanics. So you can nowWhile its legacy and metascore will forever be tarnished due to its rightfully criticized faults at launch, much like the Silent Hill HD Collection on PS3 before it a lot of work went into Battlefront II post-release in order to turn it into something fans can appreciate. In this case, the game has been almost entirely scrubbed free of microtransactions and P2W mechanics. So you can now experience all of its solid content without having to suffer through EA's greed.

    The game's meat may come from its competitive multiplayer, but the single-player campaign is really underappreciated. Set immediately after the events of RotJ, the plot puts you in the role of an elite Imperial trooper during the Empire's final days. I had no previous interest in this is a period of the timeline, but due to the quality of its writing and acting I quickly became invested in the adventure from a narrative standpoint. Not least of all because approaching the conflict from a viewpoint other than that of the Rebel Alliance allowed for some surprising insights into how the other side saw the war, as well as there being cool revelations into things like how all those destroyed ships we saw on Jakku in The Force Awakens got there.

    Of course I was also onboard with the gameplay side of it as well. It's a mix of boots on the ground action and aerial dogfighting strung together by memorable setpieces and the occasional chance to play as fan favorite characters like Han Solo or Princess Leia. Essentially, it's the Star Wars themed Call of Duty I never knew I wanted. The brevity and relative simplicity of it's mission design keep it from being terribly replayable however. So in order to get your money's worth you're going to need an internet connection.

    The online portion of Battlefront II offers a lot of variety in terms on modes, maps, and playable characters. There's easily enough here to keep you coming back for hundreds of hours. Provided you get past the initial impressions that is. The multiplayer can be tough to get into at first due to how awful the starting weapons are, as well as the upgradable "star cards" that increase your chosen classes' overall effectiveness being locked behind some level requirements that are pretty hefty given what a disadvantage you're at against more experienced players without them. It also has the least reliable aiming I've seen in a shooter's competitive half since Duke Nukem Forever. All of this is somewhat offset by the game's arcade and cooperative options which allow you to find your footing without having to face other people, but honestly has playing matches against AI bots ever been fun?

    What makes Battlefront II worth sticking with until you unlock better blasters and find the combination of star cards that works best for you in spite of all this is simply the fact that it's bloody Star Wars. Developer DICE pulled material from across every era of the franchise. Which means you can participate in the biggest battles from each trilogy while being immersed in sound design that's authentic to the films and the stunning visuals of the Frostbite engine.

    Most matches start off with you selecting one of four basic troop types. The points you earn by completing objectives and getting kills can be spent on stronger units and vehicles that feel exactly like you would expect based on what you've seen in theaters. This extends to the playable heroes as well. Familiar faces like Yoda, Rey, and more can be selected and act as powerhouses that can change the entire course of a game depending on your skill level. As frustrating as it can be to get repeatedly killed by some lightsaber user, it never feels unfair as a lot of time must be invested in order to master each character's abilities. You can't say they didn't earn the victory as someone else could choose the same jedi and get mowed down instantly. Plus, it makes sense that Darth Vader would leave legions dead at his feet.

    The only time all this fidelity is a problem is when it comes to the map design. Each locale is gorgeous and a blast to run around in because of all the little touches that sell the feeling of actually being in the Star Wars universe, but the layouts are faithful to a fault. Their arrangements may make sense for a film, but feel haphazard in a video game. Some locations suffer from choke points and zones that are too exposed to effectively defend or are too closed off to launch a proper attack on. All things that hurt the objective based modes, particularly when they give one team an unfair leg up over the other.

    There's plenty one could take issue with in Battlefront II, but it's worst problems (the money-grubbing) are now behind it. DICE succeeded at what they set out to do. Namely, delivering the bombastic thrill of the movies while letting you take part in signature events as a key player in them. As a Star Wars fan, I couldn't ask for much more even if there is still room for improvement.

    7.5/10    … Expand
  51. Nick5414
    Jan 1, 2018
    0
    PLS! ALL! Dont buy this game! If we continue to buy games for $ 60 with microtransactions, then it will only get worse
    1/10 and 1 is only for the good game ruined by EA
  52. Ghoster
    Dec 30, 2017
    0
    It's about time for Sony to bring up easy pre order cancellation!!! I pre ordered this because I liked first part, but in time when I figured it will be fail of the year it was too late! 0 points for both EA and Sony!
  53. KenyaFerrand
    Jan 2, 2018
    0
    I don't like online multiplayer games so that leaves me with the single player gameplay here. Because of that, I'm sorry, but paying $60 for 5 hours of gameplay is outrages. Glitches constantly, stuck in walls, and the promise of playing on the bad guys side was only for the first little bit of the game. Boring. Just boring.
  54. CalRochey
    Dec 13, 2017
    2
    How the hell the Playstation 2 Battlefront wipes the floor with this game I don't know

    But it might have something to do with something Beginning with E and ending in A

    Also them micro transactions are totally out of order, what am I paying FIFA?
  55. spiteandmalice
    Feb 2, 2018
    0
    Microstransactions being added back into the game.

    This practice absolutely disgusts me and I will not be purchasing any more games from Electronic Arts.

    No more pay to win.
  56. martinlaso
    Dec 13, 2017
    0
    EA bringing the worst games to us consumers, if you are thinking of buying this game DON'T ! It sucks
    Even if you have payed the full price for the game, you'll still need to spend more because EA will rob you!
  57. arostislavna
    Feb 4, 2018
    0
    LOL EA LOL

    Smaller maps, Walker Assault > Galactic Assault, obvious P2W - anyone that has maxed characters will destroy you, Lightsaber glow is weird in this one, and they failed to ACTUALLY have a story from the eyes of the empire.

    Mitch Dyer should go back to IGN.
  58. JBS
    Mar 14, 2018
    1
    Buggy, glitchy, broken piece of sputum. Lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy, lazy developers.
  59. mkls2010
    Jun 5, 2018
    3
    A prime example of corporate greed, anti consumerism and no regard for artistic integrity.
  60. kenjikun54
    Dec 15, 2017
    0
    The game is not bad, not good either, but the p2w the company was trying to impose, is the worst of the worst, we can not allow this to happen, we already pay 60 bucks for a game, if you want some extra revenue, put cosmetics, if someone want they buy no stats upgrades just cosmetic,
  61. Widowmakernt
    Jan 5, 2018
    2
    I was looking forward to this game but once the open Beta hit and all the info started coming out, I knew this game was just a super flashy money grabbing BS. As soon as I heard 400 cards that give damage buffs and reductions, I was out!

    A lot of people give DICE a pass and just blame EA which isn't really fair as people forget the reason DICE Devs make games isn't to make the best game    I was looking forward to this game but once the open Beta hit and all the info started coming out, I knew this game was just a super flashy money grabbing BS. As soon as I heard 400 cards that give damage buffs and reductions, I was out!

    A lot of people give DICE a pass and just blame EA which isn't really fair as people forget the reason DICE Devs make games isn't to make the best game possible for some altruistic reason and make themselves feel good. They are professionals who do this to make the most money possible. They knew they created an amazing SW eye-candy and thought nobody would be able to resist it alongside all the hype for the movie, so they could build in a grinding pay to win system to maximise profit.
    Some people even give them a pass because they ''suspended'' the loot boxes to deflect criticism on the empty promise they'll fix it. The thing is, DICE has a long track record of being unable to fix even basic problems in their games till about 2 yrs after release (see BF1/BF4/BF3). Something as integral to the game design as the progression system will never be fixed...slightly tweaked at best.
    So, this game will remain badly designed (albeit toned down from release date) and the Devs will give the usual BS about listening to the community (they only listen to the shareholders and CEOs) and how the next one will be better. Of course that's what they always say and what they said about SWBF2
    I'll wait a few more months till its about a £5 for the 5 hour campaign to get my fill of the eye candy, but that's about it....a second hand copy so the money doesn't end up in EA/DICE wallet and reward their bad practices    … Expand
  62. BSchwarz95
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    I waited a year to play this game, in order to be free from all of the negativity surrounding it. A year later, a fresh slate, and an open mind could not save the quality of this game from being as disappointing as it simply is. The story is uninspired, repetitive, boring, and emotionless. It's the least amount of fun I've had playing a video game in some time and to consider that this isI waited a year to play this game, in order to be free from all of the negativity surrounding it. A year later, a fresh slate, and an open mind could not save the quality of this game from being as disappointing as it simply is. The story is uninspired, repetitive, boring, and emotionless. It's the least amount of fun I've had playing a video game in some time and to consider that this is a STAR WARS game, I'm astounded by how terrible it is. Not to mention, the AI was incredibly unintuitive and there were glitches that made me have to repeat entire areas a few times, mainly the unreasonably inaccurate hit boxes that make flying scenarios an absolute chore. The game was split right down the middle between time in game and time in cutscene, which can be totally fine. Except, both were miserable. The gameplay was atrocious and the dialogue was embarrassing. I honestly can't believe a game of this caliber is as unimpressive as it is. So much for waiting a year to give this game the respect I thought it deserved.… Expand
  63. omnisuka
    Dec 26, 2017
    1
    One of my beloved franchise ruined by EA. Come on. could do better than that
  64. 10legan
    Dec 16, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, they've really turned it around, lots of free content, and no more loot boxes
  65. The_Quiquegaros
    Dec 30, 2017
    0
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    I'm not paying 60 dollars and lootboxes.
  66. Dabeleth
    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
  67. abattoir
    Dec 10, 2017
    3
    I gave this game a 3 simply because EA actually included a good (though stupidly shot) single player campaign. The rest of this game however, is total sh*t. The micro-transactions (though disabled currently) make this feel like a sh*ty mobile game. The single/co-op arcade missions are boring and pointless. The multi-player matches are worse than the previous game. The death/spawnI gave this game a 3 simply because EA actually included a good (though stupidly shot) single player campaign. The rest of this game however, is total sh*t. The micro-transactions (though disabled currently) make this feel like a sh*ty mobile game. The single/co-op arcade missions are boring and pointless. The multi-player matches are worse than the previous game. The death/spawn occurrence was so regular that I spent most matches just looking at the character selection menu. I've player a lot of online shooters in my life, but this was the first time I'd felt like I had no chance unless I bought additional content. It was like being a lamb in a cage full of wolves. Not a lot of fun!

    And that's the thing... the game (aside from the short single player campaign) isn't any fun. You don't even get angry with dying over and over. You just feel like "this is the game, and it's sh*t".    … Expand
  68. Maleta1337
    Dec 26, 2017
    1
    I really tried... i was playing over the weekend trying to find the best weapon for my assult class and guess what? its locked up behind a random system of reward... all i can do is stick to lesser weapons and hope for the best...

    then i realized i had a lot of loot boxes left to open but its such a drag... 20+ lootboxes and there's no way to open them all at once. you have to    I really tried... i was playing over the weekend trying to find the best weapon for my assult class and guess what? its locked up behind a random system of reward... all i can do is stick to lesser weapons and hope for the best...

    then i realized i had a lot of loot boxes left to open but its such a drag... 20+ lootboxes and there's no way to open them all at once. you have to watch the same animation over and over again. and finally the free dlc is here... and the map pool was reduced to ONLY crait wtf?

    done with this game... i rediscovered the beauty bf4 has to offer :)    … Expand
  69. x-X-ARIUS-X-x
    Dec 22, 2017
    4
    I was eagerly awaiting the release of this game, I'd bought it months in advance. My online mates had too and everything we had been playing had turned stale as we focused on the November release date. We'd enjoyed the beta, at the time, the game graphically was miles ahead of the first installment that we had spent months hammering.

    Then the game was released and i was immediately    I was eagerly awaiting the release of this game, I'd bought it months in advance. My online mates had too and everything we had been playing had turned stale as we focused on the November release date. We'd enjoyed the beta, at the time, the game graphically was miles ahead of the first installment that we had spent months hammering.

    Then the game was released and i was immediately disappointed. Whilst some parts of the game had clearly been improved, too much had been taken away. No character customization AT ALL, fewer multiplayer game modes, I was no longer able to select which map I wanted to play and most unforgivable of all, no Mace Windu or even a Chirrut Îmwe. Even the game modes that were still in Battlefront II had been altered, in my opinion, for the worse. Hero Battle, probably my favorite mode previously had been turned into a three on three button mash up.

    Then there's the micro transaction and pay to win issue, enough has been said about that so all I'll ad is that nothing grates me more than being screwed over by the man. A lot of gamer's feel the same way. Ask Microsoft.    … Expand
  70. josecm65
    Dec 28, 2017
    0
    bad all for the micro transactions, this game is not competitive, just paying user will win
  71. Jmirs
    Dec 29, 2017
    0
    Tired of EAs greed. Love Star Wars but EA made the progression system in a way where it pressures gamers to buy their crystals. Smh why can't the gaming industry regulate itself?
  72. Gaper
    Dec 31, 2017
    0
    I've created an account on Metacritic so that I could express how disappointed I was in this game. I was a big fan of the first Battlefront. I liked the relative ease you could pick up and play the game. I liked how little frustration it caused when I was playing it. I liked it that I could use the buddy system with my friends to have a good time. All this is absent in this game.I've created an account on Metacritic so that I could express how disappointed I was in this game. I was a big fan of the first Battlefront. I liked the relative ease you could pick up and play the game. I liked how little frustration it caused when I was playing it. I liked it that I could use the buddy system with my friends to have a good time. All this is absent in this game. Battlefront 2 is a convoluted mess of a game. It's unnecessarily complex and buggy as hell. I played a game when I was constantly getting killed by Palpatine through the freaking wall. What the hell. This all really makes me sad. I was looking forward to this release but all I got it disappointment. I will never ever buy a Battlefront game ever again.… Expand
  73. Flekker
    Jan 2, 2018
    0
    Screw EA, I was going to buy this game now I will not because of the micro transactions forced into this game
  74. Danieldejong72
    Jan 2, 2018
    1
    Han existido juegos malos, sin fundamento pero este es malvado el sistema de progresion del personaje es perverso. QUe le quitaron el pay to win?. Claro TEMPORALMENTE no recomiendo este titulo. Esta hecho para sacarle dinero con esas tarjetas....

    Lo bueno los graficos, es lo único
  75. Koolaidburglar
    Jan 2, 2018
    2
    Star Wars Battlefront 2 looked so promising, this game is visually appealing and sounds just as good as the movies. When it comes down to core gameplay, it was fun for the beta. I actually preordered it. Longs story short, I returned without opening it(was to late to cancel my preorder) should of learned from my mistake with No Man Sky. DId not enjoy of the whole progression system andStar Wars Battlefront 2 looked so promising, this game is visually appealing and sounds just as good as the movies. When it comes down to core gameplay, it was fun for the beta. I actually preordered it. Longs story short, I returned without opening it(was to late to cancel my preorder) should of learned from my mistake with No Man Sky. DId not enjoy of the whole progression system and lootsboxes at all. Even before all this happened, this game is missing a whole lot when it comes down to battlefield games I known to love. The massive levolutions, being able to hide on top or inside buildings... Levels looks beautiful, but are very empty. OK why can't I go prone?? Parachuting from aircrafts after bailing out, I want a immersive experience. The gameplay doesn't feel as flushed out, a lot of character clipping. Don't like the point system they added for characters and ships. WHY COULDN"T THEY JUST RESKIN BATTLEFIELD 4! It would of been lazy indeed on the developers end, but it would of been much, much more of an enjoyable experience if that were the case.

    Boycotting EA    … Expand
  76. mlhope
    Jan 3, 2018
    4
    The microtransaction issue is a straw man. With that said, the game still has glaring issues that cause it to regress from its predecessors.

    - Where DICE's first Battlefront felt deliberate in its design, the new game design in general feels arbitrary, whether we are talking about the unbalanced implementation of "classes" or the awkward and indistinct map design. - Multiplayer    The microtransaction issue is a straw man. With that said, the game still has glaring issues that cause it to regress from its predecessors.

    - Where DICE's first Battlefront felt deliberate in its design, the new game design in general feels arbitrary, whether we are talking about the unbalanced implementation of "classes" or the awkward and indistinct map design.
    - Multiplayer strategy suffers from the ham-fisted implementation of player bounds which have poor visual feedback (until it's too late and you've already left the play area), and often change throughout the course of a match.
    - Maps are clearly slanted in either defender or attackers favour but lack "table turning" dynamics that games like TF2 and Overwatch possesses. This is crucial since seniority plays so much of a role in what equipment players possess.
    - The player experience is consistent in bad surprises. The environment collision is absurdly inhibiting of player movement, from tree roots to low hanging tree branches. Placing turrets as an officer is incredibly frustrating as valid placement surfaces are few, far between and unpredictable.
    - Nothing about the mechanics feels good. The jump action only serves to frustrate players as most ledges are too high to scale. The gunplay feels like a chore at all sensitivities. Even placing turrets as an officer unit feels sticky and sluggish.
    - I don't want to get started on the progression imbalance, but it bears mentioning that In single matches better players are awarded with opportunities to use better units. This means that the outcome of the match is often determined upon matching, which by the way:
    - If there is a skill based team matching and balancing implementation it's virtually undetectable. Most likely because Star Cards would slant the algorithm.

    ... And this is my shortlist.

    What about the awaited single player campaign? It's great if you're a Star Wars fan. It's arcady and has its Star Wars moments. But its level design suffers in some areas, mostly in arbitrary enemy spawning which subverts players' ability to develop strategies for a wave by simply spawning enemies outside of the player's camera field of view. (Yes, sometimes even in the same, deadend room as the player).

    Everything great or acceptable is largely aesthetic.
    - Rendering is still beautiful, although I feel like the art assets are not as polished this time around.
    - The look and feel is deserving of the Star Wars branding.
    - The voice acting and cinematics in campaign mode are excellent.
    - The variation in settings from each film is a fun addition.

    In the end, some improvements were made in giving players their single player campaign and more Star Wars scenarios but at what seems to be the cost of the last installment's solid multiplayer gameplay.

    All this would get the title a solid 5; but the now-somewhat-overblown microtransaction controversy warranted another demerit in that it shows how little EA cares about the player experience. This is kind of a slap in the face to both the customers and Disney-Lucasfilm as the latter seems to regard their customers highly in the grand schemes of their business models.    … Expand
  77. boca77
    Jan 4, 2018
    0
    A good game is not just based on graphics, is also based on how the developer treat its customers.

    I remember playing Star Wars on the SNES for the first time, it blew my mind, I was playing the perfect tribute to Star Wars fans and gamers in general. Now we have the power of new consoles to make the most amazing game experiences, and what we got? EA giving to all Star Wars fans a    A good game is not just based on graphics, is also based on how the developer treat its customers.

    I remember playing Star Wars on the SNES for the first time, it blew my mind, I was playing the perfect tribute to Star Wars fans and gamers in general. Now we have the power of new consoles to make the most amazing game experiences, and what we got? EA giving to all Star Wars fans a disappointing experience.

    It is sad to see not just EA, but a part of the industry using this "pay to win"system.

    EA came a company that went from $8 to $800 million in profits just by inserting the famous "loot boxes" on almost every game they make. Nowadays probably every game they make has it.

    I also think that this is a responsibility on Sony and game companies that attracted million of people offering games, not gambling experiences.

    Electronic Money Arts, PLEASE STOP!    … Expand
  78. RuggedManFan
    Jan 4, 2018
    0
    *For only $20, you will be able to see the full review, and for an additional cost of $40, you will get another map to play on*

    Ah, EA. Taking your money since forever. This game is filled to the brim with microtransactions and trying to get every cent from you as possible, just so they can re-release the same game with "DIFFERENT" and "NEW" features all over again and repeat the    *For only $20, you will be able to see the full review, and for an additional cost of $40, you will get another map to play on*

    Ah, EA. Taking your money since forever. This game is filled to the brim with microtransactions and trying to get every cent from you as possible, just so they can re-release the same game with "DIFFERENT" and "NEW" features all over again and repeat the process. Don't buy this. You're better off without all the loot boxes.    … Expand
  79. jtock68
    Jan 8, 2018
    0
    Got a Free copy with the Ps4 i just bought...took it straight to gamestop, got 30 bucks for it. they have to give this trash away, and i still refuse to touch it.
  80. jeckurosaki
    Jan 11, 2018
    4
    To say you the truth

    i’m done of there games… you pay a huge amount of money for 4 or 5 hours of solo campaign ? At this rate it’s no more a game with a story like a good uncharted or a good batman arkam ( that star wars deserve ). No it’s just a multiplayer game that you pay almost the same price ( or higher let’s say it ) than a the Witcher… And, the only part of the game that you    To say you the truth

    i’m done of there games… you pay a huge amount of money for 4 or 5 hours of solo campaign ? At this rate it’s no more a game with a story like a good uncharted or a good batman arkam ( that star wars deserve ). No it’s just a multiplayer game that you pay almost the same price ( or higher let’s say it ) than a the Witcher…
    And, the only part of the game that you really pay ( the Multiplayer part ) is a “Bandit manchot” where you win by spending more money ?
    When did you have fun with something like that ?

    Anyway, so much talking for a big NO for me … I won’t pay this game… and I won’t spend almost 200 ( more than 4500 hours for thoosewhoo wont spend money to play at a competitive levl ) days tryharding the game to play with Vador or Luke … no thanks !

    The note i more for the effort put in the game it self, but the Pay to Win system is just to much to have the average or more.    … Expand
  81. Brilpoetsdoekje
    Feb 3, 2018
    1
    Waste of money, worst game I’ve played in a long long time. Unbelievable that a franchise like this allows EA to f up so badly, but then again, all for money... This deserves to be the failure it is
  82. habdankm
    Feb 2, 2018
    0
    This game costs a lot and have a lot o flaws (you can't switch sides, crash, microtransaction). I can't return it and it's not worth it's price.
  83. danield80
    Jul 11, 2020
    4
    The singleplayer campaign is somewhat okay. The story and the characters are ok. The graphics are fine.
    That's probably all good about it. The aiming is so bad and clunky. Youl'll often find yourself shooting walls due to badly designed camera. There's also a 1st person view which is useless. Why have a hud crosshair? Why not a normal camera with a sight on the gun? It's pointless. The    The singleplayer campaign is somewhat okay. The story and the characters are ok. The graphics are fine.
    That's probably all good about it. The aiming is so bad and clunky. Youl'll often find yourself shooting walls due to badly designed camera. There's also a 1st person view which is useless. Why have a hud crosshair? Why not a normal camera with a sight on the gun? It's pointless. The NPCs have a weird bug when they're entering and leaving cover. It looks like they're tea-bagging. It occurs so many times, you can't miss it. The enemy AI clips through ground and falls off edges. Just awful. And this game is almost 3yo.
    About the multiplayer: you'll have far more fun with Fornite.
    I'm not a SW fan and I got this game thanks to PS+. Reverse these sentences and I'd've given this "game" a 0/10.    … Expand
  84. artemlus032
    Feb 11, 2018
    0
    Полное дерьмо! Зачем в игре за 2 куски микротранзакции которые превышают стоимость самой игры?
  85. naser_sadigh
    Mar 19, 2018
    0
    دورون سیهدیرین گده بو نه گیمیدی دیوث لار گیمی جوریننین نکوارین سیکیم !!!
  86. SaladFace
    Apr 19, 2018
    4
    I think that the online is garbage. I missed drop zone (or whatever it was called) so much. The only thing that I liked about it was the single player mode, and the split-screen mode. that was great. other than that, it was just, bad.
  87. jgric2
    May 21, 2018
    0
    This game completely destroyed the positive aspect i had of the original battlefront 2 game as a kid, gone are the days of a good fun star wars game, instead it has forever been tarnished by t EA and micro transactions.
  88. zabian
    Jul 10, 2018
    0
    Worse than nba 2k18 and madden combined. A terrible game with micro transactions
  89. MovingJedi
    Jun 6, 2018
    8
    The Game has many good Sides. Fantastic Star Wars Atmosphere and good Gameplay. After several Patches now you can have a lot of Fun with it. Microtransaction are now Cosmetic only.
    Just look some new Gameplay Videos if you are unsure.
    Just have fun!
  90. UsernameMax15ch
    Jul 21, 2018
    0
    This game is broken. Its full of glitches and characters that are so OP it makes the game unfun. Chewbacca can shoot anyone blocking with a lightsaber and the people blocking still take damage. You also have the broken team matching system which will put tryhards and pro's against people who bought the game yesterday making it unfun and unfair. Its literally just EA milking it for money. IThis game is broken. Its full of glitches and characters that are so OP it makes the game unfun. Chewbacca can shoot anyone blocking with a lightsaber and the people blocking still take damage. You also have the broken team matching system which will put tryhards and pro's against people who bought the game yesterday making it unfun and unfair. Its literally just EA milking it for money. I do not suggest buying this game. It is a good game and I have fun on it but its got so many problems that it over weights whats fun about it. It needs major repairs and needs a lot of work done still. They need to make Chewbacca a little less powerful. I forgot to mention Emperor Palepetine can't be blocked either and we have the tryhards always going him. Tryhards ruin this game too and make it not fun. You have the all purple card people just being complete dicks and extremely toxic. There is just so many toxic players on this game. I like the game and I've had fun on it but it needs major fixings if it wants to be good.… Expand
  91. iloveyou1234
    Aug 17, 2018
    0
    A graphic stunning video game with no soul, and i mean it NO SOUL!!!!! Come on EA
  92. Dragonbrood
    Sep 2, 2018
    1
    I love Star Wars and I loved the original Battlefront games.
    But Battlefront 2 ist just a horrible mess and the worst game I bought in the last years.
    Its not EAs fault (and I hated EA a long time), this game is bad because Dice is a bad developer. The gameplay and balance is the mainproblem, its bad. The game plays like an old arcade run and gun bunnyhop **** game. I really wasnt    I love Star Wars and I loved the original Battlefront games.
    But Battlefront 2 ist just a horrible mess and the worst game I bought in the last years.
    Its not EAs fault (and I hated EA a long time), this game is bad because Dice is a bad developer.
    The gameplay and balance is the mainproblem, its bad.
    The game plays like an old arcade run and gun bunnyhop **** game.
    I really wasnt pissed on a game like this in a long time.
    It really hurts me to see Star Wars ruined by incompetent fools.    … Expand
  93. narko_soda
    Jan 3, 2019
    0
    - 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

    DO NOT BUY.
  94. greninjaX
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    why were people expecting this game to be good? this is EA, they're the worst company on earth
  95. goldenpanther
    Dec 2, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Downfall of EA Battlefront

    Well we all know or have heard of the good old saying “With great power, comes great responsibility”. Well apparently EA hasn’t. Star Wars Battlefront 2 was released about a year ago, which’s predecessor had already disappointed its fan base due to it being lackluster. Numerous people believed EA would get it right and do a fan service for its supportive community, but it didn’t. Two weeks in after the release, and EA already faced major backlashes from its community.

    Like in the first game the EA developers did a phenomenal job on the visual effects and the score of the game. Battlefront 2 faithfully captures the feel and looks of the Star Wars universe with its detailed map design and interactables across its universe. Every blaster and droid sounds like they are straight from the movies. As the game tries to make its fan base feel at home in the Star Wars universe, it fails to use the right impersonators for its heroes in the game. Luke sounds nothing like the Luke Skywalker of “Return of the Jedi” and Darth Vader is way too talkative.

    The game features various game modes for its fans to play, such as an campaign mode, to dive into the Star Wars lore and a multiplayer mode for its competitive players. The campaign mode itself is a story with an unresolved plot, which leaves its players with an empty feeling. Besides the campaign, the multiplayer gameplay is a good solid shooter game, but the campaign is where EA lost their touch.

    The progress system for its multiplayer mode is an unpleasant feeling for the fan base. Working with a random loot crate system isn’t a bad idea and does seem to give an exciting feeling, but it’s with the progress system EA gets it wrong. Next to the standard levelling up, players have the option to get new gear online through microtransaction. The problem is that EA forces people to buy gear that gives people an early advantage in the game. The players went online to sign a petition “Pay to win” to banish the microtransaction in the game. Although EA heard their fans, it didn’t get rid of the microtransactions, but just added some slight adjustments to the microtransactions. Players weren’t happy with EA’s choice and started refunding their games and this led to significant loss in profit and credibility in EA. Now that faith is lost in EA fans have now started to boycott other EA games such as the new and upcoming Battlefield V.

    Although Star Wars Battlefront 2 has a solid gameplay, it leaves its fanbase with a gutted feeling. With its unresolved campaign storyline and a multiplayer that is based on microtransactions, the franchise must now look ahead to find a way to redeem itself once more.    … Expand
  96. HIKTO
    Jan 7, 2019
    1
    In this game I play more than six months , and my conclusion is that the gameplay in this game is gorgeous and graphics, too, and I did not notice the loot cases, and microtransactions than you write negative reviews immediately would wait a month.
  97. KnightMerrick
    Jan 9, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My younger brother ended up crying from the deception that was this game it's a pity that he spent all his savings to buy it and I warned him not to buy it that he would not like it but he did not listen Now all I can do is leave my opinion here this game is a trash the people of EA ruined what might have been the best Star Wars game in history and all just because of their greed. We will not buy any of your games again!… Expand
  98. Gamer1465
    Nov 9, 2019
    6
    This game has improved over time but sadly the damage was already done when they put in pay to win loot boxes at launch.

    This game is fun to drop in every few months or so to see the new content but sadly the player base is quite low when I drop in. The game though still feels like the better your star cards you have the easier it is to win, which is at times very frustrating. I    This game has improved over time but sadly the damage was already done when they put in pay to win loot boxes at launch.

    This game is fun to drop in every few months or so to see the new content but sadly the player base is quite low when I drop in.

    The game though still feels like the better your star cards you have the easier it is to win, which is at times very frustrating.

    I hope if we get battlefront 3 they will look at battlefront 2 and see what their mistakes where and learn from them.    … Expand
  99. JayNxtGen
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    The game had a really rough star but since release I have max ranked the game on both consoles and if you was to play the game now it feels like a entirely different game. So many Maps and Heroes and Units not to mention game modes have been added since release and all for FREE not a lootbox in sight either! The story mode is okay nothing special but the multiplayer is a genuinely funThe game had a really rough star but since release I have max ranked the game on both consoles and if you was to play the game now it feels like a entirely different game. So many Maps and Heroes and Units not to mention game modes have been added since release and all for FREE not a lootbox in sight either! The story mode is okay nothing special but the multiplayer is a genuinely fun time. If this was 2017 I would not suggest jumping in but now in 2019 with Rise of Skywalker content on the way I say jump in!… Expand
  100. Brug
    Nov 12, 2019
    8
    Great graphics, sound design and a variety of game modes to play with an ok campaign. One of my favourite multiplayer games this generation, massively improved since launch.
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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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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