Star Wars Battlefront II

 PlayStation 4
User Score
1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 8873 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 7,245 out of 8873
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  1. Vishenka
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Awfull p2w system. Annoying progress methods. Thanks God free DLCs, but I shure theu are already finished & just waiting for usefull moment to being released. Evena good gamedesign & bearable gameplay wont save the publishers souls. Change ue mind EA. Before its too late.
  2. JamTrini
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    After listening to EA’s response after much deliberation I took their advice to heart, and I have realized that I have gained a sense of pride and accomplishment by giving this game a 0.
  3. DuneRaccoon
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Graphics: 11/10
    Sound design: 11/10 Nostalgia and excitement: 10/10 Loot crates: -656k/10 Overall: 0/10 Congratulations on completely **** up what could have been, or come close to being game of the year EA. Corporate greed has pulled the AAA companies in this industry away from developing games with a passion for the artful medium of entertainment they're supposed    Gameplay: 9/10
    Graphics: 11/10
    Sound design: 11/10
    Nostalgia and excitement: 10/10
    Loot crates: -656k/10

    Overall: 0/10

    Congratulations on completely **** up what could have been, or come close to being game of the year EA. Corporate greed has pulled the AAA companies in this industry away from developing games with a passion for the artful medium of entertainment they're supposed to be and replaced them with simple money generators. I hope you have a sense of pride and accomplishment releasing this load of trash to your customers.

    Just a clarification too, the game itself is **** incredible. Genuinely near on par with the 2005 Battlefront 2. If( and a big IF) the game's progression system is moved away from a system based entirely on gambling (and essentially legal hacking), then I'd absolutely rate this a perfect 10/10. As is though, I wouldn't recommend this **** in a million years.    … Expand
  4. SpaceBuddha
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This is not a game. It's a microtransaction storefront wrapped in pretty Star Wars graphics. Do not buy this $60 trash or support EA's unethical exploitation.
  5. SyxTwelve
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    You're better off buying a WinRAR license than buying this game. If you buy this game, you're only contributing to EA's plan on destroying the gaming industry.
  6. DroyTwo
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Pay2Win is an absolute deal killer for me no matter how small the microtransaction. I'm disappointed because I was really looking forward to this release for awhile.
  7. Helixien
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    A game so well crafted, beautiful to look at and fun to play, yet it is totally ruined by EAs disgusting and manipulative money grabbing schemes. Hiding the most iconic heroes behind huge paywalls? Tying progression to loot boxes? This is simple not okay. If you pay 60€ for a game, you shouldnt be pushed to spend even more money to unlock content you ALREADY paid for when you first boughtA game so well crafted, beautiful to look at and fun to play, yet it is totally ruined by EAs disgusting and manipulative money grabbing schemes. Hiding the most iconic heroes behind huge paywalls? Tying progression to loot boxes? This is simple not okay. If you pay 60€ for a game, you shouldnt be pushed to spend even more money to unlock content you ALREADY paid for when you first bought the game.

    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! Show EA that we will not stand by while they ruin gaming more and more. Because if we don’t do this now and accept it, it will only get worse.    … Expand
  8. pinkeltje3
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    EA does it again. Screwing over gamers and ruining the gaming industry for years now EA has shown they only care about sharholders and money.

    SW:BF 2 is no exception, P2W ( pay 2 win ), Lootbox gambling to seduce kids in gambling habits.. yes content gated behind paywalls and ridicules grinds and all for a full blown priced game. Further more the single player is absolute **** Don't    EA does it again. Screwing over gamers and ruining the gaming industry for years now EA has shown they only care about sharholders and money.

    SW:BF 2 is no exception, P2W ( pay 2 win ), Lootbox gambling to seduce kids in gambling habits.. yes content gated behind paywalls and ridicules grinds and all for a full blown priced game.

    Further more the single player is absolute ****
    Don't buy this game, in fact boycott EA as a whole.. all there games    … Expand
  9. emptyemptyness
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This is getting out of hand. Unlockables should be available based on the gameplay, not on the amount money investment. This is only extended hand of mobile ( ehm cancer) gaming.
    After one positive exception (Titanfall 2), EA is on downwards spiral and they deserve nothing more than being boycotted. Shame on you EA. Maybe we need another crash of industry.
  10. ABowlOMousetrap
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    It's a Pay-To-Win mobile game, for consoles and PC.

    Daily cooldown on rewards for game modes.
    **** formulaic campaign.
    Pay-To-Win multiplayer.

    Do yourself a favor, do literally anything else with your money.

    If you want to eventually get a decent Star Wars game, contact Disney and let them know what you think of EA and what they're doing to the Star Wars brand.
  11. jr_restless
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Disney's biggest mistake was giving their most valuable franchise to a company like EA.

    If they keep releasing games like this, Starwars is gonna lose its popularity amongst teenagers. No one is gonna buy a Starwars game with a half-ass campaign + a messed up multiplayer made by greedy executives.
  12. Ensaum
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This game has a lot of potential, but it's ruined by a pay to progress unlock system. It's a shame because I was actually really looking forward to this game. Characters and class progression past base game items are locked behind pay walls or unreasonably long in game grinds.

    Parents who are considering buying this game for your kids: Don't. It has what is essentially an in game    This game has a lot of potential, but it's ruined by a pay to progress unlock system. It's a shame because I was actually really looking forward to this game. Characters and class progression past base game items are locked behind pay walls or unreasonably long in game grinds.

    Parents who are considering buying this game for your kids: Don't. It has what is essentially an in game gambling system modeled after slot machines and should be rated AO. The game forces you to pay for in game tokens with real money to then buy "loot boxes." These "loot boxes" then randomly drop in game weapons or abilities. The game is designed in such a way that it is impossible to progress without gambling on these boxes.    … Expand
  13. epiroute50
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    No reason you should spend money on a game in which you need to spend more money. Yes, I know, you don't "need" to, but for all practical purposes of enjoying every feature in this game, you do.
  14. dirkdigglr
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    It's honestly impressive how EA can take amazing titles such as Mass Effect and Star Wars and absolutely butcher them. This game is a $60 PC/console game with the quality of a free mobile game. This game is garbage do not buy.
  15. espada7125
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    and I present you the loobox wars 2, a long time ago in a galaxy far way there lived a greedy corp called ea.where they would make you spend 2100$ to unlock the full game
  16. Fizgriz
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    If this is the gaming world EA wants to continue down. I don't want any part of it.

    Game is littered with ridiculously long if not impossible progression systems, but hey you can bypass that for the low time fee of $2100 to unlock all content.

    Send a message. Don't buy the game. give it a bad rating.
  17. lattepiu
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes are okay only on a pay-to-win free-to-play game. But it is an AAA title, and it cost 60/80 bucks. That's not okay. EA is killing this franchise.
  18. AngryGamer2
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Im a massive star wars fan and will be suckered into watching all the new movies and playing all the games. Simply because im a fanboy. That being said EA has ripped off the community and taken advantage of the fans love for star wars by forcing micro transactions down their throat. Oh want to play darth vader? better pay 100$ or grind to the end of times.

    EA is officially the worst company.
  19. Edward_Nigma
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Three word - pay 2 win. Seriously, EA? You want to kill multiplier for extra money? You think, that gamers are retards and don't saw your tricks with changing of price for your goddamn loot boxes? You are not Valve, you hasn't Steam which gives your a stable profit. You will loose your reputation and your company going bankrupt. Think about it before there is too late, make some work onThree word - pay 2 win. Seriously, EA? You want to kill multiplier for extra money? You think, that gamers are retards and don't saw your tricks with changing of price for your goddamn loot boxes? You are not Valve, you hasn't Steam which gives your a stable profit. You will loose your reputation and your company going bankrupt. Think about it before there is too late, make some work on mistakes and goddamn, change your politics.… Expand
  20. Kaudo
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Pay2win in a 60 dollar AAA game? What a joke. EA is the greediest company in the gaming industry ran by a bunch of suits out of touch in the gaming community. They RUINED this game, and will continue to ruin everything else. #notmystarwars
  21. anarcheril
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Once upon a time EA, (Electronic Arts), did just that, they made electronic art. That era is far since gone, as the age of appeasing public shareholders for the sake of profit have driven straight through any respect for the medium or the audience. What would have otherwise been an easy 8+ game has been reduced to a mobile p2w psychological experiment with a price gate and a measly 4-5Once upon a time EA, (Electronic Arts), did just that, they made electronic art. That era is far since gone, as the age of appeasing public shareholders for the sake of profit have driven straight through any respect for the medium or the audience. What would have otherwise been an easy 8+ game has been reduced to a mobile p2w psychological experiment with a price gate and a measly 4-5 hour campaign.

    Summary:
    Graphics: 10/10
    Gameplay w/o p2w: 9/10
    Actual Gameplay: (How much EA respects their audience) -10/10    … Expand
  22. Norixonar
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Well, I am a huge Star Wars fan, I was waiting for this game to come out, and it could be awesome: graphics and gameplay are amazing, soundtrack is great. I wold have easily given it a 10/10, but there is ONE THING, what ruined this game for me, and the name for this thing is MICROTRANSACTIONS.

    All progression in this game is made by opening lootboxes what you get by playing: you get    Well, I am a huge Star Wars fan, I was waiting for this game to come out, and it could be awesome: graphics and gameplay are amazing, soundtrack is great. I wold have easily given it a 10/10, but there is ONE THING, what ruined this game for me, and the name for this thing is MICROTRANSACTIONS.

    All progression in this game is made by opening lootboxes what you get by playing: you get perks, skills, weapon and other cool stuff from them. The problem is what it's very hard to get them without microtransactions, and if you buy them, you have a big advantage over some guy who wants to play without spending additional money.

    It is a P2W system, and it's sad for me what it ruined the game i waited.    … Expand
  23. Dududustorm
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This is gaming in 2017. Buy a AAA game for full price and deal with f2p cash shop that has 100% pay to win things in it. Thx but i am out. Not with me EA. And i am sorry that DICE has to deal with that s***storm now. Stop bashing DICE pls. This mechanics all come from those EA wannabe gamers.
  24. michaelboy
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The only way EA will listen is by voting with your wallet. EA will change if it means more profit. They need to learn that making good games is the best way to make money not micro transactions and abusing fans of Star Wars.
  25. AkiraKurusu
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Это пиздец! Вы чесно считаете своих фанатов за тупых макак, которые не способны на критическое мышление? Ввести столько лютого доната в игру которую ты покупаешь за 60 баксов это просто фиаско братан!
  26. TuneMix
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best way to stand up to this marketing/pay-to-play scam is to not buy the game. I know I won't, which sucks because I love Star Wars, but I don't want to promote this for future games.… Expand
  27. Wolfie_WPK
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Need I say more? This is full corporate **** 0 **** about the player experience! Do you have alot of money to throw around and no brain, then that's the game for you!
  28. anticooper
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    they made a good game and ruined it with **** MT and lootboxes:( stay away from this trap game ,it wants to snatch every dime and nickel from your wallet:(
  29. UhMing
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    The game is great, gameplaywise and graphics are great.

    But lootboxes in $60 game, which require about $2000 to unlock everything or over 150 DAYS of play time is BS.
    Even worse is the fact that those lootboxes contain stuff that make you better, like 25% better turning on space ships and higher damage.

    Don't buy this game to send a message to EA.
  30. rossvel
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Компания ЕА показала своё истинное лицо (в очередной раз) и совершенно наплевательское отношение к игрокам. Прости Dice то тебя я пройду только по торренту.
  31. kr0wbar
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    EA's persistent quest to embezzle from players is the cancer that destroys what should be a terrific game and fan service. Incentivizing players to spend real money just to expedite what should be a normal progression is simply evil. They attempt to hide their intentions behind excuses of instilling players with a "sense of accomplishment," when really all anybody is accomplishing isEA's persistent quest to embezzle from players is the cancer that destroys what should be a terrific game and fan service. Incentivizing players to spend real money just to expedite what should be a normal progression is simply evil. They attempt to hide their intentions behind excuses of instilling players with a "sense of accomplishment," when really all anybody is accomplishing is emptying their wallets to satisfy their sense of instant gratification.… Expand
  32. Heresticus
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    If we continue to buy EA's games, the company will be more and more greedy! Do not buy any EA game, just BOYCOTT these greedy companies until they become %100 gamer friendly like old days.
  33. Maxson
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    What do you get for $60? A short single-player campaign and pay2win lootboxes. Do not buy this game, because you do not want to support EA. The company only cares about money, they don't give a single crap about the consumers.
  34. adavemon
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Cannot recommend to anyone. The game has a greedy loot box progression system which rewards those who spend more money with more upgrades to their character. THIS GAME IS PAY TO WIN.
  35. hornless
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Ea raped my father and killed my mother. Every day I await the sweet release of death to free me from what they made me see that day. I know that not even death will stop these thoughts however.

    I do not recommend purchasing this game.
  36. BadBoyBrage
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    When you have to pay 60$ for the base game, and if you want the whole experience it is closer to 100$. yet You can't expect to get by without paying more, because look. EA expects you to pay even more with their Pay to Win system. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. pirate it for the story, and feel sorry for DICE because EA **** their game.
  37. GamerGaz
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    EA has charged full price for a free to play game with a pay to win system. Progression is locked behind the worst, and most sickeningly greedy loot crate system seen in a AAA title. This is not a game, it's a vehicle to rip off EA customers and turn players into payers.
  38. Bonovox
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Congratulations EA, you have screwed up another game in a good franchise from a good developer. You can't **** help yourselves you greedy slimebags. Hope this game flops hard.
  39. p1nkzz
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    DICE is a talented game developer that really needs to cut ties with Electronic Arts, and get themselves published by a respectable company (or do it themselves). The game is undoubtedly beautiful and makes you feel like you're in the Star Wars universe, but along comes EA to add their touch. And this time it's way over the top. They're taking us for idiots. Already costing a third MOREDICE is a talented game developer that really needs to cut ties with Electronic Arts, and get themselves published by a respectable company (or do it themselves). The game is undoubtedly beautiful and makes you feel like you're in the Star Wars universe, but along comes EA to add their touch. And this time it's way over the top. They're taking us for idiots. Already costing a third MORE than a full retail priced AAA game, they've built it like a free-to-play mobile game in which everything takes years to unlock unless you pay real money. On top of that, loot crates contain random rewards, so on top of being screwed over by the pay-to-win system, you're being screwed over with RNG as well. EA is pushing everything they can to make players spend money out of frustration, and they'll keep doing it as long as they keep getting money from it. They're ruining what would have been one of the most acclaimed games ever. Don't support them, they'll only listen to money: do not buy this game (it'll save you a huge disappointment).… Expand
  40. Potnoodle999
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Hello EA :) please take this review as a show of my disgust at your immeasurable greed and terrible business practices. And for all those who say it’s just business, look at all the devs who don’t do this kind of thing, and in return gain the respect of the entire gaming community. I will be embarrassed for your whole company if the horrendous bad press and hundreds of negative reviews youHello EA :) please take this review as a show of my disgust at your immeasurable greed and terrible business practices. And for all those who say it’s just business, look at all the devs who don’t do this kind of thing, and in return gain the respect of the entire gaming community. I will be embarrassed for your whole company if the horrendous bad press and hundreds of negative reviews you have received recently don’t give you a clue as to what you should do next......
    Please get your grubby hands out of our wallets. Earn your money, stop trying to take advantage of weak minded people with micro transactions and pay to win structured games.
    P.S. please stop dismantling great development companies. ;D    … Expand
  41. genetiq
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Full priced game with F2P mechanics and pay-to-win? No way. Go be greedy somewhere else, EA. Will never buy anything from you, ever. I hope that other major publishers will remember this s***storm for a long, long time and won't try anything like that.
  42. Don4uk
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Спасибо EA за донат, в очередной раз получит статус худшей компании в США, а их бечсплатные раздачи херня по сравнению с тем, что они сделали с этой игрой
  43. TheCrisp11
    Apr 1, 2021
    7
    EA's Battlefront is a loot box gambling machine directed at young teenagers. This is what gaming has been building up to for quite some time now. Please, if you like star wars or gaming, just find something else to spend your money on. Don't support this.

    UPDATE: Since getting rid of loot boxes and adding a bunch of free content, as well as putting it on EA Play and Xbox Gamepass, I've    EA's Battlefront is a loot box gambling machine directed at young teenagers. This is what gaming has been building up to for quite some time now. Please, if you like star wars or gaming, just find something else to spend your money on. Don't support this.

    UPDATE: Since getting rid of loot boxes and adding a bunch of free content, as well as putting it on EA Play and Xbox Gamepass, I've increased it's score. Overall decent shooter and fun, easy light saber combat.    … Expand
  44. kingofkoopas
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Rip off $60 entry fee so that you can be frustrated and made to shell out another $40-$100 to enjoy the barebones games. Boycott these greedy publishers.
  45. questerra
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Burn in Hell EA. This is big split in the face of SW fans. If I want to play a **** "game", I will play WoT or Warface jr something else. Put this paytowin **** in your mouth.
  46. Pnx725
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Hit them where it hurts, that is the wallet, this is Activision type of garbage and we do not need it. Just how long do they think they can keep showing up with this type of garbage, it is a ripoff and an insult.
  47. Krysto
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    - Pay-to-win
    - Lootboxes
    - No experience, no heroes, no weapons, no balance
    - Weak and short campaign
    - Grind thousands hours or pay to get all...

    DO NOT BUY!
  48. Ygolonac
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    A total disgrace EA should be ashamed of themselves for this shameless gambling simulator masquerading a a star wars battlefront game. Even call of duty isn't as terrible with lootcrates as this.
  49. GreyKnight
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Disney and EA are targeting children with in-game loot box gambling in Star Wars Battlefront II. Absolutely unacceptable for any form of gambling to be in a rated T Star Wars game. If your child wants to play as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, or Rey they have to grind a ridiculous amount of hours to unlock them for free, or the better alternative as suggested by Disney and EA, grab yourDisney and EA are targeting children with in-game loot box gambling in Star Wars Battlefront II. Absolutely unacceptable for any form of gambling to be in a rated T Star Wars game. If your child wants to play as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, or Rey they have to grind a ridiculous amount of hours to unlock them for free, or the better alternative as suggested by Disney and EA, grab your parent's credit card and engage in gambling with the loot box system to speed up your progress and get some cool items from the "slot machines."

    Do NOT buy this game, it deserves to flop to send a message, enough is enough with trying to fleece and exploit customers at every possible opportunity.    … Expand
  50. AreYouSerious
    Nov 18, 2017
    3
    This review is based on actually playing the game - and - has nothing to do with micro transactions.

    I also like Star Wars, and found the Battlefront 1 to be pretty good at re-creating the feeling of being in the Star Wars universe. The menus: are horrible to navigate. In the previous game, the classic Star Wars music would punch in the second you fired up the game and set the mood    This review is based on actually playing the game - and - has nothing to do with micro transactions.

    I also like Star Wars, and found the Battlefront 1 to be pretty good at re-creating the feeling of being in the Star Wars universe.

    The menus: are horrible to navigate. In the previous game, the classic Star Wars music would punch in the second you fired up the game and set the mood straight away, everything was very easy to navigate - and also looked really classy.

    The maps: bland and "small" feeling. In BF1 the maps had real scale to them, everything felt huge, and again, nailed that sense of being in the SW universe.

    The campaign: the most boring, uninspired, feels-like-it's-been-built-by-an-inexperienced-company, single player campaign I've ever played. The story is average, at best, but the actual gameplay is literally; walk (not run)... shoot... cutscene. It's soooo easy and "vanilla." It also feels very clunky; the way the characters squat and move is laughable.

    Progression system: simply put... horrible and unrewarding.

    The reason I'd give this a 3 is the sound. The sound is in a whole different league. The guns feel like you're shooting a cannon, and the overall, sound effects are phenomenal.

    Verdict: a huge, huge, disappointment. A real misstep. I honestly have no idea what they were thinking.    … Expand
  51. Colaflare
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This is a special case in gaming. A line has been drawn. This game has gone too far. If a game with so many free-to-play elements can charge this much (while also including pay-to-win microtransactions) - and if we accept this, then we set a precedent that changes the medium of gaming forever. I truly wish I was exaggerating.
  52. lordex
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    pay2win AAA game.
    Don't buy it!
    Especially DON'T BUY IT FOR YOUR KIDS!
    This game is a disgrace, and offense to all gamers and people who love Star Wars.
  53. makka81
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Looks great, sounds great, but this EA pay to win, damn you EA, this looks like a game to buy, but i will never ever buy it for that. Remember all, NO PRE-ORDERS NEVER EVER
  54. ayrten
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The only good thing is that i still can play Battlefront 1. Micro-transaction thing stole every fun part from this game. It's hard to play a game when you know you probably won't live enough long to finish game completely. It's somewhat acceptable on mobile games, which are free2play with extremely repetitive gameplay.
    So sad, so sad.
  55. Coca-Cola
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA+Disney=Empire
    Community and Dice=Rebel
    We need to build a new Star Wars Battlefront with black jack and hookers.Because EA this is corporation of evil.
  56. JaySilver
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    To unlock this review, purchase the "You-Want-A-Review-I-Want-Your-Money-DLC-Pack", the "How-To-Rip-Off-A-Gamer-DLC" or the "Never-buy-an-EA-Game-Again-DLC" (not included in the season pass).
  57. MadBlues
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    SAD!...Sad for the players, sad for the industry and sad for the franchise. The players are treated as cash cows, the industry is gaining a bad name and the franchise will be tarnished with the same brushes. STOP this rip off culture and give the likes of EA a wide berth.
  58. Cerdak
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Very disappointing that EA has decided to ruin a potentially good game with a poorly thought out and greedy progression system. Even after reducing grinds significantly they are still too long and a loot box based progression system may be one of the most toxic ideas that I have ever seen and is clearly testing the boundaries of how much money they can squeeze from consumers.
  59. Jonnyginntonic
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    The single player is a bot mode shootout with a few decent moments, the multiplayer has lootbox advancement and feels clunky. Overall this game is an insult to fans and the game industry.
  60. dty
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Gameplay advantages provided for paying real money in a premium game... inexcusable and unforgivable. Nothing else matters about the game as long as it includes pay to win microtransactions, it's a massive shame but this deserves all the negative fallback it receives.
  61. nevertrustEA
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    all these reviews right before the game launches should tell ppl not to buy the game. However. Ppl are the f'ing worst and EA knows this. So whats likely to happen? Everyone buys the game anyway, keeps complaining uninterrupted, buys 30 bucks in Micro transactions, then in 2 months they'll start posting "ppl still play this" even as they play it, and will say at the end they were part ofall these reviews right before the game launches should tell ppl not to buy the game. However. Ppl are the f'ing worst and EA knows this. So whats likely to happen? Everyone buys the game anyway, keeps complaining uninterrupted, buys 30 bucks in Micro transactions, then in 2 months they'll start posting "ppl still play this" even as they play it, and will say at the end they were part of the FAILED, boycott. If Im EA im out shoppin for new stuff cause they know the cash is on its way. It was a similar scene with ME4 but how many of you bought that, hmmm? Most of you. I didnt. I havent bought EA since inquisition and i even bought that second hand so ea wouldn't get the money. Why? Because anyone who isnt a lying scumbag has know for over a decade that THIS is how EA opperates and always will. So if everyone knows they are a garbage greedy game company, than how is EA still in business you might ask. The reason is simple and its likely the same reason that SWBF2 will sell millions of copies and make EA a ton of money. That reason? That ppl today are worthless d bags who want everyone ELSE to boycott to get the problem fixed. Somebody ELSE should return their pre order. Someone ELSE needs to teach EA to respect its customers. But "I" dont want to have to be bothered. This is why things are the way they are. EA might respond to a real boycott, but they arent going to fix squat cause 600 thousand keyboard warriors on reddit started sobbing. Want to know how im right? Because they "fixed" your "outrage" by cutting the price of hero's by 75%. But why isnt that a fix you ask? BECAUSE THEY CUT DOWN ON HOW MUCH CREDITS YOU CAN EARN BY PLAYING THE GAME BY, anyone want to guess how much? EXACTLY......... 75%. So for those weak in math. If your bills go down 75% at the same time your pay gets dropped 75% your in the EXACT same position. EA just did the rope a dope and TONS of ppl are falling for it. If you REALLY want this game like I do, your kinda screwed. BUT, for those who must get the game, buy it second hand in a week or 2. At least then EA wont get your money. But if you EVER buy a microtransaction of ANY kind, YOU....... are not PART, of the problem. You ARE, the problem and i dont care what your excuse is. They have season passes, pre orders, even pre orders for season passes. All that crap is designed. DEEEEE SIGNED!!!! TOTALLY designed to effect your brain in a similar way that gambling does so that you will GIVE THEM MORE MONEY THAN JUST THE COST OF BUYING THE GAME. Notice I didn't say it was designed to make gamers have fun. Because it isnt. All that junk is gaming cancer being targeted at morons and unsuspecting innocent children. If sales dont come ANYWHERE NEAR what EA is projecting they will panic because someone is going to roll for it and maybe, just maybe, they'll stop this sort of greedy disgusting practices. I'll wish in 1 hand, and crap in the other. Anyone care to guess which one of those scenarios is going to get filled first? Yup. Better wash my hands. EA...... making ubi-turd, or garba-soft if you prefer, look like a decent company by comparison. … Expand
  62. LarryDaily
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    "There is a great disturbance in the Force."

    I enjoyed the Access trial but sadly will not be buying it due to the pay-to-win system. Avoid this one folks.
  63. themilkybarkid
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    You had my money, EA, congratulations. I won't be buying another one of your games for as long as you view your customers with such disdain. Looks like I'll be playing the real Battlefront 2- the one that came out 12 years ago with all the features and more. Minus the predatory, F2P mobile features that have no place in a full priced game.

    We're not morons and we won't put up with this    You had my money, EA, congratulations. I won't be buying another one of your games for as long as you view your customers with such disdain. Looks like I'll be playing the real Battlefront 2- the one that came out 12 years ago with all the features and more. Minus the predatory, F2P mobile features that have no place in a full priced game.

    We're not morons and we won't put up with this **** any more. I've been gaming for nearly 30 years and have never known developers and publishers to have so little respect for the people playing their games.    … Expand
  64. Leggomyeggolas
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Not enough game here. Perhaps there's a great game behind the microtransactions, but I'll never see it. $2100 is what you'd have to pay for access to the full game. Unless you're a Russian oligarch this is not the game you're looking for.
  65. pasha4ur
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    There are nothing good in this game.

    No balance, no normal weapon behaivior, no fan, no balance, no content, no team work...

    Only paid lootboxes which make game more unbalanced.
  66. HeavenlyPT
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    What could have been one of the best shooters out there, is instead just a predatory product taking advantage of the Star Wars name.
    Some of the worst Micro transactions ever seen in a game ruined it for everyone who is not rich.
  67. Galilei
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Не хочу много матов писать.Просто скажу,что ЕА обнаглели нахуй.Совсем убанулись пидарасы в недешевую игру пихать лутбоксы,да и пофиг,если б косметика была,но нет....Пошли вы нахуй.Идите нахуй,ЕА....Сама игра хороша,но жадность ЕА легко может её погубить.Не хочу много матов писать.Просто скажу,что ЕА обнаглели нахуй.Совсем убанулись пидарасы в недешевую игру пихать лутбоксы,да и пофиг,если б косметика была,но нет....Пошли вы нахуй.Идите нахуй,ЕА....Сама игра хороша,но жадность ЕА легко может её погубить.
  68. AbirHossGaming
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Gamers do not deserve to be treated like this. This game was horrible! EA really messed up big time with this release. Never buying their products ever again!
  69. metacritic_91
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    I've voted 1, and if I could I'd vote 0, you can not make this game a pay to win, there's no fun on a nood killing you just because he's got a bigger wallet than you, until EA don't treat the consumers like they deserve I wont spend a single coin on his company
  70. Zorgeus
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Battlefront II - ты крупный ААА-тайтл по известной франшизе для консолей и ПК, ты не мобильная фритуплейка. Ты должен был бороться со злом микротранзакций, а не примкнуть к нему. Менеджеры EA, отвественные за введение "pay-to-win", крайне надеюсь на то, что вы полетите с рабочих мест.Battlefront II - ты крупный ААА-тайтл по известной франшизе для консолей и ПК, ты не мобильная фритуплейка. Ты должен был бороться со злом микротранзакций, а не примкнуть к нему. Менеджеры EA, отвественные за введение "pay-to-win", крайне надеюсь на то, что вы полетите с рабочих мест.
  71. NelchaelSS
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Why this score? For the amount of GREED ea has. The game is so/so, but 40 hours for a single hero? Then lying about price drop when you actually have a credit earning drop as well, not changing anything? EA, the cancer of gaming!
  72. MikaHarker
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    EA need to learn " we are not walking wallets " F@#$ EA and their **** business practices, don't buy this garbage, show them that they can not do whatever they want anymore
  73. Swabator
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Decent job from Dice, but total ripoff from EA. This is not a game with micro-transactions and loot boxes, this is game built around payment/gambling method. Do not buy, do not play. Boycott EA.
  74. Flash44x
    Dec 26, 2017
    0
    Just like the last few DICE games published by EA, money rules everything. This game disadvantages and discourages newcomers and casual gamers by rewarding those who purchase loot boxes and grind the multiplayer. Awful game hidden under a pretty skin.
  75. Xkendoggx
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Loot boxes in AAA games seems On except a bowl and yeah I’m talking about overwatch also loot boxes and micro transactions was a mobile thing everybody talked about mobile gaming the future of gaming and if you look at the game store there isn’t many know where the games anymore because they’re all flooded with micro transactions to move boxes

    Remember one plants versus zombies were    Loot boxes in AAA games seems On except a bowl and yeah I’m talking about overwatch also loot boxes and micro transactions was a mobile thing everybody talked about mobile gaming the future of gaming and if you look at the game store there isn’t many know where the games anymore because they’re all flooded with micro transactions to move boxes

    Remember one plants versus zombies were such a great game well look at part two and how crappy it is because a little boxes or micro chance actions
    Enough said resist with your wallet

    If you really want to play this game wait until it’s for a discount for like 20 bucks in a year that way you get to play again that you like but don’t support this BS    … Expand
  76. JimJimmyson
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Star Wars Battlefront II: Casino Edition is out to squeeze every last cent from your wallet. Enough is enough. Many people are complaining the micro transactions should be cosmetic only. I disagree. This is a full priced "AAA" title. Not some free to play crap. The original purchase plus additional DLC isn't enough for these greedy companies?

    They're basically trying to sneak a Pachinko    Star Wars Battlefront II: Casino Edition is out to squeeze every last cent from your wallet. Enough is enough. Many people are complaining the micro transactions should be cosmetic only. I disagree. This is a full priced "AAA" title. Not some free to play crap. The original purchase plus additional DLC isn't enough for these greedy companies?

    They're basically trying to sneak a Pachinko machine onto consoles that children have access to. It's absolutely ruining the gaming experience and completely immoral.    … Expand
  77. LegitGamer1995
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I feel like we're nearing the end of video games. Microtransactions have gone far enough and I urge anyone, even if you're a true fan whose dedicated his/her life to Star Wars, to not pay a penny on this game, and not even if it is free.
  78. FurionPS4
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes are good only if you're the type of player that can stick with 1 game for a prolonged period of time. And by prolonged I mean full dedication, barring yourself from other games if you want to stay within the competition and fun factor of pay to win games.

    I came on to SWB1 when it was 4 euros on the PlayStation store and I got destroyed all the time in the 50+ player matches.    Lootboxes are good only if you're the type of player that can stick with 1 game for a prolonged period of time. And by prolonged I mean full dedication, barring yourself from other games if you want to stay within the competition and fun factor of pay to win games.

    I came on to SWB1 when it was 4 euros on the PlayStation store and I got destroyed all the time in the 50+ player matches. It wasn't fun realizing I showed up too late in the game. I'm a player that enjoys a vast library of games and plays different ones at a time. I'm looking forward to God of War 4, Hunter Showdown (free to play), and The Last of Us 2.

    If I were to get SWBII there would be no way I would be able to keep up with the hardcore SWBII players. Loot boxes are for a specific type of player... And now that there's multiple games with pay to win walls, I'm going to be more hesitant with my purchases. I can't imagine having multiple games with loot boxes and actually completing them all to a 100%. There's no way I can purchase more than 1 pay to continue/pay 2 win game per year.

    There's just too many awesome games coming out from Sony that aren't pay to win. If you're on the fence and looking forward to other games coming soon, don't buy Star Wars Battlefront 2.

    In my honest opinion, the only good type of loot box is for skins and aesthetics. That's when the game is solid enough and the gameplay good enough.    … Expand
  79. redsmilerus
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Очень хорошая игра с очень плохой подачей игрового прогресса, сейчас бы запихать в ААА игру за которую ты и так отдал $ 60 лутбоксы, браво ЕА. Такую дичь не каждая FreeToPlay игра позволить себе может.
  80. crown111
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Pay to play might work in free mobile games like clash of clans, but they have no business in $60, full priced, retail games. I am a father of 3 kids, I have 4-5 hours per week to play games. To unlock everything in the game, while spending no money would take me 905 weeks (or roughly 3 years). But, of course, I have the other choice to simply pay the $2,100 to unlock everything withoutPay to play might work in free mobile games like clash of clans, but they have no business in $60, full priced, retail games. I am a father of 3 kids, I have 4-5 hours per week to play games. To unlock everything in the game, while spending no money would take me 905 weeks (or roughly 3 years). But, of course, I have the other choice to simply pay the $2,100 to unlock everything without grinding. Some choice EA. You are ruining everything you touch.… Expand
  81. LuisG1823
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Micropagos, pay2win, campaña de 5 horas bla bla bla y mas mierdas, EA eres el mejor, enserio, te superas a cada instate en ser la peor compañia de videojuegos, te cagaste en los fans de star war, eres un cancer de la industria que debes desaparecer, el juego es bueno pero tus politicas una autentica basura
  82. PowerPAOK
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Bought this as a reward for finishing uni this year. I got the elite special whatever it's called edition in the preorder for early access, and I mainly bought it for the campaign hoping for something almost like Mass Effect. Felt like a Call of Duty campaign. Thanks for cancelling Visceral's Star Wars game EA.
  83. Ryknow
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    I'm happy with the resonance that appeared around the game, and around EA. Let this be an example for other developers. You can not !!! turn games into commerce, games are an art, when art begins to create for the sake of money, it turns out full crap. I'll tell you honestly, if the product is incredibly high quality, and expensive, in production, and of course developers want to make aI'm happy with the resonance that appeared around the game, and around EA. Let this be an example for other developers. You can not !!! turn games into commerce, games are an art, when art begins to create for the sake of money, it turns out full crap. I'll tell you honestly, if the product is incredibly high quality, and expensive, in production, and of course developers want to make a profit, conventional DLС suffices in order to tear down as much money, but lootboxes, this is hell, Random is immediately a loss, Random is bad , roulette is all a hoax, for this normal people will not pay. Lord, yes, you do skins there or sounds yes anything that does not affect the process of the game, and sell. This is quite within the framework. EA does not disfigure the industry, but you are not the first, but do not repeat your mistakes.… Expand
  84. Antjayx
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Hello electronic arts, it seems you have messed up your company with unadulterated greed. I sincerely hope you go into liquidation for forcing gambling onto young kids. Your companies behaviour is absolutely disgusting. Not content with charging 55 pounds or 60 dollars for the base game you then want everyone to pay hundreds more to actually get anywhere in the game. Simply disgusting, iHello electronic arts, it seems you have messed up your company with unadulterated greed. I sincerely hope you go into liquidation for forcing gambling onto young kids. Your companies behaviour is absolutely disgusting. Not content with charging 55 pounds or 60 dollars for the base game you then want everyone to pay hundreds more to actually get anywhere in the game. Simply disgusting, i hope need for speed and battlefront 2 both fail hugely and then maybe youll treat your customers with the respect they deserve instead of pandering to your own and your shareholders savage greed.… Expand
  85. Khan03
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Stop LootBoxes EA. Si con los 60€ que cuesta el juego no recuperais la inversion, gastaros la mitad en producirlo. Dejaos de Alardes Tecnicos y haced buenos juegos.
  86. McGrathDrake
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    It is dissapointing to know that a game whose beta you enjoyed a lot is actually a pay to win. It is not funny when you get crushed by someone who is bad at the game but bought a lot of boxes.

    You can stick this game up your chimney hole, EA.
  87. TheTechnician27
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Absolutely atrocious. I won't be buying another EA title ever again. I recommend others do the same. Plenty of others have already addressed the rampant issues with the game, so I'll save my breath. What I will say is this: the *real* Battlefront II is available on GOG and Steam for $9.99. If you have a functioning computer, you'll probably be able to play it with no issues. If not, IAbsolutely atrocious. I won't be buying another EA title ever again. I recommend others do the same. Plenty of others have already addressed the rampant issues with the game, so I'll save my breath. What I will say is this: the *real* Battlefront II is available on GOG and Steam for $9.99. If you have a functioning computer, you'll probably be able to play it with no issues. If not, I recommend dusting off your PS2 or Xbox and giving it a go. Anything is better than this atrocity.… Expand
  88. torres240
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    After the Mass Effect disaster, this one takes the cake. Some people don't have 40-60+ hours to unlock 1 or 2 things. This microtransactions stuff is not getting out of hand, it IS out of hand. Hopefully this game is the start of the downfall.
  89. Exymat
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    I used to play most of EA's game. But damn, Battlefront II is a hell of a money grinding game made by some business men who understand nothing about video games, except "it's makes money".
    Seriously, EA should start making phone games instead of trying to create PC games. It'll never work, the community is way more smarter than a group of **** in a chair.
  90. FousekCZ
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Worst business model in history of video game industry. Enjoy your 4000 h long grind. Sure you don´t need all cards just best versions and all emotes and other visual stuff but still, we are talking about hundreds of hours or dollars and that is the point... In a blink of an eye we got from 60$ to 600$
  91. BloodyRabit
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Хватит уже терпеть подобное отношение, хорошая игра, но компания творит такие фокусы что диву даёшься.
    Хорошая игра, жаль компания уничтожила её.
  92. Abel199
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Esto es una verdadera farsa, una lastima el usar el gran nombre de star wars para llenar de micropagos el juego, EA utiliza una politica economica que solo ve para el bien de su empresa y no el de sus clientes lo cual son los que le dan vida a ellos, una pena pagar el juego y ademas las microtransacciones.
  93. Huberto76
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    One word Scammers
    This game is all about EA making money. Everyone vote with your wallet. It is about time we see EA fail. I was so excited about this game! Screw you EA.
  94. LethalGhost
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    No, just no. Glorious graphics and SW universe is not "all what we need from MP-orient game". That is still important things but not the main. Balance and playability - the foundation was destroyed.

    So if main mechanic was missed, are there any reasons to look for pros?
  95. extreme0120
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Is it too much to ask for a good game from EA these days? EA is attempting to mine every last morsel at the cost of customer loyalty. It's a real shame because at one point in time EA came out with some of the greatest games of all time...& now we get this garbage. Hey EA...take a look outside your little bubble, this formula isn't working for you & it doesn't work for us. Thumbs way down.
  96. theyarecoming4u
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Unfortunately, as amazing and authentic as the graphics are, the game has been rendered unplayable due to the lootboxes, allowing players to pay for significant gameplay advantage - the normal skill required being disregarded in favour of how much a player is willing to pay. What could have been an amazing game is now forever tarnished by obnoxious business practices. How disappointing.
  97. MitchMountain
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Biggest cluster f—k of a game I’ve ever seen. And it’s barely been out. Used to love Dice, not so much anymore. This game is all about the almighty dollar... certainly not the fans, that’s for sure. DON’T SUPPORT THIS BS OF A GAME. STAY AWAY UNTIL WE SEE SOME CHANGE TOWARDS THE FANS. SAY NO TO THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR!!!
  98. jasonjbell
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    The only way to change the slide of AAA games into candy crush p2w is to NOT BUY this and make sure to tell EVERY gamer you know how horrible it is. Punishing EA here can go a LONG way toward resisting games becoming phone based garbage.
  99. Ebitard
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    Loot boxes with power up's, realy? You realy think that we so stupid ? Dice is good devolopers , but EA do bed things and killing their game !EA, we are not a dogs , that means if you throw a roat meat to us , we will not eat it. From this moment , you will have very bad reputation , forever .
  100. pilsnernisse
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    It doesn't matter how the game plays, if it's just a fancy shell for making purchases. The use of microtransactions in this game is horrible, and preys on anyone who has a problem with gambling, or is too young to understand that spending lots of real world money isn't worth it.
    Try to explain to you 13 year-old that you won't open your wallet for yet another box that MIGHT contain what    It doesn't matter how the game plays, if it's just a fancy shell for making purchases. The use of microtransactions in this game is horrible, and preys on anyone who has a problem with gambling, or is too young to understand that spending lots of real world money isn't worth it.
    Try to explain to you 13 year-old that you won't open your wallet for yet another box that MIGHT contain what he/she is looking for.
    Where i live, the game costs 90 dollars. For that money, you get a glorified webshop where you can spend even more real money on made-up money.    … Expand
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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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