Star Wars Battlefront II

 PlayStation 4
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1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 8873 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,158 out of 8873
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  3. Negative: 7,245 out of 8873
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  1. aquiles1990
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    a disgrace from the people looking into create art and true experience build in a video games. this is just cash grab at the very best the definition and the true image of what a greedy company can push the limit. also r.ip frictional r.i.p dead space
  2. genericboy77
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Had Pre-ordered the game, but realized I don't have enough time (4000+ hours) or enough money ($2100+) to get fully play the game. So for those reasons, I will not be giving EA my $60.
  3. f5inet
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA, do you want to make a Pay-to-Win game? Ok, make it free. Full charge 60-70 USD for a game, and afterwards 'micro-charge' (up to 2000 USD) us to unlock full content is a total shame.

    Too bad, EA. Now, you are making a desperate salvage operation for this game in his launch week, when the 80% of the sales is usually make, retiring 'temporaly' the micro-transactions, and activating    EA, do you want to make a Pay-to-Win game? Ok, make it free. Full charge 60-70 USD for a game, and afterwards 'micro-charge' (up to 2000 USD) us to unlock full content is a total shame.

    Too bad, EA. Now, you are making a desperate salvage operation for this game in his launch week, when the 80% of the sales is usually make, retiring 'temporaly' the micro-transactions, and activating afterwards.

    how much time, EA? only two weeks, after the launch window? perhaps this is the end of DICE?    … Expand
  4. KB_BeanSlam37
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    An appropriate analogy for this product is a soft and comfy bed layered by a blanked of needles. Deep down there is a good game here but it has been absolutely absorbed by greedy practices by the developer.
  5. Valkysas
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Game is just trying to get your kids to gamble boycott EA DICE and DISNEY
    Oh you want dark darth vader that will be 60000 please
    and no the 75% cut in price is also accompanied by a 75% reward reduction meaning its the same grind as be for nothing was changed and then we got a limit of how much you can earn in arcade meanwhile in MP the mvp just got the same reward as some one who put a    Game is just trying to get your kids to gamble boycott EA DICE and DISNEY
    Oh you want dark darth vader that will be 60000 please
    and no the 75% cut in price is also accompanied by a 75% reward reduction meaning its the same grind as be for nothing was changed and then we got a limit of how much you can earn in arcade meanwhile in MP the mvp just got the same reward as some one who put a rubber band on his controller and ran into the wall the hole game !

    They do not care about fans only money and how they can get your kids to steal your credit card
    Boycott Disney EA DICE    … Expand
  6. navabion
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    just for mony :| and nothing else matters  .
  7. TADatatTAD
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    *See A majority of the other reviews* This game had promise and hype and just like any other game ea has put out in the last decade its riddled with opportunity for the company to beg for the remaining pennies of their poor suckers of customers.
  8. TheCreamyMemer
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2017) was a potential gem of a game ruined by corporate greed and predatory business practices. The entire game is built around microgambling and loot boxes and will require a complete overhaul before I could recommend a purchase. Do NOT buy this game!
  9. basicbic
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Updated:
    Now they've limited arcade mode with a sort of cool down. What is this a free iphone game with a pay wall? This is not a console experience. It is console graphics but iphone game design. But maybe that says something about the type of gamers they want and it's not me.
    Originally gave it a 4 now updated to a 0. They have now removed the pay for crystals system, at least for    Updated:
    Now they've limited arcade mode with a sort of cool down. What is this a free iphone game with a pay wall? This is not a console experience. It is console graphics but iphone game design. But maybe that says something about the type of gamers they want and it's not me.

    Originally gave it a 4 now updated to a 0. They have now removed the pay for crystals system, at least for now. "For now" is not good enough and is a slap in the face like "reducing" high cost heros.

    There's no balance necessary. It's just a bad game, a bad system, and a crappy experience. And nothing about it fits the star wars universe.

    Why are cards even in the game? Just like madden, fifa, and now need for speed? It's so lazy. Why not at least make the collectable something from the film like a data cube or holocron, something, anything. These guys are just reskinning unreleased battlefield content and wedging in EA card microtransactions.

    They do not deserve our money. Don't fall for it just because you love star wars like I did. I'm really happy a film is being released soon otherwise this would have soured the franchise for me for quite some time. Hopefully disney or lucas will partner with a game studio that will make an actual effort next time.

    Original:
    They reduced the grind but kept all pay-to-win. I cannot recommend a free-to-play game that sells at full retail. You will probably get a better value playing warframe or paladins since they have microtransactions that are better tuned to the community and the games are more fun generally.
    I wouldn't recommend paying more than $20 which is more inline with the value of the single player campaign, while the multiplayer component should be free to play.    … Expand
  10. krf54
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    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. EA it's time to change!
  11. JohnMcCloud
    Nov 23, 2017
    4
    Я хочу задать лишь один вопрос. Зачем нужно было менять сюжет к выходу игры? Все возможные косметические предметы, которые можно приобрести за Иден Версио доказывают лишь тот факт, что этот персонаж — абсолютно верный имперским идеалам офицер. Неужели издатель думал, что игра, где главный герой которой будет играть за «плохишей» (то есть за империю, а затем за Первый Орден), не окупится?Я хочу задать лишь один вопрос. Зачем нужно было менять сюжет к выходу игры? Все возможные косметические предметы, которые можно приобрести за Иден Версио доказывают лишь тот факт, что этот персонаж — абсолютно верный имперским идеалам офицер. Неужели издатель думал, что игра, где главный герой которой будет играть за «плохишей» (то есть за империю, а затем за Первый Орден), не окупится?
  12. Lord_Router
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is crap!
    Micro transactions is nothing else but greed from E.A. and other developers going down this path.
    If I buy a game for 600 SEK I assume I own the game and I can play it to the full without limitations or any additional cost...but sadly no. You are killing the game and yourself. I will not pay for this.    … Expand
  13. Irelito
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This screams gambling for minors. Absolutely awful progression system, relying on you to buy lootboxes to get anywhere near having a wide array of content within a reasonable amount of time.

    Heck, the game immediately tries to hook you by giving you credits as a reward, not actual meaningful content. This screams bad decision-making and addiction to lootboxes in the end. EA is    This screams gambling for minors. Absolutely awful progression system, relying on you to buy lootboxes to get anywhere near having a wide array of content within a reasonable amount of time.

    Heck, the game immediately tries to hook you by giving you credits as a reward, not actual meaningful content. This screams bad decision-making and addiction to lootboxes in the end.

    EA is pathetic and greedy. I would NEVER recommend this game to anyone.    … Expand
  14. Mantegis
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Какой бы хорошей ни была игра (а она так, средненькая игра с графеном), с лутбоксами надо бороться. Тем более п2в лутбоксы в игре за полную цену в 120 баксов.
  15. Vencent28
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game is another example of EA earning there worse company in America award. Loot boxes are the aids of gamers now and the lube of unethical companies who use it to grease there palms and throw crap after crap our way.
  16. Jbirdx90
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Disgusting. You cant just buy a game and get to enjoy it anymore. Now you buy a game and it comes with all the microtransactions you could dream of. These massive companies **** us for every nickle and dime we have. We need to stop supporting this type of payment model from piece of **** companies like EA.
  17. Fractal2003
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Hasta las narices de los micropagos. Dejen devestafar a la gente. Vaya negocio. Ya estamos hartos. Aparte, espero que el juego sea mejor que la beta. Hasta que no baje de precio, qur no me esperen
  18. EASucks69
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The only "sense of accomplishment" Battlefront fans will get from this game is in the form of pride in the **** they've created against one of the worst implementations of micro transactions in a AAA, full price game ever. As consumers an a capitalistic society it is everyone's duty not to support devs who ruin the games we love for profit.
  19. sassyseaoyster
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA decided to incorporate loot boxes, gambling, pay to win, and grinding into a $60 game. On top of that, they had the balls to call the game "Star Wars Battlefront II", which is an insult to one of the greatest video games of all time
  20. evildrmittens
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Disgusting money grab. Will never buy another EA title. People need to wake up and stop supporting loot boxes in games and double paying for things you already own. They wouldn't exist if they didn't work.
  21. dashingdon
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    It's rather obvious the developers worked hard to create this game as the graphics and the multiplayer gameplay is top-notch. However, the single-player campaign suffers from a serious lack of attention and the multiplayer experience is completely destroyed by a thinly-veiled pay-to-win system. The most egregious limitation is that a player can only earn 300 credits per day in theIt's rather obvious the developers worked hard to create this game as the graphics and the multiplayer gameplay is top-notch. However, the single-player campaign suffers from a serious lack of attention and the multiplayer experience is completely destroyed by a thinly-veiled pay-to-win system. The most egregious limitation is that a player can only earn 300 credits per day in the single-player mode because, according to EA, more that that would be an exploit that would allow a player to be overpowered in the multiplayer mode... but anyone can buy as many credits as they like and that is, for some reason, not an exploit.… Expand
  22. Lord-Ptolemy
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Ever wanted to spend $60+ for a game full of micro-transactions? Well this is the perfect game for you then. I remember a time when games were released with plenty of content for 1 lump sum of $60 or less. Nowadays you'll be lucky to get one tenth of that for $60. Everything else will be locked behind 20 DLC expansions and micro-transactions. Outside of the ridiculous gambling basedEver wanted to spend $60+ for a game full of micro-transactions? Well this is the perfect game for you then. I remember a time when games were released with plenty of content for 1 lump sum of $60 or less. Nowadays you'll be lucky to get one tenth of that for $60. Everything else will be locked behind 20 DLC expansions and micro-transactions. Outside of the ridiculous gambling based micro-transactions this game is decent. If you want to play something better then try the original
    Star Wars Battlefront II.    … Expand
  23. xieg
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    actually i was going to buy the game,but after watched and read so many facts about how greedy EA become,i don't think this is worth my money..
    im also a battlefield player,i just afraid that this kind of bad marketing gonna make its way to battlefield franchise
  24. TheGrognard
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    P2W Lootbox steaming pile of
  25. BadTitanSlayer
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Let me tell you something. Ignore all the positive reviews. They are just a bunch of normies who do not understand why this game is awful. This would have been a fantastic game but it was eaten by EA's corporate greed. It's disgusting and EA should be ashamed of themselves. We are winning the battle but not the war.
  26. Maxwilso
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Disney is now teaching children about gambling with this half-made, pay up front, freemium mobile game that's played on console/PC. Not only are none of the content available for you, it will take you a total of $2100 to unlock everything. You can earn in-game currency but it's limited to 1 hour PER DAY. SO while it takes 40 hours to unlock ONE character, you also have to include theDisney is now teaching children about gambling with this half-made, pay up front, freemium mobile game that's played on console/PC. Not only are none of the content available for you, it will take you a total of $2100 to unlock everything. You can earn in-game currency but it's limited to 1 hour PER DAY. SO while it takes 40 hours to unlock ONE character, you also have to include the cooldown to earn said credit, so that 40 hours could easy add up to 200 hours. Just because it's another Star Wars game, does not mean what you pay for will be a quality product, even the campaign is an incomplete mess.

    Cons:
    - P2W lootboxes
    - 40 hours PER character with DAILY cooldowns
    - Game costs $2160, not $60
    - EA has always been a terrible publisher
    - Campaign is garbage
    - Multiplayer will be based on who has the bigger wallet

    Do not support these business practice. This is a BAD GAME. It's not even worth the $10 when it's in the discount bin next year.    … Expand
  27. xprozone
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    First of all I love DICE and everything they do to create these games but man has EA gone too far in exploiting the addictive personalities of some people. The RNG loot box unlocks for progression is just so unnecessary and does exactly the opposite of what they intend, make progression feel rewarding, because half the time you only get junk that you don't want. As far as game play itsFirst of all I love DICE and everything they do to create these games but man has EA gone too far in exploiting the addictive personalities of some people. The RNG loot box unlocks for progression is just so unnecessary and does exactly the opposite of what they intend, make progression feel rewarding, because half the time you only get junk that you don't want. As far as game play its pretty generic and unsatisfying after you've played it all and the game is littered with bugs. Unfinished product with horrible corporate philosophy behind it.… Expand
  28. Colemination
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Please don't buy this and encourage this level of greed. It is a decent game ruined by pay-to-win multiplayer and too many microtransactions. They have temporarily disabled microtransactions, but they will be back when all the bad PR dies down. Do not buy!
  29. Ace07
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This is my first metacritic review. This game looks very good and seems like a fun game and I would actually like to buy it but due to the business decisions of EA I will not support this game in any way and I encourage others to do the same. Pay to win progression is completely unacceptable.
  30. JosephPutra
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The user score really reflect what the people now. The game itself is stunning I'd say. But the people behind it are not. I am an artist, I had many people I know are good and working under EA, I don't blame them, I blame those who are the business part of EA. Not to be naive, we all need money to live, but this isn't about money to live anymore. This is greed, and I want EA to learn fromThe user score really reflect what the people now. The game itself is stunning I'd say. But the people behind it are not. I am an artist, I had many people I know are good and working under EA, I don't blame them, I blame those who are the business part of EA. Not to be naive, we all need money to live, but this isn't about money to live anymore. This is greed, and I want EA to learn from it, and stop destroying others developer dreams.… Expand
  31. ayenul
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The microtransactions in this game are truly terrible; no matter how good the game itself is, the loot box/pay to win/ gambling system put in place will ruin anything good. The core game is fun, but I can't get over the loot boxes, it is truly pay to win and I will refuse to support it.
  32. FireGhoul
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game has great potential to be the best game of 2017. It is being held back by a company hungry for money and blind towards the playerbase, having a pay-to-win system implemented. Why play the game for 40 hours to unlock a reward when you can spend $50 to (potentially) unlock it?

    For an $80 game this is unacceptable. It contains the worst features of any second rate mobile game. I    This game has great potential to be the best game of 2017. It is being held back by a company hungry for money and blind towards the playerbase, having a pay-to-win system implemented. Why play the game for 40 hours to unlock a reward when you can spend $50 to (potentially) unlock it?

    For an $80 game this is unacceptable. It contains the worst features of any second rate mobile game. I only wish that changes may be made to keep the game fair and honest.    … Expand
  33. ratt921
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game was Only created as a shameful attempt to leech as much money from the consumer as possible. The whole game revolves around highly Pay to WIn elements and unlockables that alter your skills. EA truly is the worst gaming company out there and this embarassment of a game proves it. It shouldn't even be called a game, its that awful.
  34. Strangedream
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I'm not the kind of guy who goes in the extremes when rating, but SWBF II forces me to award the awful grade of 0/10 due to its pay-to-win policy and that despite spending $60, you still have to pay $2100 to unlock the whole game. We get it EA, you love money and milking your customers dry, but don't overdo it because this is backfiring at you now.
  35. Everfields
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The gameplay is as shallow as the first but this time the game is crippled by invasive micro transactions which require the player to spend real money at regular intervals in order to compete and progress in the game. EA games, the game's publisher is pretending to be concerned with the justified negative feedback but is instead increasing it's efforts to milk every dollar from theThe gameplay is as shallow as the first but this time the game is crippled by invasive micro transactions which require the player to spend real money at regular intervals in order to compete and progress in the game. EA games, the game's publisher is pretending to be concerned with the justified negative feedback but is instead increasing it's efforts to milk every dollar from the consumer. Stay away at all costs.… Expand
  36. ekwk1983
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Because EA. Buy this game and support Pay 2 Win and one day you'll find more games like this **** because who won't want to make more money if gamers are willing to suck this up.
  37. Yorgi_North
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    What Ea has done is foul, a game that could have been good, great even has been corrupted by **** business practices, EA has shown no care or respect for their customers. It is despicable, and we need to send a message
  38. Bic_Nenson
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Good game corrupted by a malicious company set out to rob us through micro-transactions. EA have been getting away with this for years and a boycotting of battlefront will help our voices be heard.
  39. Fayr
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA has crossed a line. In truth, the line has been crossed by the gaming industry as a whole a while ago. EA just found the edge and the players will not stand to be played to such a disgusting degree.

    EA now says they’re sorry. EA now says they’re going to TEMPORARILY remove micro transactions. Why? Because they listened to us? Because they’ve been humbled? No, of course not. They’re    EA has crossed a line. In truth, the line has been crossed by the gaming industry as a whole a while ago. EA just found the edge and the players will not stand to be played to such a disgusting degree.

    EA now says they’re sorry. EA now says they’re going to TEMPORARILY remove micro transactions. Why? Because they listened to us? Because they’ve been humbled? No, of course not. They’re trying desperately to get back in our wallets and they’re resorting to schemingly deceitful tactics to do so. They want our trust so they can have our money. They want us to be happy with the inch we made them budge, an inch they’ll just take back later and add a mile to compensate for the loss we made them suffer.

    Don’t fall for it. Make them suffer more until they start thinking how to make the best possible games and stop thinking entirely how to make money off us. We are the players, not the played. We need to be the rebel alliance to their empire.    … Expand
  40. Poro
    Dec 14, 2019
    8
    The graphics and game play is top notch, and after Dice has taken away loot boxes and made it that you can only pay for appearances has this game taken a turn to the better! Now it's good and not bad!
  41. godWhisperer
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I can't believe the greed behind this game, and I can't believe Disney would support a game that offers gambling to kids. The whole game is ruined by EA and Disney's greed. They don't care about your kids, they just care about the almighty dollar. The game is junk without the upgrade cards and you can get them by spending more money. I love Star Wars but this game is predatory trash.
  42. yloquen
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The unethical practices of EA have surpassed any acceptable limits. THIS IS NOT WHAT GAMES SHOULD BE. They have the right to do business the way they want, we as consumers should vote with our wallets. This time for real, because it's not the first time EA does this.
  43. ManOfChap
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I am so sick of every game nowadays having loot crates. This practice has to stop. EA and other game companies dont even care about the games anymore, its all about microtransactions. Pay2Win should only be applied to Free2Play games and nothing else. EA ruined Medal of Honor and now they are turning Battlefront into a complete joke.
  44. Cerv
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA (n)

    Same greedstory as always, but now even worse. EA only cares about money. And apparently i need 150 characters to be able post this. So there.
  45. KCritic
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The only way to stop this from happening is to stop buying their games. Stop paying for loot crates. Stop paying for micro-transactions. They are laughing at anyone that buys their games. EA need to be stopped. Boycott them. Stop letting them rip you off.

    Don't buy FIFA, Don't buy Madden, Don't let them win. It'll only take 1 year of noone buying FIFA, or Star Wars games for them    The only way to stop this from happening is to stop buying their games. Stop paying for loot crates. Stop paying for micro-transactions. They are laughing at anyone that buys their games. EA need to be stopped. Boycott them. Stop letting them rip you off.

    Don't buy FIFA,
    Don't buy Madden,
    Don't let them win.

    It'll only take 1 year of noone buying FIFA, or Star Wars games for them to completely reverse their decision. You have the power to stop this. Use the force.    … Expand
  46. Acedualblade
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This is an absolutely abysmal experience with an incomplete campaign mode (which was also falsely advertised as a major selling point in the game’s trailers.) and a microtransaction centric multiplayer, the game uses such an insidious psychological manipulation system that it has warranted an investigation from a European Gambling Commission. Do not purchase this game under any circumstances.
  47. subodai
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let us hope that this release is the beginning of the end of the EA company
    An end to moneydigging game parasites
    Let us hope for other, fresh software companies who do care about gamers    … Expand
  48. IlIPanic
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    EA is evil. Money is the only think they care for. Absolutley no respect to the players. You have to buy the game for 60$ and you will find out that the game has free to play style of multiplayer. If you want some card to upgrade you character you must buy a lootbox for real money in other case you have to play over 400 hrs to unlock all iteams.
  49. KaizerAlex
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Should you buy this game? No, you should not.

    Yes, it looks fantastic, and I am sure that some gameplay elements rock. However, for the future of gaming it is important to make a point: We will not accept what EA is doing. Every 60$ more on EA profit will make them continue this trend. Please, stop it.
  50. Lasto
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Sorry, I'm not willing to spend 5k+ hours or $2300 for the full content of a game. This isn't train simulator 2015 ffs. It's really quite sad, as i'm an avid Star Wars fan and would LOVE to give this game all the praise that the star wars universe deserves. But not here, not like this.
  51. Juhiz
    Nov 15, 2017
    3
    It´s a shame, really. Technically sublime, top-notch sound design and a great soundtrack.
    All this excellence is spoiled with greed. Battlefield games had the unlock-kit DLC´s and as stupid as it sounds those DLC-packs did not affect gameplay.
    If i wan´t to gamble, i walk into a casino and casino does not require 60€ entry fee.
  52. n_dhruvo
    Nov 16, 2017
    1
    micro transactions ruins the everything. Although ea temporarily disabled it but i am sure they re enable it after 2 months. Campaign is average and story is too predictable. The game looks and feels alive and graphics are superb. stealth/crouch mechanism is weird. Sprinting animation looks awful too.
  53. Generarl_Zass
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    So much greed. Maybe a good game, but you need to spend some serious money to play the TRUE experience.
    So many critics never voted once and give it a 10/10
    Game quality: 5/10 technology and structural investment 9/10 grind: -10/10 fair, balance: 0/10, will be hacks and EA will never care, pay-to-win price, time value wise, hours of enjoyment per dollar: 0/10, you need to put at    So much greed. Maybe a good game, but you need to spend some serious money to play the TRUE experience.
    So many critics never voted once and give it a 10/10
    Game quality: 5/10
    technology and structural investment 9/10
    grind: -10/10
    fair, balance: 0/10, will be hacks and EA will never care, pay-to-win
    price, time value wise, hours of enjoyment per dollar: 0/10, you need to put at least 200 to enjoy some or just give it 40 hours of useless grinding    … Expand
  54. Scolopendra
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Лутбокс симулятор. Никому не советую. Больше особо нечего про нее сказать. Даже одиночная игра это простая коридорная стрелялочка на пять-шесть часов. Ужас!
  55. D3smont
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Игра за фул прайс с микротранзакциями как в ф2п с влиянием на ПВП баланс - должна быть втопнана в грязь.
    EA, ловите мою первую рецензию на MC с 0 баллов
  56. xhaosis
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Don’t buy this game..

    It’s a rip off.. They actually got caught trying to take children’s money with loot crates....

    Avoid this title, might be time to boycott EA.
  57. vaslow
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Le système de lootbox est un scandale et c'est pour cette raison que je met zéro et que je n'achèterai pas le jeu.Je suis désolé pour tout le staff qui a fait un super boulot sur le jeu.
  58. TinyInfinity6
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Do not buy this game. Just don't. I don't care how big of a Star Wars fan you are, giving EA your money shows them that this garbage addition of micro transactions is a-okay. Well, it's not. Don't let this BS slide any more.
  59. classicq8
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    this is a very bad game you pay 60$ and you need to buy everything again in lootbox !
    i just cant believe they did that to us again what the hell
    f u EA
  60. Ilya_Dezert
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    f*ck this pay to win sistem. we must fight for the future battlefield and battlefront series. We will not allow single games to die. f*ck you EA. REVOLUTION!!
  61. Xertaron
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    It's not a game. It's money grab scheme with elements of game. Removing pay2win temporarily won't do anything because whole thing is built upon it. It will fall apart soon and they already looking for another way to squeeze last dollar out of you.
  62. silversaihan
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    I'm gutted. My one point goes to just how good the game looks, but in this state it is unenjoyable and stale. I was so looking forward to this. Shame. Let's hope this response will see P2Win style games go the way of the Dodo. Cosmetic loot is fine, but this is just not on.
  63. striker863
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Of course the critics would give it a 70 or 80. They already have access to all the content! **** **** dont have to work for it. Id give it a negative score if it were possible.
  64. EdMoy
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Predatory business practices on young kids and adults that play this garbage. I've gotten a refund and will spend it on something that doesn't turn our youth into gambling addicts. Disgusting practice, and it's not even hidden, it's so blatantly in your face that EA is literally shoving their crotch against your face and saying, "What are you going to do?! It's Star Wars, you'll buy itPredatory business practices on young kids and adults that play this garbage. I've gotten a refund and will spend it on something that doesn't turn our youth into gambling addicts. Disgusting practice, and it's not even hidden, it's so blatantly in your face that EA is literally shoving their crotch against your face and saying, "What are you going to do?! It's Star Wars, you'll buy it anyway."
    We'll my answer is not just no, but HELL NO. I've called all the parents in my family and warned them about your game. Just from my phone calls, you won't get sales from my 3 nephews or several of my cousins.
    If you made a good game and didn't try and shove micro-transactions down my throat I would consider coming back, but your latest statement shows me that you're looking for a lull in the storm before you try cramming the lootboxes into your game again, so you've lost me as a customer. And now I'll make sure you lose more sales through my family and friends.

    SHAME ON YOU EA, SHAME ON YOU.

    Change your disgusting practices of preying upon young adults with your gambling mechanics, you're poisoning our youth all for your quest for the all-mighty-dollar. Just disgusting....    … Expand
  65. Noanopolis
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I don't see why people hate the game so much. This game has finally gotten governments to look into the predatory practices of loot boxes in video games.
  66. spellsinger
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Unfortunetly, this is a very low quality game in history on battlefront serieas and in general. I'm don't advice to play in this product, because it keep your many safe. Im sorry for my langeage, im ruzke. But I bet you are understand me.
  67. User4321
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    OK, I have 10 points to give this game. How much does it deserve?

    Multiplayer is pay to win. Minus 1 point. Heroes are locked behind grinding. Minus 1 point. Limits single-player earnings, forcing microtransactions. Minus 1 point. Campaign is meidiocre at best and way too short. Minus 1 point. Lootboxes. Minus 1 point. You can't use transport in battle unless you unlock    OK, I have 10 points to give this game. How much does it deserve?

    Multiplayer is pay to win. Minus 1 point.

    Heroes are locked behind grinding. Minus 1 point.

    Limits single-player earnings, forcing microtransactions. Minus 1 point.

    Campaign is meidiocre at best and way too short. Minus 1 point.

    Lootboxes. Minus 1 point.

    You can't use transport in battle unless you unlock it with points, and when its destroyed you have to gain points again to ride a freaking tank. Minus 1 point.

    The same goes for heroes. Minus 1 point.

    Heroes are not tied to the era. Minus 1 point.
    Graphics are great. 1 point earned.

    You have to play one specific class, to upgrade it and be on par with everybody else, which is limiting variety. Minus 1 point.

    Congratulations Battlefront II, you earned whole 1 point! EA, I hope you are happy!    … Expand
  68. auska
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA's meddling has made what would have been a fun multiplayer game something I will never buy. Why pay 60 dollars to play a predatory mobile game? This isn't a videogame. This isn't art. This is capitalist decadence at its utter height. Stop ruining videogames EA
  69. angraholyland
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    Do not believe in EA lies: The launch of this game is a sad and miserable event for all the gaming community. This is a offense to all Star Wars fans worldwide: A PAY TO WIN stupid joke that needs to be erased from the market. This stupid arrogant corporation just destroys all the beautiful job DICE have done in the graphics and pew pew stuff vomiting a abhorrent loot box system that makesDo not believe in EA lies: The launch of this game is a sad and miserable event for all the gaming community. This is a offense to all Star Wars fans worldwide: A PAY TO WIN stupid joke that needs to be erased from the market. This stupid arrogant corporation just destroys all the beautiful job DICE have done in the graphics and pew pew stuff vomiting a abhorrent loot box system that makes one of the most promising games of this generation into a joke. Do not buy this game, boycott EA and all greedy corporations making this loot box festival. Just look at companies like CD project red to see what gaming is about, and how a good relationship with the customers is constructed: with hard work and respect.… Expand
  70. samstylle
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    the worst situation ever, bunch of thieves and serve to all the other companies like to enjoy and think that we are idiots. battlefield1, overwatch, ST battlefrond 2 all these games should not sell any cent. I like of them though this unfair. trying to take advantage!!! DICE, EA ,YAND OTHERS YOU'RE BUNCH OF ADVERTISERS, AND THIEVES
  71. czaruta
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win dont buying this!!!
  72. Blackblade34
    Nov 29, 2017
    0
    Battlefront 2 aka (Loot Box Simulator 2017) EA took it really far this time i mean for real EA ? for real ? you can never have enough can you ? that hard earned 80$ wasn't enough you still want more ? really ? you've become that greedy ?
  73. SkyMeta
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    I'm giving this review 1 point for DICE, the game was well programmed, well designed, with great conceptual art, great music and great gameplay (mostly, without arcade).
    But all this hard work gets ashamed by the fact that first 5 hours you play this game it discourages so much due his toxic progression. Loot Boxes in paid games are a cancer: YES. And EA is the worst gaming company at the    I'm giving this review 1 point for DICE, the game was well programmed, well designed, with great conceptual art, great music and great gameplay (mostly, without arcade).
    But all this hard work gets ashamed by the fact that first 5 hours you play this game it discourages so much due his toxic progression. Loot Boxes in paid games are a cancer: YES. And EA is the worst gaming company at the time: YES.
    I'd wish this game could have been in the hands of any other publisher, shame was EA.    … Expand
  74. comeonletstwist
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Don't buy this game. It is just made to take your money. EA are just **** that don't give a **** about gaming. Don't support this bull****.

    Never I have seen a full priced game with free-to-play progression system.

    Do not buy.
  75. Alex1010500
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Жадность ЕА не знает границ, в игре за 60 баксов ставить такую хищную систему микротранзакций это надо быть очень наглыми. Нравится вселенная звездных воин, но такое покупать не буду, нет желания поддерживать плюющую игрокам в лицо компанию.Жадность ЕА не знает границ, в игре за 60 баксов ставить такую хищную систему микротранзакций это надо быть очень наглыми. Нравится вселенная звездных воин, но такое покупать не буду, нет желания поддерживать плюющую игрокам в лицо компанию.
  76. SirIsaacBrock
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Too little too late. I was super excited for this game, loved the trailers and how it looked like old battlefront. But the pay to win literally killed it for me. I had preordered it and now I sent it back for a refund. A temporary ban on pay to win was not enough. Sorry Dice, but no dice. Greed killed this universe for me, will stick to finished games that let you progress throughToo little too late. I was super excited for this game, loved the trailers and how it looked like old battlefront. But the pay to win literally killed it for me. I had preordered it and now I sent it back for a refund. A temporary ban on pay to win was not enough. Sorry Dice, but no dice. Greed killed this universe for me, will stick to finished games that let you progress through experience rather than wealth. Disney needs to pull this title from these developers, only way I will ever play another Star Wars game in my life. As for EA and Dice, good luck getting another dollar from me. Will intentionally avoid games from these developers and others that endorse pay to win systems.

    So overall, avoid this game and support titles that are not micro transactions mills. - One of the many angry gamers    … Expand
  77. suddendamage
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I was very excited for this game initially however I can't support the way the industry is going with their manipulative micro transactions and loot boxes. I will not buy this game even if EA turns face and completely removes the system. I am also not going to be purchasing any EA games or products in the future.
  78. Arutairu
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    UPDATE : Its a TRAP! Last news no micro-transactions on launch is Classic BAIT and SWITCH after u run out of refund date they put them back!!!
    Current state of game :
    Cons: 1. Small maps ( last points are basically 2 entries into one camp room, restrictive map design) 2. Bad spawns ( u spawn in front of enemy if they get to your spawn) 3. Pre-order players still have their cards(p2w)    UPDATE : Its a TRAP! Last news no micro-transactions on launch is Classic BAIT and SWITCH after u run out of refund date they put them back!!!
    Current state of game :
    Cons:
    1. Small maps ( last points are basically 2 entries into one camp room, restrictive map design)
    2. Bad spawns ( u spawn in front of enemy if they get to your spawn)
    3. Pre-order players still have their cards(p2w)
    4. Campaign if i miss few first missions ( boring and predictable)
    5. Still very much grind for full priced title
    Pros :
    1. Stunning visuals (great but sadly useless if maps are that small and confined.)
    2. Improved flying combat.
    3. Addition of space battles.

    Status : Do not buy until sale or game going F2P as their game model is build like a mobile game.    … Expand
  79. GG_delirium
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Total war with microtransactions in p2p games
    Hate this, it's innormal, stupid and greedy. Stop this! Don't buy this game!!! Or we will be pained by this in every AAA later/
  80. Cupcake214
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The campaign is soulless and tacked on. It has some elements stolen from other games but they don't work very well with the horrible camera work of this game. The multiplayer is rather joyless due to the microtransaction progression system, and doesn't have any single player content against AI other than a few 'arcade challenges'. The graphics are the only highlight in an otherwise poorThe campaign is soulless and tacked on. It has some elements stolen from other games but they don't work very well with the horrible camera work of this game. The multiplayer is rather joyless due to the microtransaction progression system, and doesn't have any single player content against AI other than a few 'arcade challenges'. The graphics are the only highlight in an otherwise poor game which still doesn't recognise why Star Wars Battlefront II was one of the gaming greats. Bring back galactic conquest!… Expand
  81. Hatom
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Vous ne pensez qu'au fric. Je vote 0. Le travail des développeurs est remarquables, le jeu est magnifique mais les micro transaction (bien que désactivée pour l'instant) sont trop présente et transforme le jeu en Pay to win PAYANT à l'acquisition.
    Foutage de gueule.
  82. xxbreak
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    I hope that Disney terminates their relationship with EA immediately upon seeing this garbage. Another prime example of why EA is the worst hated company in the industry. They need to stop with the micro transactions and the "outdated outrage" marketing tactics. They screw you immensely, and then release a statement, "we listened to the fans" and still screw you royally, just a littleI hope that Disney terminates their relationship with EA immediately upon seeing this garbage. Another prime example of why EA is the worst hated company in the industry. They need to stop with the micro transactions and the "outdated outrage" marketing tactics. They screw you immensely, and then release a statement, "we listened to the fans" and still screw you royally, just a little less. I feel sorry for anyone falling for this overused attempt at justifying micro transactions. the ONLY point I'm giving this is because DICE. Don't enable companies to continue this horrible practice by buying the game. Please!… Expand
  83. DimTar
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA wants to immitate the free crappy mobile games full of microtransactions to a full priced AAA title, draining any joy from this game.
    It's really pitty because the game would be really good without the pay to win lootboxes, endless grinding to unlock content and corporate greed.
    I am really sad because I anticipated for a long time this game and didn't expect it to fail, not from its    EA wants to immitate the free crappy mobile games full of microtransactions to a full priced AAA title, draining any joy from this game.
    It's really pitty because the game would be really good without the pay to win lootboxes, endless grinding to unlock content and corporate greed.
    I am really sad because I anticipated for a long time this game and didn't expect it to fail, not from its shortcomings but from EA's mindset.
    EA FOR GOD'S SAKE STOP DESTROYING OUR GAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  84. eareallysux
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    If you buy this garbage you're complicit in pushing the gaming industry toward a pay to win future. We didn't take a stand with DLC, we didn't take a stand when loot boxes started appearing in anything, at least take a stand against pay to win.
  85. tobmeister
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    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.
  86. olibanl
    Nov 16, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although the campaign of the game is good and enjoyable, the multiplayer has been ruined by EA's almost pay2win system. A loot-box system with micro-transactions are OK if the game was free-to-play, however you are paying at least € 64,99 for a standard edition, and € 89,99 for a deluxe edition. When you buy a full prised game, there should not be things locked that can be bought with real money, that not "pride and accomplishment". The gameplay is fun but is is just ruined by EA's stupid economic decisions and their greed, I feel sorry for the developers of the game and that they have their game ruined by the worst company ever.… Expand
  87. meeta
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Game looks and sounds beautiful, but other than that it's an utter mess. This needs to be taken down, back to the drawingboard, and re-released at a later date with a huge apology attached.
  88. JPArmstrong
    Nov 16, 2017
    4
    DICE did a great job. The game has that nice "AAA" polish that is expected from a large publisher like this, but I cannot forgive the P2W system. I don't hate loot boxes, but if they directly affect gameplay, that causes an issue.

    First of all, the card level system is desperate. players should be able to upgrade their star cards without having to own a certain amount of cards. This is    DICE did a great job. The game has that nice "AAA" polish that is expected from a large publisher like this, but I cannot forgive the P2W system. I don't hate loot boxes, but if they directly affect gameplay, that causes an issue.

    First of all, the card level system is desperate. players should be able to upgrade their star cards without having to own a certain amount of cards. This is a clear incentive to coerce players into having to buy more loot boxes. With this system, the amount of loot boxes you open directly affects your performance. This is wrong.

    Secondly, loot boxes should never hand out in game advantages. Loot boxes that only contain aesthetic loot already prey on players that are susceptible to gambling addictions. Adding the factor of in-game advantages makes that much worse. A better system would be to have all starcards unlocked at the start of the game, at the basic level. Upgrading the star card could happen through completing challenges in game (similar to the perk system in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2). Due to the promise of free DLC, I understand that microtransactions may be necessary. Loot boxes can be used for aesthetic items only. If you make your community happy with a good game, they will be happy to continue to support the dev team.

    Lastly, the fact that unlocking heroes and buying loot crates use the same currency and both are expensive, I find myself either not buying crates for a long time because I'm saving up for a hero, or the opposite. Either unlock all heroes or reward loot crates in a different way (perhaps as a reward for ranking up like Overwatch).

    Thank you.    … Expand
  89. Mattogo
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I was so excited for Star Wars Battlefront 2. My wife and I both really enjoyed the first one, even if it was lacking. The visuals and sound effects alone still send shivers down my spine. Never has a game felt more like Star Wars. I was stoked to see the prequel troops and heroes because I remember playing those back from the day. But I refuse to buy into a anti-consumer, pay2win schemingI was so excited for Star Wars Battlefront 2. My wife and I both really enjoyed the first one, even if it was lacking. The visuals and sound effects alone still send shivers down my spine. Never has a game felt more like Star Wars. I was stoked to see the prequel troops and heroes because I remember playing those back from the day. But I refuse to buy into a anti-consumer, pay2win scheming that EA has turned Battlefront 2 into.… Expand
  90. ScottishWOOF
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This is greed pure greed, warframe has more value for money then this. EA you will burn in hell for your greed same for every other company like them, a true example of human scum.
  91. Tristan2115
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Free to play mechanics in a 60$ game? This is **** I won't be buying a copy unless the micro transactions are limited to cosmetic items only. EA is greedy, and doesn't give a **** about the gamers, only about their wallets.
  92. dawnbreaker
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    60$ free to play game which is medicore even after putting microtransactions and lootboxes aside. Gameplay gets boring after couple hours and campaing is joke. At least it looks graphically beautiful sometimes.
  93. yl230265
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game had so much potential but it is buggy as hell and should use a free to play model if they are going to take the piss with all these micro-transactions. Load of wank
  94. ethan10
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I had to create an account to write it. This game is a joke. This must not be allowed to happen to players. How many times do I have to pay for the same game? EA should be ashamed.
  95. Ogg_Vorbis
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I give this a 0 for their shady business practice and double-speak corporate language.
    They now TEMPORARILY removed the P2W loot-box system. Don't be fooled, peeps!
  96. cwp2g08
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A great game and fun to play, if you pay EA £2000 to unlock it all. Take a stand against this micro transaction BS. If you want to play a good battlefront game go back to the original battlefront 2 on xbox/PS2.
  97. thangcuoi
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    DO NOT BUT

    I don' want to pay more to unlock the contents.....and i dont't buy anymore games Electronics ARTS and dice, they 're the shame of the industry games.
  98. Dcandrew
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Due to micro transactions the game is most likely the first game you can not reasonably finish since the atari very sad had so much potential. Being they will never truely fix it as it is EA, it will never be worth it.
  99. accurax
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The only reason EA has removed micro transactions (for now) is because they are currently being investigated by the Belgian gambling commission. They are trying to exploit us, and our kids for profit... they are bullies and by buying this game you are propagating the avaricious abuse of normal people who just want to play games
  100. Corkboy
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Greed in the form of money grabbing micro-transactions must be stopped. George Orwell said the people have the power if they only knew to stand together! Well now we can in a modern age of communication. I hope this is only the first stand of many to keep gaming affordable, enjoyable and accessible to all ages.
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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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