Star Wars Battlefront II

 PlayStation 4
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1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 8873 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 7,245 out of 8873
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  1. Hotrod192
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I played the beta and it was a fun and beautiful game that looked to be a true successor to the classic Battlefront games. But then EA just had to come in and **** everything up, so I just wanted to post this review to say **** EA and **** their greedy practices. They won't be getting a single cent from me and I encourage everybody to vote with their wallets on this one.
  2. aaeka
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game contains loot boxes in order to better exploit customer who have already paid full price for the game as well as the season pass. Do not buy this game under any circumstances.
  3. indigovapor
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This game could have been so good and would have brought praise upon EA, restoring some of their reputation but they chose to go the opposite route. They need to be made an example of. Do not purchase this game. Do not support anti-consumer business practices. The game is utter garbage.
  4. MeTheNinja
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    This game is awful, EA is trash and deserves to die as a company. Money grubbing terrible company. I need extra characters so I'm going to milk this sentence until its 150 characters.
  5. Endinion
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The dark side courses through Star Wars Battlefront II, playing mind tricks on gamers to spend more money to become stronger. By the time you read this review, there’s a chance EA may change how the Star Cards or loot crates work, but at this point in time, this predatory microtransaction model Force-chokes Battlefront II’s experience. It’s a shame to see a game with such clear greatnessThe dark side courses through Star Wars Battlefront II, playing mind tricks on gamers to spend more money to become stronger. By the time you read this review, there’s a chance EA may change how the Star Cards or loot crates work, but at this point in time, this predatory microtransaction model Force-chokes Battlefront II’s experience. It’s a shame to see a game with such clear greatness get pulled down to these depths. Star Wars deserves better. We deserve better.… Expand
  6. Nicksmith156
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I fear for the future of video games you greedy pilchards! If this was free to play then fair enough. But paying £50 for a game, that then tries to rob you blind is ludicrous.
  7. crazymurdock
    Nov 1, 2018
    0
    Pay or grind. And by grind, I mean Play for 12 hours a day for 12 months!!!
  8. TehTrollsCreed
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    Die in a **** hole ea, this game is so insulting to us–the gamers–that it almost feels like a joke.

    Waiting for the day that EA goes bankrupt ( lets be honest its kind of a fantasy, but a man can dream)
  9. Reddrag0852
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Honestly just extremely sad that the micro-transaction line was crossed in a star wars game.
    Happy that hopefully this is the point that companies might realise how much we object to micro-transactions, but again . . .Star Wars . . .
    Sad.
  10. Bringo69
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Terrible game designed entirely to syphon money out of players. A blatant abuse of an iconic brand name to milk people for cash. Whata sad situation the gaming induindustry is in righ Now
  11. LightOff
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Oh, how I love paying for a game and paying more to play it.
    Do not encourage EA by buying this game, or if you have, do not buy any microtransaction.
  12. metaleroandres
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    pay to win muy bonito pero ahí se queda ea la caga y no deja de cagarla
    40 horas para desbloquear a un heroe
    4528 horas de juego para desbloquear todo
  13. Toofast
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    This game is a copy paste of the last, except much more convoluted and with pay-to-win microtransactions on top of it. It would take 4528 hours or $2100 to unlock everything in this game. I'm ok with cosmetic only microtransactions in games like Dota or Overwatch as they are completely optional. Requiring someone to spend thousands of hours or dollars to unlock actual gameplay content thatThis game is a copy paste of the last, except much more convoluted and with pay-to-win microtransactions on top of it. It would take 4528 hours or $2100 to unlock everything in this game. I'm ok with cosmetic only microtransactions in games like Dota or Overwatch as they are completely optional. Requiring someone to spend thousands of hours or dollars to unlock actual gameplay content that gives a competitive advantage in online multiplayer should be illegal. This is a family friendly game, it makes me sick that EA would try to get children hooked on gambling through pay-to-win mechanics.… Expand
  14. luckystrike_bh
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Nice looking game. Horrible system designed to do one of two things: 1) Spend an inordinate amount of time grinding or 2) Give EA money beyond the original $60 you paid for the game. Pay to win mechanics from a freemium game imported in to a paid game. But hey can you blame EA for trying? They are making over a billion dollars a year from microtransaction from FIFA alone. We gamersNice looking game. Horrible system designed to do one of two things: 1) Spend an inordinate amount of time grinding or 2) Give EA money beyond the original $60 you paid for the game. Pay to win mechanics from a freemium game imported in to a paid game. But hey can you blame EA for trying? They are making over a billion dollars a year from microtransaction from FIFA alone. We gamers have no one to blame but ourselves.… Expand
  15. LoneGunMen
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Do not by this game at all the story is boring and unfinished, the game is a buggy mess, and while EA has removed the loot boxes for now they plan to add them back in the game at a later date. Please if you love Star Wars or Battlefront then for the love of god don't buy this game we must show that we won't stand for this BS.
  16. Needles
    Nov 24, 2017
    0
    Stop supporting this horrible company. They keep making bad games until you stop buying them. EA symbolizes everything that is wrong with the video game industry.
  17. EnZOCL
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    esto no puede seguir sucediendo las microtransacciones destruirán el hobby que más amamos, y como jugadores estámos unidos frente al abuso de las compañías como EA - 2K por solo mencionar unas pocas. ABAJO EA!
  18. UnDon3
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Para mi es un dardo directo al corazon. Como fan de esta saga no puedo estar mas indignado con EA. Este videojuego puede tener un gran apartado visual, buena jugabilidad pero todo eso queda en segundo lugar cuando te enteras de 2 cosas que para mi estan por encima de la jugabilidad y los graficos:

    1- Microtransacciones... Que ahora no son micro, ya que con los precios (que superan el    Para mi es un dardo directo al corazon. Como fan de esta saga no puedo estar mas indignado con EA. Este videojuego puede tener un gran apartado visual, buena jugabilidad pero todo eso queda en segundo lugar cuando te enteras de 2 cosas que para mi estan por encima de la jugabilidad y los graficos:

    1- Microtransacciones... Que ahora no son micro, ya que con los precios (que superan el precio del videojuego) que tienen pareciera que no tienen suficiente con cobrarte lo que cuesta el videojuego... quieren mas para mi eso es avaricia.

    2- La cantidad de horas descumunales que necesitas para obtener todos los contenidos del juego, que son extremadamente exageradas, yo jugaria maximo 100 horas a cualquier videojuego para poder obtener todo, pero mas de 40 por un solo personaje? Es un mal chiste...

    EA despues de haber anunciado que se quitaran las microagresiones no ha sido capaz de disminuir la cantidad de horas que necesitas para desbloquear todos los contenidos. Por lo cual llego a la conclusion que EA ha sedido un 50% y esto me parece mal, o haces las cosas al 100% porque hacerlas al 50% es como no hacer nada.....

    Triste historia esta que estamos viviendo ahora.... Iba a comprarlo pero ahora esperare la version pirata para jugar la campaña... Bien merecido tienen el 0.    … Expand
  19. SkeletalError
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The intent is to provide players with a sense of pride and accomplishment for unlocking different heroes.
    As for cost, we selected initial values based upon data from the Open Beta and other adjustments made to milestone rewards before launch. Among other things, we're looking at average per-player credit earn rates on a daily basis, and we'll be making constant adjustments to ensure that players have challenges that are compelling, rewarding, and of course attainable via gameplay.
    We appreciate the candid feedback, and the passion the community has put forth around the current topics here on Reddit, our forums and across numerous social media outlets.
    Our team will continue to make changes and monitor community feedback and update everyone as soon and as often as we can.    … Expand
  20. wicked_crew
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Just do not buy it, dont support EA
    If we continue to buy games for $ 60 with microtransactions, then it will only get worse
    Sorry for DICE, but we need to fight with corporate greed
  21. mimicpsycho
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The pay to win in this game is disgusting. We have to let them know, this is unacceptable. We let them know time and time again when these details were released and they refused to do anything about it. They are the most downvoted comment on reddit, and a joke among gamers.
  22. jegcel
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Terrible game full of microtransactions. It was supposed to be legendary. Something to remember in a positive way. Now, it will remain in infamy because of EA's stupid practices. I'm done with EA.
  23. Lilahkiz
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    Microtransactions maybe gone FOR NOW but knowing EA they are gonna find a way to put cash in their pockets no matter the feedback we give them. Anyway great graphics and sound but dissappointing story wish Fiscal was still around glad they remove themselves form the devil.
  24. Destinylver
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Hello. This is a protest review based on actual experience . The game is 100% a gateway to gambling. My 12year old nephew was caught using the PSn account to purchase an additional £60 on top of the £50 for extra credits to buy loot boxes crate junk. We asked him why and he said that the game wasn't working unless he paid more. He could not win or progress. We read up on this so calledHello. This is a protest review based on actual experience . The game is 100% a gateway to gambling. My 12year old nephew was caught using the PSn account to purchase an additional £60 on top of the £50 for extra credits to buy loot boxes crate junk. We asked him why and he said that the game wasn't working unless he paid more. He could not win or progress. We read up on this so called game and we played it and watched videos of play and he is correct. The games progression is behind a paywall and forces younger players or parents with little time to pay extra charges to progress or loose eeverytime despite skil. These issues have been well documented ion the news and the company behind them is known for shady tactics and seemingly doesn't care. Our nephew was also email targeted through his kids account to buy the game and to buy loot boxes star cards in a very clever subtle way to avoid parents . We felt sick. EA is like a child molester of brains.… Expand
  25. Lord_Sunday
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    EA seems to think $60 for a full AAA game is too little to make money from, so they cut their core game in half and included costly microtransactions for purchasing the rest of the game with. EA is no amateur when it comes to fleecing the customer for all they're worth, but in this case, they have crossed the line. The game is once again multiplayer focused with a short and lacklusterEA seems to think $60 for a full AAA game is too little to make money from, so they cut their core game in half and included costly microtransactions for purchasing the rest of the game with. EA is no amateur when it comes to fleecing the customer for all they're worth, but in this case, they have crossed the line. The game is once again multiplayer focused with a short and lackluster single player just so they can say they improved from the first game. They have "brilliantly" set up their game so that people who stick with the $60 purchase cannot possibly win against the other team due to their lack of good weapons purchased by others. They say you can earn them in game, but it's like telling someone they can eat their dinner on a plate if they work for 8 hours first. Not so bad until you realize you can only work three hours a day, and any more time spent is worthless, and with the added perk that if you do put in the work, due to the fact that items inside lootboxes are obtained by chance, you might not even get a plate and so your three days of effort was wasted. EA has implemented the worst form of gambling in their game so deeply, that their game is centered around this feature, and they are using star wars in order to attract the customer. Do not be fooled, the Star Wars brand is not worth this atrocity.… Expand
  26. mike4156
    Nov 20, 2017
    4
    I want to like this game, its an amazing game I love half of the gameplay, but there are so many things wrong with it specifically with hit detection and how unbalanced some of the guns are, my biggest problem is that anyone with a light saber has a massive health bar, its sick and too easy to cut down people, even when I play as a jedi i feel too unstoppable most of the time. im soI want to like this game, its an amazing game I love half of the gameplay, but there are so many things wrong with it specifically with hit detection and how unbalanced some of the guns are, my biggest problem is that anyone with a light saber has a massive health bar, its sick and too easy to cut down people, even when I play as a jedi i feel too unstoppable most of the time. im so disappointed in quite a few other things, i don't want to get into it, but for starters when im getting shot behind cover i'd like to crouch without waiting 2 seconds by holding down the button it gets me killed and the movement speed and controls are a bit ****… Expand
  27. vipchicken
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    If you like Star Wars, I feel your pain, but it's worth having a spine and skipping this title so that future Star Wars titles will be worth your time.
  28. kefere83
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    EA is the cancer of the industry. This rating is not for the game. Its all about ea.
    Stop ruining beautiful franchises. all about money . Where is the ART?
  29. Daisah
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    Whilst overall Dice has made a fairly good looking game, it's still the standard "EA Shooter" with a Star Wars skin. Still no true "ironsights".

    In reality, this is just another greedy cash grab from EA- Battlefront 2015- just with more layers of wrapping paper.
  30. WowOnce
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I am just gonna sit this one out... I am not going to pay 60 dollars for a game that have loot crates tied into the progression. I am so mad, I rather start playing Call of Duty.
  31. Archound
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Sorry Dice, EA ruined your work. EA, if you like to unlock better grade, you can always buy a reviewer box. For only 4,99$ you might roll even 10/10! However, of course such a good grade is legendary tier, and drops very seldom, but don't give up and keep trying!
  32. aduartem
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    EA está destruyendo la industria de los video juegos con sus politicas de micropagos y cajas de botín. No puede ser que un juego te exija más de 4500 horas para desbloquear todo o que para desbloquear a un héroe deba tener 60.000 créditos que equivalen a 40 horas de juego. Si bien es cierto que EA comento que quitaran los micropagos temporalmente, yo no compraré el video juego, no caeré enEA está destruyendo la industria de los video juegos con sus politicas de micropagos y cajas de botín. No puede ser que un juego te exija más de 4500 horas para desbloquear todo o que para desbloquear a un héroe deba tener 60.000 créditos que equivalen a 40 horas de juego. Si bien es cierto que EA comento que quitaran los micropagos temporalmente, yo no compraré el video juego, no caeré en la trampa, por que una vez que logren recuperar la inversión del costo de desarrollo del video juego pondrán nuevamente micropagos y todas estás malas prácticas en futuras actualizaciones del juego que terminarán afectando la experiencia de juego de este.… Expand
  33. olimpo
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    dejense ya de las putas micro transacciones EA ,dejen ya de tomarnos el pelo,la comunidad gamer no se puede callar esto, tenemos que dar la cara.... esto es una injusticia y un insulto para la comunidad ya no somos ningunos idiotas
  34. mrcadillac
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    por una única razón, jamas recomendare un juego pay to win.
    lo que quiero decir con esto es que si bien un juego puede tener elementos desbloqueables, armas, skins etc, pero las armas deberían estar balanceadas, no volverte dios.
  35. Squid_Guy
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    This needs no explanation. They ruined the potentially great game with a terrible business model and a buggy launch. They call all of this a service. That's not a service.
    Service is like Splatoon or the witcher 3. Where there are no gold editions, no micro's.
    And dlc was either free, or in the case of the witcher 3: the dlc was the size of an entire game.
  36. se7enX90X
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Done supporting games that promote gambling to children. Dice, EA and Disney are sick sick companies. Refunded this game as soon as I seen it had loot crates in it.
  37. antina
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    i have nothing to add that hasn't been written by others.
    Well ... maybe there's a thing.
    At least reading all those enthusiastic reviews in the left column I learned who to trust in the future ^_^
  38. legeliclya
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    This game is the definition of trash. Riddled with micro-transactions and made by a corrupt company called EA, this is more or less a money grab at innocent casuals.
  39. nicobasaxre
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    jajajaja im just imagine the moment when they decided to cheat the world with this pay to win, and then im proud to see the critics and hoping they finally broke! i also hope dragon ball z fighter learn about this
  40. Slowandunsteady
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    What a piece of utter trash. I really cant believe how hard we players are getting the shaft on this one. The mircro transactions completely ruined my gaming experience and just left me sad and frustrated. How can i beat people in this game that drops 300 dollars on it when i cant afford it?
  41. codcakes
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    A longtime fan of DICE and their work going as far back to the beginning of the Battlefield franchise. I was legitimately equally excited as a Stars Wars fan as well for this game. Was further excited to hear that content and expansions would as well be free and not lead to the fracturing of the player base as with previous Battlefield titles and the first Titanfall.

    The game is fun and    A longtime fan of DICE and their work going as far back to the beginning of the Battlefield franchise. I was legitimately equally excited as a Stars Wars fan as well for this game. Was further excited to hear that content and expansions would as well be free and not lead to the fracturing of the player base as with previous Battlefield titles and the first Titanfall.

    The game is fun and beautifully designed. The sound and visuals are amazing and the triggered nostalgia is potent. Which just makes this predatory monetization policy difficult to stomach from EA. This is the first game I have ever refunded.    … Expand
  42. Evointer
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    The game itself is not bad, the graphics look awesome and the gameplay is fun. The problem comes when you are forced to pay a tone of money to unlock characters that we obviously all want to play, but are locked after a paywall (with the excuse that you can still unlock them playing the game, but it will take you forever). The thing is that practice is fine for F2P games but having to payThe game itself is not bad, the graphics look awesome and the gameplay is fun. The problem comes when you are forced to pay a tone of money to unlock characters that we obviously all want to play, but are locked after a paywall (with the excuse that you can still unlock them playing the game, but it will take you forever). The thing is that practice is fine for F2P games but having to pay even more to play a 60$ game? I'll change my review to the actual score this game deserves once these problems are fixed.… Expand
  43. Space7Panda
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Как говорил один мудрец лет так 5 назад.
    ЕА - Еврейский Апокалипсис и похоже он уже наступил.
  44. webcider
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    I don't even want to waste my words on this review!

    don't buy it Не покупай Battlefront 2, бойкотируй игры EA. Это твой шанс спасти любимые игры от всепоглощающей жадности издателя данскую позицию. Скажи "нет" микро-транзакциям в играх. Battlefront 2, бойкотируй игры EA. Это твой еймер, прояви свою гражданскую позицию. Скажи "нет" микро-транзакциям в играх. Скажи "нет" pay to win    I don't even want to waste my words on this review!

    don't buy it

    Не покупай Battlefront 2, бойкотируй игры EA. Это твой шанс спасти любимые игры от всепоглощающей жадности издателя данскую позицию. Скажи "нет" микро-транзакциям в играх. Battlefront 2, бойкотируй игры EA. Это твой
    еймер, прояви свою гражданскую позицию. Скажи "нет" микро-транзакциям в играх. Скажи "нет" pay to win модели. .    … Expand
  45. GEDOSLAND
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Change the poor business practices, otherwise this game isn't work supporting.

    A game should not cost a full release tag, and still egg the player towards wasting more money on an average game at best.
  46. FartinSpartan
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    It's a trap! Boycott this game until the pay-to-win model disappears for a full priced game. I love Star Wars but can't help but condone this shady form of consumer exploitation. EA wants YOUR living room to be an arcade. You feed quarters into a game that YOU own! Stick together and show them that we will not allow our living rooms to be hijacked! DON'T BUY IT NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU LOVEIt's a trap! Boycott this game until the pay-to-win model disappears for a full priced game. I love Star Wars but can't help but condone this shady form of consumer exploitation. EA wants YOUR living room to be an arcade. You feed quarters into a game that YOU own! Stick together and show them that we will not allow our living rooms to be hijacked! DON'T BUY IT NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU LOVE STAR WARS. Resist the dark side.… Expand
  47. IrkDay
    Nov 15, 2017
    0
    Keep users of EA idiots? This will not work, we will not allow this attitude to consumers, we will destroy you and your company. loot boxes in the $ 60 game, are you serious? Pay to win? F*ck You EA!!!!
  48. jomecho
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    Muy mal Ea, los micropagos es lo peor, ya no sabeis como sacar dinero. Si no pagas, no ganas , ese es vuestro lema. Con esa desventaja si no vas a comprar cajitas, quien va a comprar el juego?. Yo tengo la suscripción de Ea y con las 10 horas gratis ya tengo bastante. Seguire jugando a la primera parte. Gracias Ea por ahorrarme el dinero para comprar otros juegos.
  49. AlexCynic
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Despite this game being an improvment gameplay-wise, we should not support lootbox progression system, gambling, unfair match rewards, vague answers and all EA and DICE are doing.
    It seems like DICE is next studio to be ruined by EA after Bioware.
  50. agentmonday
    Nov 16, 2017
    1
    Oh boy where to begin with this pretty mess
    Yip it Star Wars... looks like Star Wars and Sounds like Star Wars. Fantastic job by Dice can tell they actually care about their product and reputation, the multiplayer has hours of fun to be had and is awesome with friends, running around as Storm-troopers. Dice have learnt from their mistake from the reboot and have put community feedback to    Oh boy where to begin with this pretty mess
    Yip it Star Wars... looks like Star Wars and Sounds like Star Wars. Fantastic job by Dice can tell they actually care about their product and reputation, the multiplayer has hours of fun to be had and is awesome with friends, running around as Storm-troopers. Dice have learnt from their mistake from the reboot and have put community feedback to action and have.......
    Lets cut the crap this game is proof EA don't give a crap about us Gamers and clearly are in the for your money by using the star wars logo, these lootboxes (casinoboxes) are a shady business practice by EA and are designed to suck your wallet dry.
    DO. NOT. BUY. THIS. GAME.!!!!!! speak with your wallets, money talks, show EA enough is enough, we spend 60 USD (or 95 NZD where i live) you took our money what more do you WANT! And if this game is successful, other developers and publishers see this ""success"" they'll think "hey Battlefront 2 did a progression/customization system around Micro-transactions and Gamers brought it so why can't we do it too" and this will create a domino effect for other developers to do the same, which isn't a bright future for gaming.

    Poor Dice all they want to make quality games, but EA don't care and are in for the money... its sad    … Expand
  51. Drakien
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Wote with your wallet!!!!!!

    What a disgrace EA!

    Do not ever buy a EA game with this kind of money milking machinery!
    Was hoping they learned there lesson with BF 1 but nooooooo........
  52. CuppaTea
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I pre-ordered this game after the beta, because it was fun, and I enjoyed my self.

    Never again.

    NEVER AGAIN

    This will have been my last pre-order
  53. BumFrontMan
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What's the spoiler you might be asking in this review?

    It's that the game will be updated later to put the microtransactions in when you're not looking. EA has taken to the dark side. Use the force Loot, and channel your energy to not buy this game.    … Expand
  54. akenateb
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Who do you think you are EA?. It is not enough that we have bought your game?, we do not want this kind of games (NBA 2k18...), if you insist doing this I will not buy any EA games again. Remember you are selling digital games too and you have been paid for it, is it not enough 4u?
  55. mrbig974
    Nov 16, 2017
    1
    Biggest disappointment of all time.
    Except from the awful loot boxes and Pay 2 win progression system, the gameplay isn't good. Battle objectives are clumsy and fight not readable, way to much arcade, characters can't event jump over small walls or rocks...
    Pain pain pain sad sad sad
  56. xodirmce
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    как хоть можно быть такими алчными, и делать игры с космическим донатом))! Это фиаско, братан.
  57. Saleheim
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    What boggles the mind is that EA really found it somehow okay to charge 60 dollars/euro's for a fullprice game AND have pay2win free mobile games mechanics in this game. Surely there must have been sensible people within EA that thought that this was a step too far? I feel sorry for the developers but still this game need to go down in flames. For the better of the gaming industry in theWhat boggles the mind is that EA really found it somehow okay to charge 60 dollars/euro's for a fullprice game AND have pay2win free mobile games mechanics in this game. Surely there must have been sensible people within EA that thought that this was a step too far? I feel sorry for the developers but still this game need to go down in flames. For the better of the gaming industry in the long term.… Expand
  58. Mobydeux
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Pissing in a puddle is more fun than playing this game. EA should fire whoever was in charge of this gambling machine they developed. I actually don't wish anyone to lose their job over this...but take a good look at what you've done. This is not gaming. This is not "fun". Time for EA to press the reset button...they've gone way too far and hopefully they'll pay for it.
  59. argoskenny
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Bad. Really, really bad. WE ARE NOT CASH COWS. If you need money. JUST MAKE A GREAT GAME. And, you will get the money. IS THAT SIMPLE? IS THAT CLEAR? EA, shame on YOU.
  60. Nachtjunge
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Dont buy this Game.
    This is the epitome of Pay2Win.
    You unlock Charakters which should be unlocked by default.
    Either buy them for Money, or grind grind grind grind grind.
  61. HollyhillHrdshw
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    At this stage I'm unsure if anything can truly ameliorate the ineptitude of EA's handling of Battlefront 2.
    What was once such a promising title has now been relegated to the same crude depths as Big Rigs and Superman 64
  62. lewiscm
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Probably a decent game but I'll never buy another game from EA while they continue with these micro-transactions. Please stop buying games from game publishers that support this practice.
  63. cobacel
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A travesty for the gaming industry.
    Totally Pay to win like a mobile game. It's a shame, because this game had potential, Dice is a great studio, but the greedy cash garbing publisher EA made it pay to win.
    I hope this will not bleed into the Battlefield franchise.
  64. calebconaway
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Graphically, the game is nothing short of gorgeous. The sound design and game play are phenomenal. BUT. EA has gone too far. The progression system is absolute crap. Worse than crap. Comparing this progression system to crap is insulting to crap. EA doesn't care about their customers or making a half way decent game. All they care about is cheating you out of as much money as they possiblyGraphically, the game is nothing short of gorgeous. The sound design and game play are phenomenal. BUT. EA has gone too far. The progression system is absolute crap. Worse than crap. Comparing this progression system to crap is insulting to crap. EA doesn't care about their customers or making a half way decent game. All they care about is cheating you out of as much money as they possibly can. Screw you EA. You will never again have my business.… Expand
  65. Blasterdude
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The greed of EA has turned what looked like an otherwise fun game into a disaster that should be sternly boycotted. Until EA cleans up their act and makes drastically needed changes nobody should buy this.… Expand
  66. bufferu
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Don't buy this game! Don't support a greedy arse company that transformed a beloved franchise into a gambling slot machine. If you are buying this game you are responsible for the future of the gaming industry which looks like it's gonna be filled with deluxe editions, loot crates, dlc and microtransactions. DON'T BUY THIS GAME! #BoycottEA
  67. iduncs
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Disappointing wasted opportunity for both gamers and developers. Disney/Lucas should pull the Star Wars license from EA. Shameless, exploitative scheme that abuses franchise loyalty and fandom, and a cancer for the gaming industry as a whole. A sad waste of time and creativity from some great studios, and a waste of YOUR time and money. Throw this game and it's business practices into theDisappointing wasted opportunity for both gamers and developers. Disney/Lucas should pull the Star Wars license from EA. Shameless, exploitative scheme that abuses franchise loyalty and fandom, and a cancer for the gaming industry as a whole. A sad waste of time and creativity from some great studios, and a waste of YOUR time and money. Throw this game and it's business practices into the sarlacc pit and let it be digested for 1,000 years.… Expand
  68. cluecheck
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.

    Not buying, EA for the cash grab. Disappointing in BF 1 with 1/4 finished game for full price and had to buy a season pass for the whole game. I'm not falling into this trap again.
  69. Civnu
    Nov 16, 2017
    1
    I normally don't give bad reviews. I am not the picky type of person when it comes to games, and I am usually able to look past big flaws and still find enjoyment in games. I am a big fan of the Assassin's Creed game series, and I was even a defender of the last Battlefront title.
    Gameplay-wise this game is a bit mixed honestly. The progression system is obviously abysmal, and apart from    I normally don't give bad reviews. I am not the picky type of person when it comes to games, and I am usually able to look past big flaws and still find enjoyment in games. I am a big fan of the Assassin's Creed game series, and I was even a defender of the last Battlefront title.
    Gameplay-wise this game is a bit mixed honestly. The progression system is obviously abysmal, and apart from that, the maps aren't much fun. The only maps I really had fun with was thankfully all the Clone Wars maps and the Maz' Castle map. Reseach Base 9 on Endor was a fun concept, but it's so poorly balanced that the second and third stages are rarely reached. All of the space battles are fun, and they actually did a good job (except for the one in the unknown regions, which is too open and chaotic). Blast is back, but the spawns often leave you sorrounded, and you can spawn in any cornor at any time. The grenade spam is not that big a deal, they honestly feel a bit underpowered (except for the epic star card versions which are still weaker than Battlefront 2015).
    The gunplay is sometimes good, but it is so based around the same core weapons and abilities that you know what to expect. I played the game for 20 ish hours - made 2 accounts and got EA-Access on both, as well as playing 15 ish hours on the beta. The game is fun, but I must say that Battlefront 2015 had better gunplay and abilities variety. I like the class system although I think they should have rather gone all in with the classes or not at all. This middle thing isn't working.
    And I don't have anything to say about Star Cards. In the Beta it was fine, with rares actually dropping a few times and you could get a crate every few games. Now I feel like I can only get a crate once a day (the daily crates dont count as they give 5(???!?)crafting parts and a 5 minute game's worth of credits).
    They could have chosen to do a meaningful loot system with cosmetic items, clone trooper color schemes, Stormtrooper customizable shoulder pads, Rebels/resistance forces with different faces and uniforms and so on. But they had to go this way.
    This review will probably get lost, but I hope you'll like or dislike if you end up doing it anyways    … Expand
  70. Highst
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This is the new Cancer that plagues video games and if we can we must stop it. This is their version of the future, this is not ours. Arise and fight!!
  71. Jamesphillips82
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I was SO excited for this game. I literally was going to buy the deluxe edition and my friends were too. However after seeing the abomination of corporate greed and maliciously seeking out those with gambling problems with lootboxes, I will not purchase this game and neither will anyone I know. KEEP LOOTBOXES COSMETIC-ONLY. Literally a star card that makes auto-aim better. REALLY? AlsoI was SO excited for this game. I literally was going to buy the deluxe edition and my friends were too. However after seeing the abomination of corporate greed and maliciously seeking out those with gambling problems with lootboxes, I will not purchase this game and neither will anyone I know. KEEP LOOTBOXES COSMETIC-ONLY. Literally a star card that makes auto-aim better. REALLY? Also you get no extra points for doing well in matches. This is crazy unreal. Fix your game so that I can actually buy it.… Expand
  72. Satcat
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Star wars Gamblefront 2: the search for more money.

    The BIGGEST piece of **** game where they charge you the MOST amount of money they possibly can and penalize you for not continuously paying for their beach houses. The game is riddled with bugs and they didnt even bother to finish the campaign. If you want a battlefront game, go play the originals or the one from 2015. Bonus    Star wars Gamblefront 2: the search for more money.

    The BIGGEST piece of **** game where they charge you the MOST amount of money they possibly can and penalize you for not continuously paying for their beach houses.

    The game is riddled with bugs and they didnt even bother to finish the campaign.

    If you want a battlefront game, go play the originals or the one from 2015. Bonus points if you dont pay EA a dime.    … Expand
  73. Legend79324
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA's Greed has brought this game to shame. Such a waste of the Star Wars License. Lootboxes and Micro-transactions should be banned indefinitely, ruined this game and exposing children to GAMBLING.
  74. kculp
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I discovered microtransactions in Star Wars: Battlefront II and the controversy has blown up in EA's face. I will not spend a dime on loot boxes after paying $60 for the game. They are preying on young children too. Let's boycott the game as users until this goes away.
  75. jingleesperanza
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The only good thing about this game is that it's put the gambling-like nature of buying loot boxes in games out in the zeitgeist. People completely unrelated to this game know about and holding it up as an example of corporate greed preying on consumers.
  76. tjw
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Such a simple game to make. All they literally had to do was take the original BF2 and update the graphics and mechanics but EA's greed allowed them to screw up that simple task. This game should serve as a warning sign to gamers as to what the gaming industry is becoming. While there are still a ton of great studios making incredible games, as time goes on big companies like EA andSuch a simple game to make. All they literally had to do was take the original BF2 and update the graphics and mechanics but EA's greed allowed them to screw up that simple task. This game should serve as a warning sign to gamers as to what the gaming industry is becoming. While there are still a ton of great studios making incredible games, as time goes on big companies like EA and ubisoft continue to mass produce cash grabs instead of making games to their true potential. Games like Assassins Creed and Call of Duty are just remade and reskinned year after year and people still buy these games for some reason. It's really depressing that this game, that actually looked great in the trailers and has really fun gameplay, has been ruined by the greed of the gaming industry. If you want things to change then stop buying EA, stop buying yearly franchises, and continue to support gaming companies that actually care about the consumer.… Expand
  77. dynamicCamel
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Unplayable from a single player/offline perspective due to corporate/beuracratic greed. Please do not support this unacceptable behavior, or this will continue in the future.
  78. axmccx
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA should focus on making a good game and letting it sell as it deserves, instead of limiting the game to get more money. I refused to buy another EA game with these current practices.
  79. Karlj213
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Star Wars Battlefront 2 was better on older consoles likes ps2 and original xbox. Don't buy this game don't support EA unless you want pay to win mechanics in all of your games
  80. CorkyTheCactus
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Would have been a pretty good game if it weren't for the damn microtransactions forcing you to pay to access **** that you PAID for when you bought the game!
  81. Desvamp
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes at their worst, yet typical for EA. They could have worked out a better way to get extra money from the game, so the people who already paid full price would not feel forced to pay possibly thousands of dollars (no joke, unlocking everything costs over a thousand dollars). It's starting to fire back on them, as they deserve.
  82. AqueousErmine
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Yes, this is just another hate review. I won't buy this game and I am sure EA won't mind at all this bad buzz for the game as long as it sells but this is a way to making us be heard. I'm doing my part
  83. alex96halo
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I was gonna buy this game but the way that the developers handled loot boxes ruined it for me. I don't care if they drop the gametime required from 40 hours to 10 hours for darth vader, the fact that they did that in the first place shows their true hand. They planned to lower it down the whole time so that they could look like the good guys, it doesn't take a genius to pull a trick likeI was gonna buy this game but the way that the developers handled loot boxes ruined it for me. I don't care if they drop the gametime required from 40 hours to 10 hours for darth vader, the fact that they did that in the first place shows their true hand. They planned to lower it down the whole time so that they could look like the good guys, it doesn't take a genius to pull a trick like that on the community. They also removed the phone number for people placing a return for the video game on their website. Just when you thought they couldn't steep any lower, they did. If i could give a an additional review for the company, I'd give a 0/10… Expand
  84. Juliopp
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I absolutely reject the idea of microtransactions for anything on paid games (even more if they're games prices +$50 and the microtransactions are not only for cosmetic items).
    Buying - or not refunding - this legitimates the foreseeable future of gaming. Pay for the game, pay again to play it.
  85. laurent22
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA comes out as excessively greedy with this game that is entirely based on pay2win mechanism
    This is the kind of thing one see on cheap apps on Apple Store, not what you'd expect from a premium game.
  86. johnnhoj99
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA is the most evil money grubbing game company in the market that ruins everything they touch, including this game which would otherwise be great. Thanks EA. Thanks for ruining the hard work of the developers who spent sleepless nights making this polished game to turn it into complete corporate money grubbing ****
  87. Warpspeeder19
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I downloaded the beta and had a blast. The developers at Dice did a great job making this game look great. Playing as Boba Fett and raining hell was extremely fun. However upon learning that you cannot simply play a match and earn enough points within in the match to play as a notable character is a complete lie. The beta was complete misrepresentation of how the game would actually beI downloaded the beta and had a blast. The developers at Dice did a great job making this game look great. Playing as Boba Fett and raining hell was extremely fun. However upon learning that you cannot simply play a match and earn enough points within in the match to play as a notable character is a complete lie. The beta was complete misrepresentation of how the game would actually be played. Unless EA completely shuts down this loot crate **** I will not play this game.… Expand
  88. Gehn
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    It's a shame that we waited so long for a game that is a shell of the original. It's a pay to win Mobil game that is being sold as a full price game.

    It either takes thousands of hours or thousands of dollars to unlock the most useful items.

    Maybe someday we will get a proper battlefront 2, but it's not this current game.
  89. Quantum937
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Locking tons of content behind a grindy paywall is something you would expect from a scummy free to play game, not a $60 AAA experience. EA's greed has killed a better than average game.
  90. De_Readman
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game is everything that i hate about EA. KIlling games with good mechanic with Pay-to-win model and Microtransactions.
    If Luke was real. He would jump off a building if he sees what EA done with this franchise.
    If Vader was real. He would jump in the lava again.
    If Yoda was real. He would say "these **** are nuts if they think i'd pre-orders this pile of ****
  91. Pamplrmooses
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    You know why EA. Pay to win does not belong in gaming. Your business model is that of pure greed. NO ONE should buy this game. DO NOT support this behavior.
  92. thelegendofben
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    A full priced game, broken unless you buy lootboxes. It makes me absolutely sick at the greed of the industry. Trying to pay to get the full game would cost $2100. It's disgusting.
  93. AEOC
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I was exited about this game, but no hope for EA can't believe they charge you for all. We pay the game or not? If they make a good solo campaign and give you a good multilayer they will make a lot of money. I do not want a mobile game....
  94. SneakingLama
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Thanks DICE for making what could have been an incredible game. But EA had to come along and screw it all up. So to EA, fix your crap and stop abusing this industry
  95. cdrbly
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    If EA had their way, the next Star Wars games that comes out will have a "saga" at the end of the title. Then they would would be able to unleash their true P2W platform.
  96. KetchupChips
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    If you want to read this review, you'll have to purchase the deluxe viewing package for the low low price of $149.99. You will then be overwhelmed with a feeling of pride and accomplishment.
  97. Mass40K
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Had to make an account just to speak my opinion. This apology from EA about their anti-consumer behavior is a false flag. Removing the pay to win content/microtransactions is only temporary until people forget and the dust settles. Screw them, they are the sleaziest scumbag publisher in the industry. This game is a disaster of epic proportions.
  98. RavintheGrey
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Unacceptable. If they had just made a Battlefront 2 remastered edition and gave the original more characters, weapons, maps and modes I'd be all over it. Instead it's this Call of Duty wannabe and that's just not ok. I miss my old Starwars Battlefront...
  99. agwolff
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    It's amazing how a game that had everything to be a candidate of GOTY was ruined by the incompetence of the people running EA. Microtransactions ruined a game that had a lot of potential
  100. Jackorias
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Campaign is mediocre at best.

    Voice acting is sub-par and gameplay isn't really all that engaging. There are also a good few sections of filler where you just kill stuff in waves, or follow someone. Both of these go towards trying to extend a stupidly short campaign. It's seriously way too short. Arcade mode is meh, and the game forces you away from it if you wish to progress at all    Campaign is mediocre at best.

    Voice acting is sub-par and gameplay isn't really all that engaging. There are also a good few sections of filler where you just kill stuff in waves, or follow someone. Both of these go towards trying to extend a stupidly short campaign. It's seriously way too short.

    Arcade mode is meh, and the game forces you away from it if you wish to progress at all (5 scenarios for 500cr, then a 22 hour cool down.)

    Multiplayer is beyond imbalanced when you're first starting, people dominate you with higher levelled cards. You can be using the same weapon and shoot first, and still lose a gun fight.

    Pair all of the above with a terrible progression system and DICE have a lot to fix.

    edit: as an addition to the above, DICE have removed the ability to purchase "Crystals" (the in game currency) temporarily. They have issued no clear statement as to how they will be fixing the game, but they have mentioned the crystals will be reintroduced at a later date (I'd give it around a month.)

    I'd also take care to check whether reviews you watch on YouTube come from "EA Game Changers" who are paid by EA. You cannot take their reviews seriously as I do not believe they are impartial.    … 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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