Star Wars Battlefront II

 PlayStation 4
User Score
1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 8873 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,158 out of 8873
  2. Mixed: 470 out of 8873
  3. Negative: 7,245 out of 8873
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  1. Dormarth
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions, corporate greed, dishonest marketing, and loot boxes. There is only so much a customer can take until they can't take any more.

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

    EA is the shame of the industry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    EA is the worst offender of the bunch they make Activision look like Respawn, you want to keep acting like you're a superior person because you forked over hundreds of dollars into a game for a virtual item you might never get? knock yourself out but keep quiet when real gamers are trying to push for meaningful and actual change.    … Expand
  31. sidk04
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Please boycott this game. if we don’t this now this is going to be the future of gaming industries. **** companies like EA is never going to back down unless we stop giving them our hard earned money.
    That said….if some of you really want to spend that money, then donate it to charity or help the poor. You will actually get the real "sense of accomplishment” and million times more than    Please boycott this game. if we don’t this now this is going to be the future of gaming industries. **** companies like EA is never going to back down unless we stop giving them our hard earned money.
    That said….if some of you really want to spend that money, then donate it to charity or help the poor. You will actually get the real "sense of accomplishment” and million times more than just unlocking a character.    … Expand
  32. ShillelaghTank
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    In what should have been a slam dunk EA once again ruins a potentially great game. Single player campaign is barely worth it and way too short. The temporarily removed, but sure to return in a month or so once launch and holiday sales are over, pay to win multiplayer loot boxes ensure that unless you fork over buckets of cash or time you don't have it'll be a frustrating/ un-funIn what should have been a slam dunk EA once again ruins a potentially great game. Single player campaign is barely worth it and way too short. The temporarily removed, but sure to return in a month or so once launch and holiday sales are over, pay to win multiplayer loot boxes ensure that unless you fork over buckets of cash or time you don't have it'll be a frustrating/ un-fun experience. Parents and buyers be warned do not buy this game, the cost is far more than the initial price tag. Your kids will be hounding you to spend more and more money on the game in order to get access to all the features and remove the unnecessary timer cool-downs. It's a mobile game with better graphics at best. Avoid at all costs.… Expand
  33. NovaScotia16
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is nothing like the original star wars battlefront. There isn't an offline game mode where you can capture command posts and fight enemy AI with your friends. Tanks and ships do not spawn on the maps anymore. You have to earn them throughout the game with experience points. You can't even fly the ships or get in them with other human players.… Expand
  34. TheRev2711
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Ayer mismo cancele mi preventa, muy mal EA. Esperemos que pronto recapacites sobre querer verle la cara a tus clientes primero con tu campaña anti DLC y luego con tus micropagos.
  35. Frostedtimezone
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    DO NOT BUY!

    This is the epitome of greed from the greediest gaming company in the world.
    Not only that but the entire game is a copy and paste first person shooter.
  36. skatehelp2
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I am not buying this trash. EA is a joke. EA hasn't published a great game in years due to their greed. They shut down great dev teams, and recently began forcing pay2win microtransactions into their newest games. I will not support EA and Will never buy this game. Stop ruining star wars and games in general.
  37. tke144red
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    PAY, PAY, PAY to win.

    Loot-boxes temporarily removed while gambling authority's review EA's tactics. Really? EA really showing they will do anything to milk a gamer.
  38. warperloko
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I'm sick and tired of gambling in videogames. This game is all over the place with loot boxes and microtransactions. I hope this sets an example for games to come.
  39. OilBeefHooked
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is just bad, straigt out bad. Tries to abuse the gamer to spent more money to Get progression in the game. Games have dine so more Ane more the latest years, but this is terrible. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!
  40. johnnyshades4
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Full priced, pay to win game plagued with micro transactions that is mediocre at best. AAA needs to move past taking advantage of its customers and start making good games focused on game play, not on exploiting gamers.
  41. cristianp97
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game and EA's tactics are completely unacceptable. The fact that they are willing to ruin such a popular IP just to cash grab is indicative of the state of the gaming industry. We dont want accelerated experiences, stop catering to mass consumers and cater to the gamers that were their for you since day one. Even after announcing temporary removal, they still are planning on bringingThis game and EA's tactics are completely unacceptable. The fact that they are willing to ruin such a popular IP just to cash grab is indicative of the state of the gaming industry. We dont want accelerated experiences, stop catering to mass consumers and cater to the gamers that were their for you since day one. Even after announcing temporary removal, they still are planning on bringing it all back to get as many sales as possible... And its working! We need to stop the corruption of this industry before its too late.… Expand
  42. mdisalvio
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is a watershed moment for the video game industry. It shows just how far gamers will can be pushed and taken advantage until they completely break. An otherwise decent effort is crushed under the micro transaction/progression breaking disaster. EA has removed the micro transactions (TEMPORARILY) in an attempt to salvage that they could see would suffer. Once those minimumThis game is a watershed moment for the video game industry. It shows just how far gamers will can be pushed and taken advantage until they completely break. An otherwise decent effort is crushed under the micro transaction/progression breaking disaster. EA has removed the micro transactions (TEMPORARILY) in an attempt to salvage that they could see would suffer. Once those minimum sales have been met the close to criminal and game progression braking practices will be reengaged. I am a die hard fan of video games and Star Wars BUT we cannot and should not support this type of manipulation. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME UNLESS EA REMOVES THE MICRO TRANSACTIONS ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!!!… Expand
  43. jaquan123ism
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    i have played this game with origin access and while its fun i feel that if i were actually going to buy this game there should not be gameplay affecting microtransactions for a multiplayer game and DO NOT BE FOOLED EA TURNED OFF THE MICROTRANSACTIONS ONLY FOR NOW IT WILL BE BACK most likely after christmas a say if i buy this game and my buddy buys the game i play for lets say 15 hoursi have played this game with origin access and while its fun i feel that if i were actually going to buy this game there should not be gameplay affecting microtransactions for a multiplayer game and DO NOT BE FOOLED EA TURNED OFF THE MICROTRANSACTIONS ONLY FOR NOW IT WILL BE BACK most likely after christmas a say if i buy this game and my buddy buys the game i play for lets say 15 hours and unlock things to make me better through gameplay but my buddy has not played yet so i ask him to play together but now im a better player than him because of the hours i put in im lv 15 he’s lv 3 he should not be able to spend money to be instantly better than what have without putting time in like what i did an aaa game should not have a pay to win system its unfair to people who cant afford the time or the money some people may say its just a game but its not just a game when a few elite well off players who can dump money to ruin the fun of the rest of us if these players want to **** on everyone put the hours in and actually play the game just because its a game dose not… Expand
  44. Vilaneuf
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I never expected less comming from EA, The moneymakers. This is just sad, if we dont say something this kind of games will continuously go on.
    This **** lootboxes is like a virtual casino, gamers are not cumpulsive gamblers, or at least the sensible ones.
    Stop buying lootcrates, and just refound games like that. Its the only way of dealing with this enterprises.
  45. Chrisperino
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I have just seen a fully upgraded Darth Vader in-game. The player played like absolute garbage and also seemed to lag a bit and he still mowed down so many enemies. They were like NPCs ( Non player characters aka non paying customers) This is the worst game design I have seen in like forever... Good job EA, you reeeeeaally nailed this one
  46. anothy
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA has ruined gaming. It's ridiculous they they are allowed to get away with this type of stuff. They need to hear the voices of the gamers. I'm glad their stocks are falling.
  47. Rodrigodcs
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    the game are amazing, the multiplayer is ruined by the fact that it is pay to win......................................................................
  48. Kootaroo
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is a 0. That simple. Everything said about this game is what i have to say but its been said enough. Dont support this crap. Bad business practices. Bad pr. Bad grind. Unfinished campaign. Pay 2 win. Bad game
  49. Keithic
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Not all of us will fall for your nasty tricks EA. I'm tired of gaming companies putting all of this time into and game and then ruining what could be great, for money.
  50. Crosssway
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I’m sorry, but I cannot support a gaming publisher that treats its customers this way. You do a disservice to both the people that want to play your game, and the developers that spent so much time creating it. I was a fan of the old battlefront games (from the early 2000s). They were great games because they allowed you to immerse yourself into the Star Wars universe WITH NO LIMITATIONS.I’m sorry, but I cannot support a gaming publisher that treats its customers this way. You do a disservice to both the people that want to play your game, and the developers that spent so much time creating it. I was a fan of the old battlefront games (from the early 2000s). They were great games because they allowed you to immerse yourself into the Star Wars universe WITH NO LIMITATIONS. There was no locked content, no lootbox system, just a game that delivered everything that I paid for from the initial purchase. I want to like DICE’s Battlefront 2, I wanted to like DICE’s Battlefront 1 as well, but it seems apparent that the battlefront series that I initially fell in love with no longer exists. So until a day comes when a Star Wars game with the same spirit of simplicity gets made, I must say goodbye to EA’s “battlefront series.” I just ask that everyone makes a logically sound decision with their money when it comes to business practices like this in the future.… Expand
  51. LilChris9701
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Disgusting Pay2Win game that's pretty much unplayable without a credit card. I can't even begin to tell anyone how many people think the same thing, and this is just a cash grab game, feeding off of the original's reboot.

    DO NOT BUY
  52. eze22
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I've been a big fan of the previous SW: Battlefront and even purchased the season pass. With that said, SW:BF2 has more features, maps and amazing graphics and sound.
    Here is why I'm giving a poor review:
    The new progression system is horrible. Even though Micro-transactions have been TEMPORARILY removed, the pay-to-win formula and lack of clear character progression has doomed this    I've been a big fan of the previous SW: Battlefront and even purchased the season pass. With that said, SW:BF2 has more features, maps and amazing graphics and sound.
    Here is why I'm giving a poor review:
    The new progression system is horrible. Even though Micro-transactions have been TEMPORARILY removed, the pay-to-win formula and lack of clear character progression has doomed this game.

    Loot boxes were obviously invented by a group of evil monks whose only intention is to drain the soul and any modicum of happiness from all who encounter it. Don't be fooled by their recent Press Release, EA has not fixed the problem until Loot Boxes and Micro-transactions are eliminated for good. Bring back Hutt contracts or some other progression system that does not result in a veiled version of gambling.

    If this wasn't a long pre-ordered birthday gift, I would have cancelled my order. Rest assured, I will never, never, never, ever, ever, ever, ever, never, ever, never, never, ever drop another penny into this franchise or any future franchise that attempts to dupe their customers into spending more money to get the full enjoyment out of a game that they have already paid full price for. Did I say never, ever, ever, never, ever, ever, never? Good!

    Maybe there will be a holiday miracle and EA will choose good will towards man/woman/customer over greed/shareholders/evil...    … Expand
  53. delnardo
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Tried the beta weeks ago and this game looked like a giant cash machine for EA
    Have heard about the microtransaction in SWBF2, WTF EA?????
    EA raped me long and hard with the SWBF DLC one year ago (no content, **** maps etc...)
    EA Can go F*** itself, I will never buy a game from them again...

    I WILL NEVER BUY A GAME FROM THEM...PERIOD.
  54. Revesane
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Really? can still make purchased sound effects, and those who did not buy will listen as 64 kbps.Really? can still make purchased sound effects, and those who did not buy will listen as 64 kbps.Really? can still make purchased sound effects, and those who did not buy will listen as 64 kbps
  55. AdderallAvenger
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Campaign is great, visuals are great, sound is great. EA being money grubbing, stuff shirt stuffing, Corporate Richards...... Not so great.

    P.s. Loot Crates that AREN'T strictly cosmetic can keep themselves where they belong. Freemium mobile games. Thanks for playing EA.
  56. Princejackson
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Not even darth maul saves this game! Microtransactions are killing the gaming industry and a big company that is doing this is EA.i rented the game and i’m definitely not buying it until fixes are done. Not even the campaign saves it.
  57. MEGADONG
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    This game poisoned my water supply, burned my crops, and delivered a plague unto my house!!!!! I don't have to put up with this, now excuse me while I go play skyrim on my microwave.
  58. Xenagos
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    This stewing pile of **** lootbox-fest-game does NOT deserve your money. If you do not have at least $100 bucks to buy those crates, stay FAR AWAY from this game, because you'll have such a disadvantage you'll regret buying it.
  59. Bobbudowniczy
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    We're hitting greed levels that shouldn't even be possible.
    This game forced me to put EA in my Book of Grudges.
    This is sad but in the future I'll have to pass on any game that will have EA logo on it.
  60. Treysta
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    The first game was a major disappointment. This is a Disgrace. I feel bad for the developers who tried to make this a great game, only to have their work be shredded and tarnished by corporate greed. This game is an insult to the Star Wars name and the gaming community.

    EA's Greed is a path to the dark side. Greed leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.
  61. zerafian
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    A stand must be taken on Micro-Transactions and even the thought of making a game "Pay to Win". Even with it removed on launch, EA will inevitably put it back in, completely the wrong way. Make it cosmetic ONLY and you have yourself an acceptable game. Shame on the publisher for tarnishing an iconic game franchise. Also, the people defending the MT practice are very ignorant. You know EAA stand must be taken on Micro-Transactions and even the thought of making a game "Pay to Win". Even with it removed on launch, EA will inevitably put it back in, completely the wrong way. Make it cosmetic ONLY and you have yourself an acceptable game. Shame on the publisher for tarnishing an iconic game franchise. Also, the people defending the MT practice are very ignorant. You know EA and ACtivision make 2 and 3 BILLION dollars last year, right? Where is that money going? Not to bigger and better games...look at Mass Effect: Andromeda. They tried to save time and money on default animations, rigs, sound effects, and other things to get the game done. That money goes to share holders....wise up and learn a few things before defending MTs.… Expand
  62. szarabajka
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is the digital equivalent of a bazaar on Tattooiine. It provides an authentic simulation of haggling over trinkets with Watto while Jabba rapaciously laughs in the background.
  63. Crovaxx
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Even without the pay to win elements, it's a bad game, the multiplayer is a mediocre, incomplete, buggy mess, and the campaign's even more broken then the multiplayer.
  64. Ixil
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is all about pay to win. They have shut down the micro transactions for now, but still don't buy this game, they will be re-enabled and be worse than before probably.
  65. HanzoShotFirst
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA tied to shove pay 2 win loot boxes down our throats. They tried to make us have to spend 40 hours to unlock 1 hero character. The "progression system" is still a complete joke. The only reason I'm giving this game a zero is that I can't give a negative rating.
  66. Kriptio
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions Pay to Win in AAA project...I bought a agame i want to play not gring 100500 hours for stupid darwader nahui EA.Cashback.1/10 and 1 is only for the good game ruined by EA
    BOYCOTT EA!
  67. mfgcasa
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    WARNING TO ALL PARENTS. THIS GAME CONTAINS GAMBLING DIRECTED TOWARDS KIDS. Kids pay money to have a random chance to unlock better gear, like special abilities, more powerful guns, and even characters like Luke Skywalker. And if they aren't willing to gamble, they will be penalised.
    AVOID.
  68. Isaacishot
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    It is pretty obvious that dice wanted the game to be good. but ea did what they do best and make it full of microsactions to the point of it being annoying. I honestly cannot believe that a $60 game can be as pay to win as this pile of trash.
  69. monkeywithtom12
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game disappoints. On one hand we have some of the best looking clone troopers, and battle droids. On the other we have a game that is so broken in every other regard. You have a single player story that is okay, but is to short. Everything in the story feels rushed and the cutscenes are only there to move you from one fire fight to another. The online is broken, the "grind" isThis game disappoints. On one hand we have some of the best looking clone troopers, and battle droids. On the other we have a game that is so broken in every other regard. You have a single player story that is okay, but is to short. Everything in the story feels rushed and the cutscenes are only there to move you from one fire fight to another. The online is broken, the "grind" is impossible, the star card system is not working, and the lack of any customization is a huge step back. Regardless of the loot box system this game is a step back on all fronts. The online lacks the one thing that would make it worlds better, and that is a sense of accomplishment. If it had a real "grind" in place, and offered real challenges to the player instead of a loot box lottery system then a lot of the bad could be forgiven. This game just fails on all fronts, and only dies one thing right, and that one thing is making the first EA Battlefront look even better.… Expand
  70. Ossian123
    Nov 18, 2017
    1
    Its not about loot boxes... I payed for a game and i got an early access game,.. The game itself is really good, but if i want the same experience 1 year later i'll have to pay again and again.
  71. Hansasdf
    Nov 18, 2017
    1
    Sry EA but this game needs to get a huge rework. The Lootbox system has to be deleted completely... They could replace it with cosmetics, that whould be ok but the rest is pure trash and has nothing to do with a full price game.
  72. Cirefly
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Have you greedy SOB's gotten the message yet? We're fed up with your bull sh**. You have pushed it too far, and you finally broke us all. The entire industry now needs to do an about face, otherwise you guys are going to be f**ked.
  73. pizzamess
    Nov 18, 2017
    1
    So I played the beta and so I don't have any experience with the full release or character progression but from a game play standpoint I hate it but, I also hate all the battlefields so its just not my style, and the horror stories from the micro transactions has absolutely scared me away from buying it as well since I was thinking of buying it anyway(another game to play with friends)SoSo I played the beta and so I don't have any experience with the full release or character progression but from a game play standpoint I hate it but, I also hate all the battlefields so its just not my style, and the horror stories from the micro transactions has absolutely scared me away from buying it as well since I was thinking of buying it anyway(another game to play with friends)So if your like most people and you don't feel like spending hundreds of dollars to stay competitive in any sense then pass this game it needs so many things fixed and balanced that maybe check it in like 3-4 months when they've reintroduced micro transactions and have had time to re balance everything(Hopefully went with the "you can pay for cosmetics" route).… Expand
  74. Confessor82
    Nov 19, 2017
    1
    Free to play game mechanics in a $60+ dollar AAA game. Designed to take as much money from you with addictive gambling loot mechanics. (Dont insult my intelligence by pointing out micro-transactions were removed at launch, they will be back in the game as soon as coverage of this PR mess die down.)
    If you dont like the idea of this then vote with your dollar and dont buy the game.
    If you    Free to play game mechanics in a $60+ dollar AAA game. Designed to take as much money from you with addictive gambling loot mechanics. (Dont insult my intelligence by pointing out micro-transactions were removed at launch, they will be back in the game as soon as coverage of this PR mess die down.)
    If you dont like the idea of this then vote with your dollar and dont buy the game.
    If you do buy the game you are validating this type of game format and we will see much more of in in future.
    There are plenty of other good games with well designed game progression that dont require you to hand over large amounts of money to progress. I would suggest supporting one of these games instead.    … Expand
  75. Nikgotf
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just awful!I do not advise anyone to this game.you need to create a status of gambling with the rating of +18 as well as ban it on sale in the territory of the European Union, what would the creators have thought of their reputation.… Expand
  76. TheTedster
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Shame on you EA, you deserve all the hate you're getting from the gaming community. I'm just waiting for Anthem to be the same with this dirty practice.
  77. neptune96
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Uh oh; when you make such a terrible pay-to-win game that customers become motivated to make metacritic accounts just to let you know how little they think of you something has gone very badly wrong! I hope you guys aren't stupid enough to do this again, but I know you will.
  78. drneo5
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Gambling loot boxes and micro-transactions. the game is designed only to rip your wallet apart far worse than free to play mobile games. EA have pushed it too far with their GREED!
  79. BradaBrada
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed Greed
    0/10
  80. HiroTailo
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Utter **** Dont buy ! EA go home ! It's unbelievable what they doin' to this game. Don't buy, don't support them. We can finally have a say to big developers what we want as community.
  81. abooooo
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This isn't a game, it's an illegal gambling system that goes through enough loopholes just to slip past regulations in the U.S. This is ridiculous, and I think that a boycott is in order, and that Congress needs to investigate this matter. Games like Battlefront are literally encouraging kids (and adults) to gamble. Stay far away.
  82. bperry420
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Pay2win = FAIL I am so disappointed in EA for caring more about money than about the game experience. No matter how fun this game could be, the pay to play racket makes it fail right out of the gate! #boycottEA
  83. Sarcasticaf
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    OMG I just love having a loot box system as the way to progress in a video game! And I love earning that sense of pride and accomplishment when I unlock Luke and Vader after what seems like years of grinding! Gambling for kids who don't know any better?! Sounds like video game paradise! These other Metacritic user rewiers don't know what they are talking about! I love giving my money to EAOMG I just love having a loot box system as the way to progress in a video game! And I love earning that sense of pride and accomplishment when I unlock Luke and Vader after what seems like years of grinding! Gambling for kids who don't know any better?! Sounds like video game paradise! These other Metacritic user rewiers don't know what they are talking about! I love giving my money to EA to boost their profits! This deserves nothing less than a perfect score!… Expand
  84. HopXombie
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This game is a disappointment. The campaign is ultimately underwhelming. It starts off pretty good then becomes a rinse and repeat borefest. Multiplayer is a pay to win, gamble. The idea of spending hours upon hours playing this train wreck of a game, is a depressing thought. Nuff said!
  85. kamk798
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I didn't like the gameplay and EA's response to the loot-boxes didn't help. I returned the game. Furthermore i will refrain from buying EA games all together and I hope that they can change and more games dont follow suit like this one did. bring back lucasarts!
  86. DominusDeus
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    DICE did a pretty bad job with the game in overall.

    But what EA does continuously, it's unforgivable! Don't buy their games!
    My rating goes for EA. Maybe 1/10 is way too generous towards them.

    And yes, they changed a few things because the community forced them to, but don't stop there! We can unite to destroy this current cancerous AAA gaming industry.

    BOYCOTT EA!
  87. Razor__Sharp
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    There is not much to say. P2W lootboxes system.
    Game is good itself, DICE done great work, but EA just ruined it with their "time-saving-payments". We need to stop it.
  88. Raiforst
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    4500 horas para desbloquear todo el contenido del juego, publicador lastrado de políticas abusivas y usando técnicas como "retiramos los macropagos temporalmente pero solo para vender más de lanzamiento".
    El juego en sí no es malo, desde siempre se puede seguir confiando en DICE pero lastimosamente EA opaca todo lo bueno con una facilidad alucinante.
  89. bunglebb
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I found that loot system moved too slow, and it seems to give an unfair advantage to those who pay for loot boxes. This is incredibly disappointing. booooo!
  90. builder1
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Don't buy this game unless EA removes all pay too win content forever! If you buy this game now this will just get more extreme in future games and pay to win, will be the new standard in the industry.
  91. Veodok
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    If you care at all about the future of gaming on ANY platform, then don't buy this game. Quell your Star Wars fanboy giddiness and go find another game to play, because this game was not made for any purpose except for EA to wring the money from your wallet.

    Again, if you give a **** about having good games to play in the future, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. And if you've already bought it, go    If you care at all about the future of gaming on ANY platform, then don't buy this game. Quell your Star Wars fanboy giddiness and go find another game to play, because this game was not made for any purpose except for EA to wring the money from your wallet.

    Again, if you give a **** about having good games to play in the future, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. And if you've already bought it, go refund this garbage piece of plastic.    … Expand
  92. Mariachi1994
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Simply Star Wars: FarmVille II. Except the original FarmVille is better - it doesn't cost 60$. Keep buying EA Games, otherwise these greedy managers may not have object to look at while they're rubbing their nipples.
  93. Darkraizard
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    What should be an excellent title, and a game that brings your hours of joy, is completely destroyed by greedy business practices. Just to be fair, I will list some pros for the game.

    Graphics and sound are top notch. Gameplay it self is great. Controls feel good, and animation is excellent. Addition of single player, not the best story every but it was fun. Servers for Multiplayer    What should be an excellent title, and a game that brings your hours of joy, is completely destroyed by greedy business practices. Just to be fair, I will list some pros for the game.

    Graphics and sound are top notch.
    Gameplay it self is great. Controls feel good, and animation is excellent.
    Addition of single player, not the best story every but it was fun.
    Servers for Multiplayer seem to run smoothly.

    Cons:

    Online progression is entirely restricted to loot boxes, but not only loot boxes, completely random loot boxes. Wanna unlock new weapons or upgrades.... you are left to the mercy of RNG. To top that off, the loot boxes needed to progress, you have to purchase with in-game currency that can be earned or purchased, but the rate that you earn it, leaves you feeling like the game is a constant grind, just to purchase the chance to unlock something useful, which leaves players who can't afford to shell out extra money to a huge disadvantage to those that can easily drop the extra money. Even some games mode limit how much in-game currency you can earn with a cool down of upwards to (as far as i have seen) 5 hours.

    Though EA has temporarily disabled the purchase of these crates (which is more just a stall tactic, as to not hurt their holiday sales and appease shareholders) with real money, you are still stuck in an endless grind to progress. in a system that doesn't let you progress at your own play-style. Just stuck with getting whatever randomly is given.

    It is a true shame. A game that should captivate the many, many loyal Star Wars fan, and online shooter enthusiasts. Instead tries to take advantage of it's audience,    … Expand
  94. GamingHarry
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    SHAME ON YOU EA. SHAME ON YOU DISNEY.
    Gambling is not for children.
    STAY THE **** AWAY FROM GAMING.
    USD$ 60 + MACRO TRANSACTIONS???? WHAT THE .....

    SHAME
    SHAME!
    SHAME!!!!
  95. Melchiorblade
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions determine victory in the mulltiplayer component, rendering this mode unplayable by anyone not willing to pay to win. The single player mode is merely okay, trailing off after the good first half because of jaunty character transitions and poor storytelling. The original Battlefront 1 and 2 are much better than this installment if you want a good star wars shooter, andMicrotransactions determine victory in the mulltiplayer component, rendering this mode unplayable by anyone not willing to pay to win. The single player mode is merely okay, trailing off after the good first half because of jaunty character transitions and poor storytelling. The original Battlefront 1 and 2 are much better than this installment if you want a good star wars shooter, and they are 10 to 20 bucks in an age without microtransiactions. This entry is tainted by EA's business practices and cannot be faithfully recomended… Expand
  96. DigitalAlien
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I was going to get this game, but since EA sucks and wants to be super greedy, I decided instead to buy my friend Paul (he wants to marry Nic Cage) a Creepy Nicolas Cage Throw Pillow off of Amazon... because it's a better deal and less of a waste of money. :)
  97. okiwi
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Im sorry for the workers, great artists and technicians behind this game, i love star wars, but EA is so greedy, this score is more like a protest agaisnt their absurd business model.
  98. iasonconyers
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    It's just bad EA. This game is great looking and just stunning to look at and play. Bugging sometimes, but not bad. However, it's too late about the micro transactions and the pay to win show. I hope you learn from this. I rented this game and I vomited all over my floor. 0 out of 10
  99. JokerToker
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes are only allowed in F2P's...you cucked it up again EA...business men are taking too much control over the devs and forcing them to implement this stupid **** and ruin the game. This goes for plenty of AAA games recently. Just **** market the game and keep track of sales and leave the devs to their **** work greedy ****
  100. gigaruz
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    This is one of the lowest point of AAA games. What EA did to Andromeda, NFS and now this is unacceptable. I played multiplayer for the last 5 days and I am appalled by the grinding needed in terms of progression to achieve gameplay satisfaction. It is an insult to gamers to be handed with microtransaction riddled games. It has to stop, and we as gamers should not be further exploited withThis is one of the lowest point of AAA games. What EA did to Andromeda, NFS and now this is unacceptable. I played multiplayer for the last 5 days and I am appalled by the grinding needed in terms of progression to achieve gameplay satisfaction. It is an insult to gamers to be handed with microtransaction riddled games. It has to stop, and we as gamers should not be further exploited with such corporate tactics for a quick financial gain.… 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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