Star Wars Battlefront

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  1. phillyjeff
    Dec 27, 2015
    7
    If you were expecting Battlefield 4 but in the SW universe you'll be disappointed, big time. If you judge this game as a standalone game and not compare it to any other DICE game, you'll enjoy the game. With that being said they're still issues with the amount of content in the game, which should be addressed
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 26, 2015
    7
    It's going to be a mixed bag for many, but Battlefront does enough right to still be an enjoyable game. Those wanting a game reminiscent of the older Battlefront titles are going to be disappointed. Same for those looking for a content rich experience. However people just looking for some Star Wars fun can find an enjoyable experience here. They just have to be willing to put up with someIt's going to be a mixed bag for many, but Battlefront does enough right to still be an enjoyable game. Those wanting a game reminiscent of the older Battlefront titles are going to be disappointed. Same for those looking for a content rich experience. However people just looking for some Star Wars fun can find an enjoyable experience here. They just have to be willing to put up with some less than satisfactory aspects.

    There's no single-player campaign. There is single-player, offline content, but it all just boils down to bot matches and tutorials. There are some bonus objectives to tackle in these modes, but the only one really worth spending any time with is the survival mode. Unfortunately it too has some issues. For one there are only four maps. It also limits the mode to only two players. It's decent, but the AI isn't the greatest and honestly it lacks the punch survival modes have in other games.

    But by far the most disappointing part of the meager single-player offerings are that they show potential for what could have been an at least decent campaign. DICE nailed the universe. This game really does feel like Star Wars. Thee graphics and sound are both stellar. Combine those elements with some sharper AI, a solid plot, and decent structure and there could have been a campaign worth talking about. Sadly there isn't.

    With the offline content being so lackluster this is definitely a multiplayer focused game. Thankfully it mostly succeeds there. However the more picky out there will still find plenty of gripes. It isn't exactly bursting at the seams with content. More maps at launch would have been appreciated as would have some more modes. I personally view what's here as at the very least a decent amount of content. The real sting about this though comes from the $50 season pass. It's like EA wants us to pay almost double for a more complete experience. Kind of a low move.

    Another potential issue comes from the gameplay itself. Star Wars is a huge property. One that has attracted fans from every walk of life. In order to make a game that is accessible to as many of these fans as possible, it has been dumbed down in some ways from your average shooter. Skill still trumps all, but no matter what your gaming experience you can still feel at least a little proud of yourself when matches end. It's not too bad. The only real issue I have with it is the lack of voice chat. Without it there really isn't any strategizing going on outside of party chat with your friends. Some modes could benefit from it.

    Yet for all of Battlefront's issues I still find myself having fun with it. That's because it feels like Star Wars. Blasting my way through familiar locations, getting hero power ups, and playing fun modes like Walker Assault make it an enjoyable enough an experience to recommend for most Star Wars fans. Even with most of the modes just being standard to the average FPS, the Star Wars skin keeps me entertained. Perhaps it's better off as a rental at first, but I think Star Wars fans just looking for some multiplayer fun are going to find something to enjoy here regardless of faults.

    I give the game a 7.5/10    … Expand
  3. GrumpyReviewer
    Dec 3, 2015
    7
    There are elements that need to be acknowledged: the game looks and sounds INCREDIBLE and is a dream come true in a sense that it makes you feel like you are inside the universe of one of the most beloved franchises in history. It really feels like you are part of it. So there is a fan service here that will definitely appeal to SW fans.

    That being said, the game itself. It's an okay    There are elements that need to be acknowledged: the game looks and sounds INCREDIBLE and is a dream come true in a sense that it makes you feel like you are inside the universe of one of the most beloved franchises in history. It really feels like you are part of it. So there is a fan service here that will definitely appeal to SW fans.

    That being said, the game itself. It's an okay shooter (although simplistic in its mechanics), that can be fun. But unfortunately, there are so many flaws to SW-Battlefront that, no matter how much of a hardcore fan you are, can't be forgiven:

    1) No single-player content at all (the single player stuff barely qualifies in my opinion, as it is just a boredom fest).

    2) Very limited options in terms of game modes and maps. It gets old and thin really fast.

    3) EXTREMELY slow progress to a point where you might ask yourself: "why bother?".

    4) Almost non existent character customization (the current one is bullsh*t).

    5) Just one airship battle (why not include a space battle?).

    6) Reeks of and leaks EA's greed. It's so obvious EA (yet again) has released an incomplete game, to keep charging the gamers later on with DLC, that is almost obscene. It's disgusting. There is a 50 dollar Season Pass to stuff nobody knows the details and that will give content that could have been inside the original release (more maps, planets, heroes, modes).

    I love and hate this game. Love it just because it's Star Wars and it's gorgeous. Hate it because it represents the WORST behaviour in this industry. EA will hang itself with its own rope. And I will be laughing on the day this happens.    … Expand
  4. Dukay66
    Nov 17, 2015
    7
    Star Wars Battlefront takes one of the most well known brands and utilizes it in a way that's almost jaw dropping. The game is beautiful and might be the best looking console game I've ever played, it's that impressive. On top of that, it looks like Star Wars, whatever Star Wars looks like. The sound design is also some of the best out there. From a foot step in the snow on Hoth, to aStar Wars Battlefront takes one of the most well known brands and utilizes it in a way that's almost jaw dropping. The game is beautiful and might be the best looking console game I've ever played, it's that impressive. On top of that, it looks like Star Wars, whatever Star Wars looks like. The sound design is also some of the best out there. From a foot step in the snow on Hoth, to a blaster beam exploding into a rock on Tatooine it sounds unbelievable. Battlefront goes above and beyond in these places, but fails at putting enough content to make the game feel worthwhile. I've personally been using the same gun since I've started so I can have something to look forward later on in the game when I surely know it will become repetitive. Maps are great, but there aren't enough of them and there are only a few game modes worth spending time on. I hope Battlefront get's non-season pass support to keep regular players engaged in the game, because it's most importantly a very fun experience that is a dud in the content department.… Expand
  5. Bitek
    Oct 12, 2017
    7
    Awesome game with a lot of content. I bought this game first day it came out and at first I was not into it at all. I actually did not like the gameplay .I guess I had VERY high expectations. But recently (almost after a year)started playing the game more often and the more I played it the more I liked it. I did buy Season Pass to get access to all expansion packs (well worth the money).Awesome game with a lot of content. I bought this game first day it came out and at first I was not into it at all. I actually did not like the gameplay .I guess I had VERY high expectations. But recently (almost after a year)started playing the game more often and the more I played it the more I liked it. I did buy Season Pass to get access to all expansion packs (well worth the money).

    So what changed my mind about the game ? Well first of all I do enjoy many cool modes in the game and intense battles. Game graphics are beautiful with immersive music and sounds. Weapons are awesome, heroes are super fun to play There is not much to complain about Star Wars. This game is simply joy to play .    … Expand
  6. DSouls_guy
    Nov 21, 2015
    7
    Here's a game that got way to much hype since day one, although I really enjoy the MP, that's about all battle front has to offer. If you are looking for a single player story mode you're gonna be really disappointed, because there isn't one!!! the only thing on this game is a decent MP and training missions that all.Battle front is kinda buggy but I haven't seen anything game breakingHere's a game that got way to much hype since day one, although I really enjoy the MP, that's about all battle front has to offer. If you are looking for a single player story mode you're gonna be really disappointed, because there isn't one!!! the only thing on this game is a decent MP and training missions that all.Battle front is kinda buggy but I haven't seen anything game breaking yet. the Graphics however are fantastic and so is the musical score. if you're looking for a game to just play mp this is the game for you, and if you want a starwars story you wont find it here.… Expand
  7. JustinElliot
    Dec 2, 2015
    7
    at first i was like "yayyyyy star wars ahhhhhhhh pew pew pew" then slowly i was like... this is a boring a$$ game haha. take away starwars and i wonder if all those green ratings would still be green.
  8. funkamonkey
    Dec 2, 2015
    7
    Battlefront is on one hand a let down and on the other hand the Star Wars game I've always wanted to play.

    The let down. Why this has been left out I can only guess at. Space battles. These are as important to a SW fan as a fight between Vader & Luke. They may be behind a EA paywall but we'll see very soon I suppose. That brings me to the biggest let down. The lack of maps. I know    Battlefront is on one hand a let down and on the other hand the Star Wars game I've always wanted to play.

    The let down. Why this has been left out I can only guess at. Space battles. These are as important to a SW fan as a fight between Vader & Luke. They may be behind a EA paywall but we'll see very soon I suppose.

    That brings me to the biggest let down. The lack of maps. I know season passes are the norm now but this takes the p*ss.

    Now this is where the Star Wars fan in me takes over. Looking up at the sky and seeing Slave 1 chasing down the Falcon causes a geekgasm. Then there's the sound and sights. Running towards a target hearing the sound of laser blasts or the swish of a sabre is perfect. The music ramps up when a hero enters the battle and this adds to the atmosphere.

    Those moments stop this game from earning a 5. EA have screwed players over with the season pass and all of the modes except the Fighter battles feel like TDM.

    I know EA have added the battle of Jakku for free but this doesn't change a thing. I love Star Wars and I play this game every day but I feel a bit cheated.    … Expand
  9. Junghova
    Nov 17, 2015
    7
    Despite no story, if you liked the beta, you will like the game in whole. Fun game and feels like star wars, but the 69.99 (cdn) season pass kinda left a real bad taste in my mouth :(
  10. aeluna
    Nov 17, 2015
    7
    A fair score for this game how it is is a 7. Where this game falls short is its ability to grab my attention for extended periods of time, the controls, and the basis of any FPS, the shooting.

    Controls: 2/10 The fact that I am forced to keep my aim/shoot on L2-R2 where almost every other FPS is L1-R1 is a massive mistake. It feels unnatural. It feels uncomfortable. Its down right    A fair score for this game how it is is a 7. Where this game falls short is its ability to grab my attention for extended periods of time, the controls, and the basis of any FPS, the shooting.

    Controls: 2/10 The fact that I am forced to keep my aim/shoot on L2-R2 where almost every other FPS is L1-R1 is a massive mistake. It feels unnatural. It feels uncomfortable. Its down right annoying. There should ALWAYS be a plethora of control options so players can tailor the controls to how they see fit.

    Targeting: 3/10The targeting is horrible. As many flaws as Destiny had, its core game-play should be a model for all FPS games. Battlefront is like trying to shoot clay pigeons with a shotgun. You have to lead your target whether your target is far or near. It just doesn't feel natural. That being said, I do like having to lead my target with long distant sniping. It actually requires skill and is very rewarding.

    Graphics: 10/10 Not much to say here. One of the most, if not the best, looking games on the PS4.

    SFX: 9/10

    Content: 6/10 There are enough different game modes to keep the PvP interesting for some time but the lack of campaign is difficult to swallow. Considering the scale of the Star Wars universe and what the core game delivered, its evident that EA will milk this game through DLC.

    Recommendations: Wait to pickup a used copy. Its a fun game to sit down and burn an hour or two but for extended periods of time it gets boring and probably will just make you suck at other FPS games considering how wack the aiming and controls are.    … Expand
  11. carlingtat
    Jan 30, 2016
    7
    After 10 years and 2 cancelled projects that robbed us of a chance to battle the planets of Star Wars, a sequel has been released and it has arrived in a mixed bag. I've played over 60 hours of this game and after the first 25 hours I didn't have too many grievances outside of EA's bad business plan. However the next 25 hours proved that the more I played it the more complaints I had aboutAfter 10 years and 2 cancelled projects that robbed us of a chance to battle the planets of Star Wars, a sequel has been released and it has arrived in a mixed bag. I've played over 60 hours of this game and after the first 25 hours I didn't have too many grievances outside of EA's bad business plan. However the next 25 hours proved that the more I played it the more complaints I had about the gameplay.

    Positives:
    + Graphically the game looks fantastic and feels smooth. If any game deserves a optimisation and graphics award for 2015 its DICE for Battlefront. Very few frame dips below 60 even on console and very few(if any) glitches or bugs. Game feels like you're stepping into the Star Wars Universe.

    + Card System. While many criticise the card system compared to DICE's usual secondary weapons/ class modes I find it creates a better battle and more chaos which is always fun. Only having to wait for a grenade to refill is a lot better than having to wonder around looking for an ammo bag or someone who drops an ammo bag and shooting at them to try and communicate the face you need ammo.

    + Turning Point, Supremecy and Walker Assault. The 3 best modes in the game are massive and chaotic exactly what you'd expect from Star Wars battles. I do wish that had added conquest to these as well.

    + Fighter Squadron and Air vehicles. I do think they really nailed the controls for the air vehicles. I could never get the hang of the controls for the jets in battlefield and didnt think I would enjoy Fighter Squadron. How wrong I was. The controls, the speed and the open area of air space makes it easy to take flight in one of the vehicles.

    + Heroes and Villians, Playing as both heroes and villians is awesome. Each hero has their own ability set which are useful in certain game modes if you use them right. There is the game mode Heroes v Villians which really makes being the hero more challenging than getting a power up in regular games.

    Negatives:
    - Lack of maps and depth. Yep like everyone else I really hate that it was rushed out before the film to take advantage of the hype of the film. You can see it in the lack of maps, weapons, game modes and single player. If they had waited another 6 months they would have had a good solid game that wouldnt have everyone frothing at the mouth because of the disappointment. And then to charge $50 for a season pass is beyond ridiculous.

    - Game is too casual. I get that they wanted it to have an arcadic feel like the old games but I was hoping for a bit more of a competitive edge. Killing from afar is ridiculously easy even with a weapon that doesnt have a great distance rating, theres no bullet drop and zero recoil. Also there is Aim Assist to really show it casualness.

    - Imbalance between Empire and Rebels. Theres no consistency in balance in the game modes. Some maps and game modes its better to be the rebels and others its better to be the empire. In Walker Assault the empire have AT-ATs and AT-STs while the rebels have nothing. In Endor the empire only has only AT-AT, have camouflaged gear making them hard to see and some of the objective points are in really advantaged defence points.

    - Bobba Fett is ridiculously overpowered. He can fly in the air for an almost unlimited amount of time, has powerful main weapon and targeted torpedo secondary weapon. Hes really hard to hit and he can easily hit you. The hero ships in fighter squadron are ridiculously overpowered as well. It takes a huge amount of shots and time to shoot down either Slave I or Millennium Falcon.

    - DICE still have not been able to fix the collider issues with Frostbite 3. So many times I'd be trying to jump over a small rock or bit of debris and would get stuck. And these are small colliders where if it was in reality a small little jump would be enough to clear it.

    - Air Vehicles slow down. I really don't know why they decided to include this but when you pul back on the left analog when flying an air vehicle you can slow it right down. This means you're practically in the one spot and are able to turn 180 degrees without problem so you can continue to track a ship when they try to evade you. However this means that the ship is never able to evade you making the basic maneuvers absolutely pointless and makes the Fighter Squadron mode far too easy.

    Overall its a good shooter but falls flat due to its own bad publisher plan and by going the casual route. A lot of changes will need to be made in any future sequels to win back many fans.    … Expand
  12. NikolayG
    Jan 4, 2016
    7
    Fighting against other players in an X-Wing or Tie Fighter is fantastic and the ships, environments, and sounds, are beautiful! And you get a cockpit view, which, for me is mandatory. While I'm pretty good at dogfighting I stink on the ground so in FPS mode I can only fight against bots in single player mode, and that is pretty boring even though the environments look great. This is reallyFighting against other players in an X-Wing or Tie Fighter is fantastic and the ships, environments, and sounds, are beautiful! And you get a cockpit view, which, for me is mandatory. While I'm pretty good at dogfighting I stink on the ground so in FPS mode I can only fight against bots in single player mode, and that is pretty boring even though the environments look great. This is really only a multi-player game for all intents and purposes. And even in multi-player, there's no campaign. You just select a battle and jump in. This means you don't get the satisfaction of earning your way through a story in which you make progress through an entire war, taking it battle by battle, and that's a big negative, especially with a $60 game, which is why I give this a 7.… Expand
  13. Aozz101x
    Jan 8, 2016
    7
    while i liked this battlefront, i have to give it a 7/10.
    this Star Wars Battlefront has a great start! it one of the best shooters that i play (maybe for an hour or longer). let's start of with the game itself. there is NO story more for this game unlike the other two star wars battlefront games. the multiplayer is pretty fun and i do like customized the character in the game for    while i liked this battlefront, i have to give it a 7/10.
    this Star Wars Battlefront has a great start! it one of the best shooters that i play (maybe for an hour or longer). let's start of with the game itself. there is NO story more for this game unlike the other two star wars battlefront games. the multiplayer is pretty fun and i do like customized the character in the game for Multplayer, and co-op is enjoyable at best, but the lack of more hero's and couch co-op online made this game eh, other then that this is a pretty good game, and i well have give credit to Dice for trying.    … Expand
  14. gNarNar
    Nov 20, 2015
    7
    This exactly what i hoped it to be. the game is not bad by any means. The shooting is solid everything is balanced and if you want a more over powered feel there are game modes to make it feel more in depth. rather than "lack of content" lets review whats there, and whats there is amazing. The game feels even better when playing with a group of buddies online.
    This game isnt suppose to    This exactly what i hoped it to be. the game is not bad by any means. The shooting is solid everything is balanced and if you want a more over powered feel there are game modes to make it feel more in depth. rather than "lack of content" lets review whats there, and whats there is amazing. The game feels even better when playing with a group of buddies online.
    This game isnt suppose to be a group of dudes camping each other AND ITS NOT which is amazing. As players are beginning to hit max level and unlocking everything there is more depth to the game as time goes on.It Feels like bad company 2 but with future tech.

    Hating EA is something of a trend now. you hear people whispering behind closed doors that they actually love the game but just wont admit it because "dlc".
    But i still give this game a 7/10 Because at least 3 more planets would of been awesome but we are getting 1 free planet in about 10 days but 2 or 3 more would of been ideal.    … Expand
  15. demon666
    Apr 2, 2017
    7
    First up -zero ratings for this indicates that you are retarded. It is not a single player game and this should have been clear to anyone before. Likely you didn't even play the game and if you did buy it on release day hoping for single player and are now upset you probably mindlessly buy every game that comes out. Clearly just attacking the game ... anyway, very good graphics, awesomeFirst up -zero ratings for this indicates that you are retarded. It is not a single player game and this should have been clear to anyone before. Likely you didn't even play the game and if you did buy it on release day hoping for single player and are now upset you probably mindlessly buy every game that comes out. Clearly just attacking the game ... anyway, very good graphics, awesome sounds, a decent amount of content ( I still need to play Supremacy in MP and have not touched the co-op/single player missions yet other than the beta). Bottom line this is a fun casual shooter with good variety. A Star Wars fan's heaven. It is not a technical strategic shooter like Killzone especially with the lack of non party communication and call outs would be difficult at best on these maps. It is more strategic than any COD game though. You can't just run around stabbing people and killing everyone with one or 2 shots. My biggest complaint would probably be the lack of mic communication with the whole team. I do like the partner system like the fireteams in Medal of Honor: Warfighter. Also people saying this is Battlefield with a Star Wars skin are out to lunch as well. It may get boring if you play it relentlessly hours a day for 6 months but what game wouldn't. I am still playing Killzone 2 years later and it had 17 maps in the end. This will end up with 25 if you get all the season pass stuff. Not happy about the $80 price for that in Canada but I will probably shell out for it because I think the fun to be had will justify that. Watch some streams and ask people you know who have actually played it but do not listen to MORONS rating this a zero. It would be like giving Wolfenstein: The New Order a zero because it lacked multiplayer. Solid 8/10… Expand
  16. mikepango
    Aug 4, 2016
    7
    Exceptionally easy to pick up and play. If you are not a big FPS fan but you are a fan of Star Wars you will have a great deal of fun with this game. On the other hand if you're a FPS vet this game might not have it all for you. This game is just stunningly beautiful. You will feel like you are really in this universe, the sound is also done very well.

    The problems come in with the lack    Exceptionally easy to pick up and play. If you are not a big FPS fan but you are a fan of Star Wars you will have a great deal of fun with this game. On the other hand if you're a FPS vet this game might not have it all for you. This game is just stunningly beautiful. You will feel like you are really in this universe, the sound is also done very well.

    The problems come in with the lack of features at launch day but that is no longer a problem. Lack of depth might also be look at as a negative. But overall this is a solid game.    … Expand
  17. NMFreed
    Feb 7, 2016
    7
    It’s been just more than 10 years since the last Star Wars Battlefront title released for the Playstation 2 and Xbox, and fans have been waiting ages to jump back into the shoes of Rebel or Imperial scum.

    Electronic Arts and DICE have answered the call, and the end result is absolutely stunning. 2015’s Battlefront focuses on the original trilogy of films, pulling characters, weapons and    It’s been just more than 10 years since the last Star Wars Battlefront title released for the Playstation 2 and Xbox, and fans have been waiting ages to jump back into the shoes of Rebel or Imperial scum.

    Electronic Arts and DICE have answered the call, and the end result is absolutely stunning. 2015’s Battlefront focuses on the original trilogy of films, pulling characters, weapons and vistas from Episodes IV, V and VI. And that’s the first thing players will notice, that this game is very much set in the Star Wars universe.

    The game modes are unique and each offer a specific challenge, but there isn’t much variety. Aside from objective-based modes like “Droid Run,” where players escort a Gonk Droid from one place to another, or “Walker Assault,” where the goal is to defend an AT-AT or take it down, most of everything else is kill or be killed.

    There’s Blast, the Battlefront take on traditional team death-match: Supremacy, an all-out war mode that tasks players with pushing the other team off the planet, and Fighter Squadron, which is essentially death-match in the air, exclusively.

    Also present are Hero-centric gametypes like “Heroes vs. Villains,” which is a six-on-six round-based mode where players assume the role of iconic Star Wars characters.

    And heroes is where the game shines best. Play as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Darth Vader or Boba Fett. If that sounds like a small number of choices, that’s because it is. 2005’s Battlefront II had 23 heroes and villains. Here is where the new game finds its faults.

    There’s an overall lack of content here. The number of weapons and gear is in the tens and customization options are tied to face changes. But hey, EA has a $50 season pass ready for you to buy.

    Downloadable content isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but when it looks like three-fourths of a game’s content has been removed to sell back later, there’s a problem. This season pass will contain four additional hero characters, 16 multiplayer maps and countless gear and guns.

    But it’s OK. Battlefront is a beautiful title with tight, natural gameplay and it’s a whole lot of fun. Nothing beats Force-choking as Vader, or leaping through the treehouses of Endor as Luke Skywalker with 20 Rebel soldiers charging into battle with you.

    Flying an X-wing is exhilarating and taking down a Walker with a tow cable is 10 tons of awesome. But for the future, EA should look to Battlefront as a platform, not a sequel machine. Take cues from Activision’s Destiny, a fully formed title that has released expansions over the past year.

    Let’s face it, Star Wars fans. Battlefront is the Star Wars game we want, but it doesn’t have all of the content it needs right now.

    - Nicholas Friedman, Denton Record-Chronicle    … Expand
  18. fabio77
    Dec 18, 2015
    7
    I paid 28£ for a digital version of the game, and I think is worth that amount. I liked the gameplay , is a bit simplistic, but is something that somehow reminds me of the old school FPS, and that is good. Not much content, as everyone says, but if you can get some discount, you'll find a funny, graphically gorgeous, Star Wars game... and try not(!) to think about the old Battlefronts
  19. Venonomicon
    Dec 7, 2015
    7
    There isn't much I can say that has not been said by other critics, so I'll keep it simple; It looks good, sounds good, & is fun to dip into, however it is an on-line, multi-player game, with additional solo/duo modes tacked on. It sadly is lacking Battlefront series staples, such as getting into vehicles (you now pick up a token), flying into orbit (you don't leave atmospheres), hijackingThere isn't much I can say that has not been said by other critics, so I'll keep it simple; It looks good, sounds good, & is fun to dip into, however it is an on-line, multi-player game, with additional solo/duo modes tacked on. It sadly is lacking Battlefront series staples, such as getting into vehicles (you now pick up a token), flying into orbit (you don't leave atmospheres), hijacking enemy vehicles (due to the new token system), & the Galactic Conquest mode.

    I would value the core game at £20. if it contained the season pass then £40 would be fair.
    Sadly this game stands to be the biggest financial rip-off that I have ever seen to date as it's priced at £40 for the core game, & over £100 for the complete game!

    Star Wars fans will buy SWB for the hype, it will sell well & be enjoyed by casual gamers, & the core gamers will either tire of it quickly, or play it in addition to other similar games, as a secondary, or tertiary game, but I doubt as a primary one.    … Expand
  20. carrotsidedown
    Nov 17, 2015
    7
    There is plenty to enjoy this game, especially in the early going. The 40-player, objective-based skirmishes encapsulate the absolute essence of Star Wars. Battlefront is full of moments which make you feel like you're in the movies, with absolute fantasy moments.

    However, these are all short-lived; as this game suffers from a lack of depth and complexity to keep it sustainable for more    There is plenty to enjoy this game, especially in the early going. The 40-player, objective-based skirmishes encapsulate the absolute essence of Star Wars. Battlefront is full of moments which make you feel like you're in the movies, with absolute fantasy moments.

    However, these are all short-lived; as this game suffers from a lack of depth and complexity to keep it sustainable for more than a couple play-sessions. Too limited in its maps and modes to keep people hooked, it will nevertheless provide enough fun to jump onto once in a while.

    I would recommend a rental if possible.    … Expand
  21. BaronMonaco
    Feb 11, 2016
    7
    For years players had been expecting a new Battlefront, therefore the expectations were very high even more with the new movie that put back Star Wars in the center of the entertainment world, now lets talk about the game itself.

    First I have the main complain that everyone else, where is the campaign mode ? Sure the guys from EA will tell you that there is some solo content, but    For years players had been expecting a new Battlefront, therefore the expectations were very high even more with the new movie that put back Star Wars in the center of the entertainment world, now lets talk about the game itself.

    First I have the main complain that everyone else, where is the campaign mode ? Sure the guys from EA will tell you that there is some solo content, but honestly its almost nothing a surviving mode limited to 15 waves and some tutorials, that's no where near what the first Battlefront offered with an actual campaign that takes you to a lot of different locations with a little story etc... The interest of the game is purely online and like all the online-only FPS I saw on console there is not sufficient content (weapons, characters, vehicules,maps and modes) to justify a full retail price in my eyes. But let's be clear on one point there is no less content in Battlefront that there was in Evolve, Plants VS Zombies or Titanfall, they are all lacking content in my eyes.

    Now lets talk about the best thing in the game : the technical side. The sound is amazingly nostalgic, the graphics are gorgeous and after 45 hours of gameplay (the time it took me to reach the level cap) there's almost no bug since the launch of the game.

    Gameplay wise the game is a pretty classic FPS except for the Heroes and Villains that change the setting with a gameplay closer to MOBAs, every mode has its for and cons and you'll probably find something that suits you the best, unfortunately there is some balancing problems, you'll most likely never see the imperials win a Fighter Squadron match, Boba Fett is really annoying with his jet pack that allows him to flee too easily, etc...

    All in all Battlefront is a fun multi-player game, that suffers from the classical lack of content curse of multi-player-only games and from balancing problems, but the gorgeous looks, MOBAs mechanics and large scale battles maintain the game on the good side of video games. Advisable for Star Wars fan if you find it on sale.    … Expand
  22. curtiswolf
    Dec 29, 2015
    7
    I saw this coming to be honest. I had a bad feeling from the get go that DICE and EA were not going to do this game any justice. But people were very excited for this title and ended up being very dissapointed. Its most likely the biggest disappointment of the year next to the Order 1886.

    Let me start off with the game's good quality's. The Graphics, sound, and design overall is    I saw this coming to be honest. I had a bad feeling from the get go that DICE and EA were not going to do this game any justice. But people were very excited for this title and ended up being very dissapointed. Its most likely the biggest disappointment of the year next to the Order 1886.

    Let me start off with the game's good quality's. The Graphics, sound, and design overall is fantastic. Plus the game feels like your in a true, real, star war's battle (especially on Hoth). But the game's fun factor soon fades due to the lack of content.

    There are to me personally, two good game modes, Supremacy and Fighter Squadron ( idk if thats the right name). All the rest seem to be filler game modes. Supremacy is a really good game mode, but seeing it only has 4 maps to go along with it kinda made it very repetitive after a while. The game also doesn't have much to offer to as of customization. I dont believe there is a single gun attachment. If that doesn't explain the lack of content i dont know what will.

    Also there is no campaign, just survival. Which is by the way a very, very bland and boring horde mode. The only good factor of survival is the opening and ending CGI moments. But in the end those only depress me in the way that i would have rather had a fully done story.

    Overall the game looks, sounds, and feels amazing (for a while). But lacks any real content to keep you playing. If your a true star wars fan i recommend buying this when the price is lower or picking up the season pass to ensure you get at least some more content in DLC form. If your not a hardcore fan, then you could pass on this, its really just a casual star wars experience.    … Expand
  23. MetaRogue
    Nov 11, 2016
    7
    What's really disappointing about DICE's Star Wars Battlefront reboot is that after that magical feeling of nostalgia eventually dissipates, you're left with a game that has very little substance. What hammers that point even further is that more than half the game's content is locked behind an 'Online Only' wall. Offline players won't have long to exhaust what's available to them.

    The    What's really disappointing about DICE's Star Wars Battlefront reboot is that after that magical feeling of nostalgia eventually dissipates, you're left with a game that has very little substance. What hammers that point even further is that more than half the game's content is locked behind an 'Online Only' wall. Offline players won't have long to exhaust what's available to them.

    The graphics are top notch, but once you've tried every 'different' blaster, rifle or whatever, they all feel the same pretty much. The maps, once again, look great, but their orientation is limiting. Battles eventuate to being whoever shoots first (I'm looking at you Han Solo) or whoever gets finished off because their health meter was 90% depleted.

    Playing as heroes is no better: Once the magic of playing as Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, The Emperor, Boba Fett, Han Solo or Princess Leia wears off, you're instantly bored. This is also a downside when you compare this line-up of characters in comparison to the roster of heroes and villains available in Pandemic's Star Wars Battlefront 2.

    Not only that, but heroes in DICE's reboot have finite health, requiring players to scurry about and look-up for a health replenishment item. This means hero battles boil down to a frustrating race to keep your health topped up or prevent the other player from reaching said health item.

    For offline players, the Tutorials only hold that opportunity to pilot an X-Wing, a speeder and an AT-ST. Survival is probably the only replay worthy material, but this itself is a frustrating limited experience.

    Overall, Battlefront is a limited title that will quickly expire in terms of public interest. The only thing for DICE to do is to radically improve the inevitable sequel. For a real Star Wars Battlefront experience, play the 10 year old sequel released by Pandemic.    … Expand
  24. Scottgun00
    Nov 21, 2015
    7
    I'm an old and jaded gamer, but when my team won a supremacy match, I got out of my chair and danced around the to the John Williams music like a fool. I havent done that with a game in years. Ignore the complaints about lack of single-player. Ignore the gripes about the number of maps, and ignore the cavils about the AT-AT being on rails. When I play Battlefront I AM in a Star Wars battleI'm an old and jaded gamer, but when my team won a supremacy match, I got out of my chair and danced around the to the John Williams music like a fool. I havent done that with a game in years. Ignore the complaints about lack of single-player. Ignore the gripes about the number of maps, and ignore the cavils about the AT-AT being on rails. When I play Battlefront I AM in a Star Wars battle for all intents and purposes, so EA: mission accomplished with flying colors.… Expand
  25. Paulo-Lameiras
    Nov 23, 2015
    7
    The graphics are amazing, the sound as good as we expect from a Star Wars game, it's fun, has an almost flawless framerate and DICE nailed the Star Wars atmosphere. On the other hand, the amount of content is ridiculously low, but this has to do with EA, who will sell the second half of the game for the full price...again, and not with DICE.

    + Excelent presentation. It looks and sounds    The graphics are amazing, the sound as good as we expect from a Star Wars game, it's fun, has an almost flawless framerate and DICE nailed the Star Wars atmosphere. On the other hand, the amount of content is ridiculously low, but this has to do with EA, who will sell the second half of the game for the full price...again, and not with DICE.

    + Excelent presentation. It looks and sounds fantastic!
    + Almost flawless 60fps.
    + DICE nailed Star Wars atmosphere.

    - 900p is not acceptable for current standards.
    - lacks content. Where are the space battles, all those iconic planets from the saga, the bots in multiplayer, the campaign, etc???
    - I'm not a fan of this new item based way to get vehicles. It's alot more immersive to have the ability to enter an hangar and jump to a vehicle. DICE have been doing this for years in Battlefield games, so why the step back?!

    All in all, and while it's far from perfect, SW Battlefront is an excelent experience for all Star Wars fans.    … Expand
  26. hypeh
    Feb 14, 2016
    7
    Yes ok it's a cash grab with the dlc and the base game is over priced, if you can pick it up cheap go for it as at it's core its a decent shooter. Don't just jump on the band wagon of hating EA they still make good games (just do some research before paying full price and pre ordering DLC)
  27. johnem95
    Dec 25, 2015
    7
    The amazing sights and sounds of Star Wars: Battlefront alone keep me wanting to boot up the game on a consistent basis. There's a handful of replayable game modes here, too, (with a couple being one and dones), however, there's a disappointing lack of blasters and sub-weapons to choose from, and the few there are to choose from, you unlock rather quickly. There's a lot of fun to be had,The amazing sights and sounds of Star Wars: Battlefront alone keep me wanting to boot up the game on a consistent basis. There's a handful of replayable game modes here, too, (with a couple being one and dones), however, there's a disappointing lack of blasters and sub-weapons to choose from, and the few there are to choose from, you unlock rather quickly. There's a lot of fun to be had, but it could definitely use some more content. Those aforementioned replayable game modes can only have you coming back for so long...… Expand
  28. PeterAlexander
    Jan 29, 2016
    7
    Battlefront looks and feels like Star Wars, and I was initially blown away. The magic of the Star Wars skin wears off however and the issues most evidently caused by EA's management start to surface.
  29. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    I am a huge fan of Star Wars. I was excited to see DICE take on this game like many others, but what we got what a good game with little content. No campaign, few heroes and maps. The game was not a $60 game. It still was a hell of a lot of fun though. Just wish there was more there.
  30. RoverGrover
    Dec 7, 2015
    7
    I'm still not sure how I feel about this game. Everyone's criticism with the game are completely on point but at the same time, I've justified buying this by saying to myself "can I get the same amount of fun or more from going out and drinking 3 nights?" Anyway, here's what you get in the base game.

    4 Maps: They say you get more but that's total BS. It's 4 maps that and sections are    I'm still not sure how I feel about this game. Everyone's criticism with the game are completely on point but at the same time, I've justified buying this by saying to myself "can I get the same amount of fun or more from going out and drinking 3 nights?" Anyway, here's what you get in the base game.

    4 Maps: They say you get more but that's total BS. It's 4 maps that and sections are cutoff and tweaked a little for small game modes

    3 Offline modes: Training - basically a tutorial but every game mechanic gets it's own quick little mission. Survival - you basic survival mode that you can play with a buddy offline, it gets real boring after one play though. Battle - You can fight a friend offline which can be fun if you're both similar skill levels, otherwise it's basically just beat up your friend who doesn't own the game mode.

    Character Customization: You can purchase a new head from a somewhat ethnically diverse selection with in-game points. The higher your level, you can unlock and purchase (in-game credits) one of the 3 hair styles for each head. Get near the high levels you can get a scout trooper, shadow trooper skin for the empire and a handful of different alien head for the rebels.

    9 Multiplayer Mods: There is suppose to be one more coming as well with the free dlc. So there actually is quite a few game modes, but you'll probably spend most of your time in Supremacy or Walker Assault. If you like dogfighting there is a mode just for star fighters where you jump into a big mess and shot down AI and Humies.

    I feel like we are giving EA a little too much flack for having a season pass since that has pretty much been the standard in AAA games for a while now. At least this one you're likely to get quite a bit of content in the DLCs. The big question of course is, how much of that should have been in the base game? More than what's there but the game is pretty, it's star wars and it's kind of fun so like a moth to the flame I go.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 23, 2016
    80
    It's not the most complex shooter, but it's the ideal pick-up-and-play experience for Star Wars fans. Stunning environments, solid shooting and immersive sound design mask the shortcomings. [Jan 2016, p.82]
  2. GameOver.gr
    Jan 20, 2016
    75
    With the new film of the space opera saga finally on the big screen and the release of Battlefront's new sequel, both after a decade overdue, it is definitely the best time to be a Star Wars fan. The game itself is a dream-come-true for fans, and the Star Wars spectacle is strong in this one. However, if it is depth and longevity you seek... this is not the game you are looking for.
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  3. Play UK
    Jan 16, 2016
    60
    Spectacular production values help to make this game enjoyable in the early going, but it soon enough shows that it is painfully lacking in terms of maps and depth in its current form. [Issue#265, p.72]
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