Star Wars Battlefront

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  1. haselnussstrauc
    Dec 9, 2015
    5
    It's kinda fun for a short time.
    For me there isn't anything motivating for longer period.
    Just a few maps.

    But at least the graphics and sounds are awesome.
  2. Imacritic
    Dec 9, 2015
    3
    It sucks that I spent $60 on this game. On the bright side, I can go onto Ebay and sell it for $55. Out of all the games I have played and read the reviews on, Star Wars Battlefront has the most honest NEGATIVE reviews I seen.
  3. felasi
    Dec 9, 2015
    2
    How I wish I listened to the user reviews on metacritic before spending 70 USD on this game. Aside from the excellent graphics and sound design battlefront really doesnt have much going for it. After the first few hours it gets very boring very fast. No single player exists, except for a survivor mode, the combat/gameplay is below average as far as a first person shooters go.

    The    How I wish I listened to the user reviews on metacritic before spending 70 USD on this game. Aside from the excellent graphics and sound design battlefront really doesnt have much going for it. After the first few hours it gets very boring very fast. No single player exists, except for a survivor mode, the combat/gameplay is below average as far as a first person shooters go.

    The multiplayer mode feels broken, spawn points are ridiculous, there are only eleven guns which all feel the same, no customization at all, repetitive maps which are too few. From the 9 game modes only about 3 of them are appealing. Character customization is a joke. You have to spend in game credits to unlock characters and they really dont offer much until you unlock the last levels if you bother to get that far. Vehicles and fighter jets controls are so basic and you have to walk around the map hunting for pop-ups to activate them rather than going to a que to access them. Worst of all you cant really team up with your friends in a squad. Instead you can be a partner with only one friend, other friends who join cant be in a squad with you so its like your not even playing with them. So much for multiplayer.

    I expected that with DICEs involvement starwars battlefront would be built upon further adding alot of the great things we saw in battlefield 3 & 4. Rather this game is a hollow shell of what it could be. Spending 70 dollars on a game so void of content is disappointing to say the least. Maybe its because of the graphics its so expensive, but if thats the case they should have sacrificed visuals for actual content or priced at what its worth, a 30 USD game. Its a shame they can get away with pricing it for so much when it has nothing. Other games of the same price have hoooours of gameplay and content. There is no way im going to fork out another 50USD for additional maps in there DLC. If you want to play an FPS do yourself a favor and buy ANYTHING other than this game.    … Expand
  4. MrBonesSTL
    Dec 9, 2015
    5
    If you want good graphics, this is for you. Graphics+dying a lot+lag is what I see a lot in this game. I bought it hoping for something along the lines of the original but no, this isn't the best reboot at all. They need to add more content, for sure. EA also needs to fix the lag issues. I'm sick of dying a lot, feels a lot like CoD but better (graphics-wise & no teenagers calling meIf you want good graphics, this is for you. Graphics+dying a lot+lag is what I see a lot in this game. I bought it hoping for something along the lines of the original but no, this isn't the best reboot at all. They need to add more content, for sure. EA also needs to fix the lag issues. I'm sick of dying a lot, feels a lot like CoD but better (graphics-wise & no teenagers calling me names). So, in other words, just get this if you want to play a nicer graphics version of CoD but with more lag.… Expand
  5. joshootMi
    Dec 9, 2015
    0
    No content. If they worked on it for another year, added more planets/maps, added more heroes, allowed you to fly upside down for more than 2 seconds, let you steer your snowspeeder while it's taking down a walker, and made it so your lightsaber can actually cut people while it's coming back to you then... yeah. THEN I would have spent 60 dollars on it.
  6. gordofreeman
    Dec 8, 2015
    0
    This game was not ready to be released . Amazing graphics, but it just it, nothing more. DICE disappointed and desrespected all the star wars fans. We need more than beauty to have a great game. Few game modes, poor customization, flight controls sucks. We have no story mode and space battle mode. If you don't buy all the DLC's you won't get the entire game.
  7. miakhalifa
    Dec 8, 2015
    0
    terrible experience, trying to find a server with more than 10% people is near impossible. i'm sure this game would be fun if i could ever get in 1 star.
  8. Khristtoph
    Dec 8, 2015
    6
    The Game is amazing, looks incredible, the on-line mode is great... But the game have a very big problem NO STORY MODE and the offline mode is really poor.
  9. RGKDR
    Dec 8, 2015
    0
    A game that came out tens years ago blows this out of the water. What does it say about this $60 game? There are two or three vehicles no distinct classes like the original Battlefront. Atleast call it star wars battle field and even then its still a terrible game in comparison and in general for the price of $60.
  10. xDaviD2kESP
    Dec 8, 2015
    4
    Good graphics, good sound.
    If you're not hyper star wars fan, you shouldn't buy this game, you get bored soon.
    Only 4 Maps In AT-AT Mode, few weapons, the season pass has more content than the original game.
    Don't buy this game, if youre not super star wars fan
    I feel like I wasted my money.
  11. Nightlock
    Dec 8, 2015
    2
    Don't waste your money on this one guys, please.
    1.) Match requires no co ordination among the players. Feels more like COD then BF
    2.) They have messed with the auto aiming it seems, its insane how you can take out enemies at long rage without zooming. 3.) EVERY GUN FEELS THE SAME. BF is lot better then this CR*P 4.) And don't get me started on the content. Seriously EA seriously, you    Don't waste your money on this one guys, please.
    1.) Match requires no co ordination among the players. Feels more like COD then BF
    2.) They have messed with the auto aiming it seems, its insane how you can take out enemies at long rage without zooming.
    3.) EVERY GUN FEELS THE SAME. BF is lot better then this CR*P
    4.) And don't get me started on the content. Seriously EA seriously, you really think every time you come out with season pass as the game launches, people won't know that you take out content from the complete game and release them later as DLCs (well i bought the game so i guess the jokes on me)
    @ DICE - Ur Stroy telling ability for FPS already su*ked and now you have stop trying
    There is a reason why EA got worst company in the world award, past couple of years by "Consumerist" (i think last year it was comcast, not sure). When you make a game and break it into pieces and sell them @ full price, hatred from consumers comes naturally. And as lot of reviewer have already mentioned before, this is becoming a trend now (looking at you, Ubisoft! ) - only multiplayer @ full price.    … Expand
  12. pianotm26
    Dec 8, 2015
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't let the title fool you; I liked the Prequels. It was merely a reference to the irrational, only partly meritorious hate that they receive.

    I'm going to start with the absolute reality. I work for a living. Money is not something that falls out of the sky, and $69.99 plus tax is a significant amount. I charge $75.00 to tune a piano. This disc cost me the amount of an entire job. I was quite eager to get it. I had been looking forward to it. I love Star Wars. It's probably my favorite film series. I'm as immersed in the Expanded Universe as the typical Star Wars fan. That's why this game is so upsetting. If you've played the game, you know full well where I'm going with this: the hour of tutorials, and only about an hour of actual games if you're playing offline, and then having to pay an additional $49.99 if you want the content that really rightly should have come with the initial sticker price (minus the Battle of Jakku, which we'll be getting free: what a surprise!), and then having to pay for the privilege of playing multi-player.

    But...I've been reviewing games for awhile on other forums, and I wouldn't be much of a reviewer if I just complained about the most glaring issues without even getting into the game. So, let us begin.

    I bought Battlefront when I got my PS4. Fortunately, I bought the PS4 with the Disney Infinity 3.0 bundle, so I actually wound up paying the same but got a couple more games out of the deal (yes, that's how the math came out...I don't know what genius came up with that sales gimmick). So, I got it home, didn't have enough lines to hook up my PS4 to the internet, was too lazy to unplug my computer so I could enjoy online PS4 gameplay for awhile, so I just settled for the offline content for the time being.

    STORY: 1/10 There is no story. You are literally replaying battles from the Original Trilogy, and one that wasn't seen, but alluded to, without the story. They are the battles of Hoth, Tatooine, Endor, and Sullust. Yep, that's all. You can go through them in tutorials, mission mode, or survival mode. It also comes with a screensaver that features C-3PO and R2-D2 arguing with each other.

    GRAPHICS: 10/10The visuals in this game are absolutely stunning. Seriously, I wonder why the CGI in movies look so lousy when we have video games that look like this. Seriously, you could stare at these scenes for hours.

    GAMEPLAY (PART 1: OFFLINE): 4/10 The tutorials are a good place to start as they teach you the different styles of gameplay and the controls. You can play either ground missions or starfighter missions. The ground missions are typical of first person shooters such as Call of Duty or Fallout. The aerial missions are also disappointingly common as well, with controls similar to just about any flight simulator. The system is straightforward: kill as many enemies as you can while dying and respawning a ridiculous amount of times. It's a style of gameplay conducive to multiplayer, but I've never really enjoyed it as it just feels like losing over and over again, even when the game says you won. It's very difficult to aim in ground missions, and I understand that the lack of an autolock is for realism, but at the very least, they could incorporate some kind of system to assist with aiming. It's not this hard to aim and shoot in real life, and it's an exceedingly frustrating system. You can focus on a target with L2, but this still isn't an autolock, so it doesn't lock; it just tightens controls so that your sights don't jump all over the place when trying to aim.

    Aerial controls are another matter. L2 does act as an autolock, but an extremely tight one. If an enemy ship even slightly gets out of your sights, the autolock will break. It's still a very good autolock, and using it improves the game tremendously. Not using the autolock makes it virtually impossible to hit the target. Also, you have to hold down the L2 to use it, so your hand motions on the controller are extremely limited (not that it's a detriment, considering how limited your maneuverability is). Also, you have to maintain the lock when firing missiles until they hit their target (which isn't how missiles work in any reality). Dogfighting is very cumbersome.

    The speeder bikes on Endor: piloting a Star Wars speeder bike is a fun thing to do in video games. It's a really hard aspect of gameplay to mess up, but somehow, Battlefront manages it. In the extremely overrated quest for realism, this aspect is an EPIC PHAIL. It's true that that the ground assault and aerial missions have controls that aren't stellar, but they're okay, which is just fine for merchandising gimmick game, even one as beautiful as this, but the speeder bikes in this game are simply a terrible experience, and it's all because of the high level of ultra-realism that this game employs.

    Let me see if I can make this point: NOTHING KILLS A GAME LIKE ULTRA-REALISM!

    Now, there are those that argue that ultra-realism is the best gaming goal. No, it's not. Sorry, but it just isn't. First, let's start with the obvious point: if we wanted realism, we wouldn't be playing video games. Next: games are supposed to be enjoyed. Even frustration and stress can be enjoyable to a certain degree, but when that's all there is, it stops being fun. How do we know it's not fun? Simple: I'm writing a review on Star Wars: Battlefront instead of playing it. Do you see what's going on here? If it were fun, I'd be playing it.

    So, what's wrong with the speeders? Nothing, except that you are just going to die. If you manage to get your speed up, there is no thrill like in other games. You explode, die and respawn the second you hit something. Why was it made like this? Because life bars and hit points aren't realistic. So, if anything you touch kills you, unless you're going really slow, then whatever you hit just doesn't kill you as quickly. If you want to know who did speeders well, go back to N64 Shadows of the Empire. The controls and game play in the swoop level were pretty much like they are in this game: you even die the second you hit a rock wall. The difference? You don't die the instant you hit another swoop, and it's actually not as ridiculously easy to wreck as it is in Battlefront, and it's still pretty easy to wreck. That was my favorite level in that game. I played it over and over again. Battlefront actually made me hate speeders. This was terrible. Whoever designed the gameplay for the speeders should have been made to redo it. You know, patches have become a crutch and they've become an excuse to release a crappy game. If there is a patch that fixes the abysmal control on the Battlefront speeders, that's exactly what I am going to think: they were just more concerned with making a deadline than making a good game.

    So, playing ever single mission, and survival mode after the tutorial, it took me two hours to finish the offline content. All of it. I played the entire offline game that I paid 70 dollars for in 2 hours. Every mission. I suppose I could go back and play the Dark Side, but that would only give me another hour of gameplay. 70 dollars of this. Oh, and sometime this month, we're supposed to get the Battle of Jakku for free. That'll be another 20 minutes per side of the Force. That's all you get for 70 dollars. Want more? Well, more is coming, but you have to pay for it. I got 100 hours of content in Metal Gear Solid 4 for 50 dollars, and I couldn't even get a 3 hour Star Wars game for 70. No, you do not get to play multiplayer for 70 dollars; you still have to pay for that, but that may be more on Playstation than EA, but you still can't play the multiplayer unless you pay the monthly fee for Playstation Plus. If you're not willing to do that, you're SOL. You could pony up the 50 dollars for a yearly sub, but why? Why can't I just play the damned game? Why can't I just get what I've already paid for?

    GAMEPLAY (PART 2: ONLINE): 6/10 This is where the game is. There isn't much more in the way of content. There's a few more missions, but nothing truly remarkable. Everything is played against other players in versus combat. There's Droid Run, which is a King of the Hill style game in which you capture three droids before the opposing team does. There's Fighter Squadron, which is exactly what it sounds like, and my personal favorite (but that's only because the ground missions are so damned hard, again because realism). There's Walker Assault, which is the Battle of Hoth...again...this time with people other than you and the AI. There's Hero Hunt where you get to play all by yourself against everyone! And they're trying to kill you! And they're not trying to kill each other! Fun! Everything else is just variations on war: defend the cargo while stealing the other guy's cargo. Capture enemy supply drops. Or Supremacy, where you have to drive the enemy away (In other words, kill more of them.), or Blast, which is basically the same thing.

    What these missions offer are credits and ranks that you can unlock new items and abilities with. You have very little choice in your in game appearance. You have to win the privilege to change your in game appearance. This helps to make the game fun. Also, you have enemy players that are obviously going to be better than you. The gameplay here in multiplayer is about the same, but it's much more fun than in singleplayer mode. You also begin to really see the limitations. Your ships can't do barrel rolls or loops unless you press the D-Pad, and you only get three special aerial moves. The down button on the D-Pad changes you from external view to cockpit view. In my opinion, this only makes the aerial combat more fun as instead of having maneuvers handed to you, you have to be creative.

    I only wish the ground battles were as enjoyable, and the fact these missions feel more like a chore cannot possibly be more apparent in the fact that far fewer people seem to play them than the fighter missions, and it seems that there are a lot more awards and bonuses for playing the ground missions, or maybe I'm only seeing them listed since I don't get a list of bonuses for the aerial missions, but I still get them. That's telling. The fact that they display the fact that there a bonuses for the ground missions but don't make bonuses for the aerial missions apparent tells me that they know the ground missions are poorly done. It's very hard to kill and it's very easy to be killed.

    On the plus side, in the Hero vs. Villain game, you get the opportunity to play as one of three main characters on each side. If you're not a troop from the start, you either get to play as Luke, Leia, or Han, or if you're on the Dark Side, Darth Vader, The Emperor, or Boba Fett. In one game, I played as Darth Vader and actually got into an epic lightsaber duel with Luke (I lost)...on top of the Millennium Falcon!!! I wish I recorded that! That was awesome! But, ahem...whatever awesomeness there is to be had in these ground missions doesn't redeem their overall tediousness. It's impossible to aim decently, even at close range, and any attempt to aim will surely get you killed. Good cover appears to be all over the place, but it's surprisingly useless. The levels are so open, no areas are defensible, and because of this, using cover is really pointless because there's no way to form a line and keep enemies from sneaking up behind you. So it really is, "die over and over again until the match is over", and that is a really depressing and unenjoyable style of gameplay.

    The aerial battles are really the only missions that are really, truly fun, but there's only two, one that takes place in the four different settings the game comes with and Walker Assault, which is the Battle of Hoth.

    MUSIC: All Star Wars stock music, a lot of it unrecognizable entries from other video games and audio books. Very high quality recordings that are quite nicely added to appropriate settings and situations.

    REPLAYABILITY: 2/10 None for the singleplayer mode. This game gets very boring, very quickly. It's only marginally better in the multiplayer mode as each mission quickly becomes the same thing over and over again. The real fun is in fighting against other players that have managed to annoy you so much that you have got to get them just once. Sadly, this game is extremely overpriced. For aerial battles, you only get two missions, one set in three of the four settings (no aerial battles over Endor, so no, you will not be blowing up the Death Star II). You also only get 6 ground missions, each of them only in the four settings. The fact of the matter is, you only get a few hours of gameplay, each with goals that don't really interest you. Trust me: this is not the type of game you have to win before you're done.

    All this game has to offer is fighting the same battles over and over again. There's nothing at stake. There's no ending to justify winning. You just fight the enemy until the mission is over and you either win or lose, and if it's multiplayer mode, you slowly get credits to get barely two or three dozen available upgrades that you can't even buy until you have achieved a high enough rank, and these upgrades aren't even that good. There are no upgrades for the fighter ships, and what you get for your ground missions are blasters that are weaker than what you're already using or are only good for certain conditions that aren't going to come up that often. You can get a thermal detonator or a grenade, and those are good, but upgrades include a function that for a brief time makes it possible to more easily aim your gun, just for example. There's nothing really worth it. The only thing you get are different appearances, and they are basically just a variety of the same dozen humans with a few different hairstyles. You have to put in dozens of hours of gameplay before you'll be allowed to play an alien (the highest being a Twi'lek at Rank 50). Think about it: days and days of playing the same missions over and over and over and over again just to be able to make your in game appearance as customizable as the game will allow. There are only a dozen or so blasters available, with the most useful one being available at Rank 4.

    The graphics cannot redeem this game, and their score is negated by the shortcomings. Because of paying for multiplay and having to pay for additional content, I can't even recommend this game at bargain prices, and even if that wasn't an issue, the typical bargain price of 15 to 20 dollars is still quite high. This is the true 5 dollar bin game.    … Expand
  13. Burgermeister59
    Dec 7, 2015
    0
    This game bites! I ordered it with a really nice PS4 with Darth Vader on the case. The game has ruined the whole experience. Star Wars is about adventure and fantasy, not about shooting up the whole damn galaxy. There is nothing scientific about shooting everything that moves. The game designers would be wise to get another job, because they suck at this, and really need to do somethingThis game bites! I ordered it with a really nice PS4 with Darth Vader on the case. The game has ruined the whole experience. Star Wars is about adventure and fantasy, not about shooting up the whole damn galaxy. There is nothing scientific about shooting everything that moves. The game designers would be wise to get another job, because they suck at this, and really need to do something else before they ruin another great fantasy movie series. I would not recommend this game to anyone.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. christianvder
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    I find it a great game but lacked what all battlefront is the originality of the first two and I wish they at least had a history as its predecessors , but it did me good online game , I expect to see DLC height for play
  16. 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
  17. Unlimitedpower
    Dec 6, 2015
    2
    This is NOT Star Wars Battlefront.
    It lacks content
    Lacks maps and planets
    No Galactic Conquest
    No Clone Wars
    No Space battles
    Spawning is horribly broken
    Bugs and glitches
    Only half a game at launch
    Overpriced Season Pass
    They focused too much on the graphics than on the gameplay itself.
  18. jay_ck
    Dec 6, 2015
    8
    Fun, but with shortcomings.

    It's as if DICE has never made a multiplayer game before. There's no team shuffling/balancing. No in-game map. No server browser. Poor matchmaking, and you can't even adjust it for region. No custom servers. No voice chat. We don't get many maps for the premier game modes. They've done little to prevent spawn camping. And argh, helmetless stormtroopers for    Fun, but with shortcomings.

    It's as if DICE has never made a multiplayer game before. There's no team shuffling/balancing. No in-game map. No server browser. Poor matchmaking, and you can't even adjust it for region. No custom servers. No voice chat. We don't get many maps for the premier game modes. They've done little to prevent spawn camping. And argh, helmetless stormtroopers for "customization"?!?

    It's a polarizing title. You may love it, you may hate it, or you may be in the middle...but you'll never know which until you play it. So I'm recommending it, despite shortcomings. Which is why I gave it an 8.    … Expand
  19. GamerZero
    Dec 6, 2015
    0
    The graphics are amazing and for me that was were amazing ended. The guns are boring at best, the multiplayer matches are very unbalanced, only a few maps to play and after 1 night of playing this I already started to get bored.
  20. fabiaville
    Dec 6, 2015
    2
    EA made 2 VERY big mistakes on this game.

    1: name: just by naming the game 'battlefront' you attract a number of people who have played BF1 & 2. BF & 2 were VERY good games in their time(at least i remember as such) a singleplayer you could replay time and time agian. BF2 espacially had very good replayability mostly because of it's galactic conquest mode.EA is a fool to deny this group    EA made 2 VERY big mistakes on this game.

    1: name: just by naming the game 'battlefront' you attract a number of people who have played BF1 & 2. BF & 2 were VERY good games in their time(at least i remember as such) a singleplayer you could replay time and time agian. BF2 espacially had very good replayability mostly because of it's galactic conquest mode.EA is a fool to deny this group their singleplayer campaign and galactic conquest(i was a huge fan of the galactic conquest mode in BF2 and am playing it still because of the lack of a proper successor). a better name for this game would be STAR WARS BATTLEFIELD.

    2. focus on graphics: by focusing on graphics they didn't spend enough time fleshing out the mechanics. not mentioning repurposing envirmonents from BF1 & 2, well at least working from them. what keeps a gamer in the game is not the graphics it's the gameplay for multiplayer and the story for singleplayer. craphics come second at best. noone want to play a game that has holes in it's gameplay.

    There is a perfect word for this game: HONEYTRAP. beatilfull on the outside but shallow once you get to know it.    … Expand
  21. Gamer50111
    Dec 6, 2015
    0
    Well, EA has managed to do it again.

    Despite tons of ideas and suggestions from Gamers, despite their past failures with SimCity, Mass Effect 3, and other titles. And despite the fact that they won "worst company of the year" 2 times in a row and are the only company in the history of the world to achieve that; they still proceeded to ignore the consumers and rush Battlefront out the    Well, EA has managed to do it again.

    Despite tons of ideas and suggestions from Gamers, despite their past failures with SimCity, Mass Effect 3, and other titles. And despite the fact that they won "worst company of the year" 2 times in a row and are the only company in the history of the world to achieve that; they still proceeded to ignore the consumers and rush Battlefront out the door with little to no substance in the hopes of capitalizing on the release of the movie. Astounding. Simply astounding.

    I think the most interesting thing about EA "Wanna-be" Battlefront is just how much MORE content the old Battlefront games had than this new one does, and that was 10 years ago back in 2005....

    Let's compare shall we? What does Star wars Battlefront 2 from 2005 have that EA "Wanna-be" battlefront doesn't?

    *a campaign
    *command posts
    *reinforcement counts
    *balanced gameplay
    *good spawns
    *space combat
    *a nice ranking system (for 2005, but yet STILL better than this one's ranking system. How did that happen?)
    *Good light saber combat
    *Better ground vehicles
    *galactic conquest
    *32vs32
    *good squad combat

    And plenty more. For ANYONE even CONSIDERING handing over their hard earned money for this half-assed game that looks and sounds good and that's about it; might I suggest that you head over to steam, throw down $10 for Battlefront 2, and play that instead.

    I am not lying or exaggerating when I say that EA "Wanna-be" Battlefront will give you less satisfying playtime than Battlefront 2, a game that will only cost you $10 and was made a little over a decade ago.

    P.S Star Wars Battlefront 1&2 was developed by Pandemic studios. In 2009, EA shut them down. So yeah, there's that too.    … Expand
  22. rawrxiv
    Dec 5, 2015
    3
    Pretty game, but utterly boring. Nothing like the original battlefront games. Matches are smaller, maps are smaller, vehicles are power ups rather than strewn about, hide for health is a boring mechanic, no space battles. Did enjoy the implementation of the heroes this time, but I am glad I played at a friends rather than forked out the cash myself. Disappointing step backwards for the series.
  23. 124knives
    Dec 5, 2015
    4
    Many years ago I played a great game on PS2 called Star Wars Battlefront, it was one of the best games I've ever played, it was one of those games you can play over and over again and not get bored playing. Sadly this new game falls short from living up to the expectation of it's predecessor.

    Pros: -The game has great graffics you can see very good details in everything and the storm    Many years ago I played a great game on PS2 called Star Wars Battlefront, it was one of the best games I've ever played, it was one of those games you can play over and over again and not get bored playing. Sadly this new game falls short from living up to the expectation of it's predecessor.

    Pros:
    -The game has great graffics you can see very good details in everything and the storm trooper battle armor was highly detailed.
    -The game is a fun shooter nothing really to special about its just another shooter with some vehicles.

    Cons:
    -Not as good as the much older PS2 version!
    -The maps are small
    -You have less freedom of movement, many maps funnel you instead of letting you move about freely throughout the battlefield which completely destroys any strategy
    -No space battles, many like myself loved the space battles from the older game. They really could have done something amazing if they had taken the time to add that in
    -No Single player campaign and no Galactic conquest. 100% multiplayer, as much as I love multiplayer its fun every now and then to play a single player campaign
    -You cant just go and jump in a vehicle if you want to you have to find a vehicle marker which is like playing where's Waldo. then once you get the marker you disappear off the battlefield like a ghost?
    -Very little vehicle action at all, your lucky to see more than 2 AT-ST's at the same time, the air vehicles are about the same maybe 4 to 6 in the air at one time and the air space you can fly is usually very small.

    After waiting of years for a new Battlefront to come out I'm disappointing at the results. I expected more especially from the creators of one of my favorite games, Battlefield 4. This game feels dull in comparison to its much older counter part! How is it that a game that was made in 2004 is more fun than this game?    … Expand
  24. GhostPM
    Dec 5, 2015
    1
    I am a HUGE Star Wars fan. I have played every star wars game that has come out for the Xbox and PC. (All the way back to Star Wars Starfighter) So please, know when I say that I DO love Star wars.

    The graphics are really good. The the Star fighter mode is fun at the beginning, but gets old after the third round. I got bored really quickly with this game. There is no sort of story line.    I am a HUGE Star Wars fan. I have played every star wars game that has come out for the Xbox and PC. (All the way back to Star Wars Starfighter) So please, know when I say that I DO love Star wars.

    The graphics are really good. The the Star fighter mode is fun at the beginning, but gets old after the third round. I got bored really quickly with this game. There is no sort of story line. I didn't want to believe I was already getting bored with the game 3 days after it's release.

    Overall, I am SO disappointed! If you played the original battlefront, go back! There is no space battles, I unlocked all the weapons in about a day, the character model unlocks all suck, you can't upgrade or modify the weapons like they said you would be able to, (like in Battlefield 3) and there are only 3 worlds (Endor, Hoth and Sullist). It looks like they put together the bare-bone-basics just to sell sell sell! The season pass costs $49.99 and I can't believe I WAISTED $69.99 on the preorder.

    I did not have an unreasonable notion of how the game would be before it's release. I played Star Wars Battlefront 1 & 2 back in the day, and hoped it would be similar, but with more upgrades, weapons and starfighter modes. (I especially loved the space battles) This game is a huge step back! It was like buying the Beta for $70.00.

    Even if you love Star Wars, save yourself, your wallet and your sanity from this boring, cookie-cutter game. I only gave it a 1 rating because at least the graphics don't suck.    … Expand
  25. thewallabie
    Dec 5, 2015
    0
    Who in their right mind would make a battlefront sequel without a campaign mode? What a waste of effort from a designer team that got blocked by the marketing team that wants to sell 2 tiny stories as paid DLC... thank god i didn't buy this online. I am returning my copy tomorrow... Go buy star wars infinity if you want more versatile content in the star wars genre. They have campaign andWho in their right mind would make a battlefront sequel without a campaign mode? What a waste of effort from a designer team that got blocked by the marketing team that wants to sell 2 tiny stories as paid DLC... thank god i didn't buy this online. I am returning my copy tomorrow... Go buy star wars infinity if you want more versatile content in the star wars genre. They have campaign and multiplayer and free DLCs.... or play an old battlefront copy on your PC....… Expand
  26. Slab13
    Dec 5, 2015
    5
    This game proves graphics isn't all in a game and how far the dlc abuse has been taken.
    Of course, it's not a bad game, and it's graphically amazing, but the BIG lack of content doesn't help.
    In my opinion: don't buy this game, or wait until a price drop, but don't support this politic of unfinished games.
  27. bradleycritic
    Dec 4, 2015
    2
    This game had so much potential to be one off the top games of the year. The old StarWars Battlefront had a number of different content areas which are completely absent from this game. Growing up playing Battlefront 2 I enjoyed the in depth story and the galactic conquest which me and my brother could play for hours just to have a winner. This game has improved upon the graphics of theThis game had so much potential to be one off the top games of the year. The old StarWars Battlefront had a number of different content areas which are completely absent from this game. Growing up playing Battlefront 2 I enjoyed the in depth story and the galactic conquest which me and my brother could play for hours just to have a winner. This game has improved upon the graphics of the old games however that is as much credit that I can give it. This game could have been improved drastically if they merely had the old starwars battlefront 2 remade with better graphics. Instead we were given a basic COD game that had less maps and game modes and less character customisation with power ups scattererd accross the map like we were playing mario kart. This game is a failure on so many levels and I am happy to go back to ps2 in order to play a game that while it doesn't have fantastic graphics does have amazing gameplay and content . Graphics do not make a game.… Expand
  28. CutthroatChris
    Dec 4, 2015
    3
    I'd been looking forward to this game since they first announced it. Even when I heard negative rumors about the Beta, I cast my doubts aside. I bought it and was bored within a couple hours. Great graphics and sounds, but that does not make a game. No content is almost an understatement. As you know by now there's no single player. Co-op modes are dumb. The vehicles are a total joke andI'd been looking forward to this game since they first announced it. Even when I heard negative rumors about the Beta, I cast my doubts aside. I bought it and was bored within a couple hours. Great graphics and sounds, but that does not make a game. No content is almost an understatement. As you know by now there's no single player. Co-op modes are dumb. The vehicles are a total joke and the weapons aren't much better.

    This game is all marketing and hype, I HIGHLY suggest you don't buy into it. I'm giving it 3 stars for good graphics and decent sounds, but that's all. Almost hate this one as much as Halo MCC.    … Expand
  29. Killerbeau95
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    Simply outrageous the negative reviews, this game is quite simply one of the best games ever. I have play ed bf4 and bf3 and battlefront 2, all are similar to this but the fluidity, the gameplay, graphics everything is better and with jokku coming out the endless amount of content delivers. I just hope dice can stick to its roots and not nerf devery gun like in the battlefield franchise,Simply outrageous the negative reviews, this game is quite simply one of the best games ever. I have play ed bf4 and bf3 and battlefront 2, all are similar to this but the fluidity, the gameplay, graphics everything is better and with jokku coming out the endless amount of content delivers. I just hope dice can stick to its roots and not nerf devery gun like in the battlefield franchise, hopefully they can patch wats needed and add more better gameplay. These fools giving horrible reviews must be on the recieving end of my onslaught, because the game is achallenge has tons of pick ups and features. They must be paid or simply first timer gamers beacause this is the top 3 games since 2000. Give this game a play and enjoy.… Expand
  30. MH52
    Dec 4, 2015
    4
    Never been so disappointed .. I was waiting for that game and postive regardless of the pre release comments but after 5-6 days i got a refund... I tried the beta on PC, really liked it, i knew the game was missing some stuff but it was visually stunning, star wars atmosphere and sound. Still it felt more of a console game to me.

    Then i decided to get it on ps4. I rather play games like    Never been so disappointed .. I was waiting for that game and postive regardless of the pre release comments but after 5-6 days i got a refund... I tried the beta on PC, really liked it, i knew the game was missing some stuff but it was visually stunning, star wars atmosphere and sound. Still it felt more of a console game to me.

    Then i decided to get it on ps4. I rather play games like BF4 on PC and fast paced arcade like Bfront on PS4 but my experience was horrible. Same weapons, not enough content, grenade spaming, lack of creativity with the cards (even though it wasnt a bad idea), horrible spawns, repetitive, ''loading screen arcade style'' fighter dog fighting ...
    There was a real potential, some mp modes are fun, even with 4 maps it was ok, heroes, walker assault. I gave that game a second chance but after a game i felt that it was broken, some games looked like Unreal tournament (jet pack, laser spaming, grenades flying non stop), no strategy and constant frustration .. I look back and honestly i didnt miss anything and probably wont. Just dont buy it, unless it's 29$.    … Expand
  31. leopoldo
    Dec 4, 2015
    5
    When Star Wars Battlefront was announced, I was excited thinking that this game could be as good as its predecessor, but that's not what happened. The game does not have a story or campaign fund. The multiplayer is fun, but has a huge problem, lack content; the game has few maps, and very few playable characters, they will surely have more in the future, but will be part of expensiveWhen Star Wars Battlefront was announced, I was excited thinking that this game could be as good as its predecessor, but that's not what happened. The game does not have a story or campaign fund. The multiplayer is fun, but has a huge problem, lack content; the game has few maps, and very few playable characters, they will surely have more in the future, but will be part of expensive season pass. Visually the game is beautiful and its soundtrack is good. Overall, Star Wars Battlefront could be amazing, but the game came incomplete, and to get the rest of the game, you have to pay $ 50 in season pass. 5.5 / 10… Expand
  32. Draparius
    Dec 4, 2015
    7
    Awesome looking game, music in game is fantastic, solid FPS if you like Star Wars and you dont mind online gameplay i would recommend it for( 45-50$ at current state), it lacks content, maps for one 4+1 map with new DLC( it is free) for Walker Assault game mod is just not enough and i think that is the most fun mode in game. To conclude as as SW fan i have awesome time playing this game,Awesome looking game, music in game is fantastic, solid FPS if you like Star Wars and you dont mind online gameplay i would recommend it for( 45-50$ at current state), it lacks content, maps for one 4+1 map with new DLC( it is free) for Walker Assault game mod is just not enough and i think that is the most fun mode in game. To conclude as as SW fan i have awesome time playing this game, it could be 10/10 if season pass things where included in game from the start.… Expand
  33. LittleHastur
    Dec 4, 2015
    6
    Born in 1991, I grow up watching Star Wars movies and buying all the stupid gadgets of the series available on the market but this game, well this game has an absolutely fantastic and gorgeous graphic, sound and level design... Nothing else, NOTHING
    With only few maps, no customizations and not evan a single player campaign they ask fans 40$ for a season pass? Really!? I mean, Really!?    Born in 1991, I grow up watching Star Wars movies and buying all the stupid gadgets of the series available on the market but this game, well this game has an absolutely fantastic and gorgeous graphic, sound and level design... Nothing else, NOTHING
    With only few maps, no customizations and not evan a single player campaign they ask fans 40$ for a season pass? Really!? I mean, Really!?
    Even if the game is fun and intuitive to play your excitement will decrease till boring level very quickly and I don't want to play for playing it over the time!    … Expand
  34. teamed209
    Dec 3, 2015
    8
    Great Star Wars shooter and everything I expected from the game.

    Key points for me: Good multiplayer fun, the modes will hopefully be expanded and some of them are not tremendously fun but some are great i.e supremacy, walker assault, dropzone etc. Really got the Star Wars feel spot on, amazing graphics and sound. Fun gameplay, it's not COD/battlefield level of sophistication    Great Star Wars shooter and everything I expected from the game.

    Key points for me:

    Good multiplayer fun, the modes will hopefully be expanded and some of them are not tremendously fun but some are great i.e supremacy, walker assault, dropzone etc.

    Really got the Star Wars feel spot on, amazing graphics and sound.

    Fun gameplay, it's not COD/battlefield level of sophistication but it's a reasonably level playing field and easy to pick up and play whilst also being open to players developing skill sets.

    The lack of a campaign and solo play is not a factor for me, that is why I play the likes of MGS, Witcher etc so I purchased this game for multiplayer action which is what I have got.

    Overall I can understand the complaints and I would have preferred a complete game up front rather than a ton of add ons through DLC. The guys complaining that air combat is too easy should figure out how to take it to the next level and the same with the rest of the game play imo. My conclusion is that it is a good game which might become great with updates, I've enjoyed it so far and am not bored after a couple of weeks.    … Expand
  35. AnthonyXY79
    Dec 3, 2015
    0
    No campaign mode, no space battles and most of the maps are gutted from the release version. Not enough content, unless you shell out $110 ? Thanks EA...
  36. BladeOrigin
    Dec 3, 2015
    5
    First your buying the game only to learn you need to spend/buy another $50 on a expansion pack to have a semi-complete game!!
    No Galactic Conquest....No Campaign Mode. Sadly it is like "George Lucas" developed this game- Great Graphics/Effects & Phenomenal Audio, but Sadly the real things Battlefront Fans love have been edited out and ignorant ideas have been shoe horned in...like 11 guns    First your buying the game only to learn you need to spend/buy another $50 on a expansion pack to have a semi-complete game!!
    No Galactic Conquest....No Campaign Mode. Sadly it is like "George Lucas" developed this game- Great Graphics/Effects & Phenomenal Audio, but Sadly the real things Battlefront Fans love have been edited out and ignorant ideas have been shoe horned in...like 11 guns that are hardly different in many aspects?!?
    Top Notes
    You will not see: Tauntaun's - Space Battles - 85% of all the Star Wars Series Vehicles
    You will see: Female Storm-troopers?!? - the same scenery due to small map areas - horrid low function un-lockables

    How does a "2005 Battlefront" totally spank a 2016 Battlefront? EA & Dice better have a lot more coming or a ton of copies are going to be laying in a landfill like E.T in the 80's.

    Feeling kinda ripped off an hoodwinked ladies & gentlemen!!!    … Expand
  37. Concretenomad
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    The game is absolutely one of the prettiest titles out for the PS4 right now. Up there with Witcher and Bloodborne. The sound is amazing as well. I would not be surprised if it won an award for visuals or sound.

    It reminds me a lot of Warhawk. A game I can just pick up and play. The leveling progression while providing some nice unlocks does not break the game. I can hose a level 40    The game is absolutely one of the prettiest titles out for the PS4 right now. Up there with Witcher and Bloodborne. The sound is amazing as well. I would not be surprised if it won an award for visuals or sound.

    It reminds me a lot of Warhawk. A game I can just pick up and play. The leveling progression while providing some nice unlocks does not break the game. I can hose a level 40 player and I am only level 22.

    The free DLC is a great way to deliver new content. Battle of Jakku definitely adds value though it looks like they just held that from release. It would be nice to see at least two or three more maps released for free along side the outrageously expensive DLC pass.

    If there is a downside to this game it is that it isn't in 3D. No need to have a story since this is in the same vein as WarHark.    … Expand
  38. edurevel
    Dec 3, 2015
    2
    As a Star Wars and videogame lover since the 80's I was very hyped with the possibility of receiving a great SW game. The result: I was strongly mistaken. The game has good graphics and SW treatment but it lacks from the rest. Only multiplayer, no story at all, 40 ppl shooting everywhere, 4 sceneries, etc. A poor game that couldn't be more casual, as any Wii game. Dark times for hardcore gamers...
  39. PortalSMBX
    Dec 3, 2015
    8
    Battlefront(EA),(keep that in mind before you play the game) , this is EA`s take on the classic iconic franchise, and while it is a beautiful game, having gorgeous visuals and absolute spot on sound design(besides the heroes), this game isn't entirely "battlefront". The game itself is fun with little bugs but without a story mode, there isn't much to do besides tutorials, which are notBattlefront(EA),(keep that in mind before you play the game) , this is EA`s take on the classic iconic franchise, and while it is a beautiful game, having gorgeous visuals and absolute spot on sound design(besides the heroes), this game isn't entirely "battlefront". The game itself is fun with little bugs but without a story mode, there isn't much to do besides tutorials, which are not that much fun, or the survival mode , which is best played with friend. The games multiplayer keeps you engaged as lasers fly around you, or as you run from the fun to play Boba Fett. However after unlocking all the star cards, a new addition to the game, and all the weapons, the only thing left to do is unlock the many customization's. (Which may sound cool but besides the amazing shadow trooper and scout trooper, the customization's do not have the substance needed. All in all battlefront is a multiplayer game, and a fun one at that, and while many people believe a grip on the player, if you are fan of star wars and own a respective console, star wars battlefront is a must have.… Expand
  40. The_Ides
    Dec 3, 2015
    7
    Star Wars Battlefront suffers from the same problems many other online only boxed releases suffer. At its current price Battlefront doesn't justify it with the amount of content available. This doesn't mean that the content available is bad though but that its leaving me wanting more.
  41. C0ncox
    Dec 3, 2015
    7
    Not bad for an EA game.

    Pros: Makes me feel like I'm in a Star Wars Battle with the incredible graphics and the all the **** happening around you. The multiplayer gamemodes are pretty cool themselves. The audio is spectacular. Everything that the game does good, it does perfectly. Cons: Feels empty in gameplay. The balancing is **** Unlock system is disappointingly limited,    Not bad for an EA game.

    Pros: Makes me feel like I'm in a Star Wars Battle with the incredible graphics and the all the **** happening around you. The multiplayer gamemodes are pretty cool themselves. The audio is spectacular. Everything that the game does good, it does perfectly.

    Cons: Feels empty in gameplay. The balancing is **** Unlock system is disappointingly limited, especially in the appearance of your character. Voice acting for the Heroes are really bad impressions (except for Boba Fett who's voiced by the actual Clone Trooper guy). There is a single player but nothing that makes me as immersed as the game modes on multiplayer. No conquest or story mode either.    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. chenson87
    Dec 2, 2015
    0
    Terribly casual in every way. Obvious cash grab the like of which Destiny wish it could have been. Also more casual than Call of Duty could ever hope to be. Looks pretty, sounds good, but the overall gameplay is absolutely boring unless playing with friends.
  44. el_prez
    Dec 2, 2015
    4
    Do you love Star Wars? No I mean, really, REALLY love Star Wars?
    OK, then you'll love this game.
    If not, you can be objective and admit this game is whack. I mean, I like SW as much as the next guy but you know how sooooome people are - they are going to say SWBF is the best game ever even if EA released this game in black and white with stick people graphics. If you're like the rest    Do you love Star Wars? No I mean, really, REALLY love Star Wars?
    OK, then you'll love this game.
    If not, you can be objective and admit this game is whack.
    I mean, I like SW as much as the next guy but you know how sooooome people are - they are going to say SWBF is the best game ever even if EA released this game in black and white with stick people graphics.
    If you're like the rest of us, you might like the occasional shooter - not a super roided out hyper defensive COD fan boy - but you like a good shooter every now and then...and if you do, you know this is a bad shooter. Is it fun to be Darth Vader or fly around as Boba Fett - yeah, I guess. For a little while. But then the law of diminishing returns kicks in BIG TIME and you realize you've only been playing for 20 minutes and you're bored as ...well, an objective gamer playing a terrible shooter.
    I will say this the graphics are sick - that's why it gets a 4 and not a 3.    … Expand
  45. Kenjimuto
    Dec 2, 2015
    0
    The different guns are pointless, aiming down the sights is pointless, no depth, gets boring fast. definitely not worth 60 bucks. A real shame because i really wanted to like this.
  46. Robtwice
    Dec 2, 2015
    4
    I came in with the expectations of Battlefront 3. Instead I got Battlefield with a Star Wars skin. Lacking so many of the elements that made Battlefront awesome. Drop in drop out of classes. The weapon choices try to do the same thing but.. its just not the same. Only 4 maps? For a $60 game is ridiculous. Especially because you know they're going to sell you more via DLC. Nothing from theI came in with the expectations of Battlefront 3. Instead I got Battlefield with a Star Wars skin. Lacking so many of the elements that made Battlefront awesome. Drop in drop out of classes. The weapon choices try to do the same thing but.. its just not the same. Only 4 maps? For a $60 game is ridiculous. Especially because you know they're going to sell you more via DLC. Nothing from the first 3 episodes and I loved playing as battledroids. This is just a dissapointment if you've played previous titles but.. if you like Battlefield you'll love this.… Expand
  47. arcteus
    Dec 2, 2015
    5
    Really wanted to provide some objective criticism for this game so I waited until now to write out some thoughts.

    Graphics/sound: Overall the game looks and sounds amazing, but this is not Telltale so it really matters very little to me personally, I want mechanics and well designed gameplay over graphics. I won't say anymore more about that. Gameplay: Simplistic to the core, in    Really wanted to provide some objective criticism for this game so I waited until now to write out some thoughts.

    Graphics/sound: Overall the game looks and sounds amazing, but this is not Telltale so it really matters very little to me personally, I want mechanics and well designed gameplay over graphics. I won't say anymore more about that.

    Gameplay: Simplistic to the core, in multiplayer players are already resorting to dashing back and forth while blasting away to add some semblance of strategy. You can't even go prone in this game. There's very little progression, the final three blaster unlocks represent a nice ranged single shot, a ranged burst, and a short-mid range blaster. That's all you need, seriously. It's literally rock-paper-scissors with some reaction time. The progression is abysmal even compared to a game like Call of Duty, and if you stood this game next to Battlefield you may want to shout in anger. (I am back on BF4 as a form of therapy). I could go on and on about how incredibly lackluster the gameplay is, but lets end with one more final analogy. I now play this game when I am mentally exhausted from Fallout 4 or The Witcher or BF4. This is the game I play while better games a patching. This is the game I play when I feel like self-loathing. If Fallout 4 is a carefully crafted saison farmhouse ale, Battlefront is a pack of Ole' Milwaukee.

    Balance: So laughably lopsided, you can see the ridiculous lack of competitive spirit this game evokes by just glancing at the stats. Games with players going 80-3? As discussed, this game has the depth level of rock-paper-scissors but there's also A-wing. Someone can literally just sit in an A-wing the entire game and be uncontested, the mechanics are that sceued. Most Walker Assaults never see half-way through mid-phase now. Lobbies never rebalance and there is no way to swap teams. So if you lose heavily or win heavily, guess what? You get the exact same scenario unless you leave the lobby and come back. Why even have lobbies? The lobby system also seems perfect for creating stacked teams. Consider that since there's never any rebalancing, a solid team is likely to stick together. A few plays leave, more join slowly, eventually that team becomes incredibly powerful.

    There's also a constant scenario where an opposing team can force an entire team into a building and merely camp entrances. There's no way to maneuver out of this. In other games there's squad spawns and safe zones and tactical inserts, not here. The most strategic thing one can do in these games is leave.

    All you need to do to conceptualize this game's failings is to remove all Star Wars elements and consider what a lackluster shooter garbage FPS this would amount to....in 2007...Jesus EA, what year is it? Lobbies that don't rebalance? Spawn camping killzones?

    I guess EA developers represent the worst part of ancient FPS games and this game is their utopia...    … Expand
  48. focmart
    Dec 2, 2015
    0
    Theres nothing to be said that hasn't been sad already,It is just sad how ruthless and greedy those companies are this days...the game will go back to the shop where i will get 1/4 of 69 euro that i payed for this atrocity just a day ago...
  49. abressler
    Dec 2, 2015
    1
    I made an account to vent. I WAS so hyped for this game... But.. after goo goo ga ga over the visuals and getting into the gameplay I was bored quickly. There truly isnt a campaign, and the whole gameplay is basically 3 maps with heroes or solider character play for battle. Which brings me to my next point. WTF. Why release something with literally no content and robotic game play. I wontI made an account to vent. I WAS so hyped for this game... But.. after goo goo ga ga over the visuals and getting into the gameplay I was bored quickly. There truly isnt a campaign, and the whole gameplay is basically 3 maps with heroes or solider character play for battle. Which brings me to my next point. WTF. Why release something with literally no content and robotic game play. I wont be buying the DLCs, because the actual gameplay itself isn't worth the cost of additional maps. Also to note: First person character movements looks and feels like 2005. For example: When I jump. I don't expect to see my arms on the screen. Its like Im Mr. Roboto jumping in a desert, forest or arctic wasteland. The rogue squadron aspect of the game is coo thol, but gameplay in the cockpit is limited to online play. I was expecting more and got delivered an incomplete product. Nice job on the graphics. EA should just become a movie studio or hope Pixar buys them lol.... seriously EA, update the game with more content for all to play at no charge. Otherwise MAJOR flop.… Expand
  50. 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.
  51. TobiasKen
    Dec 2, 2015
    7
    Finally, EA has released the successor to the amazing Star Wars: Battlefront II that came out 10 years ago. We can now drop Star Wars: Battlefront II and start playing this game, on the new generation - right? Or does this game not live up to the standard that is Battlefront? Read this review to find out!

    A: Music/Sounds Oh my god! I can not get over how amazing the sounds and music    Finally, EA has released the successor to the amazing Star Wars: Battlefront II that came out 10 years ago. We can now drop Star Wars: Battlefront II and start playing this game, on the new generation - right? Or does this game not live up to the standard that is Battlefront? Read this review to find out!

    A: Music/Sounds

    Oh my god! I can not get over how amazing the sounds and music are in this game. Every shot from a blaster, the footsteps of a Stormtrooper - heck, even the lightning from Darth Sidious himself! If you get flashbanged, you feel like you really have been in real life! What I'm trying to say, is that the sounds of this game is perfect. The only issue is some of the voice acting. The voices for the Stormtroopers sound a little strange, and Darth Vader can say a few quirky quotes. But all of that can be forgiven. The quality of the sounds - from a Tie Fighter to a Grenade never disappoints in this game. Not to mention the amazing original Star Wars Music which everyone loves. With the sounds, you will not be disappointed.

    10/10 WITH my Thumbs Up of Approval

    B: Graphics

    Much like the sounds, the graphics are quite possibly the best out of any Star Wars game ever. Heck, the graphics in this game are the best that I have ever seen out of any game, ever. I'm not even exaggerating here. The next-gen capabilities that this game shows off is magnificent. If you're on Endor, the detail that has gone into every little plant and tree does not go unnoticed. On Sullust, the amazing detail of the rocks and lava add to the atmosphere. The Stormtroopers are almost exactly like the movies. Absolutely perfect - the only issue is some of the character faces (No, I'm not talking about the heroes) the human faces of the Rebels/Stormtroopers do look a little undetailed, and stick out like a sore thumb in this game.

    10/10 WITH my Thumbs Up of Approval

    C: Gameplay

    This is probably the part of the game that is done worst - besides story. The fluid gunplay and combat is perfect, but the game itself is a bit lacking. With 4 different environments that you can play on, it gets old pretty quickly. Out of the 9 (Or so) modes, most of them will be very small - and you probably will play them once, then never again. Most of the guns feel almost exactly the same, and there is only 11 guns! But the Star Cards make your character a little more unique. No more picking classes like you did in Star Wars: Battlefront II, you make your own class. And don't even get me started on the heroes. They're amazing! No matter who you play as, from Han Solo to Emporer Palpatine, they always feel unique. And no matter what level the enemy is, you will always be able to dominate them with a good Lightsaber Strike or Lightning Strike. And unlike Battlefront II, each of the Heroes have much different playstyles. Half the heroes in Battlefront II were basically just different skins. Unfortunately, there are only 6 heroes total - which is a little disappointing, to say the least. Considering this is EA, there is obviously going to be a horrid amount of DLC. And I'm not wrong - before the game even released, they dropped the bomb on a $75 AUD season pass. No one is a fan of DLC, but EA is the worst offender of it. At least EA stated that there will be free DLC down the track, like the Battle of Jakku - but it probably won't be as good as the paid DLC.

    6/10

    D: Online

    Now this is where the game truly stands out. Well, stands out at all in that matter. There are literally 3 different modes on Singleplayer - just don't bother. If you aren't going to play online, don't buy the game. You can't even play a nice game of Walker Assault by yourself and some bots. Now with online, it is pretty good, but not much to point out here. They have some pretty good matchmaking here on the PS4, but lag seems to be frequent for me. I might be playing as a hero, dominating some bad guys - but then the lag kicks in and it disables my controls (That is what automatically happens when the connection is really bad) the only problem is that everyone else still has their controls, and seem to be able to shoot pretty fluently. And then, you just die. It can really be frustrating, after finally finding that hero powerup after so long - or going still in the middle of a firefight. The Online matches can get pretty annoying, as you almost die instantly. But that can also be a good thing - it allows you to mow down enemies and feel really good about yourself - but then again it can get really freaking annoying when you die constantly. Like I said before, if you don't want to play this game online, do NOT buy it.

    7/10

    E: Story

    There is no story, unlike Battlefront: II. It wasn't much of a bummer for me, as I never played the campaign on Star Wars: Battlefront II but I'm just pointing it out for anyone else.

    0/10

    So in the end, is this game worth it? Well, it depends. Are you in for repetitive playing and Online only - not to mention a huge Star Wars fan? Yes!

    7/10    … Expand
  52. Beast979
    Dec 2, 2015
    4
    Star Wars Battlefront is a decent game from a multiplayer perspective, unfortunately though there just isn't much to this game. There is a very limited number of weapons and the progression feels like it stalls rather quickly. This wouldn't be so bad if there was a real single player component to the game, but unfortunately there is not. The Graphics are awesome, the shooting is solid, butStar Wars Battlefront is a decent game from a multiplayer perspective, unfortunately though there just isn't much to this game. There is a very limited number of weapons and the progression feels like it stalls rather quickly. This wouldn't be so bad if there was a real single player component to the game, but unfortunately there is not. The Graphics are awesome, the shooting is solid, but limited due once again to the limited weaponry in the game.

    Overall this is a game worth trying once the price drops to about $20 since that is about as much content as you get.    … Expand
  53. 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
  54. Ali_
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    Does exactly what I wanted. An accessible, fun, online Star Wars shooter with staggering visuals, amazing attention to detail and enough modes to keep me occupied for months. It may lack the depth of Battlefield or the immediacy of Call Of Duty, but it's not meant to be either. Accept it for what it is, and what it wants to be, and it's just brilliant.
  55. zonatedmule
    Dec 1, 2015
    3
    Looks amazing, but the price is to high and the content is poor, like in 8 hours you will have everything and if you want the complete package you gone have to buy the expensive season pass. The single player is a joke and they focus all on the multiplayer that also is poor.
  56. Inferno54
    Dec 1, 2015
    2
    If this was a 20 dollar game you could download off of the store, it wouldn't be so bad. However, calling this game Star Wars Battlefront seems to really let the series of games down. It took away many of aspects which made the previous installment so highly coveted, such as the class system and a truly fun campaign.
    In the game's favor, it truly looks and sounds incredible, but I don't    If this was a 20 dollar game you could download off of the store, it wouldn't be so bad. However, calling this game Star Wars Battlefront seems to really let the series of games down. It took away many of aspects which made the previous installment so highly coveted, such as the class system and a truly fun campaign.
    In the game's favor, it truly looks and sounds incredible, but I don't feel that this can make up for the lack of overall content. There's too few modes which almost all feel uninspired, only a handful of maps for a game with no real campaign mode, and the weapons are incredibly unbalanced when unlocks compare to default.
    The matching system is lacking, spawn camping feels far too common, and the game constantly loads you right into the line of fire of enemy vehicles. These major flaws in the multiplayer mode are all the more frustrating when the single player experience is so hollow. You have a handful of training missions, which weren't all that bad. Then story fights, which are the same first to 100 kills mission over and over again, the hero fights are an utter joke as even on the harder difficulties the life drops are so common the hero character will almost never die (not to mention the lack of heroes to chose from, there's only 6 in the entire game). And survival mode, which seems a touch unfair of how many vehicles the game sends at only a single player.
    Overall the game just feels so empty. It seems like so much time was put into graphic quality, somewhere in the process they stopped creating a game. After an hour or two you can experience most of what the game has to offer unless you're going to put hours and hours into online ranking to get a few more guns and the ability to give your character different hairstyles. The massive multiplayer can be fun at times but incredibly frustrating at others, and the payoff at the end feels so minuscule.
    If you plan to get this game, maybe wait 3 or 4 years for the price to drop to an appropriate level and hopefully the dlc that got cranked out in the meantime will have improved the game enough to justify purchasing it then. But I cannot imagine any dlc content worth having to pay any more then the already overpriced $60 price tag on the main game.
    Overall, 2 out of 10. Break out Battlefront 2 instead and work past the outdated graphics and experience a game done right. And that's only $10 on steam if you don't already own it. Much better deal for a clearly superior game.    … Expand
  57. mack178
    Dec 1, 2015
    4
    Star Wars Battlefront isn't a *bad* game, per se, but it is extremely disappointing.

    I loved Battlefront I & II on PS2. They were two of my favourite games of all time. I had high hopes, albeit lenient expectations, for this new entry. I knew it would be "Battlefielded" by DiCE and plastic-wrapped by EA, but I was sure a good game could still be in there. Well, I am still disappointed    Star Wars Battlefront isn't a *bad* game, per se, but it is extremely disappointing.

    I loved Battlefront I & II on PS2. They were two of my favourite games of all time. I had high hopes, albeit lenient expectations, for this new entry. I knew it would be "Battlefielded" by DiCE and plastic-wrapped by EA, but I was sure a good game could still be in there. Well, I am still disappointed in what I got.
    First of all, I pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition PS4 Console bundle. I discovered after the fact that this bundle does not include the much-advertised early access to the Battle of Jakku. This seems to be a developer choice since it is the same across all retailers. DiCE / EA, shame on you. I spent $450+ to play your game and you stiff me an early access code.

    Now, on to the actual game. It looks spectacular, to be sure. The graphics are pristine and the sound effects are great. Even so, I don't find it nearly as immersive as others claim to. Sure, it sounds like Star Wars, but the level of immersion is limited to, "We're on Endor, so here's a bunch of forest," or "We're on Hoth, so here's snow." Gone are the iconic visages of the movies (the Tattooine homestead, the carbonite freezing chamber, etc.), replaced by generic locations that sort of remind me of the films.

    I also think the older games were more impressive in their integration of combat and flight. You could hop into a ship and take off into some air combat. Now, flight is available in a fraction of the maps, and even then it is accessible by picking up tokens rather than actually hopping into a ship. It feels cheap and insincere on the part of the developers not to at least have the player interact with a ship before appearing in the sky mid-flight. As it stands now, I can barely be bothered doing any flying at all in the game, which is a real wasted opportunity.

    The lack of single-player really eats me up. I love two things: single player and splitscreen. I don't care much for online play, it's too competitive for my tastes, and with the old Battlefront I & II, that was perfectly fine, I could still have a ton of fun. Now, there is little room for me to enjoy the game. I can play Survivor mode with my buddy on the couch (which is fun for an hour or two of play here and there), or I can play a tutorial by myself. That's about it. This is a game for the Battlefield/CoD crowd, and not really for anyone else.

    Even my limited experience in online play tells me that it is pretty bare-bones. About 16 maps, much recycled amongst one another, and a few different guns and supplies to unlock. Even if all the upcoming DLC packs were free, I'd be hard-pressed to say this game was worth the price of admission.

    I was hoping for a PS4 successor to those great PS2 classics that we all know and love. Instead, I got an experience more akin to the disappointment of Lord of the Rings: Conquest than to the old Battlefront games. Here's hoping something better comes along in the future. A generous 4/10.    … Expand
  58. DanielRhino
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    How this is getting low reviews confuses me! How this rated lower than Black Ops 3 astonishes me! Star Wars battlefront is an absolute masterpiece! Everything I could have hoped for! After playing 32 hours I can tell you this is not an unfinished game! People expect more and this is what they have given us and be thankful for it! Props to EA and DICE for making a beautiful game. This gameHow this is getting low reviews confuses me! How this rated lower than Black Ops 3 astonishes me! Star Wars battlefront is an absolute masterpiece! Everything I could have hoped for! After playing 32 hours I can tell you this is not an unfinished game! People expect more and this is what they have given us and be thankful for it! Props to EA and DICE for making a beautiful game. This game can take all my money if they want! Season Pass already bought and well deserved. Along they way comes free dlc, not just Jakku but others as well. So everybody has something to look forward to! 10/10 easy! This and rainbow six siege is taking my life away and they can keep it!… Expand
  59. vreynauld
    Dec 1, 2015
    3
    Graphically beautiful. Sound effects are on point. Really makes you feel as though you're in the Star Wars universe. That's were the praise ends. Too few maps, too little content, minimal single player content that barely exists to justify being there. Vast majority of multiplayer is one sided in favor of the Rebels, with exception to Walker Assault on Hoth which, despite tweaks, is stillGraphically beautiful. Sound effects are on point. Really makes you feel as though you're in the Star Wars universe. That's were the praise ends. Too few maps, too little content, minimal single player content that barely exists to justify being there. Vast majority of multiplayer is one sided in favor of the Rebels, with exception to Walker Assault on Hoth which, despite tweaks, is still lopsided towards the Empire. One sided battles are extremely evident in Fighter Squadron, where Rebels win in absolute blowouts 9 times out of 10 regardless of location, thanks to their click-and-forget shields that double their health and have no adequate counter by the TIE's evasive maneuvers ability. Most Fighter Squadron matches I've played since release (50+ total games thus far) have had half of the players on the Imperial side quitting mid-match; that should tell you how bad the imbalance is. Hero Battle is the only truly balanced mode, but with 6 heroes on 4 maps, you'll get your fill in one or two matches.

    Terrible netcode with horrendous lag and hit detection problems. Player customization is nothing short of a joke; same models for both sides, just one has Stormtrooper armor. Players spawn camping vehicles and not even trying to play the game due to horrible power up item design. Barely worth a rental, certainly not worth a buy, and DEFINITELY not worth dropping an extra $50 on top of the purchase price for a season pass. Wait until the inevitable "Battlefront Definitive Edition" comes out next holiday season with all the DLC and bug fixes... and then wait for it to go on sale.    … Expand
  60. maartendc
    Dec 1, 2015
    6
    I kind of like the game despite its flaws. But the parts that make it good, are why it's flaws are so disappointing. It could have been amazing, instead it is just OK.

    PRO's: - Great graphics, and runs very smoothly on PS4 - Great sound effects - Play as iconic Star Wars heroes and vehicles such as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, AT-ST, etc. - Shooting feels good and immersive    I kind of like the game despite its flaws. But the parts that make it good, are why it's flaws are so disappointing. It could have been amazing, instead it is just OK.

    PRO's:

    - Great graphics, and runs very smoothly on PS4

    - Great sound effects

    - Play as iconic Star Wars heroes and vehicles such as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, AT-ST, etc.

    - Shooting feels good and immersive (to me, some people don't seem to like it).

    - Lots of modes (9 I think, although only 2 or 3 are actually the main modes that most people will want to play).

    - Mode Walker Assault is a really cool idea for a mode set in the Star Wars universe, and it is generally a lot of fun.

    CON's:

    - LACK OF MAPS! There are essentially only 4 (!) maps for the most important modes (Walker Assault and Supremacy). The maps of both of these modes are rehashes of each other. There are some other maps for the other modes, but these also feel like different areas of the same 4 maps. I understand they only created 4 planets and 4 tile sets essentially, but they didn't bother to create some variety within these planets either. So basically 4 maps you play over, and over, and over. The maps are at least pretty big I guess.

    - The vehicles are not stationary on the map, but rather powerups that you can pick up. This means there is no actual feeling of realism when it comes to the actual battle. Also it is completely random whether or not you will happen upon a certain vehicle, which takes away the freedom of strategizing your battle, such as is possible in Battlefield games. The other thing about this is that you cannot go and destroy the other team's vehicles to mess with them, which is a shame.

    - You cannot get 2 people in a vehicle, only solo: This is a point that is not mentioned often, but I find the most annoying of all. In Battlefield games, a big part of the teamwork comes from the fact that you can be in a vehicle with teammates, and wreak havoc, capture control points together, etc.. The fact that all vehicles are solo only here makes it just so that you rack up more kills, and maybe help your team in the process, but it doesn't feel like it contributes a lot to the overall battle or tactics. This is compounded by the previous point that they are powerups, so you cannot even get them when you want.

    - No teamplay to speak of. This is related to the previous point. Also there is no chat, so you cannot strategize with teammates.

    - The air vehicles are completely useless to the battlefield. They only serve to destroy each other, and even then their handling is terrible. As a ground unit, I have NEVER, EVER been killed by an air unit. The only minor usefulness is in walker assault when the vehicles can help destroy the AT-AT's for a brief period when they are vulnerable.

    - Aim assist in a bit too generous, which makes it even more shallow than it already is, and takes away the skill aspect. It is okay for me, because I am terrible at console shooters, but this might be a big deal for some people.

    Overall, I don't think this game deserves the awful Metacritic user score it has been getting. However, it is just so disappointing, because with a few different choices in game design, it could have been a spectacularly good game. Right now, it is just a fun little shooter for a while, but the lack of maps and depth in the gameplay means you will get bored of it quickly.    … Expand
  61. Todd_Dow
    Dec 1, 2015
    1
    The #1 BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT in gaming in YEARS!

    Other than great graphics and sound, this game fails in every other way. Just another run and gun game, literally. The single player mode forces you to run over to pick up tokens in a certain time after killing an enemy. COMPLETE GARBAGE!
  62. foosme9
    Dec 1, 2015
    7
    This game wasn't something I couldn't wait to get. However, once it was released I did buy it. I am very happy with the game for the most part. There could be more maps to play on though. And the controls are a little tough to get used to when flying. Other than that I am pretty happy. The graphics are amazing. Game play is very fun online but is lacking a "mission" in single play.
  63. andras522
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    It's good, but this game have an FX sound bug! The graphics in this game are very very good. But some heroes and villains are OP! (I was thinking about Boba Fett)
  64. larriice
    Dec 1, 2015
    7
    Everything in the game is authentically star wars, down to the last detail. The mechanics of the game are excellent and it makes for some great fun. However, the lack of campaign and the lack of maps makes it hard for anyone to shell out $60. Honestly, it's half of a game, and the "season pass" is a requirement due to lack of content that comes with the game. So really, in order to enjoyEverything in the game is authentically star wars, down to the last detail. The mechanics of the game are excellent and it makes for some great fun. However, the lack of campaign and the lack of maps makes it hard for anyone to shell out $60. Honestly, it's half of a game, and the "season pass" is a requirement due to lack of content that comes with the game. So really, in order to enjoy this game, you need to pay $110, which seems a bit unfair given the lack of content. You are basically paying more for a brand name.… Expand
  65. EL_TAHA
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    What a wonderful game for online multiplayer lovers. There are many different game modes, so you can choose if you want to play close quarters ( blast), capture the flag(cargo), capture bases (supremecy) or one of the other 6 modes. the pace is right, non stop gameplay for domination. yes there is no single player campaign, but im in it for the online :) and oh ya, the graphics are insane
  66. BetterThanSonic
    Nov 30, 2015
    6
    While it lacks in content that made the original Battlefront games so much fun, it's still a better game than Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2, and Sonic Boom.
  67. TheGustus
    Nov 30, 2015
    5
    Star Wars: Battlefront is a conglomeration of the great and the mediocre, combining the outstanding visual and audio experience of a Dice game with the outright shameful and lazy business practices of EA. As expected, the game focuses almost completely on multiplayer, offering very little in the form of singleplayer entertainment besides the simple training, survival, and battle missions.Star Wars: Battlefront is a conglomeration of the great and the mediocre, combining the outstanding visual and audio experience of a Dice game with the outright shameful and lazy business practices of EA. As expected, the game focuses almost completely on multiplayer, offering very little in the form of singleplayer entertainment besides the simple training, survival, and battle missions. The multiplayer aspect of the game is undoubtedly nostalgic and fun, but surprisingly shallow and repetitive with only a handful of maps and fewer unique game modes. Balance continues to be an issue, a server browser is nonexistent, and the weapons are fundamentally the same. Although the Star Wars faithful will love this experience, it is difficult to classify this game as a AAA title worthy of the $60 asking price, let alone the $120 Deluxe Edition.… Expand
  68. wardevil28
    Nov 30, 2015
    6
    Dice dropped the ball on this one, this could have been an amazing title but its only so-so at best, its almost pointless to keep playing this title for more than an hour. As a licensed title its amazing, it has the star wars feel and the levels are beautiful especially endor, that is were the appeal ends for me, there is a lot of variety back lacks depth. I love the missions part singleDice dropped the ball on this one, this could have been an amazing title but its only so-so at best, its almost pointless to keep playing this title for more than an hour. As a licensed title its amazing, it has the star wars feel and the levels are beautiful especially endor, that is were the appeal ends for me, there is a lot of variety back lacks depth. I love the missions part single player better than the multiplayer on a game that relies on multi player is a problem. With other titles like destiny and call of duty on the market i feel like dice/ea are relying heavily on the star wars hype to sell titles instead of a deep immersive game. The issue I have with multiplayer is that its every man for them selves and they neglected to add chat much like destiny in its early days, and then there are the poorly executed and ill-conceived challenges for the multiplayer most are reasonable then others are infuriating, joy killing acts like 15 kills with an at-at which sounds easy until you realize you have to play walker assault, be an imperial and find the powerup before anyone else which only 2 will spawn. I wish they had taken a page from destiny with its open world approach and some more co-op stuff i would love a death star raid to kill the emperor or could city to capture solo. The game has its moments but they are fleeting and only tend to happen if you find a good team or pick up a hero power-up I would suggest waiting till the other dlc releases then buy it in the complete edition that tends to drop after 6 months or so.… Expand
  69. MrMT
    Nov 30, 2015
    9
    This game is seriously underrated. It is basically a hilarious blast of Star Wars action, offering exactly what the doctor ordered : manic blaster action, walkers, at-sts, speeder bikes, xwings, tie fighters, Luke, Darth, boba Fett, just a bunch of fun. If this is the much-derided casual game players love to hate, give me casual. It's good simple old fashioned fun. I look forward theThis game is seriously underrated. It is basically a hilarious blast of Star Wars action, offering exactly what the doctor ordered : manic blaster action, walkers, at-sts, speeder bikes, xwings, tie fighters, Luke, Darth, boba Fett, just a bunch of fun. If this is the much-derided casual game players love to hate, give me casual. It's good simple old fashioned fun. I look forward the forthcoming maps and game modes.… Expand
  70. teg
    Nov 30, 2015
    3
    vs. AI options need to be identical to matchmaking game modes - no exceptions. All other Battlefront games had this and it's not that hard to do. Just plain lazy to only offer a game that caters to competitive multiplayer
  71. SNESStarter
    Nov 30, 2015
    0
    An absolute disgrace of a video game. 4 maps in multiplayer, no single player campaign, barebones customization, Stormtroopers with identical heads to that of the Rebels. There is so much wrong with this obvious cash grab that it's incredible how people gave this game anything more than two stars.

    After playing more than four hours I am finished with this game. It is boring, boring,    An absolute disgrace of a video game. 4 maps in multiplayer, no single player campaign, barebones customization, Stormtroopers with identical heads to that of the Rebels. There is so much wrong with this obvious cash grab that it's incredible how people gave this game anything more than two stars.

    After playing more than four hours I am finished with this game. It is boring, boring, boring. Game modes all feel the exact same, Walker Assault maps are horribly unbalanced to the point where the Rebel's easily have a 95% win rate on Endor, the lack of server browser is appalling, which makes getting into games a headache, and vehicles and heroes spawning in the exact same locations makes players just camp them. I can't tell you how many 60-5 games I've had just sitting on AT-AT and AT-ST spawns, and there's nothing the enemies can do about it.

    Do NOT buy this game.    … Expand
  72. guaripolo
    Nov 30, 2015
    8
    Battlefront it´s a good game. One of the best visuals today, tiight and responsive controls and stables online servers make the game meet my expetations. The let down it´s the game have few maps, so the envirioment get´s old quickly, and not all the game types feels "fresh".
  73. podunk411
    Nov 29, 2015
    5
    As others have reiterated, Battlefront Star Wars is fun the first few hours of play, but gets old quick. Call of Duty is masterful by comparison. The hype surrounding the movie really sold this game, but given there's no story or solo campaign in BFSW, it's actually not too integrated with upcoming movie. It is fun to play as the old characters in the SW world and in those iconic scenes,As others have reiterated, Battlefront Star Wars is fun the first few hours of play, but gets old quick. Call of Duty is masterful by comparison. The hype surrounding the movie really sold this game, but given there's no story or solo campaign in BFSW, it's actually not too integrated with upcoming movie. It is fun to play as the old characters in the SW world and in those iconic scenes, but after that wears off, the lack of solid gameplay across the board really sticks out & is super frustrating! Really too bad & way too much money for what it is.… Expand
  74. FlyYouFools
    Nov 29, 2015
    0
    This game actually makes COD look like they're innovating. I just don't understand how people can drop their standards for a game so low to pay 60$-120$ for this "game". Don't expect the game to be heavily populated in a few months time.
  75. Datamari
    Nov 29, 2015
    7
    EA may be greedy, but they make some damn good games.
    Star Wars Battlefront is here, and it's.. not exactly what we expected. It captures the essence of the Star Wars universe, having most of the sound effects, characters, and the overall elements of Star Wars. It has great visuals, good sound design, and the modes are fun; the Walker Assault mode being my favorite. However, there is    EA may be greedy, but they make some damn good games.
    Star Wars Battlefront is here, and it's.. not exactly what we expected. It captures the essence of the Star Wars universe, having most of the sound effects, characters, and the overall elements of Star Wars. It has great visuals, good sound design, and the modes are fun; the Walker Assault mode being my favorite. However, there is hardly any content to Battlefront. There's no sort of campaign, which would've been a great addition; seriously, it's STAR WARS. The combat can get repetitive, the progression system is lackluster, and sometimes there really is no point to coming back to the game. I felt as if there could have been a lot more that this game could've given us, like space battles with TIE fighters and X-Wings or maybe even pod-racing.
    Overall, Battlefront is not a bad game, by any means. It makes you feel as if you're in the Star Wars universe, and the co-op and solo missions are great! However, there is hardly anything to come back to. It's fun for the most part, but after that, it's just average.

    Star Wars Battlefront gets a 7/10.    … Expand
  76. RageoftheGODs
    Nov 29, 2015
    5
    The force is moderately strong with this one...

    Like everyone else, I was excited for a star wars battlefront game. I couldn't help but reminisce about the old times playing galactic conquest on PS2 with my friends for hours. Though I was skeptical about DICE's reboot, deep down I couldn't wait for the release date. First off I will talk about the positives this game has to bring to    The force is moderately strong with this one...

    Like everyone else, I was excited for a star wars battlefront game. I couldn't help but reminisce about the old times playing galactic conquest on PS2 with my friends for hours. Though I was skeptical about DICE's reboot, deep down I couldn't wait for the release date.

    First off I will talk about the positives this game has to bring to the table.
    1. This game is absolutely incredible to look at. The visuals are simply breath taking and at times you can't help but just sit back and look at how incredible everything looks.

    2. The game is incredibly casual and easy to pick up and play. It is understandable why DICE made this game so simple and casual, they need to appeal to as many people as possible. That being said, if you're someone who doesn't have a lot of time to dedicate to playing a game, then this is great for you, because this game requires virtually zero skill to play. Simply put, the game is incredibly simple to play, you'll dominate if you're a Battlefield Veteran like I am.

    3. Last one for the positives. When it really comes down to what is important, the game is fun to play. I've definitely had fun running around on Hoth gunning down rebels as an AT-ST, I have to admit.

    Here comes the main reasons why I only gave this game a 5. Most people would consider a 5 to be a pretty bad score (or at least I do) and this is why I consider Star Wars Battlefront to be a pretty bad game.

    1. The game is INCREDIBLY casual. I know I listed that as a positive, but it's also a negative and this is why. The game gets boring and repetitive incredibly fast! There is very little variety in this game and it is very apparent that DICE was (once again) rushed to release this game. It seems that there are about 4 maps in the entire game and things get very repetitive. There are no classes in this game and your "load out" will be pretty much the same every single game since you will inevitably gravitate towards one load out that works best for you. This, for me, is very disappointing since I loved how the original Battlefront was balanced with the different classes, this game has none of that which, for lack of better words, sucks.

    2. The game has no story mode. This is a big one that people are very disappointed about. I know this one has been mentioned constantly, that's why I'm not going to talk about it.

    3. This game gets boring faster than watching paint dry. If I'm being completely honest, this game doesn't have much when it comes to replay value. There are 2 or 3 game modes that are fun to play, other than those the game simply won't keep you coming back for more. You will inevitably get bored after about a half hour and will stop playing. That's what happens to me every time I play.

    Simply put, I have no doubts that anybody that plays this game will have fun for the first couple hours that they play it, but other than that I wouldn't say that it will keep you playing for the next year. Wait for a price drop and buy it, don't pay 60 dollars for a game that has 30 dollars worth of enjoyment with it. After the aw over the visuals wears off, you will be done with the game.    … Expand
  77. TheDudeFromIce
    Nov 29, 2015
    4
    It may have the name Star Wars Battlefront, but it's not anywhere near being the game that we wanted after Battlefront 2.

    It looks great and plays great for a few hours but becomes stale and boring, Not enough in the game to keep playing for more then a couple of days. Very disappointing.
  78. xenofiend95
    Nov 29, 2015
    5
    Battlefront screams quality over quantity, and it definitely won't appeal to certain types of gamers, but it does one thing better than any shooter released in the last couple of years do, it's fun albeit simple. The graphics are top notch, for once I feel like I'm actually inside a Star Wars film, the maps are practically replicas of the sets from the original films. Content wise, this isBattlefront screams quality over quantity, and it definitely won't appeal to certain types of gamers, but it does one thing better than any shooter released in the last couple of years do, it's fun albeit simple. The graphics are top notch, for once I feel like I'm actually inside a Star Wars film, the maps are practically replicas of the sets from the original films. Content wise, this is where most seem to be disappointed, it is definitely lacking as of launch. From a consumers stand point, this is unacceptable, from the Devs standpoint, they were pushed to release this before the new film releases so most of the time was put to authenticity. Dice promise lots of free support on top of the atrociously priced DLC season pass, which starts in early Decemeber. The modes are mostly fun but are typical shooter fare, minus one called Hero Hunt which is all based on cheap tactics and luck to win, but the true catch here are the two larger scale modes. These are Walker Assault and Supremacy. Walker Assault pits Rebels against Imperials with heavy artillery within a time limit to destroy all Imperial AT-AT's or have their base destroyed resulting in loss. Supremacy is very much Battlefields classic conquest mode with a catch, instead of losing respawn tickets both teams are fighting over capturing all the control points, being whoever has them all by the end or who has the most wins. Overall I see this as a very niche game, it will appeal mostly to Star Wars fans and casual shooter players like myself (I tend to pop in an online shooter for maybe a couple hours once or twice a week). This game most likely won't appeal to the COD or Halo fan, even Battlefield fans and this is a game developed by DICE, all because it lacks depth or realism. The game is very arcadey and doesn't hold hundered of levels worth of in game unlocks as of launch. This is a game you pick up and play every once in awhile, it is not the kind of game you'll throw 100's hours online into a game like in Battlefield. But with DICE's promise of free post launch update content I have hope for this game to become something much better. As of now I can't go higher than a 6/10, although I'm enjoying the game I can't justify the lack of content at launch for $60. Maybe in a few months it will be worth it. But in my opinion the season pass fiasco has gotten out of hand. No games post launch content should double the price of a game and I am boycotting EA by not purchasing any of the DLC just as I did with BF3 and BF4.… Expand
  79. SIPPIO
    Nov 29, 2015
    0
    -LIPSTICK ON A PIG!

    Metacritic Scores = PROVEN BY LIKE/UNLIKES..... SO BUYER BEWARE I feel so bad for everyone who like me just wanted this game to be the next great FPS/SW to carry us into this new era of StarWars... ---The 10's are bought and paid for & the 0's & 1's are clearly the real people... ----see the people liking the negative low scores and all the unlike on high    -LIPSTICK ON A PIG!

    Metacritic Scores = PROVEN BY LIKE/UNLIKES..... SO BUYER BEWARE

    I feel so bad for everyone who like me just wanted this game to be the next great FPS/SW to carry us into this new era of StarWars...
    ---The 10's are bought and paid for
    & the 0's & 1's are clearly the real people...
    ----see the people liking the negative low scores and all the unlike on high scores...

    --people are upset because this game was supposed to be special. Just like StarWars is...
    D@mn you EA! I'm gonna celebrate when we Sheople put you out of business in the year 2050!!!

    ---this is HANDS DOWN my greatest disappointment in my gamings history....

    IF you have a PC then download StarWars EAW (Empire At War) the space galactic conquest mode is attlefront 1 + 2 BUT IN SPACE! and the MOD community went insane on this game....at least go get some YouTube of Empire @ War. And because it's 2007/2008 you can probably jack up the settings..like I said I just feel bad cause I know how mad & upset this lipstick on a pig made me feel....    … Expand
  80. SouthbaySaturn
    Nov 29, 2015
    1
    Just a disaster of a game in my opinion. Extremely repetitive and gets boring very quickly. If you were a fan of the original Battlefront games, you will HATE this game. They removed basically everything that made those games fun and left us with this pile of donkey crap.
  81. CreepyNeighbour
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    This game isn't Battlefront 3 it's a complete reboot of the series. There are 4 planets each of which have up to 4 different maps. Three of the planets are recognisable the other (Solus) isn't all though it is mentioned in the movie Episode VI Return Of The Jedi. Arguably Solus has the best maps. The game focuses on multiplayer which I'm not complaining about but do feel that if there wasThis game isn't Battlefront 3 it's a complete reboot of the series. There are 4 planets each of which have up to 4 different maps. Three of the planets are recognisable the other (Solus) isn't all though it is mentioned in the movie Episode VI Return Of The Jedi. Arguably Solus has the best maps. The game focuses on multiplayer which I'm not complaining about but do feel that if there was a bit more effort put into the single player mode the game would be a perfect 10. The battles are intense especially Walker Assault and Supremacy which feature 40 players in each. An absolute must for any Star Wars fan and I can confidently say that it is the best Star Wars game I've ever played and there hasn't been a game before it that has truly captured the essence of the movies. However love them or loathe them Episodes I to III are part of Star Wars lore and are not even mentioned. Maybe they'll be part of the DLC or maybe they're saving them for Battlefront 2.… Expand
  82. Saunakuuppa
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    Very entertaining game with outstanding visuals and action. Cant get much closer to the feeling being in the galaxy far far away. 2 new maps and 1 free new game mode upcoming making this awesome blaster war even better. I reduced 1 point cause of the match making system that does not mix up the teams after matches.
  83. at0g
    Nov 28, 2015
    6
    Graphics and sound are pretty good, but the game itself is well, boring.
    There are a lot fewer bugs than battlefield 4, but I suspect that is because it is an ultra dumbed down version of the engine (no bullet drop, no destructive terrain, max 40 players).
    There is no campaign mode (I think this is a good thing, but maybe there should be a single player title for those that want that)    Graphics and sound are pretty good, but the game itself is well, boring.
    There are a lot fewer bugs than battlefield 4, but I suspect that is because it is an ultra dumbed down version of the engine (no bullet drop, no destructive terrain, max 40 players).
    There is no campaign mode (I think this is a good thing, but maybe there should be a single player title for those that want that) and the matchmaking is pretty good, allowing you to just jump into a game.
    Weapons are limited, and most of them are useless. There are no classes (medic, sniper, engineer etc) and its all hipfire, all the time (crouching/aiming make no difference to accuracy).
    I think "Battlefield in space - for dummies" would have been a better title.    … Expand
  84. BioTeq
    Nov 28, 2015
    1
    Repetitive, simplistic pile of stinking poo, that I almost paid 60 euros for... 60!!!!
    Christ oh mighty for this thing +++++ the DLC... are you kidding me???
    I love Star Wars, I would have paid 100 Euros for the perfect game, but god help us all - this game is BAD. The graphics are fantastic on those 4 damn maps... FOUR... F.O.U.R. that they give us. And for the pleasure of more maps,    Repetitive, simplistic pile of stinking poo, that I almost paid 60 euros for... 60!!!!
    Christ oh mighty for this thing +++++ the DLC... are you kidding me???
    I love Star Wars, I would have paid 100 Euros for the perfect game, but god help us all - this game is BAD.
    The graphics are fantastic on those 4 damn maps... FOUR... F.O.U.R. that they give us.
    And for the pleasure of more maps, you get to spend another 50 euros... ARE THEY INSANE????
    ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? Thank god I have a maniac in the family that bought it in pre-order so that I could prevent another stupidity of my buying it. Thank you EA for yet another disappointment, I lost count.    … Expand
  85. PoisonBly
    Nov 28, 2015
    0
    "Immerse Yourself In Your Star Wars Battle Fantasy" Yea Right, with no space battles, Clone Wars, and this game lacks many contents too. There's Only 4 current maps, FOUR!!!
  86. FWordFizz
    Nov 28, 2015
    4
    Man, I'm really sad I gotta give this game a 4/10 but in its current state that's the score it deserved. 2 weeks before I bought the game I built a really high end gaming PC and I wanted something that looked amazing to run on it, but at the end of the day it wasn't worth the money. The game looks fantastic and plays really well, mechanically its a masterpiece. The blasters all controlMan, I'm really sad I gotta give this game a 4/10 but in its current state that's the score it deserved. 2 weeks before I bought the game I built a really high end gaming PC and I wanted something that looked amazing to run on it, but at the end of the day it wasn't worth the money. The game looks fantastic and plays really well, mechanically its a masterpiece. The blasters all control like you think they should, with no gun really outshining all of the others, and all the vehicles are a blast to fly around it or drive. But there is something darker here. Theres only 4 maps in the game, no joke. You have 2 maps for each planet, but because 1 map on each planet is designed for the **** death match modes no one will play you only see one of them. And of the 4 maps in the game only 2 are worth playing in my opinion. The game gets old really fast... really fast. Like 5 hours. And you didn't buy a 60 dollar game for 5 hours worth of fun. All of the game is hiding in the dlc that costs 50 **** dollars. So at the end of the day don't buy it. Its not worth the money. At the same time mother**** EA is pushing a 110 dollar game with enough content to fill maybe a 40 dollar one from the late 2000's people like Bethesda are putting out a 60 dollar game that feels like it has all the DLC included. Don't buy it, just pirate it and find a way to work around the blocks EA has put up. I know it's illegal, but buying the game is basically letting EA steal money for you, and if you have bought the game, don't buy the DLC and if you can return the season pass. No one else will be playing it and you will have spent 110 dollars on a MULTIPLAYER ONLY game with empty servers, and that will be a damn shame.… Expand
  87. TheAcidBoot
    Nov 27, 2015
    6
    Now I've played this game for about 15 hours and to be honest I have no idea where to start with this review. So I am going to start with the good parts of Battlefront. The graphics are great the soundtrack is also great. Dice also managed to somehow capture the magic of Star Wars. From the dogfights with X-Wings and Tie Fighters down to how detailed and awesome Endor looks and feels.Now I've played this game for about 15 hours and to be honest I have no idea where to start with this review. So I am going to start with the good parts of Battlefront. The graphics are great the soundtrack is also great. Dice also managed to somehow capture the magic of Star Wars. From the dogfights with X-Wings and Tie Fighters down to how detailed and awesome Endor looks and feels. Endor looks amazing and is probably the best Star Wars map I have seen to date. You can really see how much effort EA put into some of the bigger maps such as Endor and Hoth. Now if only they would've done so with the rest of this game. The biggest problem with Battlefront is that this entire game feels rushed. Only 4 planets and 12 maps at launch is a huge disappointment. The worst part about this is that they have already confirmed 16 maps for the season pass. More maps as DLC than in the main game? That's low even for EA. Most of the maps aside from Hoth and Endor feel rushed and plain. The ice caves and the sand dunes all feel the same. They feel as if they were sloppily put together with little or no effort. Most of modes are pretty boring and average. You have your 20v20 modes such as Supremacy and Walker assault which are pretty much the only modes people are going to be playing. I had the opportunity to play Walker assault during the beta and to my surprise it was actually pretty fun. It wasn't perfect but I had a blast with it. Sadly EA has decided to change and dumb down most of the mode probably because of casuals complaining about how it was too hard for rebels to win or something. So a mode that use to take cooperation and effort to win (as the Rebels for the most part) has been dumbed down so much that you could probably be shooting into the sky and still win as the rebels. The weapons also feel dumbed down in both range and damage. Another part of this game I was really excited for was the Fighter Squadron mode. Granted it was no space battles but it looked really fun from the trailer. Sadly EA decided to go and make it 20v20 but with a catch. 10 real people on each team and 10 AI on each team. What the hell??? So half of the time you would be killing AI instead of people. Killing ships are also extremely easy it takes zero skill or effort. I managed to go on a 20 killsteak from just holding down L2 and shooting blindly. They have also decided to include heroes into the mix. You have 2 heroes you can play as, The Millennium Falcon or Slave 1. The biggest problem with the heroes is that they're too op. Now I know what your thinking the heroes are suppose to be op that's what makes them fun. But I have literally spent matches where I am behind Slave 1 the whole time shooting and firing missles only to do less than half damage. It's practically impossible to kill these heroes unless your entire team is on their ass. The biggest problem with Battlefront is the lack of content. Within 5 hours of this game I had already played everything in it! In the end Battlefront is a average game that was sloppily put together and rushed out to market by EA. However that's not to say that it's a awful game. I still managed to have some fun running around as Boba Fett or Han Solo shooting people. Dice has managed to really capture Star Wars perfectly in some aspects of the game (such as sound design, visuals, vehicles, music, etc) and you can really see what parts of the game that they really worked hard on and those parts are the best part of this game. In the end I would give this game a 6/10 and it's probably worth buying after a price drop and some updates.… Expand
  88. jahoneycutt
    Nov 27, 2015
    6
    I was looking forward to this game. Now, 2 weeks after buying it from the PS store, I feel like I am still waiting for the whole thing to come out. The visuals are amazing. Combat is solid. Heroes and villains are a joy to play and balanced well. Survivor and tutorial missions are fun. But in the end, the lack of content holds this game back from the brilliance it could have achieved. NoI was looking forward to this game. Now, 2 weeks after buying it from the PS store, I feel like I am still waiting for the whole thing to come out. The visuals are amazing. Combat is solid. Heroes and villains are a joy to play and balanced well. Survivor and tutorial missions are fun. But in the end, the lack of content holds this game back from the brilliance it could have achieved. No couch co-op except in tutorial and survival modes! No single player content that will hold your interest for more than an hour or two. Very few modes and no ability to play maps solo with bots. There is not enough content to justify the price. And NOTHING could justify a $50 season pass. Wait for the inevitable complete edition when it comes out in 6 months.… Expand
  89. Nato_potato
    Nov 27, 2015
    5
    Looks great plays great sounds like the real thing. But the lack of no campaign a very boring single player, 4 maps only? This game greats boring really quick and is not worth the buy:/
  90. Maddness
    Nov 27, 2015
    0
    Purchased the game yesterday and was keen to start playing since i am both a SW fan and a fan of the old battlefront games. When i started playing i was immediately blown away by the presentation. The graphics, and animations, are by far the best i have yet seen in a game, and the sound design is pure SW heaven. However, after only 2 hours i started to get bored with the very limitedPurchased the game yesterday and was keen to start playing since i am both a SW fan and a fan of the old battlefront games. When i started playing i was immediately blown away by the presentation. The graphics, and animations, are by far the best i have yet seen in a game, and the sound design is pure SW heaven. However, after only 2 hours i started to get bored with the very limited content on offer out of the box. For a $99 game (aussie prices) i expected a bit more meat on the bones. Alas, there wasnt so i decided to see if any dlc maps etc were on the playstation store. Well, there is a season pass you can get for $75,95. Now, when i read that i was a bit like Doc in return to the future when he was screaming "88 miles an hour". Im still in shock the next morning. There is just no way i will support this circus, and EA has truly lost a customer here. Good thing that in Aus i can get a full refund within 7 days, so i will certainly be using that option later today. 76 bucks? My goodness.......… Expand
  91. jellowiggler
    Nov 27, 2015
    4
    This game has great sound and graphics. One of the most visually and aurally impressive games ever.

    This is not a great game though. It is very pretty and very shallow and lacking of content. There are a lot of game modes, but there is no context to them. They just feel like small rule changes on the same small selection of maps. At launch there are lots of sound and networking    This game has great sound and graphics. One of the most visually and aurally impressive games ever.

    This is not a great game though. It is very pretty and very shallow and lacking of content.

    There are a lot of game modes, but there is no context to them. They just feel like small rule changes on the same small selection of maps.

    At launch there are lots of sound and networking bugs as well.

    This gets us to the game play. It's too fast to die.
    You spawn, you die. You walk a bit, you die. You finally see a guy and get him, but then you die.
    die.die.die.

    Not for me. Needs some of the Star Wars magic, not just the great A/V presentation.

    Also very expensive for so little actual game. At launch it was $79.99 CDN, and the DLC pack for a year is another $69.99. That is insane. EA needs to pull it's head out. There is no game here, just pretty graphics. They should be offering a year of DLC as part of that ridiculous $*) for a game charge.

    Not recommended unless they drop the price, or offer a lot of free content and game fixes.    … Expand
  92. mrbunz1
    Nov 27, 2015
    2
    its just not fun i played it for a couple hours over a few days and found myself turning my playstation off doing something else for entertainment. really disappointed with this game dont buy! rent if thats still possible now a days. also why dose everyone say the co-op is fun its total garbage
  93. TheTed
    Nov 27, 2015
    9
    Sure, the game has some issues, but I don't see why it gets all the hate. Battlefront has AMAZING graphics, it sounds great, and runs smoothly (from a PS4 Standpoint). Now, the only thing left is gameplay - which is, to be frank, highly impressive. I came in with the expectation that this would NOT be a Battlefield with a Star Wars skin; and EA really went above and beyond. New game modes,Sure, the game has some issues, but I don't see why it gets all the hate. Battlefront has AMAZING graphics, it sounds great, and runs smoothly (from a PS4 Standpoint). Now, the only thing left is gameplay - which is, to be frank, highly impressive. I came in with the expectation that this would NOT be a Battlefield with a Star Wars skin; and EA really went above and beyond. New game modes, new customization options, a new weapon system, and a great power up and "star card" system set this game apart from what we've seen in Battlefield - and that's not a bad thing. What I looked for in Battlefront was a new and exciting Star Wars game - EA did not drop the bar (in this aspect). The actual game modes were just so fun - especially fighter squadron, heroes vs villains, blast, walker assault and supremacy. I cant stress this enough: vehicles are great. It's just so fun to step into an AT-AT or X-Wing and go berserk on the enemy. Long story short, the game is great. Get it.… Expand
  94. Jarhead335
    Nov 27, 2015
    6
    This is not the Battlefront of old, but a flashy rehashing of a concept that once worked and now falls short. Its multiplayer is astounding- for the first few hours. After that, the repetition of the game's core mechanics and incredibly redundant perks, known as "cards", becomes quite tiresome. Singleplayer is a joke, as is local splitscreen. No longer can you wage huge battles with orThis is not the Battlefront of old, but a flashy rehashing of a concept that once worked and now falls short. Its multiplayer is astounding- for the first few hours. After that, the repetition of the game's core mechanics and incredibly redundant perks, known as "cards", becomes quite tiresome. Singleplayer is a joke, as is local splitscreen. No longer can you wage huge battles with or against your friends locally, that mode has been reduced to a strictly competitive 4v4 death match, rendering local play pretty boring. Survival mode is fun the first time, but also quickly grows stale.

    With only 4 actual maps (Tatooine, Endor, Hoth, Sullust) and no ground vehicle options for the Rebel side, it's obvious this game was a money grab through and through. It is not worth retail, and I can only thank the lord I didn't opt for the deluxe edition since you get all the deluxe content in the regular edition anyways, just at a later stage in the game. I hope beyond all hope the free content I've been hearing about comes and in droves, this game sorely needs new maps, BETTER (not more) game modes, and a vehicle rehashing.

    More negatives: you can't customize your weapons, squads are reduced to simply you and one other partner, you can't identify enemies on the battlefield like in Battlefield, you have literally no sidearm ever except your cards (which I feel takes a layer out of the multiplayer experience as I sit and wait for my sniper rifle to recharge for 30 seconds in an excellent position), air combat is incredibly easy and with incredibly predictable spawns makes retaking aerial supremacy downright impossible... I could go on all day.

    It looks fantastic and the sound design is the best video games have to offer, but do not be fooled and judge this book by its cover. You're better off getting Fallout 4 and Rainbow Six Siege this holiday season, at least until the free content downloads start coming.    … Expand
  95. gameren82
    Nov 27, 2015
    4
    The game has no full length campaign. No deep, interesting story, no endings. This is a deal breaker for me. I need to have an engaging campaign to buy this game.
  96. Ghua
    Nov 27, 2015
    3
    I am huge fan of Star Wars and FPS games so you can imagine I was waiting for this game BIG TIME. My initial feeling was "WOW, It is amazing!". Unfortunately this was just first impression. After few hours I've realized game is hollow - it looks fantastic, Hoth level is superb and thats about it. Vehicles are crap, weapons are no different. It is dumbed down BF4, except you can play BF4I am huge fan of Star Wars and FPS games so you can imagine I was waiting for this game BIG TIME. My initial feeling was "WOW, It is amazing!". Unfortunately this was just first impression. After few hours I've realized game is hollow - it looks fantastic, Hoth level is superb and thats about it. Vehicles are crap, weapons are no different. It is dumbed down BF4, except you can play BF4 for hours and you dont get bored, while after playing 4 hours of SW:BF you have enough. I wouldnt mind if game would be £20, but game costs £54. Totally not worth it.… Expand
  97. vads1972
    Nov 27, 2015
    9
    Great game for quick fast fun, just like the old days of Unreal Tournament. Highly recommended if you like that game-style. Coupled with beautiful graphics and superb sound, this game is unbeaten.
  98. KHenkelman
    Nov 27, 2015
    9
    I'm really shocked I love this game as much as I do. Of course, I love Star Wars... I'm a 27 year old man living in the Midwest. The graphics are absolutely stunning, the score is so on point I'm actually shocked it wasn't scored by John Williams himself. The game play is fast paced and brutal, but not so crazy you couldn't sit down with your 9 year old son and blast some Troopers. ThereI'm really shocked I love this game as much as I do. Of course, I love Star Wars... I'm a 27 year old man living in the Midwest. The graphics are absolutely stunning, the score is so on point I'm actually shocked it wasn't scored by John Williams himself. The game play is fast paced and brutal, but not so crazy you couldn't sit down with your 9 year old son and blast some Troopers. There are some draw backs as well. Some of the modes are a pure waste of time, boring and repetitive. A lot of people are complaining about no campaign, or little to no story... This walks a fine line of "what is value"? I've been blasting for about 10 hours now. You pay $15 to see a 2 hour movie these days, I'm pretty sure $60 is well worth it. Go play this game!… Expand
  99. Jarbs90
    Nov 27, 2015
    4
    Absolutely atrocious. How do you release a game with such little content? The game play itself is decent, albeit barebones. Walker Assault is the only game mode that puts the Star Wars license to any decent use. All other game modes are "You've seen this in a different game with a different name". The lack of content is abysmal. 4 maps for the main game modes. 4. You'll have played everyAbsolutely atrocious. How do you release a game with such little content? The game play itself is decent, albeit barebones. Walker Assault is the only game mode that puts the Star Wars license to any decent use. All other game modes are "You've seen this in a different game with a different name". The lack of content is abysmal. 4 maps for the main game modes. 4. You'll have played every map within an hour of purchase. All the blasters feel the same, the vehicles serve little to no purpose, it's a horrid product. It looks beautiful, but there's nothing in it. The community will likely be dead before February 2016. Do not pick up. Rent if you're a Star Wars fan, and a REALLY hardcore one at that.… Expand
  100. John_Bensen
    Nov 27, 2015
    1
    Es ist lahm und langweilig. Jeder der ein wenig Niveau hat, kann dieses Spiel nur langweilig finden. Keine Herausforderung. Ein reines Arcade-Spiel...gääähn!

    Wer dieses Spiel herausfordernd findet, glaubt auch, dass Berlin Tag und Nacht nicht gescripted ist.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  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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