Star Wars Battlefront II

 Xbox One
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2.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1378 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 206 out of 1378
  2. Mixed: 96 out of 1378
  3. Negative: 1,076 out of 1378
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  1. GainesvilleGuy
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    LOL is all I can say. Most are rightfully giving this a ZERO based on the horrid microtransactions. That alone deserves a zero. But don't forget the woman-power campaign that keeps getting shoved down our throats these days. That deserves a ZERO as well. Congrats EA, you get a DOUBLE ZERO from me LOL...
  2. DukeofVermont
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Even if you ignore the controversy this game still lacks in many areas. The story which promised to show "the Empires side" quickly sees you switching to the Rebel side and fighting for them. As in all the marketing lied to you. On top of that there is a shallow "love story" added on top which just appears at the end for no reason, further pushing the idea that men and women cannot simplyEven if you ignore the controversy this game still lacks in many areas. The story which promised to show "the Empires side" quickly sees you switching to the Rebel side and fighting for them. As in all the marketing lied to you. On top of that there is a shallow "love story" added on top which just appears at the end for no reason, further pushing the idea that men and women cannot simply be friends or colleges without wanting to get in each others pants.

    And then the campaign missions are clearly a tack on to just add just so that they can say that they have one. The difficulty is all over the place with some areas being super easy and then others killing you instantly if you are standing in the wrong spot without warning.

    TLDR: Even if you just want to rent the game to play the campaign you will be very disappointed. It is a cliche story where the characters cannot decide which side they are on or even what their character motivations are. One moment they want to kill all the rebels, the next they shoot up former colleges without a second thought.    … Expand
  3. Aquitard
    Nov 18, 2017
    8
    I'm writing this for anyone that wants to read a reasonable review. Beautiful, fun, great sound, it's faithful to the spirit of Star Wars without being so stodgy you can't have Rey vs. Darth Maul. The multiplayer Star Card unlocking system is wonky and should not be done randomly. The story is designed for variety and to give a slightly alternate point of view and fill some of the gapI'm writing this for anyone that wants to read a reasonable review. Beautiful, fun, great sound, it's faithful to the spirit of Star Wars without being so stodgy you can't have Rey vs. Darth Maul. The multiplayer Star Card unlocking system is wonky and should not be done randomly. The story is designed for variety and to give a slightly alternate point of view and fill some of the gap between RotJ and TFA. A 0 is ridiculous and punishes hundreds of artists and engineers for the sins of a few executives.… Expand
  4. BuyMoreCrates
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Don't buy this pay to win game. I preordered the deluxe edition despite all the news about loot crates and microtransactions, and have contacted ea 3 separate times, and have still not gotten the extra 20$ worth of stuff I should've gotten.

    Just don't buy it.
  5. RedEzzio
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I have played it within 10 hours EA Access trial. This is a game designed as Pay-to-Win. Just to discourage such a behaviour in 60$ game - I am giving it an 0 point user score.
    I cannot accept pay-to-win approach in game I have to pay the full price.
    I know that now loot boxes are TEMPORARILY blocked. So I am waiting for permanently removal. Then I am open to change my scoring.
  6. Batmaul
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    The game has a wonderful campaign with amazingly fun gameplay, alongside outstanding graphics, and sound effects. EA is also fixing the lootcrates and pay too win, so I will not hate on the game for EA's unfair systems.
  7. Joellemm
    Nov 18, 2017
    2
    Again, the original battlefront 2 had more content. The 4 hour campaign is so filled with cameos, its almost as if DICE knew the story was underwhelming. The gameplay in these missions is as basic as can be; kill baddies to get to here, defend here by killing baddies, killing baddies in the sky. Nor is the gameplay polished or fun enough for me to accept the minimalistic level design. ItAgain, the original battlefront 2 had more content. The 4 hour campaign is so filled with cameos, its almost as if DICE knew the story was underwhelming. The gameplay in these missions is as basic as can be; kill baddies to get to here, defend here by killing baddies, killing baddies in the sky. Nor is the gameplay polished or fun enough for me to accept the minimalistic level design. It feels so rushed, like every EA game I suppose. The multiplayer is the same as the first one, but with a little more content. Still no where near enough (I refer back to the first sentence). The worst part of the game is of course the progression system. Its laughable how far wrong it is. Game looks and sounds pretty though.… Expand
  8. JamieTwelve
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    We're not going to take it anymore, EA.

    You WILL realize that paywalls and random loot rolls for cash is predatory, wrong and irresponsible. Putting content behind gambling structures so children can waste their allowance is predatory and disgusting. Paying to win is detrimental to the gaming community.

    YOU WILL FIGURE THIS OUT, IF WE HAVE TO HAMMER IT INTO YOUR HEADS.
  9. naskeri
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Do not buy, we need to force EA to stop this **** If we don't there will soon be no games left to play, only stupid gambling apps. Do not trust them, microtransactions will be back.
  10. Oxkill
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Any critic considering a positive score should be ashamed of him/herslef.

    EA's predatory behavior doesn't need any kind of sustain whatsoever, even the smallest accolade is out of place. Despite the presence of honest developers working behind this huge and shady company, if we truly care about gaming as a form of expression, freedom and art, we truly need to defend these values    Any critic considering a positive score should be ashamed of him/herslef.

    EA's predatory behavior doesn't need any kind of sustain whatsoever, even the smallest accolade is out of place. Despite the presence of honest developers working behind this huge and shady company, if we truly care about gaming as a form of expression, freedom and art, we truly need to defend these values strictly, punishing every single attempt to degrade this beautiful dedication that is gaming. If we truly value what gaming can be, we should push against any attempt of damaging it with greedy microtransaction and gambling.

    DO NOT SUPPORT EA, for the sake of gaming itself.    … Expand
  11. burakcetinkay
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    You’ll better off saving your money for the movie in December... There are many games out there that are well worth your money. Stay away from this greedy pay to win game...
  12. Marinespetsnaz
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    This game has no gòod story. It is the most predictable story that happens in Star Wars. Dumb! Nobody has any creativity anymore with it. The multiplier is worse than the first woth loot box progression. Hope you have no life yall because they want you to pay to progress or lose your life in long ass grinding hours. Give me your money peasants. I am glad i didnt have to buy this piece ofThis game has no gòod story. It is the most predictable story that happens in Star Wars. Dumb! Nobody has any creativity anymore with it. The multiplier is worse than the first woth loot box progression. Hope you have no life yall because they want you to pay to progress or lose your life in long ass grinding hours. Give me your money peasants. I am glad i didnt have to buy this piece of crap and accessed it elsewhere. I did not want to waste my money like the first battlefront. Disney, EA is trying to kill your new franchise and is doing a good job tainting your market. Hope you are proud.… Expand
  13. Aaaguileraf
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    $TAR WAR$ Battlefront $ = EA
    EA destroys a great saga as it is Star Wars, huge "microtransactions
    Short campaign
    EA sees us as fools to sell us this garbage
  14. dlancergamer
    Nov 18, 2017
    9
    This game is pretty fun. I'm mostly an offline gamer and the story mode is terrific. I even delved into some mulitiplayer online and had a fun time w/ that as well. Great graphics, much improved from the first title. Me and the family having a lot of fun w/ this game.

    Take note : My above impressions are for the game review not how a company does business.
  15. Sikver91
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    "Star Wars Bugfront 2 #gambling and #pay2win
    This game is a punch in the face from EA to all Star Wars fans. Buggy and pay2win. EA placed several mechanisms to assure you won’t get credits enough, they are forcing us buy loot boxes to progress or be ganked by rich people over and over again." - PoseidonTeam this is true !!!!!
  16. TheTechnician27
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Absolutely atrocious. I won't be buying another EA title ever again. I recommend others do the same. Plenty of others have already addressed the rampant issues with the game, so I'll save my breath. What I will say is this: the *real* Battlefront II is available on GOG and Steam for $9.99. If you have a functioning computer, you'll probably be able to play it with no issues. If not, IAbsolutely atrocious. I won't be buying another EA title ever again. I recommend others do the same. Plenty of others have already addressed the rampant issues with the game, so I'll save my breath. What I will say is this: the *real* Battlefront II is available on GOG and Steam for $9.99. If you have a functioning computer, you'll probably be able to play it with no issues. If not, I recommend dusting off your PS2 or Xbox and giving it a go. Anything is better than this atrocity.… Expand
  17. ricksilva
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Péssima posição da empresa em adotar o pay to win, além de que tem que pagar pelo jogo. Agora se posicionou dizendo que está "temporariamente" suspenso o pay to win. Vergonhoso. Nota 0. Não vou comprar mais apesar de ser muito fã da série Star Wars.
  18. Xertaron
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    It's not a game. It's money grab scheme with elements of game. Removing pay2win temporarily won't do anything because whole thing is built upon it. It will fall apart soon and they already looking for another way to squeeze last dollar out of you.
  19. jrom82
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    The loot boxes were "turned off," not "fixed". The question you gotta ask yourself is this: "Does EA care enough about the consumer to leave them off when the heat dies down?" I think their history speaks for itself on how much they care about the consumer.
  20. markamckenzie
    Nov 18, 2017
    2
    A great game ruined by the world-renowned cash-grab company EA. A company that messed up possibly the most popular game it may ever have so bad that the CEO got told off by the CEO of Disney for dragging the STAR WARS name through the mud. I Pre-odered the game before the lootbox system was revealed and now I'm stuck with it. It's a good game, but as gamers we have to hound companies likeA great game ruined by the world-renowned cash-grab company EA. A company that messed up possibly the most popular game it may ever have so bad that the CEO got told off by the CEO of Disney for dragging the STAR WARS name through the mud. I Pre-odered the game before the lootbox system was revealed and now I'm stuck with it. It's a good game, but as gamers we have to hound companies like EA until they fix their game practices.… Expand
  21. niptuc
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Kill the star card system or game will die instantly on release.
    Sad of this, played some hours, not earning anything, killed by high lvl cards all the time.
    Who the hell was thinking this pay2win will work, and players will have fun???
    Just sad, had really high hopes in this one.
    Instantly rework this. Plz
  22. Spearhead78
    Nov 18, 2017
    2
    Great potential completely ruined by greedy business practices and sloppy quality control. The game would have been an easy sell but EA had to force a system into it which chokes the balance and fun right out of everything. The desperate (and temporary) act to mitigate the damage done by the (completely deserved) backlash does not in any way undo the atrocious plans laid out for this game.Great potential completely ruined by greedy business practices and sloppy quality control. The game would have been an easy sell but EA had to force a system into it which chokes the balance and fun right out of everything. The desperate (and temporary) act to mitigate the damage done by the (completely deserved) backlash does not in any way undo the atrocious plans laid out for this game.

    I will set aside the money I would have spent on this game and reserve it to be spent on products by deserving independent developers, instead. The only way I *might* see myself supporting this product would be if EA acknowledges their faults, reworks these systems and guarantees never to implement non-cosmetic micro-transactions into the game in perpetuity. Good luck with that...    … Expand
  23. hgooob2000
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    They will add lootboxes back later, DO NOT BUY
    we need Ea to lose a huge amount of money for them to stop being scummy, if that ever is possible,
    just stop funding their bs.
  24. digik
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Full of bugs, now that the microtransactions are gone there is no way to progress in the game, shows how fundamental the lootboxes are to unlock anything. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY LIKE I DID!
  25. Trentinator_17
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Solid game (albeit, very similar to every other DICE game you have ever played)... but I don't care. How long are gamers going to let huge companies like EA and Activision screw them over? Hopefully this games current user score is an indication of how fed up people with a shred of self-control are with regards to MTs. Please don't buy this game.
  26. Nukedukem16
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Lootcrates are NOT being fixed! How many times does EA have to F**K gamers over before they realize what is going on? anybody who buys this game is part of the problem, and I hope you enjoy paying out your a** to play anything. People seem to be blinded by the name Star Wars... I was a fan of the first game until that turned into the same pay to win piece of Sh*t as the rest of theirLootcrates are NOT being fixed! How many times does EA have to F**K gamers over before they realize what is going on? anybody who buys this game is part of the problem, and I hope you enjoy paying out your a** to play anything. People seem to be blinded by the name Star Wars... I was a fan of the first game until that turned into the same pay to win piece of Sh*t as the rest of their games. ITS A TRAP people! Take gaming back from these $$-eyed SUITS!… Expand
  27. Maxwilso
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Disney is now teaching children about gambling with this half-made, pay up front, freemium mobile game that's played on console/PC. Not only are none of the content available for you, it will take you a total of $2100 to unlock everything. You can earn in-game currency but it's limited to 1 hour PER DAY. SO while it takes 40 hours to unlock ONE character, you also have to include theDisney is now teaching children about gambling with this half-made, pay up front, freemium mobile game that's played on console/PC. Not only are none of the content available for you, it will take you a total of $2100 to unlock everything. You can earn in-game currency but it's limited to 1 hour PER DAY. SO while it takes 40 hours to unlock ONE character, you also have to include the cooldown to earn said credit, so that 40 hours could easy add up to 200 hours. Just because it's another Star Wars game, does not mean what you pay for will be a quality product, even the campaign is an incomplete mess.

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

    Do not support these business practice. This is a BAD GAME. It's not even worth the $10 when it's in the discount bin next year.    … Expand
  28. Jimbob131190
    Nov 17, 2017
    2
    Avoid at all costs. EA Have only temporary disabled MTX only to lure you in, get you hooked only to re enable them at a later date. The game is not balanced if you have access to a hero, regardless of game skill you'll be in for a huge advantage over those who do not have access to level 4 cards also.

    Please do not buy the game. Sure the game looks nice, but it's only worth a rent at    Avoid at all costs. EA Have only temporary disabled MTX only to lure you in, get you hooked only to re enable them at a later date. The game is not balanced if you have access to a hero, regardless of game skill you'll be in for a huge advantage over those who do not have access to level 4 cards also.

    Please do not buy the game. Sure the game looks nice, but it's only worth a rent at most for the Single Player.    … Expand
  29. jay_caspian
    Nov 17, 2017
    4
    Battlefront 2 is the most frustrating experience I've had with a game to date. It's stunning visuals and excellent game modes are completely scuttled by their self inflicted wounds of a poor progression system and coerced micro transactions. The fact that the campaign mode on,y takes 4-5 hours to complete definitely didn't help either. Ultimately, SWBF2 feels like it could be an excellentBattlefront 2 is the most frustrating experience I've had with a game to date. It's stunning visuals and excellent game modes are completely scuttled by their self inflicted wounds of a poor progression system and coerced micro transactions. The fact that the campaign mode on,y takes 4-5 hours to complete definitely didn't help either. Ultimately, SWBF2 feels like it could be an excellent game if it wasn't for it's game-breaking flaws… Expand
  30. grantchula
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    To start, they must have ignored all of our suggestions about the game. yes they made a campaign, but a short one. the multiplayer is so bland and the same stuff happens again and again its not repayable (the same problem as the first game). the one good thing is everything looks gorgeous, but remember this is EA we are talking about. they found a way to take a AAA title and somehow makeTo start, they must have ignored all of our suggestions about the game. yes they made a campaign, but a short one. the multiplayer is so bland and the same stuff happens again and again its not repayable (the same problem as the first game). the one good thing is everything looks gorgeous, but remember this is EA we are talking about. they found a way to take a AAA title and somehow make it so hard of a grind to get the heroes and other things that they basically force you to spend more on the game. that's a no from me EA. we have said please stop your BS. now we are straight up not buying your things. don't buy from ea until they actually learn. they have abused their fans and their community too much. we asked for things to do and upgrade. but anyone with a brain would tell you that gambling in your game to get things we want to use or PLAY is something we didn't want. just look at the dislikes activision and other companies get! why did you think this was a good idea EA? why? its time to take a stand. I love star wars, but ea and Disney are single handedly ruining it. its actually amazing to see it, because they had so much potential at the start. so much hope. and we get this. what a shame. y9u cancel the open world sw game because it will make less money (but it would be more fun than this pile of garbage I tell you that) then you make micro transactions a must. wow. fire your ceo and start over or something we aren't just $ signs ea we are customers. start actually listening and giving us products we want. DON't spend money on this. seriously, this game is worth more than the 0 its rated but its time to change this micro transaction crap. please as a community lets do this to actually change EA for the better or there is NO hope for future games.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 5, 2018
    60
    A stunning audio and visual presentation doesn't cover the cracks at the core. [Jan 2018, p.75]
  2. games(TM)
    Dec 31, 2017
    60
    Battlefront II is fan service and little else; much respect to the craft, the attention to detail and the wealth of content, but sadly it just isn't enough. It's starting to feel as if Star Wars simply isn't a franchise suitable for this type of sprawling, large-scale multiplayer experience. It doesn't have it in its bones, and if DICE can't find a way to make it work, we're fearful nobody can. [Issue#195, p.72]
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Dec 22, 2017
    49
    Star Wars: Battlefront 2 will go down as one of the biggest screw ups in video game history. EA and DICE had the easiest job in the world and completely ruined it with the absolutely ridiculous and downright unacceptable progression system for multiplayer. Combine that with the incredibly boring, lazy, and cliche story campaign and you easily have the biggest disappointment of 2017.
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