Star Wars Battlefront II

 Xbox One
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2.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1378 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 206 out of 1378
  2. Mixed: 96 out of 1378
  3. Negative: 1,076 out of 1378
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  1. boxanata
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    Congratulations, EA. You have earned one point. More points can be earned in 24 hours. Additional points can be purchased for $4.99 each. This is to give EA a sense of pride and accomplishment.
  2. PoseidonTeam
    Nov 17, 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.
  3. 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.
  4. rainey06au
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Refunded this broken pay to win piece of garbage. Buyer beware, if you want to be successful you gotta grind and pay. They should be paying us to play their game because it just feels like work.
  5. BumFrontMan
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I was looking forward to this game as the first game isn't too bad, despite the lack of content on launch. Looking at Jim Sterling's video showing how buggy the game is. Shame they didn't spend more time on well you know, MAKING THE GAME instead of game breaking loot boxes. Where is this going to end?
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. AlphaRebel
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I will try and keep this brief, Starbores gamblefront is the latest reskin for the now 15 year old Battlefield formula; over the years the game engine has progressed to be an amazing lensflare simulator where they tack the trusted battlefield gameplay loop onto it with various degrees of success. Which I admit is both reductive and cynical, but also I think is fair and accurate.
    That    I will try and keep this brief, Starbores gamblefront is the latest reskin for the now 15 year old Battlefield formula; over the years the game engine has progressed to be an amazing lensflare simulator where they tack the trusted battlefield gameplay loop onto it with various degrees of success. Which I admit is both reductive and cynical, but also I think is fair and accurate.
    That being said, the strength of the idea proves that the core mechanics does make for really fun game in spite of EA and Dice’s best efforts.
    Yes, this is one of those hating on EA reviews and I am not going to dress it up as otherwise because while this game really SHOULD be a must buy and it’s clear EA and Dice have spent a lot of money and technological prowess on this game the sheer naked avarice and totally anti customer practices by dragging in the worse pay to win and mobile gaming’s physiological tricks to try and induce children to develop a gambling habit and milk those most vulnerable players into those much sought after transaction whales by making the game so mindboggling frustrating to play unless you carry on with the fee to play investments like making it so you would have to spend a working week grinding to get to play Darth Vader.
    Yep that’s right, unless you carry on spending in already full price game, the key characters to even the battle out will be locked behind nigh impossible grind and you will lose to those who will just drop money to unlock them.
    TL;DR Avoid this game at all costs.    … Expand
  10. Lord-Ptolemy
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Ever wanted to spend $60+ for a game full of micro-transactions? Well this is the perfect game for you then. I remember a time when games were released with plenty of content for 1 lump sum of $60 or less. Nowadays you'll be lucky to get one tenth of that for $60. Everything else will be locked behind 20 DLC expansions and micro-transactions. Outside of the ridiculous gambling basedEver wanted to spend $60+ for a game full of micro-transactions? Well this is the perfect game for you then. I remember a time when games were released with plenty of content for 1 lump sum of $60 or less. Nowadays you'll be lucky to get one tenth of that for $60. Everything else will be locked behind 20 DLC expansions and micro-transactions. Outside of the ridiculous gambling based micro-transactions this game is decent. If you want to play something better then try the original
    Star Wars Battlefront II.    … Expand
  11. 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.
  12. 1KMAY
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I was truly excited to play this game. The foundation is there. The game itself has plenty of redeeming qualities, until you get to the progression system. The progression system essentially ruins an otherwise good game which is sadly all based in greed and predatory transactions. For the sake of competitive gaming and honest business practices, I cannot give it a higher score than 0.
  13. amed_fonseca
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Si en algun momento quitan los micropagos paytowin y reestructuran la optencion de equipo y heroes en ese momento comprare este juego ya que no pienso pasar 4500hr para completar el 100% del juego.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. GreyKnight
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Disney and EA are targeting children with in-game loot box gambling in Star Wars Battlefront II. Absolutely unacceptable for any form of gambling to be in a rated T Star Wars game. If your child wants to play as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, or Rey they have to grind a ridiculous amount of hours to unlock them for free, or the better alternative as suggested by Disney and EA, grab yourDisney and EA are targeting children with in-game loot box gambling in Star Wars Battlefront II. Absolutely unacceptable for any form of gambling to be in a rated T Star Wars game. If your child wants to play as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, or Rey they have to grind a ridiculous amount of hours to unlock them for free, or the better alternative as suggested by Disney and EA, grab your parent's credit card and engage in gambling with the loot box system to speed up your progress and get some cool items from the "slot machines."

    Do NOT buy this game, it deserves to flop to send a message, enough is enough with trying to fleece and exploit customers at every possible opportunity. Say no to #Gamblefront 2, #PayUpFront 2    … Expand
  19. joseLuis1
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Bastante decepcionante, se necesitan muchas horas de juego (años) para desbloquear todos los personajes especiales o armas, si el juego hubiera sido gratuito entendería que tenga tantas cajas loot y micro pagos, pero esto es descarado, encima ponen trabas para la devolución, no lo recomiendo.
  20. inoariza
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    doesn't make any sense with this typicall of money progression, im absolutely dissapointed with EA. do you think everybody in this world is rich ? damn you microtransaction
  21. Aeromusic
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    LET'S SAY NO TO LOOTBOXES IN A FULL PRICE GAMES!!! Эта игра должна стать хорошим уроком для всех жадных корпоративных дядек, считающих, что дисбалансные предметы в лутбоксах допустимы в платной игре. Продажные журнализды не спасли. Всякие терпилы и прочие Антоны Салогвиновы, оправдывающие многочасовой фарм ради открытия карточек и пушек - вертел я вас. 0 из 10.LET'S SAY NO TO LOOTBOXES IN A FULL PRICE GAMES!!! Эта игра должна стать хорошим уроком для всех жадных корпоративных дядек, считающих, что дисбалансные предметы в лутбоксах допустимы в платной игре. Продажные журнализды не спасли. Всякие терпилы и прочие Антоны Салогвиновы, оправдывающие многочасовой фарм ради открытия карточек и пушек - вертел я вас. 0 из 10.
  22. 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.
  23. 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...
  24. 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
  25. AvalonX
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    The loot boxes are NOT being fixed. EA told their investors this will not impact earnings. Bottom line is playing this game is painful. Its a bit more polished than the first but the progression system is so slow it makes playing a chore. Progression tied to loot crates is not something I will support. Got a refund from MS. Only reason they put the microtransactions on hold is becauseThe loot boxes are NOT being fixed. EA told their investors this will not impact earnings. Bottom line is playing this game is painful. Its a bit more polished than the first but the progression system is so slow it makes playing a chore. Progression tied to loot crates is not something I will support. Got a refund from MS. Only reason they put the microtransactions on hold is because Disney smacked them.… Expand
  26. 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.
  27. Franz7711
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Don't be fooled, there is not a good game behind all the controversy of the lootboxes. The game is mediocre, repetitive and the campaign doesn't even finish properly.
  28. 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.
  29. horusoftheday
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    No just no. I brought the deluxe edition. Wife played and wanted a copy bought her the cheap one we got the same **** i cant level up the classes i like. Im sure the loot boxes give you items for least played characters. ive played yoda 2 times and i keep getting cards for him and his ****ty ship
  30. MasterNeptune
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This pay to win game is absolutely broken, I have experienced bugs and crashes. The multiplayer progression is flawed and broken, to progress in multiplayer you need Starcards for the heroes, ships,and all the ground units (Heavy, Assault, Officer, and Specialist). To get these StarCards you need to gamble real life money or spend many hours to have enough in-game currency to buy lootThis pay to win game is absolutely broken, I have experienced bugs and crashes. The multiplayer progression is flawed and broken, to progress in multiplayer you need Starcards for the heroes, ships,and all the ground units (Heavy, Assault, Officer, and Specialist). To get these StarCards you need to gamble real life money or spend many hours to have enough in-game currency to buy loot boxes. So every unit has 3 slots for Starcards, you have one opened slot by default, the rest can be opened by getting StarCards, and how do you get Starcards, though LOOTBOXES/GAMBLING. So multiplayer is unbalanced and broken, you get lower level players get paired with higher level player, instead of have a leveled playing field with players with you skill level. although EA have taken micro transactions TEMPORARILY, its is still a broken game. BUT the micro transactions with be back.
    The single player is fine if you like doing the same this over and over again. You have a cutscene, then you fight stormtrooper or rebels, then another cutscene, get in a vehicle or a starship. There are so levels that you play a hero like Luke Skywalker or Han Solo. The single player is worst than the 2005 Star Wars Battlefront. EA is absolutely Trash, they prey on players with gambling problem and young children, they ruin and otherwise good game, but because of the greed and disrespect towards their consumers. this a full priced game 60$ or 80$ not a free to play mobilelike game. EA is TRASH.    … 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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