Star Wars Battlefront

 Xbox One
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4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1259 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 372 out of 1259
  2. Mixed: 262 out of 1259
  3. Negative: 625 out of 1259
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  1. skywardabyss
    Jul 20, 2023
    6
    I can appreciate that they made this game for younger audiences, which doesn't mean they should pull all the depth from the game as well! That should only mean removing most of the blood and cursing, (right?) which is FINE! Since reading some of the reviews, I cannot help but notice many user reviews giving unnecessarily high praise to this game, and I believe at some point a blitheringI can appreciate that they made this game for younger audiences, which doesn't mean they should pull all the depth from the game as well! That should only mean removing most of the blood and cursing, (right?) which is FINE! Since reading some of the reviews, I cannot help but notice many user reviews giving unnecessarily high praise to this game, and I believe at some point a blithering fool somewhere mentioned that you cannot compare this title to the games that came before it...? Yes, you CAN and SHOULD compare it to the originals, or any good game for that matter, because they did it RIGHT. Just because something is on next-gen hardware, why would you not compare it to its predecessor?

    I remember Star Ware Battlefront 2 for the PlayStation 2, and as a decade later follow up to that game, I am not seeing any innovation whatsoever. In fact, I am so disappointed by the mistakes with this game that I decided to write a review of it.

    So, first off, I have a bias toward EA, so if that is a factor for you, go ahead and skip this review. Electronic Arts no longer cares what you want. You know what they do care about? They care about money. They don't give one red cent about you or your experience except for what you might say about their game that might reduce sales. Unless you are a professional blogger or have a popular YouTube channel, they could care less about you, me, or our opinions. Here we go:

    Plot: cannot really muck with this since it's LucasFilm's property (now Disney), but I am sure they (EA) would have found a way had there been an opportunity.

    Voice acting: this is not terrible. Darth Vader was my only real complaint. He sounds like some white guy who is upset that someone ate his cereal. He does not have the deep, rich voice of James Earl Jones to be sure. I noticed a few other slight disappointments but nothing huge.

    Sound: The lasers shooting, and explosions galore have great sound quality, and the team did a magnificent job of portraying the Star Wars vehicles and environments.

    Gameplay: So, this is where it all works, or it doesn't. After playing for several hours yesterday, I hate it less than initially expected, but even sardonic praise is better than what I would have said before the time I spent with it last night. The tutorials were adequate but not fun, which is a segue into the whole experience. The only portion of the game that offers any fun is the multiplayer aspects, even if they are sub-par. I thought that DICE worked on this project, so where were they when it came to laying out the controls and gameplay? How many shooters are under your belt?? The controls do not utilize the full feature-set offered by the DualShock 4 controller by any stretch of the imagination. Also, I would like to know who the brainchild was behind the cards power-ups. That was criminal to do, for the sake of what... innovation? That was the best EA and DICE could produce was it?

    Graphics: Magnificent graphics for a terribly mediocre follow-up to one of the greatest sagas of all time.

    I should say thank you to EA and to DICE for ruining one of the most anticipated games for me. You both should be commended for your stupidity, and the fanboys are clearly right there on the bandwagon with you, dishing out nines and tens like poorly-executed blowjobs. If it wasn't for the brainless masses, we might still receive games worth playing from huge studios like EA.

    If you want a good game, try Fallout 4. It might have some bugs, but at least it is exhilarating to play and innovate utilizing ideas from its predecessor! Go figure.    … Expand
  2. TheRedFern
    Jul 8, 2023
    1
    Run to find people for 10 seconds. Die in half a second to people who have much better equipment than you.. no balance in who you are matched with. NO way a casual gamer could enjoy this.
  3. neomoonsevin
    Apr 10, 2023
    4
    Was very disappointed about this game one solo map no campaign at all I am very angry this had only online only battles and nothing else I was expecting a story mode but no I got a crappy dumb online battles against other players boo the only thing that is awesome is the movie scenes and the look of the vehicles and the world also the sound FX is perfect just like I remember
  4. Stan_Osbourne
    Oct 11, 2022
    6
    There's not much to say here. The same as the second part, only without content. Online is practically dead, despite working servers and good graphics. It seems to me that this game is one big scam that sold the same game twice, only one had content, and this one was cut out.

    Overall, it was fun to play, but there is no plot, just a couple of weak rambling missions. And so is    There's not much to say here. The same as the second part, only without content. Online is practically dead, despite working servers and good graphics. It seems to me that this game is one big scam that sold the same game twice, only one had content, and this one was cut out.

    Overall, it was fun to play, but there is no plot, just a couple of weak rambling missions. And so is multiplayer. This game should for good go in a bundle with the second part, and not be sold separately. Recommended only with an EA subscription. Glory to Ukraine!    … Expand
  5. Aldurix
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    Great game, they really poured their souls into this one. Only could use more aliens, maps, heroes, conquest mode, etc, the type of game you wish still had live-service updates
  6. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jul 19, 2022
    7
    This perfectly captures the presentation of the battle scenes from the films. However, it's missing a story mode as well as a variety of multiplayer modes and maps. The game plays like a basic version of DICE's very own "Battlefield" games. It looks and feels great, but the lack of depth and content is what really hurts it. Those wanting a worthy reboot of Pandemic's "Battlefront" will beThis perfectly captures the presentation of the battle scenes from the films. However, it's missing a story mode as well as a variety of multiplayer modes and maps. The game plays like a basic version of DICE's very own "Battlefield" games. It looks and feels great, but the lack of depth and content is what really hurts it. Those wanting a worthy reboot of Pandemic's "Battlefront" will be sorely disappointed. It's as if EA wanted to capitalize on the hype of "The Force Awakens" without putting a serious effort into it. That being said, the game is enjoyable on a basic level. I would rate it with a 7.2 out of 10.… Expand
  7. AxysKilgore
    Apr 23, 2022
    7
    This game got a lot of hate but I found it tons of fun. Of course, it is missing some things like a campaign and continual updates, but otherwise the multiplayer plays really nicely. My favorite game mode is Cargo, and I must have played a hundred hours of it. I just love the atmosphere, gunplay, and abilities in this game. Much better than its sequel IMO.
  8. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 29, 2021
    7
    Atmosphere: 8
    Enjoyment: 8
    Gameplay: 7
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 6
    Story: 5
    Total: 7.00
  9. zezeljmare
    Jul 1, 2021
    2
    EN:
    Bad, bad, bad. Only 4 maps. Missing content, no Single Player missions ... For more content they are looking for a season pass. EA-bad job. Only the graphics look good.

    SRB:
    Loše, loše, loše. Samo 4 mape. Nedostaje sadržaj, nema Single Player misija... Za više sadržaja traže season pass. EA-loš posao. Jedino grafika izgleda dobro.
  10. wiredspore44
    Dec 28, 2020
    6
    Good graphics and gamplay but very little content in base game and not even a campaign!
  11. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
  12. Mrman69
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
  13. gregbrdx
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    O jogo mais incompleto e raso que já joguei. Não tem campanha ou modo história. É bonito mas até um jogo mobile é mais completo. Perda de tempo e dinheiro total.
  14. DavidFarooq
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This game does not even have a bloody single-player campaign! F**K EA! F**K DISNEY!
  15. Nintendoforlife
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    I don't get it! why are people complaining so much about this game? it's awesome! i've had it for 3 years and still love it! the only thing it needs is a campaign mode. that is the only thing keeping it from reaching true mastery!
  16. PalpetineSheev
    Mar 20, 2020
    5
    It feels more like a playable teaser for a game than a full game. There simply isn't enough content to justify it's $60 price tag. From the lack of a singleplayer to a very limited multiplayer mode, the game feels extremely bare bones. It's a shame because it looks, sounds, and feels amazing! It's all squandered by a lack of anything to do with these amazing elements.
  17. Ruegrong
    Nov 19, 2019
    1
    Game is complete trash and a rip off. Not even worth your time. Nobody plays the season pass, which was $50. The weapons are extremely unbalanced and spawn points are terrible. The enemy team can get behind your spawn and just snipe you. Not to mention the jetpack which allow players on top of the map with unlimited sniper shots. There is a bug since launch where you wont get a partnerGame is complete trash and a rip off. Not even worth your time. Nobody plays the season pass, which was $50. The weapons are extremely unbalanced and spawn points are terrible. The enemy team can get behind your spawn and just snipe you. Not to mention the jetpack which allow players on top of the map with unlimited sniper shots. There is a bug since launch where you wont get a partner even when teams are full. This gives you a huge disadvantage from loss of points and losing a spawn point. The maps are just chokepoint after chokepoint . Hero battles are trash and clumsy. There are not that many modes and people only play walker assault on same 4-6 map rotation. Save your time, even if the game is free do not play it, you will just get mad after seeing this game was released for $60… Expand
  18. andres1444
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    this video game no is the best of de time but is entertaining, is a good game of star wars
  19. saltydog99
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    This game has problems for sure but what is gets right blows its wrongs out to the water. The graphics, mechanics, maps, and weapons are all nothing but amazing. The multiplayer aspect, which is the only aspect, easily has become one of my favorite multiplayer games to play. The price for what you get though is far to high and the game would have flourished with a campaign as smooth as theThis game has problems for sure but what is gets right blows its wrongs out to the water. The graphics, mechanics, maps, and weapons are all nothing but amazing. The multiplayer aspect, which is the only aspect, easily has become one of my favorite multiplayer games to play. The price for what you get though is far to high and the game would have flourished with a campaign as smooth as the multiplayer.… Expand
  20. cerb747
    Jun 18, 2019
    2
    A horrible game do not buy a waste of money no real offline mode to speak of. the online mode is terrible and completely uninteresting a complete waste of time DO NOT PURCHASE you have been warned!
  21. Caldan58
    Apr 6, 2019
    10
    9.8/10
    OMG!!! So addicting!!!!! I’ve played this games for months straight and I still love it!!!!!!
  22. calanga
    Nov 6, 2018
    0
    No story, only online multiplayer has action, a Micro Transaction game, a MUST NOT TO HAVE a total waste of money
  23. SKSK
    Jul 25, 2018
    6
    Battlefront doesn't go much deeper than its ambitious surface appeal. Its visuals are great, the gameplay is good, but there isn't enough content.
  24. Twigball
    Jul 1, 2018
    0
    Just terrible. Was so excited for this game and what a let down. A bunch a people just running in one direction. Control felt bad. It deserves the 0, the first game i've ever sold after only a few days.
  25. CrazyKylo
    Apr 2, 2018
    9
    A great game. It has a good amount/variety of maps, weapons, and skins. I'm still not that happy about it considering that there's no campaign. But otherwise a good game with good content.
  26. CenkAlp
    Jan 2, 2018
    7
    Hikaye = 0
    Oynanış = 8
    Grafikler = 9
    Sesler = 9
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 8
  27. Direwolf73
    Dec 29, 2017
    6
    The game looked and played like a Star Wars movie except for the key part of well a reason for everything happening. FIrst person shooters are a dime a dozen and the best seem to find a way to be better ... this just had Star Wars trappings , a very very shiny set of them. But in the end it was not enough for me to want to spend hours in a galaxy far far away.
  28. aljirik1992
    Oct 29, 2017
    5
    Да не будет с вами скила!

    (StarWars: Battlefront) Старый-новый Battlefront явно не делался на коленке и задачу с покорением сердец фанов вселенной ЗВ выполнил на ура! Вот только те кто покупал именно ИГРУ, а не помотивщину, по сути остались не у дел. Тут нет ничего, что могло бы приобщить именно рядового геймера и сам мир SW, ведь кроме как поностальгировать игра ничего не    Да не будет с вами скила!

    (StarWars: Battlefront)

    Старый-новый Battlefront явно не делался на коленке и задачу с покорением сердец фанов вселенной ЗВ выполнил на ура! Вот только те кто покупал именно ИГРУ, а не помотивщину, по сути остались не у дел. Тут нет ничего, что могло бы приобщить именно рядового геймера и сам мир SW, ведь кроме как поностальгировать игра ничего не предлагает. Вместо одиночки, испытания на скил на пару с другом? Сочная картинка, которой в пылу творящегося на мультиплеерных картах хаоса, просто некогда насладиться? Или возможность настучать (НЕ РАСКРОМСАТЬ) светящейся битой (НЕ МЕЧОМ) противникам по шапке? Я фанат SW , но ко всему прочему я ещё и геймер, который прекрасно понимает, что на одном фане далекой далёкой галактики на тысячалетнем соколе не улететь! Я рад, что SWB от DICE не имеет цифры III и огорчён, что в этом названии не присутсвует словосочетание starter pack. Но даже после всех вышедших допов, чаша весов склоняется к слову ПОМОТИВЩИНА, а не к слову игра. SWB - фановая пострелушка и не больше!

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  29. Sweeney10
    Sep 18, 2017
    3
    Genuinely one of the worst, most boring and feeble games I've ever played. Thank God I got it on EA Access. No campaign. Simple and boring customisation. UI problems everywhere. Can't understand any of the menus. Bad gameplay. Bad sound. Awful flight mechanics. Boring maps with not enough cover. Terrible character movement. Not actually great graphics. I could go on. But it's boring me.
  30. D484
    Sep 4, 2017
    8
    El mejor juego de Star Wars que he jugado. Es un shotter muy entretenido y cuando lo juegan dos jugadores mejora aun más. Pero los modos de juego son muy limitados y la campaña brilla por su ausencia
  31. Hecatone
    Aug 22, 2017
    2
    I can tell you that the hero mode is awful or that the lack of variety makes this game quickly redundant... There is an egregious token collecting system to get into vehicles and bot, the thing that made the real Battlefront game is gone. It's just easier to say that this game would have been better if they just didn't call it a Battlefront game.
  32. MonkiReviews
    Aug 18, 2017
    7
    I enjoy it a lot, but it has problems. The graphics are amazing, they look almost real! The gameplay was unique, space battles are good, but playing land battles as heroes and villains was amazing! Also, online works great. Now on to the bad parts, no story, slow loading times, and a lot of DLC. Those are big problems, but the game is fun overall.
  33. Batmaul
    Aug 18, 2017
    8
    Battlefront is one of my favorite video games. Although I was kind of mad at EA for making the dlc maps unavailable to people who can't afford Xbox gold every month of the year, this game had stunning graphics, sound effects ,heroes and more. Although I was mad that there was no single player campaign in battlefront at least EA is doing a single player campaign for battlefront 2.
  34. OneLorde365
    Jul 19, 2017
    6
    This game has great graphics and gameplay. A lot of the in game content has been changed, there are no more classes, and rank upgrades that the originals had, which is really a shame. It lacks content, and those who are extreme gamers, will find themselves with nothing to do, unless you purchase the DLC expansion, which is currently sitting at about $20.00 on the U.S in game store. All inThis game has great graphics and gameplay. A lot of the in game content has been changed, there are no more classes, and rank upgrades that the originals had, which is really a shame. It lacks content, and those who are extreme gamers, will find themselves with nothing to do, unless you purchase the DLC expansion, which is currently sitting at about $20.00 on the U.S in game store. All in all, what it lacks in content, it makes up for graphics and gameplay wise, but only just enough that you will feel that it is mediocre at best.
    Upon release it features only a few maps, and those looking for a single player story, will find one training mission that acts as a tutorial, and some side offline modes that will hold your interest for 5 minutes at most.    … Expand
  35. orkinen
    Jul 9, 2017
    5
    Me compré éste juego para jugarlo con un colega, también porque soy seguidor de Star Wars.. pero bueno como shooter no está nada mal, pero bueno el juego es algo pasable.. aunque no está en mi top ten de juegos favoritos ni mucho menos, le faltan bvarios modos de juegos y lo veo algo incompleto..
  36. VitaminYes
    Jun 3, 2017
    4
    Never has a game been such an insult to me. With only a fifth of the maps available before DLC, and the most tacked-on, laziest , insult of a single player mode, this game is the definition of why DLC in gaming is a bad thing. On top of that, Star Wars Battlefront feels like every other FPS game on the market. While the graphics are the best I've seen on a game, that seems to be the onlyNever has a game been such an insult to me. With only a fifth of the maps available before DLC, and the most tacked-on, laziest , insult of a single player mode, this game is the definition of why DLC in gaming is a bad thing. On top of that, Star Wars Battlefront feels like every other FPS game on the market. While the graphics are the best I've seen on a game, that seems to be the only redeeming quality. And it's clear I'm not the only one. The price of the game has been drastically cut. About a month ago, I went to my local GameStop, and there was a copy of Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition for the PS4 selling for $15. There were Wii games more expensive. Do not pick up this game, do not give any money to EA from this game.… Expand
  37. CAW0139
    May 16, 2017
    0
    Bought this two years after launch for $30, still don't feel like it was worth it. The DLC exclusive maps have very little population and DLC exclusive weapons are by far and away completely overpowered compared to base game weapons. Its almost like people who paid more were given every advantage possible.
  38. StarLad
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    This Star Wars Battlefront game is amazing lots of people say its a money grab.Its not. It has a tonne of maps a tonne of gamemodes and a single player training and the graphics are outstanding- and the sounds too.
  39. serpentcat
    Mar 18, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very pretty, but a failure in the fundamentals of FPS games.

    Firstly, the loading screens. I spent as much time in loading screens as I did in actual gameplay. - Fail

    Next, spawning. In the larger games you either spawn way too far from the action, run for over a minute to get there only to be taken out instantly. Other times you spawn too close to the action or right in an enemy's sight, instantly being killed. And this can happen 5 or 6 time in a row. - Extremely frustrating.

    Balance: The rebels have no ground vehicles. This gives a major advantage to the imperials as they have the AT-ST. Luke Skywalker is way too fast and impossible to hit and Bossk had infrared which allows him to see any enemy from anywhere. OP heroes.

    Radar is pointless. The range is very obscure and enemies right next to you do not show up.

    Terrain....So I'm running, and running, and running, and running some more. Suddenly I'm just running in place. What's that? a small stick on the ground. Oh look! I'm dead.

    No singleplayer mode. This makes the game pointless for anyone with poor internet. and Frustrating for anyone who might want a break from such competitive multiplayer.

    Terrible matchmaking. Often skill levels are either way in your teams favour or way in the other team's.

    I will give credit to the graphics. They are absolutely beautiful. But that's about the only positive thing I can say about this game.    … Expand
  40. TheTeki
    Mar 11, 2017
    6
    + Good Graphics
    + Just the fact that this is the game i always dreamed about with 10 years
    + The Season Pass is actually worth buying + The performance of this game is honestly pretty good + for the low amount of players that play the game the que time is actually pretty low. +- has a flight system - Getting Character Customization takes a too long time if you think about the    + Good Graphics
    + Just the fact that this is the game i always dreamed about with 10 years
    + The Season Pass is actually worth buying
    + The performance of this game is honestly pretty good
    + for the low amount of players that play the game the que time is actually pretty low.

    +- has a flight system

    - Getting Character Customization takes a too long time if you think about the fact that you have every Star Cards at the level 20 (level 39 toke me 66 hours to reach). Everything else is being unlocked like every 5-10 levels (the highest unlockable thing is level 100)
    - There arent that many weapons to collect and most of the Star Cards (Powerups like a jet pack that you get in your loadout and can use for an example every 10seconds) are never picked because mostly you just have your healing grenade and your jetpack equiped. Without you will have a much harder time
    - The weapons are all so boring and it feels like the bigger the gun the worse it is. The most overpowered weapons are mostly boring to play.
    - The flightsystem is totaly unbalanced like on the one side they have a infinitive shield that you cant destroy normaly and you need to hope that the rocket that you can shoot every 10 seconds lands if not you are propably dead by another ship on the enemy team. And as I said the shield is only on one side. This completly ruined the whole flight system.

    I expect from the upcomming Battlefront much and please dont disappoint me EA.

    6/10 For the price of 9.99$ I paid for this its totaly okay. I even bought the Season Pass for another 20$ and im satisfied with it.    … Expand
  41. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    6
    Great graphics with maps that look amazing. However having no single player mode really hurts this game. The multiplayer is decent - good but nothing to get excited over. Wears out it's welcome sooner rather than later. Die hard Star Wars fans will enjoy it but nothing here to bring in anyone new and definely nothing to keep them here for the ones that do.
  42. SteveJohno19
    Mar 4, 2017
    2
    I managed to get this game, with the season pass, for £18 and I feel like I've been ripped off.

    There is no campaign mode, no story mode, no galactic conquest, so what you're left with are Call Of Duty style maps for multiplayer. It all gets a bit boring after a while and the vehicle controls are not great when you consider GTA plane controls are pretty good for a game that isn't    I managed to get this game, with the season pass, for £18 and I feel like I've been ripped off.

    There is no campaign mode, no story mode, no galactic conquest, so what you're left with are Call Of Duty style maps for multiplayer.

    It all gets a bit boring after a while and the vehicle controls are not great when you consider GTA plane controls are pretty good for a game that isn't solely a flight game.

    Good stuff: the graphics and sound are spectacular. Stunning. Beautiful.
    The various locations look incredible.
    However if you roll a turd in glitter it's still a turd and that's what this game really is.

    Had I bought this on release and paid the full price (and later the season pass) I'd be really angry for what was in the box.
    This is the latest in a long line of games being used as cash cows by game companies to milk as much money from customers as they can.
    Do not buy this game. Borrow it or rent it.
    2 stars for the graphics and sound.    … Expand
  43. thesewarz
    Feb 5, 2017
    0
    The Fact that the players give this game **** and the "critics" love this game proves how useless this site is as a reputable source. I can't believe what **** this game was, and yet how well this site rates this game.
  44. CurryLord21
    Jan 21, 2017
    10
    For fans of Star Wars, this is a must play. Stunning graphics, gorgeous smoothness during gameplay and simply the nostalgia makes it a must have. The DLC's are a must have to truly enjoy the full game.
  45. GamingPoptartTV
    Dec 26, 2016
    6
    In the shortest way possible this game is like walking through a art gallery for Star Wars. Beautiful scenery and amazing graphics with this new technology. The music and environments feel like Star Wars. All this is perfect. Sadly the gameplay is no where. Literally 4 maps and 16 games modes which only 3 of them you will be playing the most of. Then you have painstakingly average arcadyIn the shortest way possible this game is like walking through a art gallery for Star Wars. Beautiful scenery and amazing graphics with this new technology. The music and environments feel like Star Wars. All this is perfect. Sadly the gameplay is no where. Literally 4 maps and 16 games modes which only 3 of them you will be playing the most of. Then you have painstakingly average arcady gameplay. This game at best is a above average game. A shadow of its former battlefront heritage.… Expand
  46. Thatonenerd2187
    Dec 11, 2016
    8
    Even though battlefront has no campaign, the game still has amazing multiplayer that manages to be really fun. The graphics are absolutely stunning to look at, and the sound design would be perfect is it wasn't for the bad voice acting. The gameplay is just right for this game, and the maps are pretty good. Overall, I still have a fun time playing this game.
  47. Petethepig123
    Dec 9, 2016
    4
    From the graphics and animation, this game looks amazing. The animation is really good and it feels like you are there, but this game is extremely lacking content wise. There are currently 3 DLCs and there is never new free content, nor much paid either. It is EAs way to legally steal money from you. There is no campaign mode at all or any story. The lag is also a problem. Youll never findFrom the graphics and animation, this game looks amazing. The animation is really good and it feels like you are there, but this game is extremely lacking content wise. There are currently 3 DLCs and there is never new free content, nor much paid either. It is EAs way to legally steal money from you. There is no campaign mode at all or any story. The lag is also a problem. Youll never find an online game with no lag. Hope battlefront 2 is better. Huge disappointment after 34 hours of gameplay.… Expand
  48. slayertu
    Oct 14, 2016
    10
    Best movie licence game of all time! Incredible visuals, fantastic gameplay with ever expanding options and modes and the utmost attention to detail make this one of the highest replay games I've ever owned.
  49. natty637
    Oct 14, 2016
    5
    Finally decided to purchase Battlefront in July after offline single player was announced. Very happy that I can play Walker Assault offline against bots. This game also has great graphics and sound design. The biggest problem, even post free game updates is the lack of maps and content. The fact of charging $50 for a season pass is beyond stupid as well because this content should haveFinally decided to purchase Battlefront in July after offline single player was announced. Very happy that I can play Walker Assault offline against bots. This game also has great graphics and sound design. The biggest problem, even post free game updates is the lack of maps and content. The fact of charging $50 for a season pass is beyond stupid as well because this content should have been released at the games launch. Would I say the game has improved since release, yes. The fact still remains though that its content offerings can't stack up against Battlefront 2, which was released 10 years ago and you get far more for your money. It's $10 on Steam and you can still play multiplayer online provided you find a server through a hosting site such as Game Ranger.… Expand
  50. AndrewNemetz
    Oct 1, 2016
    10
    Amazing. Just amazing. The Star Wars Battlefront Saga never felt so rich and complex ever before. The game, beyond it's astounding graphics an environments, can take you to a galaxy far, far away, and take you back when you turn of your console. Compared to previous entries, it gives us a new perspective of the Galactic Civil War, giving us heroes and villains never seen in the BattlefrontAmazing. Just amazing. The Star Wars Battlefront Saga never felt so rich and complex ever before. The game, beyond it's astounding graphics an environments, can take you to a galaxy far, far away, and take you back when you turn of your console. Compared to previous entries, it gives us a new perspective of the Galactic Civil War, giving us heroes and villains never seen in the Battlefront Franchise since the X-Box ages. The gameplay, multiplayer, and sense of gaming makes it a must play game. All of its features are made only for players to have a good time, a truly Star Wars experience. We know this already, but the only thing that makes this amazing game a great disaster its the lack of content for free, and the fragmentation of its existence, forcing you to become a money master in order to get all of the maps and content. But unlike any other game before, Battlefront makes this sacrifice to make itself more player friendly, uploading only what fans and gamers want, away of Lucasarts personal interests. A great estrategy, something other game producers need to learn. We have great hopes of this game,we expect they learn from their mistakes, and make Battlefront, in the future, a must have game for every FPS or Shooter gamer worldwide.… Expand
  51. eldumloido
    Sep 25, 2016
    0
    Crappy p2w game don't buy. more characters.... origin sucks... .ummm.... ea sucks....... now? no? damn well uh nothing more to say about this extramentfestival
  52. Alex_Pilgrim
    Sep 19, 2016
    7
    DICE's revival of Pandemic's "Star Wars: Battlefront" is similar to their own "Battlefield" in both gameplay and structure. Perhaps the best thing about it is how it faithfully replicates the battles from the original "Star Wars" trilogy. Its top notch presentation perfectly captures the look and feel of the classic films. While the game does not feature a story mode, it does include mapsDICE's revival of Pandemic's "Star Wars: Battlefront" is similar to their own "Battlefield" in both gameplay and structure. Perhaps the best thing about it is how it faithfully replicates the battles from the original "Star Wars" trilogy. Its top notch presentation perfectly captures the look and feel of the classic films. While the game does not feature a story mode, it does include maps and modes that can be played online and off. Unfortunately for a DICE game, it is lacking in depth. There is none of the strategy or customization that is normally included in an online shooter. While the modes from "Battlefield" have been somewhat carried into this game, they've been streamlined to a tee. It's as if DICE wanted to make a shooter for Star Wars fans who don't necessarily play them.

    For the record, "Battlefront" does include 14 maps, 10 multiplayer modes, 5 tutorial missions and two single player skirmishes (which can also be played with a partner). However, it's a mixed bag of good and mediocre modes. "Supremacy" and "Walker Assault" are lengthy 40-player matches that are the game's best. They play out similar to "Conquest" and "Rush" from "Battlefield". "Blast" is team deathmatch, "Drop Zone" is pretty much "Domination" from "Call of Duty", while "Battles" plays out like "Kill Confirmed" also from COD. "Hero vs. Villains" and "Hero Hunt" both feature famous SW characters; the former is a deathmatch, while the latter places one hero against five Imperial soldiers. "Droid Run" is basically "King of the Hill" and "Cargo" is a take on "Capture the Flag". Lastly, "Survival" is a horde mode with 15 rounds of Imperial attacks. Unfortunately, I've never played "Flight Squadron" since the flying vehicles are difficult to maneuver.

    Ultimately, "Star Wars: Battlefront" is a fun, if "minimal" online shooter. Fans should enjoy unlocking all of the iconic weapons, skins and artwork. Since its launch, DICE has updated the game with some free content which should keep it from getting too stale for those who don't own the Season Pass. And while the game lacks the content and tactical strategy of DICE's superior "Battlefield" titles, it can still provide some solid thrills. I'd rank it with a 7.2 out of 10    … Expand
  53. sadamo1
    Sep 9, 2016
    3
    Wow. After seeing the trailers for this one I was excited to play it. I waited for the price to come down and finally bought it. The visuals are amazing. If you walk over a hill where the "sun" is behind you, your shadow will be cast across the floor. Good audio as well. That being said, the game play stinks, especially when you are a "soldier." The interface is clunky, there areWow. After seeing the trailers for this one I was excited to play it. I waited for the price to come down and finally bought it. The visuals are amazing. If you walk over a hill where the "sun" is behind you, your shadow will be cast across the floor. Good audio as well. That being said, the game play stinks, especially when you are a "soldier." The interface is clunky, there are very limited options to reconfigure the controls and in general the game play would be more specific to a game made in the late 90s. Really surprised by that. Flying is okay but the "maps" for flying encounters are pretty small so you end up flying out of bounds frequently when pursuing a target and then have to double back. Not a lot of content in the game and it gets repetitive quickly. I have had the game for 4 days and am pretty much finished with it. Major disappointment.… Expand
  54. xCrossGamer
    Sep 2, 2016
    0
    Crushed my dreams. I loved the old battlefront games, battlefront 2 was actually my first game I ever played in my life. I got this game for christmas for my pc, but it didn't work because my pc was powerful enough. However, many months later, I got to play it with my second cousin on his xbox. The first 5 minutes were fun, and then it crapped everywhere. No clonewars, no canpaign, noCrushed my dreams. I loved the old battlefront games, battlefront 2 was actually my first game I ever played in my life. I got this game for christmas for my pc, but it didn't work because my pc was powerful enough. However, many months later, I got to play it with my second cousin on his xbox. The first 5 minutes were fun, and then it crapped everywhere. No clonewars, no canpaign, no classes, no gamemodes from the old games, 95% the guns are auto fire, dlc is overpriced as hell and sucks, it feels and is a battlefield game (it uses the exact same engien), only 4 maps, and the multiplayer is broken as hell. This is yet another failer by dice and ea.… Expand
  55. shawnnorris
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    Fun game, easy to pick up and jump into a match. Easily the best looking Star Wars game ever, as well as one of the best looking games ever. I'm taking 2 points off for lack of single player content and lack of multiplayer content in general. I've put in about 120 hours so far and still having fun with my friends.
  56. ITZZZPERRY
    Aug 3, 2016
    7
    Star Wars Battlefront lacks one key element: longevity. When I started, I loved absolutely every second of it. It made me feel like I was truly in Star Wars. However, the more I played, the more I noticed how paper-thin the gameplay became, which is very unfortunate.
  57. BruceTheBarGuy
    Jul 28, 2016
    10
    Simply incredible. With surround sound its like being in the movies. With the updated content single player has lots more to offer. Walker assault maps are amazing.
  58. stoneyalex
    Jul 27, 2016
    7
    It's not that bad as people say. It is playable. Disappointing? Yes . I suggest do not buy the full price get it cheap if you are a star wars fan it's alright
  59. KevinRad
    Jul 19, 2016
    1
    The visuals are amazing but that is about as far as the good in this game goes.

    Game Play is oversimplified and poses absolutely no challenges, content is extremely lacking, and all over this game just feels like a miserable attempt at a star wars shooter. Definitely not worth the money they were asking at release and not even worth the money now, with absolutely no campaign and a    The visuals are amazing but that is about as far as the good in this game goes.

    Game Play is oversimplified and poses absolutely no challenges, content is extremely lacking, and all over this game just feels like a miserable attempt at a star wars shooter.
    Definitely not worth the money they were asking at release and not even worth the money now, with absolutely no campaign and a horrible multilayer experience I don't believe that even the overpriced DLC's will save this appallingly sorry excuse for a game. DICE has exceedingly disappointed with this title.    … Expand
  60. KingSpjuvern
    Jun 11, 2016
    8
    This game is really fun with awesome graphics. It have cool sounds, Lots of modes and it's pretty easy to play with friends. The only bad thing is that it has a bit lack of content. I also has a season pass with four expansion and the first expansion is great! I really like this game
  61. GameCritque
    Jun 7, 2016
    8
    I think people hate on Battlefront a little to much. Sure it relies a lot on DLC sadly but if you can look past that it is a great game. I know people are going to say "But its not as good as the first Battlefronts." OK that may be true but under the DLC and the past games legacy, this game is still very fun. Yes it doesn't have a story but I don't think it needs it. The training mode,I think people hate on Battlefront a little to much. Sure it relies a lot on DLC sadly but if you can look past that it is a great game. I know people are going to say "But its not as good as the first Battlefronts." OK that may be true but under the DLC and the past games legacy, this game is still very fun. Yes it doesn't have a story but I don't think it needs it. The training mode, battles, and survival are all very fun. But the multiplayer is so fun. Huge battles to little such as supremacy and hero hunt. There is a lot of variety in the multiplayer. Personally I like the game and I do recommend it.… Expand
  62. Xendrevan
    Jun 5, 2016
    0
    This is not what every one who played the original battlefront wanted, this is honestly pathetic compared to the expectations we had for it. Maybe get Bungie to make it, we could at least trust them to make the first few Halo games well enough.
  63. CommanderCody
    Jun 4, 2016
    1
    This game is supposed to be a reboot to the greatest Star Wars video game franchise of all time, and yet, there are entire charts comparing this game to the one made a decade ago, with EVERYTHING downgraded. And I'm serious too. The only thing better is the obvious ones, sound and graphics, but it literally doesn't even go deeper than that. Judging this game on its own from the otherThis game is supposed to be a reboot to the greatest Star Wars video game franchise of all time, and yet, there are entire charts comparing this game to the one made a decade ago, with EVERYTHING downgraded. And I'm serious too. The only thing better is the obvious ones, sound and graphics, but it literally doesn't even go deeper than that. Judging this game on its own from the other battlefront games, it's still unexcusable. The lack of content is insane! Worst of all, this version looks the worst out of the 3 ports.… Expand
  64. SammyXswag02
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    I belive this game dossnt get enogh credit for how it is. It is one of my most favorite games now and an amazing new future of games could be branched off of this one. The older battlefronts where amazing at there time and this is too. I love this game and can't wait to get home to play it again. :)
  65. ElementPT78
    May 26, 2016
    5
    The only thing that's really great about this game is the graphics, performance and effects, there is literally nothing else that sets this game apart from other shooters or that makes it great. The gameplay has been dumbed down for a casual audience (This game is even more casual than COD). There isn't much depth here either, even with the updates the game isn't much better.

    The worst    The only thing that's really great about this game is the graphics, performance and effects, there is literally nothing else that sets this game apart from other shooters or that makes it great. The gameplay has been dumbed down for a casual audience (This game is even more casual than COD). There isn't much depth here either, even with the updates the game isn't much better.

    The worst part about this game is all the content that should have been included at launch is in the season pass. What the ****

    Not a worthy reboot, save your money or buy on sale if less than 30 dollars.    … Expand
  66. happy2b
    May 20, 2016
    5
    It's a solid game in short bursts but the price isn't worth it as it lacks the content and gameplay mechanics that other full priced games have. The price only seems to be justified because it's pretty and has slapped across it's face
  67. LiquidCheese
    May 18, 2016
    5
    The game is fun for about 10-15 hours, then it starts to get boring. Having very little depth it was obviously made as a "shooter for the casuals". ADS gives no bonus, lame power weapon/vehicle icon pickups, no gun customization, and very few maps(only 4 maps for the main 2 game modes, and of those only 2 are interesting). Air combat could have been fun but usually you're killed as soonThe game is fun for about 10-15 hours, then it starts to get boring. Having very little depth it was obviously made as a "shooter for the casuals". ADS gives no bonus, lame power weapon/vehicle icon pickups, no gun customization, and very few maps(only 4 maps for the main 2 game modes, and of those only 2 are interesting). Air combat could have been fun but usually you're killed as soon as you spawn in the ship, sigh...

    On the plus side, the weapons feel great, the vehicle controls are good, and the graphics are beautiful.    … Expand
  68. EAHater
    May 17, 2016
    1
    Obviously **** Game Keeps Updating Non Stop! Every day there is at least 300 MB of files to be downloaded. Initial download ranging at around 150GB! WTF! Living in a **** slowed country can't play no ****
  69. BoltNutGamer
    May 10, 2016
    3
    Being a huge fan of Star Wars Battlefront 1 and 2, and then seeing this, in a nutshell it hurts as both a long term fan but also for trusting EA and Dice with the ip. Let's look at the game from a gameplay stand point, fun? yes, visually impressive? Absolutely. Worth its asking price? Absolutely NOT. You will be searching the galaxy not for space ships, but to see if they actually haveBeing a huge fan of Star Wars Battlefront 1 and 2, and then seeing this, in a nutshell it hurts as both a long term fan but also for trusting EA and Dice with the ip. Let's look at the game from a gameplay stand point, fun? yes, visually impressive? Absolutely. Worth its asking price? Absolutely NOT. You will be searching the galaxy not for space ships, but to see if they actually have space battles, searching for a campaign, searching for variation and also searching for more reasons to continue playing but if you find one, please tell me because I am stumped. 3/10 a BAD game, this game feels rushed and incomplete, give it a miss, take your money and buy old star wars games, they are where your money belongs.… Expand
  70. Filmcritic1
    Apr 28, 2016
    7
    With limited content and an average shooter gameplay, the game is only held up by its beautiful graphics and sound FX. Truly the biggest disappointment of 2015.
  71. NANOHORIZON
    Apr 16, 2016
    1
    This was an immense *immense* disappointment. Truly staggering how short they fell in my expectations.

    My expectation was nothing more than a modern graphical overhaul of the previous Battlefront titles. Anything more would have been a bonus. What we got was barely a fraction of what we once had with the old games, the entire standalone title of Battlefront is essentially a    This was an immense *immense* disappointment. Truly staggering how short they fell in my expectations.

    My expectation was nothing more than a modern graphical overhaul of the previous Battlefront titles. Anything more would have been a bonus.

    What we got was barely a fraction of what we once had with the old games, the entire standalone title of Battlefront is essentially a Battlefield 4 DLC. It's a tacky underwhelming experience and the sensation of playing it for a few hours on release night left me with the exact same sensation as when my bike was stolen.    … Expand
  72. alixer4
    Apr 10, 2016
    4
    Never has a game been so hyped up and fell so flat. Arguably one of the worst shooters ever made. Im not usually that critical of games but for such an important title as star wars EA really screwed it up. This recent focus of FPS developers to go multiplayer only is really bad for video gaming. EA was money hungry and spit out the most generic multiplayer shooter out there. The marketNever has a game been so hyped up and fell so flat. Arguably one of the worst shooters ever made. Im not usually that critical of games but for such an important title as star wars EA really screwed it up. This recent focus of FPS developers to go multiplayer only is really bad for video gaming. EA was money hungry and spit out the most generic multiplayer shooter out there. The market needed a Star wars game with a stellar single player and the same great multiplayer we saw from BF II.… Expand
  73. Lo0seChange
    Apr 8, 2016
    5
    Star Wars Battlefront may be the biggest disappointment for such a highly anticipated game in a long time. The game does not fail to deliver stunning recreations of Star Wars characters, vehicles and landscapes, but that is where the praise ends. The first thing that you will notice right away is the lack of actual content. There is no story mode, only a few missions that have no storyStar Wars Battlefront may be the biggest disappointment for such a highly anticipated game in a long time. The game does not fail to deliver stunning recreations of Star Wars characters, vehicles and landscapes, but that is where the praise ends. The first thing that you will notice right away is the lack of actual content. There is no story mode, only a few missions that have no story line at all and provide very little entertainment. The multiplayer continues to disappoint with very few maps. Within just two days I felt like I had played every map 30 too many times.

    The game play, it feels like someone told them "Don't stray too far away from the original games" and they went ahead and just used the same engine. The game practically BEGS you to play in the 3rd person by making the field of vision for 3rd person style much better than 1st person. This is very disappointing due to how good the game looks and feels in the 1st person. It is such a disadvantage to play in the first person it just doesn't feel worth it.

    The flying vehicles like the x-wings and tie fighters could not be more clunky and hard to fly. Good luck flying around without crashing kamikazee style let alone getting any kills. There may be three to five of the flying vehicle tokens on the ground at one time because no one wants to use them.

    The hero tokens maybe the coolest part of the game but none the less are still very clunky themselves. One would think being a light saber wielding Jedi would be more fun than it is but running around eating blaster bullets because your attacks are so awkward is not fun at all.

    The credit system is okay but the credits feel next to worthless due to how boring the customization options are. There are only a few guns and none of them match the Han Solo pistol in power and accuracy anyway. They give you a million different options of how you want to make your player look yet somehow they all look the same. Would you like your Asian female storm trooper to have black or brown hair?

    Overall I found the game to be a huge disappointment. It had so much potential but ultimately failed to live up to almost every expectation beside visuals.    … Expand
  74. JTJSGamer
    Apr 5, 2016
    6
    I was really looking forward to playing this game when it was first announced, and I had high hopes for this game. But when I finally got to play it I was disappointed on what I saw.

    The game has limited game modes, and it suffers from a lack of replay value. But on a positive side the game does have gorgeous graphics and sound effects, as well as a great soundtrack and voice acting.    I was really looking forward to playing this game when it was first announced, and I had high hopes for this game. But when I finally got to play it I was disappointed on what I saw.

    The game has limited game modes, and it suffers from a lack of replay value.

    But on a positive side the game does have gorgeous graphics and sound effects, as well as a great soundtrack and voice acting.

    But what is all that going to do when you only have about 5-6 hours of enjoyment in this game.

    Also this game has no campaign, which is what made it's predecessors fun to begin with.

    To be fair it's not a bad game, but it definitely could have been a lot better.

    I suggest only buying this game if it's on sale don't pay full price for this.    … Expand
  75. Jaliver
    Mar 31, 2016
    3
    Once again EA proved to the gaming industry that when it comes to totally ruining great game series that they're still the best on the market for it.

    Outside of the graphics which are exceptional, this game fails to hit marks on nearly every mark. 1. No campaign 2. Plays like Battlefield rather than Battlefront 3. Bug ridden 4. You're literally paying 60 bucks for a game that    Once again EA proved to the gaming industry that when it comes to totally ruining great game series that they're still the best on the market for it.

    Outside of the graphics which are exceptional, this game fails to hit marks on nearly every mark.

    1. No campaign
    2. Plays like Battlefield rather than Battlefront
    3. Bug ridden
    4. You're literally paying 60 bucks for a game that probably has the content of a game for 30 bucks at most. EA's battlefront is beyond incomplete.
    5. ridiculously overpriced expansions (15 bucks per expansion and 4 are promised so far)

    Unless you really don't care about your wallet and can ignore the bugs or complete lack of content by just staring at the screen for its amazing graphics, this game isn't for you. Old Battlefront fans will definitely in majority not like this.    … Expand
  76. UpsetTronGuy
    Mar 24, 2016
    2
    Style over substance in this reboot of the beloved Battlefront franchise. Shallow gameplay that makes it's uncomfortable after 2 hours of straight playtime. A lack of content all around with a single experience of training missions, a survival horde mode and a instant action confirm the kill game mode with offline bots. Multiplayer offers only 4 maps, 3 of which are actually seen in theStyle over substance in this reboot of the beloved Battlefront franchise. Shallow gameplay that makes it's uncomfortable after 2 hours of straight playtime. A lack of content all around with a single experience of training missions, a survival horde mode and a instant action confirm the kill game mode with offline bots. Multiplayer offers only 4 maps, 3 of which are actually seen in the films with 10-12 maps depending and the gamemode you choose to play. Netcode issues, bugs and other such technical issues with the game on top of the shallow gameplay, lack of content, useless features make this one of the worst games I've ever played and all of this is coming from a whole hearted, true and real Star Wars fan who cares and loves the franchise. As a a Star Wars fan, this game is truly disrespectful trash.… Expand
  77. DukeJon
    Mar 15, 2016
    7
    Looks great. Sounds great. Plays great. However there aren't enough maps. There's no single player campaign. The gameplay is unoriginal. There is too much DLC, almost all of which should have been shipped with the main game. A classic "wait until the price comes down" purchase.
  78. Andruson
    Mar 12, 2016
    5
    This could be remembered as one of the most underwhelming games of all time.

    I've spent hours upon hours investing into this game. I hoped it would be a groundbreaker, packed with innovative surprises and a truly massive wartime "vibe" to it, something which is almost completely absent in the Star Wars saga. Given that it was so long-teased and in development for an eternity, I expected    This could be remembered as one of the most underwhelming games of all time.

    I've spent hours upon hours investing into this game. I hoped it would be a groundbreaker, packed with innovative surprises and a truly massive wartime "vibe" to it, something which is almost completely absent in the Star Wars saga. Given that it was so long-teased and in development for an eternity, I expected heaping amounts of content. Coming from Dice, who have a more impressive track record than many developers, these seemed like reasonable expectations, and I'm sure most of you would agree with that.

    So, how does it stack up a few months later, in a time when all online shooters must be judged based on their longevity and sustainability? Well, while I'm not a fan of arbitrary numbers suggesting the overall value of an experience, but Metacritic demands I do so, and so there's a 5 slapped on top of this post.

    My reviews can get very lengthy... like, "over 5,000 words" lengthy. I have a lot of conflicting thoughts on this game, so rather than talk in a circle, here's the good followed by the bad.

    This game can be breathtakingly beautiful, and aesthetically, it is a triumphant visual portrayal of the Star Wars universe. There are better looking games, sure, but the real treat here lies in the details. Much care was taken by Dice to ensure a faithful visual and auditory experience to satisfy fans. There can really be nothing taken away from the in-game production value. When those big battles do come around, you feel the intensity as we never have in a Star Wars game before.
    The actual gameplay mechanics were also surprisingly good to me. It's not quite like Battlefield, but the similarities can be noted. What really struck me and continues to be a bright spot is the fact that it just doesn't -feel- like anything else out there. The controls are sharp, (usually), and the way one moves about feels different enough to make the gameplay stand out. You won't bring a comprehensive understanding of how to play based off of any amount of Battlefield, CoD, or Halo you've been playing. It's still just a shooter, but even for seasoned gamers it requires a bit of learning. That is a tough thing to do these days. That is under-appreciated in this age of shooters.
    Also, the museum of collectibles is nifty, if not limited and redundant. Had the game been given more "meat," it would have been a fancy bow on top.

    Now, unfortunately, there is just as much bad as there is good... and possibly more.

    It could be said that this is a money grab; fancy eye-candy packaging to cover a shallow experience.

    I am a strong believer that all games must be judged based on their single player and multiplayer appeal equally, & this game is not easily enjoyed alone. Single player content is almost completely absent, and what effort was made was wasted, in my eyes. What's there amounts to little more than tutorials and waves of enemies. You play once on all of the maps, and you've seen it all. There is no plot to spoil. Rebels kill Imperials. Imperials kill rebels. The game lost massive points with me on the single player front. I don't -need- a campaign. What I need is a game that's fun to play alone, catering well to a person going into multiplayer flying solo. THAT qualifies as part of the solo aspect, and the game does so little to make you feel like going it alone.
    The obvious knock everyone has is the lack of content, and to be brief, that is with good reason. There are a handful of maps, environments, and objectives, but other than the Star Wars setting, you have had a chance to play everything here before. Where there could have been truly sprawling and varied battlefields which play out in numerous ways, you are almost getting an "on rails" feeling with the games premiere mode, Walker Assault. That type of design is unacceptable, given the work that was expended into other areas of the game.

    Equally lackluster was the currency system. It's simple; play games, get points, spend points. As far as I know, very little to nothing at all is unlocked from playing the game or finishing challenges. I understand that this keeps a more level playing field, but really, any good shooter develops a hardcore following, and those people should get a little something for their repeated efforts, in my opinion.

    Summarizing, it's not that Battlefront is a bad game, per se.... however, it is yet another disappointment from Dice, and by my count, that's 3 major releases met with valid criticism.
    It's is gorgeous, and faithful to its brand. It's clear that it was made by fans of the series. That being said, the pathetic amount of content will be run through by most players after a few hours, and in this day and age, that is not a sustainable experience.
    The shame is that we can see just what the developers were going for - with some great ideas mixed in - but once you've finished leveling up, there is going to be very little bringing you back to the galaxy.    … Expand
  79. TRMSGnick
    Mar 11, 2016
    7
    Star Wars battlefront does not deserve its bad rap of recent its genuinely a fun multiplayer game that feels like a star wars game like your in the star wars universe but that does not excuse it for the lack of maps. Game modes are simple enough but only 4 I would recommend these are walker assault, supremacy and turning point. I give it a 7 its fun and feels like a star wars game goodStar Wars battlefront does not deserve its bad rap of recent its genuinely a fun multiplayer game that feels like a star wars game like your in the star wars universe but that does not excuse it for the lack of maps. Game modes are simple enough but only 4 I would recommend these are walker assault, supremacy and turning point. I give it a 7 its fun and feels like a star wars game good enough but small errors bring it down.… Expand
  80. Viderberg
    Mar 10, 2016
    1
    Awful, just awful. Graphics don't make a game great. Why does everyone love Kotor? Not because of the graphics, tough those are good for that time. No, because of the story and great RPG style gameplay. Everything of this missing in Battlefront!
  81. Vertigoh
    Mar 8, 2016
    0
    Horribly, horribly shallow game-play. Mobility is cumbersome, maps are small, and crammed together. It seems like promotion won over development in terms of money spent, and what another con on gamers. It seems well-made star wars games are more rare than jedi.
  82. gameguardian21
    Mar 5, 2016
    7
    While there ary things that need to be improved and added, I enjoyed it. The gameplay is fabulous, the sound feels like star wars. The graphics are outstanding, with environment, character, and everything else looking like star wars. The game modes are fun, but some feel familiar with each other. I wish there was a campaign like the other two in the series.
  83. tybyrd93
    Mar 4, 2016
    5
    A painfully mediocre game with a shiny coat of paint. Barely any content at launch with a $50 season pass, repetitive and bland gameplay, no single player modes, and unbalanced multiplayer to top it all off.
  84. westdccs
    Feb 23, 2016
    1
    The premise of the game is great. The execution, failure. There is a reason FPS games do not excel for casual gamers on consoles -- the learning curve for aiming at an opponent. There is a lack of precision which can be overcome by practice. If there were an effective offline mode for this game, then that might make this game better. However, your only method of practice thinks thatThe premise of the game is great. The execution, failure. There is a reason FPS games do not excel for casual gamers on consoles -- the learning curve for aiming at an opponent. There is a lack of precision which can be overcome by practice. If there were an effective offline mode for this game, then that might make this game better. However, your only method of practice thinks that throwing tougher and tougher opponents at you is the way to get better. Instead, it does little short of frustrate you. That leaves you with trying to play online against others -- and by the time you figure out what the objective is, those with more skill at the game have taken you out. I am actually disappointed that I spent my hard earned money on this game. Time to go back and try something else for a while.… Expand
  85. Theawesomest
    Feb 21, 2016
    0
    This game sucks a$$. I rather light my ball hairs on fire than play this game again. The lack of story, creativity, and options is a huge disappointment. First the new age of video games heading towards multiplayer online is a joke, second besides the graphics there isn't anything positive about this game. Multiplayer settings are beyond generic and the maps are incredibly bland. After 10This game sucks a$$. I rather light my ball hairs on fire than play this game again. The lack of story, creativity, and options is a huge disappointment. First the new age of video games heading towards multiplayer online is a joke, second besides the graphics there isn't anything positive about this game. Multiplayer settings are beyond generic and the maps are incredibly bland. After 10 years of waiting, this game is a disgrace to the battlefront franchise. The kind of idiots that made this instead of following the formula that made AWARD winning games in the past is hilarious. Don't waste your money. It's a trap!!… Expand
  86. Pee
    Feb 16, 2016
    0
    Well here we go. Star Wars Battlefront 2015, is it worth it? Is it worth a $60 price tag? No. Don't listen to all these 9/10 reviews that state it's "So gorgeously packed with fun" do you wanna know what the game is like? It's empty. There's literally nothing to it except run, shoot, die, repeat, run, shoot, die, repeat. And it's not like you can defend it! It's not like it has noWell here we go. Star Wars Battlefront 2015, is it worth it? Is it worth a $60 price tag? No. Don't listen to all these 9/10 reviews that state it's "So gorgeously packed with fun" do you wanna know what the game is like? It's empty. There's literally nothing to it except run, shoot, die, repeat, run, shoot, die, repeat. And it's not like you can defend it! It's not like it has no predecessors. Want to argue that? Look up "Star Wars Battlefront II". In fact, buy it. Don't waste your time or money on this game. "The old ones have bad graphics!" yeah? well look at what they DO have.
    Battlefront I and II:
    -Galactic conquest
    -60 player battles (yes it has a multiplayer called "game ranger")
    -Clone wars and Galactic civil war
    -Fun space battles that allowed you to infiltrate enemy ships
    -Campaign mode
    -Countless planets
    -Well developed class system
    -No DLC nonsense
    -Already finished at launch with a $5 price tag
    -Strategic combat that involves using your class to your advantage
    -Not-great graphics
    Battlefront 2015:
    -No galactic conquest
    -40 player battles
    -Only Galactic civil war
    -Pointless ship battles that entirely involve you flying in circles until you drop dead
    -No campaign or form of story
    -5 planets
    -No class system or form of strategy
    -DLC that came into the originals for free
    -Nowhere close to finished and still with a $60 price tag
    -Pointless combat that entirely involves getting a bigger group of players than your enemies
    -Good graphics
    And I could go on even more! Also, it's not like they didn't have a long time to work on it. THEY HAD 8 YEARS TO WORK ON IT ONLY TO PRODUCE THIS DISGUSTING GARBAGE THEY CALL A "GAME"!
    It's obviously just some cheap, overpriced merchandise to get people excited about the new movie. I will say one thing though, this is the first FPS game Disney has ever made, and they did put some serious work into the graphics. But that is no excuse for them destroying a good series. They had something functional on the table, but instead of working on it, they mutilated and rebooted it into some mess that had potential, but it was too close to the originals so they shot it till it broke and tried remaking it in their spare time without the instructions. But all that came out was a polished vase that had nothing of use on the inside. They then decided to put in some worthless "free content" while the paying content stood ready to ripoff. All in all, don't wast your time or money on this trash, especially if you loved the originals. My hope, which most likely won't come true, is that somebody will make the originals again but with a reasonable price and good graphics so that once again they may shine the light of the good ol' days again.    … Expand
  87. McNutt
    Feb 16, 2016
    2
    Disappointing. It plays like a an average 1st person shooter. It can be frustrating because your player is fodder until you earn better guns. The control of the vehicles is wonky. The star fighter battles are boring.

    It's star wars. It has that going for it.
  88. CrookDragoon666
    Feb 11, 2016
    8
    I do not know why this game is so hated! It truly brings to life my childhood fantasies of being inside Star Wars. Easy, comftorable controls, stunning graphics, natural like animations, sound that seems like living the classic trilogy, amazing gameplay, tons of multiplayer gamemodes and maps, all add up to a great experience. While there a few minor bugs, the gameplay makes up for it all.I do not know why this game is so hated! It truly brings to life my childhood fantasies of being inside Star Wars. Easy, comftorable controls, stunning graphics, natural like animations, sound that seems like living the classic trilogy, amazing gameplay, tons of multiplayer gamemodes and maps, all add up to a great experience. While there a few minor bugs, the gameplay makes up for it all. I would also like to see a few more planets (although they are adding the Death Star in summer), and a few more heroes would make this one of the most amazing shooter experiences. There may, not be a story mode, but the amazing multiplayer experience makes a campaign unneccecary.… Expand
  89. ToFewViews
    Feb 9, 2016
    5
    Fans of Star Wars will be pulled right into this game, It captures the essence of Star Wars great. With gorgeous graphics and immersive sound it really feels like your a storm trooper trying to wipe out the rebel scum. The game is only multiplayer so anyone looking for a single player experience will be disappointed. The multiplayer has 9 game modes, some of witch are very similar but someFans of Star Wars will be pulled right into this game, It captures the essence of Star Wars great. With gorgeous graphics and immersive sound it really feels like your a storm trooper trying to wipe out the rebel scum. The game is only multiplayer so anyone looking for a single player experience will be disappointed. The multiplayer has 9 game modes, some of witch are very similar but some stand out like: Walker Assault and Supremacy, Walker Assault seems to be the fan favorite. It focuses on rebels trying to bring down walkers and the empire defending them. Player customization is a nice way to keep the game fresh, you can choose your blaster and 3 "Star Cards" that can give you things like a jet pack or sniper rifle but then extremely cheap things like a homing missile that can become frustrating. I do wish they added more Star Cards, some feel totally useless and don't add much to the game. Customization for your character is extremely overpriced,Minimule and only unlocked once you have experienced most of the game. It's awesome hearing your blaster going Pew Pew but I do wish they explained upon them more, after awhile you just use the same gun. Battlefront also has a co-op game-mode where you and 1 friend can work through waves of enimes in the most original idea for a game since Candy Crush.
    Battlefront is extremely fun in small bursts and captures the Star Wars universe very well but I feel like there was lots of wasted potential here. It could have been so much more of a game and if you compare this to the Canceled Battlefront 3 or even 2 (for the PS2)it feels like a lot is missing. Unless you want to buy all the DLC with the game 165$ later....    … Expand
  90. abc123hi
    Feb 9, 2016
    0
    Hugely disappointing. Feels like a freemium game thrown together by a third-grade glass. I don't mean like an advanced third-grade class. I'm talking the kind that eats boogers and laughs at farts. The game is lame BRUH.
  91. LongCocoBear
    Feb 7, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion a great overall game. But honestly they left out some really classic details from previous Star Wars Battlefront games 1 and 2. For example, Galactic Conquest, split screen for walker assault, more Jedi and Sith characters for the epic Jedi vs Sith battles, and a Command Post objective based game styles with garrison mechanic enforced. And lets not forget epic space battles that are half the reason why star wars is awesome! The movies have some of their best scenes in space. From the first destruction of the death star, to Anakins youthful victory of the destruction of the Trade Federation command ship. Lets not forget Anakin and Obiwan flying their way to save Chancellor Palpetine/ AKA the emperor, or aka Darth Sidious. Star Wars Battlefront 2 gave us such a cool mind blowing experience when they introduced space battles and Jedi battles. I mean playing as Darth Maul is just awesome!

    Side note* Heroes, AKA Jedi, and Sith, should be able to command and pilot vehicles. Luke and Anakin/Darth Vader are 2 of the greatest pilots of all time! Why not put Darth Vader in a Tie fighter with increased health bonus and damage? Lets go above and beyond here guys!

    The director said he wanted to focus more on planetary epic battles. Okay very cool I am down with that. But where is the amazing battles from the clone wars and Naboo? Oh and that includes Kashyyyk! Oh but he said more focused on the older movies. Playing as a droideka is one of the coolest things I remember in Conquest and command posts. Rolling around as a ball of destruction being able to deploy a shield cover when deemed necessary was very convenient.

    One of the lasts points I think I will make is the lack of maps and depth in this game. Simplicity is important, but this seems to be a dumb downed version to what would have been the completion of the Star Wars Battlefront trilogy. This game was hyped for 10 years and had some of the worst reviews. I mean how do you go from Game of the Year to "Star Wars Battlefront EA" Don't get me started on EA right now. Come on EA turn this Millennium Falcon around in the right direction! This isn't Call of Freaking Duty. This is Star Wars Battlefront 3.

    I know this review has been mostly negatives if in fact all negatives. Don't get me wrong the game is very fun and addicting to play. However I haven't touched the game in almost a month and can find other fun games to pass the time. This game is Battlefield with a modded star wars skin is all. Lets get some free updates and make the dlc even better!    … Expand
  92. Bendablefeast
    Feb 4, 2016
    0
    After playing the beta on PC I was beyond excited for this game and could not of been let down more. The game looks good and for the most part even plays good don't get me wrong. The biggest issue is EA shipped a shallow game with about zero content, in the typical EA lets milk these suckers kind of way. It is honestly ridiculous to ship a game with a total of 4 maps (not even good ones)After playing the beta on PC I was beyond excited for this game and could not of been let down more. The game looks good and for the most part even plays good don't get me wrong. The biggest issue is EA shipped a shallow game with about zero content, in the typical EA lets milk these suckers kind of way. It is honestly ridiculous to ship a game with a total of 4 maps (not even good ones) and have 3 times as many already planned and available to you with the same price tag of the base game. Not to mention no campaign, I know they retconned the whole EU, but there is still plenty of story to work with. Honestly the only real fun to have is survival missions and even that's limited and gets tiresome fast. So much potential wasted. I can't with all good conscious give this anything but a zero seeing as I'm not even reviewing a full game, just a demo.… Expand
  93. Arreh
    Feb 4, 2016
    2
    It's strange a game that came out ten years ago is better than this. IMO it was fun for the first few hours but then it fell flat on it's face due to a pure lack of features.
  94. SloppyFred
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    After some time with the game I find it to be the perfect Star Wars experience as well as the best 3rd person shooter to date. It's a 10 now, with DLC and additional support for a year, it will be an 11 soon!
  95. kyleisfun
    Feb 2, 2016
    7
    Star Wars Battlefront is a great on line player game. The graphics are incredible and the gameplay is fun and exciting. The chance to use all the iconic weapons and vehicles is amazing and is the strong point of this game. The game lacks and earned my rating of 7 was due to no campaign/story mode. I think most gamers like the option of completing a story and also experiencing online gameStar Wars Battlefront is a great on line player game. The graphics are incredible and the gameplay is fun and exciting. The chance to use all the iconic weapons and vehicles is amazing and is the strong point of this game. The game lacks and earned my rating of 7 was due to no campaign/story mode. I think most gamers like the option of completing a story and also experiencing online game play. Halo has done this as well as theBlack Ops franchise. Most older gamers that grew with Star Wars will love it but newer gamers may feel it lacks certain options to make it great.… Expand
  96. logancool
    Feb 1, 2016
    0
    I have spent dozens of hours attempting to rationalize the game. I am almost always in the top 3 players, no matter what the match and it has no depth. The new call of duties have more depth than this retarded game. They could have reskinned battlefront 2 and I would have been happy for years, but no, i have to get cards worry about overheating, instead of ammunition and third personI have spent dozens of hours attempting to rationalize the game. I am almost always in the top 3 players, no matter what the match and it has no depth. The new call of duties have more depth than this retarded game. They could have reskinned battlefront 2 and I would have been happy for years, but no, i have to get cards worry about overheating, instead of ammunition and third person blows. The heros are underpowered and you just randomly get it by picking up a stupid card. You get into vehicles and other things in similar fashion. It is simply a failure, idk why they even thought releasing this piece of garbage would be worth it, after the award winning battlefront 2.… Expand
  97. Cbalmer
    Jan 27, 2016
    0
    I have to say that im very disappointed that i bought the game and dlc for full price when it came out and there is no campaign and no DLC's have come out yet and now the price for the game is literally half the price. Very disappointed, even when the DLC's come out we only get 4 heroes, one a month. I loved the first star wars battlefront game. But now i feel very ripped off. Be carefulI have to say that im very disappointed that i bought the game and dlc for full price when it came out and there is no campaign and no DLC's have come out yet and now the price for the game is literally half the price. Very disappointed, even when the DLC's come out we only get 4 heroes, one a month. I loved the first star wars battlefront game. But now i feel very ripped off. Be careful about considering buying this game.… Expand
  98. captainkane
    Jan 27, 2016
    4
    Battlefront is the best looking multiplayer game on Xbox One. It truly raises the bar on visuals and performance. BF is snappy and crisp. Unfortunately, that’s all it offers. What should’ve been an epic Star Wars opus is ultimately a mundane, one trick pony that doesn’t deliver a experience fans deserve.

    BF defies expectations in a bad way. The richness of the Star Wars universe    Battlefront is the best looking multiplayer game on Xbox One. It truly raises the bar on visuals and performance. BF is snappy and crisp. Unfortunately, that’s all it offers. What should’ve been an epic Star Wars opus is ultimately a mundane, one trick pony that doesn’t deliver a experience fans deserve.

    BF defies expectations in a bad way. The richness of the Star Wars universe provides Dice ample material to work with. Instead, it developed a run-of-the-mill shooter containing repetitive game modes, scant maps, and a bland progression system. No one expected that. They expected more. Much more. And rightly so. The previous Battlefront games were immensely popular and enjoyed long shelf-lives. Battlefront 2 set the gold standard for Star Wars games by offering plenty to do in a massive galactic playground. The overall experience was cutting edge and remains popular to this day.

    The newest Battlefront lacks the breadth of content its predecessor offers. Not only that, the multiplayer experience happens on a much smaller scale. Foremost, the current Battlefront has smaller lobbies than the much older Battlefront 2. This is puzzling since nextgen consoles are more powerful than 2005 PC hardware. Secondly, the game focuses on infantry combat. Vehicles are wedged in and don’t serve any strategic purpose. Combat stagnates quickly because there’s no variety.

    Yet, we don’t have to compare the new and old Battlefronts to see that the newest one lacks substance. No campaign. No story. Only 2 player co-op. Limited maps. A paltry 6 movie characters are playable. No worthwhile vehicle combat. No space battles. No battles on star destroyers or rebel frigates. The game was rushed to market, so Dice/EA had to make a choice: Does Battlefront emphasize graphics or content. They chose graphics, and axed everything else. That decision backfired.

    What’s worse is EA’s awful DLC policy. But it’s EA, so no one should be surprised. EA expects players to fork out $50+ dollars for season passes but it won’t tell players what the DLC contains, only that more information is coming soon. Due to a severe public backlash, EA clarified some of this mystery. But information merely trickles out. EA said it plans to monetize Battlefront content for at least another year, despite the game’s low sales. Ironically, BF’s low sales are due in a large part to EA’s plans to monetize everything. BF needs more content, not more paid content. EA royally screws every franchise it touches. So I guess Star Wars is next on its hit list.

    Anyway, is Battlefront worth owning? No. BF is insanely broken. Spawns are ridiculously bad. In one game, I spawned directly in front of an AT-ST 7 times in a row. In another, I spawned into an orbital strike. In another, I was killed by Luke Skywalker 3 times before the game spawned me somewhere else—beside a heavy turret which pummeled me with blaster fire. Those experiences are typical for all players. And since spawns are “randomized”, players will often have the wrong loadouts for the situations at hand. As a result, people stick to the same loadouts further hampering the already inadequate combat.

    Hit detection is awful too. This problem has persisted in Dice games for years, so no surprise there. In my most recent match, I hit a Stormtrooper in the back. I counted 12 consecutive hit markers. No kill. Opponents run thru grenades and maintain full health. If players die while throwing grenades, the grenades will not detonate. Yet players have to wait for grenades to recharge after they respawn. Oddly, that problem doesn’t affect homing rockets.

    Crappy hit detection is exaggerated by mediocre weapon balance. Poor weapon balance is exaggerated by broken spawns. And all this is exaggerated by the low skill gap. Players should expect to die a lot for reasons beyond their control. If K/D matters, don’t play BF.

    Vehicles and special items spawn as “tokens” on the battlefields. The same 3-4 players who memorized their spawns constantly spam tokens. Those jerks monopolize the goodies. So new players are unlikely to play as a hero or drive an AT-ST except once very dozen or so games. And that’s if they’re lucky. Levelcapgaming predicted this outcome in his beta review.

    The heroes and villians are OK, but their strengths are situational. And BF’s horrid spawn system handicaps them quite a bit. Spawning Boba Fett indoors is nearly a death sentence. His main strength is the jetpack, which has limited functionality in a hallway. Princess Leia is an excellent support character, but not if she appears 200 yards away from the nearest ally. And there’s only 6 total playable characters. The rest are obviously being saved for DLC.

    I don’t know what more I can say about Battlefront, except it’s another obvious EA cash grab. There was a deadline, so we get a half-baked product. I’ve already traded it in. There’s not enough meat on the bone to keep me interested, and I’m tired of the pay-to-play model tacked on to $60 games.    … Expand
  99. higgybaby
    Jan 27, 2016
    0
    This game could be called the "ET" of this generation. I would not go quite that far, as the visuals are stunning. But the game play is terrible. Spend your money on something else.
  100. bushy1214
    Jan 27, 2016
    7
    The good- Amazing graphics, the sounds and feel of the Star Wars universe.

    The Bad- No campaign, only 5 maps, too repetitive.

    I enjoy the game, I wish there was a campaign. It's fun, but gets old.
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#62 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#4 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. ICXM
    Jan 8, 2016
    75
    The issue is that this game plays it safe and doesn't offer anything new in its core shooting gameplay. It ignores progress made in the genre and that's most upsetting. Casual players will have a blast but it really isn't for the rest of us in my opinion.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 4, 2016
    80
    Multiplayer shooter designed primarily for Star Wars fans. Simpler than its genre competitors it is, but it’s open to players of all kinds - at the same time it is not for everyone because of that “anyone can play” approach. [Issue #259]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 3, 2016
    70
    As close as you'll get to getting your childhood back. Dig through the incredible production values and you'll find a serviceable shooter, but one with a potentially terminal lack of content. [Jan 2016, p.73]
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