Star Wars Battlefront 2

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 36,061 reviews
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  • gameplay
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"STAR WARS Battlefront II is a shooter game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes. In the single-player campaign, play as an elite Imperial special forces soldier, Iden, in a story spanning 30 years. The multiplayer mode allows for 2-player action, with various character classes and locations from the Star Wars universe."

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 36,061 reviews
story851 positive mentions
stability332 negative mentions
  • story2,255 mentions

    The story of Star Wars Battlefront II is generally viewed as decent but short, with many players noting its engaging premise centered around Iden Versio, an imperial officer turned rebel. While the campaign offers a unique perspective on the events between Episodes VI and VII, it often feels rushed and lacks depth, leading to mixed feelings about character development and plot coherence. Overall, the game is recommended for its multiplayer experience, but the single-player story mode is seen as a supplementary feature rather than a primary draw.

    • “The campaign is fantastic and a great story between the events of Episode VI and Episode VII.”
    • “With its captivating narrative, well-written characters, and exciting missions, the campaign offers a fresh perspective on the Star Wars saga and serves as a satisfying addition to the game's overall experience.”
    • “The single-player campaign follows Iden Versio, an elite imperial special forces soldier, in a story set between 'Return of the Jedi' and 'The Force Awakens.'”
    • “Battlefront 2 is a graphically amazing game with huge potential and possibilities, but the campaign is pretty lousy, short, and has an unsympathetic story.”
    • “The single-player campaign follows Iden Versio, an elite imperial special forces soldier, in a story set between 'Return of the Jedi' and 'The Force Awakens.' While initially billed as an opportunity to explore the empire's perspective, the narrative ultimately takes a familiar turn, focusing more on her redemption arc than her original allegiance.”
    • “The game falls short on the story front, with a campaign that feels 'light' and disappointingly brief.”
  • graphics1,929 mentions

    The graphics of Star Wars Battlefront II are widely praised for their stunning detail and immersive quality, often described as breathtaking and comparable to modern titles despite the game's 2017 release. Players appreciate the vibrant environments, character models, and overall visual fidelity, which enhance the gameplay experience and evoke the iconic Star Wars atmosphere. While some users report performance issues and graphical glitches, the consensus remains that the game's visuals are a standout feature, making it a must-play for fans of the franchise.

    • “The graphics in Star Wars Battlefront II are simply breathtaking.”
    • “Absolutely amazing, the graphics are insane and I couldn't be more impressed.”
    • “The visuals in Battlefront II are spectacular, with detailed environments that make you feel like you’re right in the Star Wars universe.”
    • “Graphical glitches that are so bad it makes the game unplayable; spent 1.5 hours trying to fix it with every known fix and nothing worked.”
    • “I used to love playing this but the multiplayer does not work and I cannot connect to the servers; I also experience a lot of graphical glitches with this game, particularly with HDR.”
    • “The game is constantly plagued by graphics issues and is pretty much unplayable.”
  • gameplay1,594 mentions

    The gameplay of "Star Wars Battlefront II" has evolved significantly since its rocky launch, now offering a diverse and engaging experience that combines fast-paced shooting mechanics with a variety of game modes, including large-scale battles and hero-centric gameplay. While many players appreciate the stunning graphics and immersive atmosphere, some criticize the repetitive nature of gameplay and issues with balance, particularly regarding hero characters and matchmaking. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and accessible shooter, especially for fans of the Star Wars franchise, despite some lingering technical issues and a less-than-stellar single-player campaign.

    • “The gameplay is fun and easy to grasp.”
    • “The gameplay, effects, and just the feeling of being in a Star Wars shooter, it does all these things so well.”
    • “The game’s replayability is high, thanks to the variety of gameplay styles, maps, and engaging hero mechanics.”
    • “Cumbersome menus, overthought mechanics, soulless gameplay, boring maps, and an overall codification of the fun, simple, cool original games.”
    • “The gameplay feels un-fun and kind of clunky; all you do is hold W and click once your crosshair is over an enemy's head.”
    • “The gameplay is overly basic and simple.”
  • stability355 mentions

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and server issues that detract from the overall experience. Many players have experienced game-breaking problems, including crashes, long loading times, and unresponsive multiplayer features, leading to frustration and a lack of enjoyment. While some users noted that the game can be fun when it works properly, the overwhelming consensus is that it remains a "buggy mess" that requires substantial fixes and updates.

    • “Runs great, looks better than most AAA games coming out today.”
    • “Great game now, it's really evolved community-wise and is 95% bug free.”
    • “Really well optimized game, looks great, runs great, and the story is fun!”
    • “This game is currently a buggy mess.”
    • “The game is buggy as all hell; since I bought the game, I could only play on singleplayer as it refused to connect to the servers.”
    • “It's a buggy, broken mess with some of the worst netcode I've seen in an online shooter.”
  • monetization242 mentions

    The monetization aspect of Star Wars Battlefront II has undergone significant changes since its controversial launch, where it was heavily criticized for its reliance on microtransactions and a pay-to-win model. Following substantial backlash, all microtransactions have been removed, leading to a more balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience, although some players still express frustration over the game's initial monetization strategies and EA's overall handling of the title. Now, players can access all content without additional costs, making it a more appealing option for those who were previously deterred by its monetization practices.

    • “All the microtransactions have been removed; the game is simply played for fun now.”
    • “Now that there are no more microtransactions, the game is available and what it should have been.”
    • “Despite its initial controversy surrounding microtransactions, Battlefront II has evolved into a well-balanced and rewarding experience.”
    • “Even if they 'fixed' the microtransactions, nothing will ever fix the hole they dug themselves in.”
    • “When this game initially came out it was heavily criticized for having a terrible launch riddled with pay-to-win microtransactions, terrible lag, and an awful single-player campaign.”
    • “It's a shame how much EA mistreated it, and by the time they unscrewed the monetization the player base has dropped significantly, which was even further reduced after EA put this game on maintenance mode.”
  • music210 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its authenticity and immersive quality, featuring iconic tracks from the Star Wars franchise that enhance the overall experience. While some players feel the music can feel repetitive or overused, the orchestral score and sound design effectively capture the essence of the Star Wars universe, making battles feel epic and engaging. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's cinematic atmosphere.

    • “The sound design—complete with classic Star Wars music, the hum of lightsabers, and authentic blaster sounds—creates a cinematic experience that’s deeply immersive.”
    • “The iconic music and sound effects from the Star Wars franchise are utilized to their full potential, immersing players in the game's world and providing a truly cinematic experience.”
    • “The music for this game is wonderful as well with many great pieces from Star Wars movies and shows as well as previous Star Wars games.”
    • “The music feels off at times but overall does the job.”
    • “Nothing wrong with John Williams, but God, his music has been overused to death.”
    • “The soundtrack is not really worth mentioning; however, you will get some classic Star Wars songs like 'Duel of the Fates' or 'Rebel’s Theme.'”
  • optimization204 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with many players praising its impressive graphics and smooth performance on high-end systems, while others report significant stuttering, crashes, and poor performance on lower-end hardware. While some users highlight excellent optimization for PC, particularly with the Frostbite engine, others experience frustrating issues related to DirectX 12 and server performance. In summary, the game offers great visuals and potential for smooth gameplay, but optimization problems persist, particularly for certain configurations and online play.

    • “The graphics in this game hold up extremely well as the color palette is vibrant, and the character models are stylized rather than hyper-realistic, and even more impressively, the performance is incredible.”
    • “Absolutely, it is a fantastic game with great optimization, paying tribute to many classic elements.”
    • “The game is extremely well optimized and could run on a potato and look good.”
    • “I exceed the recommended requirements, and yet I still got tons of stuttering in offline matches.”
    • “The game had terrible stuttering and crashing at the end of the first mission and whenever loading assets, and the EA launcher requirement means if EA has any online problems, you can't even load into the single player.”
    • “Very poorly optimized game.”
  • grinding192 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, with many players feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some improvements have been made to reduce the grind, such as the removal of pay-to-win mechanics, players still report needing to invest significant time to unlock characters and upgrades, often feeling pressured to grind for competitive play. Overall, the consensus is that while grinding is a core part of the experience, it can be overwhelming and frustrating, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “Get the celebration edition, it's worth it; it unlocks basically everything in the game, so no grinding for skins now.”
    • “They've reverted all the pay-to-win mechanics, and it isn't grindy to level up heroes or the stock classes.”
    • “Very good game; however, they are done with updates, and everything is automatically unlocked with the celebration edition, so there is no grinding to unlock things.”
    • “Even with later improvements, the grind to unlock characters feels tedious, making it hard to fully enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend extra.”
    • “The worst system of this game was the grinding to upgrade your troops.”
    • “Unfortunately, the game is pretty grindy.”
  • humor148 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players highlighting its funny gameplay mechanics, amusing bugs, and entertaining character interactions. Many reviews mention the chaotic and unpredictable moments that lead to laughter, making it a fun experience, especially when playing with friends. Overall, the game is described as a lighthearted take on the Star Wars universe, filled with humorous elements that enhance the enjoyment despite some gameplay frustrations.

    • “The best graphics and funny gameplay!”
    • “Just be prepared to navigate some chaotic moments – they can make for a hilariously unpredictable gaming experience!”
    • “Ewok hunt had me both terrified and laughing my ass off.”
    • “Don't bother playing the arcade games as the maps are so tiny it's not funny.”
  • replayability84 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse gameplay styles, engaging hero mechanics, and a variety of multiplayer modes, including co-op options that enhance the experience with friends. Players appreciate the ongoing content updates and progression systems that encourage exploration of different factions and abilities, while mods further extend replay value. Despite some criticisms regarding character availability and bugs, many find the game to be infinitely replayable, especially in multiplayer settings.

    • “The game's replayability is high, thanks to the variety of gameplay styles, maps, and engaging hero mechanics.”
    • “The addition of co-op and the popular capital supremacy mode further expands the replayability and offers thrilling cooperative experiences with friends.”
    • “Star Wars Battlefront II offers significant replayability due to its diverse multiplayer modes, frequent updates, and a progression system that encourages players to unlock and upgrade abilities, weapons, and appearances.”
    • “The game could be 200% better if EA just added some more playable characters, fixed some of the bugs, and updated the game regularly.”
    • “Instead, there's just no replay value for me here.”
    • “Needless to say, the game is being uninstalled since it has no replay value to me.”
  • atmosphere71 mentions

    The atmosphere of Battlefront II is widely praised for its stunning visuals, authentic sound design, and immersive Star Wars elements, creating a cinematic experience that resonates with fans of the franchise. Players appreciate the attention to detail in environments, music, and character interactions, which collectively evoke nostalgia and a sense of being part of the iconic galactic conflict. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay, the overall atmosphere is considered a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of the game.

    • “The game is visually stunning, and the feeling of being part of the battle combined with the unique atmosphere it evokes from the Star Wars universe makes for an amazing experience.”
    • “The attention to detail in both the visuals and sound creates an atmosphere that is truly cinematic.”
    • “The atmosphere, visuals, and music are what really make this game special.”
    • “However, the enjoyment of the gameplay experience is often overshadowed by the toxic atmosphere created by the game's player base.”
    • “I get it, you're trying new mechanics, but it completely ruins the atmosphere of controlling a unit with various weapons and gadgets.”
    • “The atmosphere is the biggest thing in this game, although the gameplay is decent.”
  • emotional36 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of feelings, from deep sadness and nostalgia to moments of joy and empowerment, particularly through its single-player campaign, which many players found moving. While some players appreciated the emotional depth and connection to the Star Wars universe, others felt that the story lacked sufficient character development to create lasting emotional impact. Overall, the game is described as a bittersweet experience, combining heartfelt moments with frustrations over its multiplayer support and gameplay mechanics.

    • “The main story is honestly very amazing and emotionally - it really pulls you in.”
    • “The campaign made me cry at how good it was.”
    • “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
    • “Lovely graphics but a boring story that is 10% action and 90% cut scenes.”
    • “Incredibly boring story; the graphics are okay at best.”
  • character development12 mentions

    Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the solid campaign and character design, while others criticize it for being rushed and lacking depth. Despite high production values and intriguing character designs, many feel that the narrative fails to provide meaningful growth for characters, leading to a predictable experience. Overall, while there are moments of good detail, the execution often leaves players wanting more depth and consistency.

    • “The campaign is solid and shows character development and good detail.”
    • “This game is just brilliant, the graphics are amazing, voicelines are similar too, character development, amazing.”
    • “First of all, SWBF II has a great character design, good graphics, and the gameplay itself isn't too bad.”
    • “However, despite these high-production values, the story lacks depth and character development, often feeling rushed and somewhat predictable.”
    • “I wish the campaign was a little longer to give more character development, but other than that I have no issues with the multiplayer or the rest of the game.”
    • “The narration and character development are a bit too hastened in my opinion, and it has some very cheesy moments in it, but let's be honest: would it be a real Star Wars story without those?”
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Play time

17hMedian play time
140hAverage play time
6-150hSpent by most gamers
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