STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection

It’s time for an attack of nostalgia when the 2000s strike back.

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"Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection" is a compilation of the classic Star Wars Battlefront games, including STAR WARS Battlefront and STAR WARS Battlefront II, with bonus maps and heroes. The collection features campaign modes, galactic conquest, and multiplayer battles with up to 64 players on massive locations from the Star Wars universe. Play as various iconic characters and troops, and drive vehicles such as speeder bikes and Star Destroyers.

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44%

Audience ScoreBased on 12,403 reviews

graphics121 positive mentions

stability820 negative mentions

graphics
882 mentions
14 % positive mentions
81 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics in this re-release of the classic Battlefront games have been described as only slightly improved, with many reviewers noting that the enhancements are minimal and often not worth the significant file size increase. While some players appreciate the upscaled visuals and improved lighting, others argue that the graphics remain largely unchanged from the originals, with many free mods available that offer superior enhancements. Overall, the consensus is that the graphical updates do not justify the price or the storage requirements, and many recommend sticking with the original games and utilizing mods for a better experience.
- “The graphics upgrade is beautiful and the new heroes are a blast to play.”
- “You can see the small details way more now, from the troopers' and droids' armor to the visuals around you in any environment, even the starfighter's exterior.”
- “The graphical overhaul is welcomed, and the world looks much livelier than I recall.”
- “Charging $35 for this battlefront 'collection' is as asinine as it is greedy considering that it's not a remaster, there are no updated graphics, and it does not include any additional content while the originals from 2004 and 2005 are still available for a combined total of $20 ($9.99 each).”
- “The gameplay graphics are somehow worse than the original PS2 version, an absolute waste of money.”
- “The graphics don't even really look any better than with the classic editions.”
stability
856 mentions
4 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and server issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experienced problems such as hit detection failures, audio glitches, and unresponsive controls, particularly in multiplayer modes, which are described as laggy and often unplayable. While some users noted that single-player experiences were relatively stable, the overall consensus is that the game is a buggy mess, making it difficult to recommend at its current state.
- “The game runs great and the negativity for it is way overblown because they expected massive servers.”
- “During the matches, I faced no glitches or errors that made it unplayable.”
- “The old BF2 multiplayer is not buggy and is seeing more players return since the servers have been fixed in this game.”
- “The downsides included buggy textures, shots that would hit an enemy but deal no damage, AI that shoots just above your head even as you approach, sluggish aim sensitivity even when I cranked the settings, bad and sometimes broken flight controls (comparing to the original) that could only be minimally adjusted, inexplicable audio glitches, and the entire galactic conquest interface was simply broken.”
- “This game is too buggy; I bought it to play with friends and relish in the nostalgia.”
- “The game is buggy as hell and the multiplayer is just straight trash.”
monetization
715 mentions
0 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been overwhelmingly criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers expressing disappointment over its lack of effort and quality compared to the original titles. Players feel that the game exploits nostalgia without delivering meaningful improvements, leading to a consensus that it is not worth the price, especially when the original versions are available for much less. Overall, the sentiment is that this release is a soulless attempt to profit from fans, with many recommending against purchasing it.
- “It was a chance to show how games can rock without all the unlocks and microtransactions.”
- “Instead, they grifted us with this lazily contrived nostalgia cash grab, resulting in a missed opportunity to bring these beloved classics back to the forefront not only for Star Wars fans, but for gamers as a whole.”
- “This is possibly the biggest cop out, cash grab, disappointing, broken promise of a game that has ever been released by a washed up, uninterested, honorless game studio.”
- “The game is unfortunately just a cash grab, breaking a once amazing set of games down into a minimalist experience, one that does not feel in any way conducive to the nostalgic experience everyone that purchased this game expected.”
gameplay
342 mentions
20 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the Star Wars Battlefront classic collection has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it feels like a direct port of the original games rather than a remaster, lacking significant improvements or modernizations. While single-player modes generally perform well, multiplayer experiences are plagued by connectivity issues, bugs, and unbalanced mechanics, leading to frustration among players. Overall, the nostalgic core gameplay remains intact, but many feel it falls short of expectations due to technical shortcomings and a lack of enhancements.
- “Ive enjoyed every minute of the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay overall feels better than the original in my opinion -- aiming is smoother, shooting actually hits your reticle, and I love having controller support.”
- “After 4 hours of gameplay, I can say that no matter the game's current problems, I do not regret a single moment I had with this game, especially the moment when I pre-ordered it.”
- “The gameplay graphics are somehow worse than the original PS2 version, an absolute waste of money.”
- “The actual gameplay is somehow bugged, far worse than the original games.”
- “Constant crashing, multiplayer is laggy to the point of being unplayable, no significant alterations to the base gameplay of the original.”
story
337 mentions
12 % positive mentions
84 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the remastered Battlefront games has received significant criticism due to the removal of crucial cutscenes, particularly the end-of-mission cinematics that are essential for narrative continuity. Players have reported that these omissions leave the story feeling disjointed and incomplete, effectively missing half of the intended narrative experience. While some enjoy the single-player modes and nostalgic elements, the overall execution has been marred by bugs and missing content, leading many to recommend playing the original versions instead.
- “Despite a lot of people being upset with the launch of this game and online features not working properly, I have enjoyed every minute of playing the story mode on both games and galactic conquest and reliving my childhood.”
- “The story mode is obviously amazing, just as it was back in the day.”
- “In roughly 10 hours I played through the entire story-driven campaign and I had a blast.”
- “The ending cutscene after missions are missing, which is completely unacceptable.”
- “This is absolutely damning because you are literally missing half the story.”
- “Story missions are missing the ending cutscenes, literally half the cutscenes are not in the game.”
optimization
228 mentions
8 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, particularly regarding its multiplayer performance, which is plagued by severe lag, stuttering, and connection issues. While some players report smooth single-player experiences, many others highlight significant bugs, poor server management, and a lack of basic features, leading to an overall impression of a poorly optimized and unplayable game. Despite some updates showing minor improvements, the consensus is that the game fails to meet modern performance standards, prompting many to recommend sticking with the original versions instead.
- “Game actually looks pretty good and runs smoothly.”
- “In single player everything runs smoothly, no crashes and menus don't look stretched or weird on modern hardware without needing to mod it.”
- “The positive aspect is that the game is smooth as butter and isn't as janky as trying to play the original copies on PC as far as performance is concerned.”
- “Hit registration needs to be optimized better alongside connection disrupted error where it would kick me out of the server or won't let me rejoin the server unless I exit back to the main menu and rejoin like that.”
- “The game is nearly unplayable, horrible lag, massive game size, and just awful PC optimization.”
- “This is a poorly optimized mess and an embarrassment to what I consider some of the greatest Star Wars games ever made.”
music
130 mentions
3 % positive mentions
94 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for numerous audio bugs, including incorrect pitch, missing tracks, and poor sound mixing, which detracts from the overall experience. Players have expressed disappointment over changes to iconic tracks, such as the loading music and victory themes, which are often described as off-key or altered in pitch. Despite the nostalgic value of John Williams' compositions, the execution in this port has left many feeling frustrated and dissatisfied.
- “John Williams' music is the only reason this review isn't a flaming bantha turd.”
- “Amazing soundtrack, made me feel like I was back in 2005 in front of my PS2.”
- “Nostalgia hits harder than the soundtrack.”
- “This game launched with rampant audio bugs in the singleplayer front, from ear-raping random explosions, hero mode's music being bugged on certain maps, and the fact that half the music and end fight themes are pitched downwards. This is only with 3 hours in; the old one that is still on Steam functions better than the half-assed remake!”
- “Terrible sound mixing where the music is whisper quiet half the time.”
- “How do you mess up the best thing about Battlefront 1: the loading screen music?”
humor
55 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its numerous technical failures and absurd glitches, which players find both frustrating and amusing. Many reviews highlight the hilarity of broken multiplayer experiences and the incompetence of the game's developers, with some even suggesting that the game's chaotic nature could serve as a source of entertainment. Overall, while the game is criticized for its shortcomings, players often find themselves laughing at the situation, making it a "dumpster fire" that is ironically enjoyable.
- “Multiplayer is hilariously broken and I would say it's worth the $35 just for the dumpster fire alone.”
- “I'm refunding this for obvious reasons that have been covered by thousands of other people before me, but I'm leaving a positive review because it's really, really funny watching people spawn in by the dozens into multiplayer games then disappear because they lose connection.”
- “It is hilarious how broken this is.”
grinding
43 mentions
2 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience, with some enjoying the nostalgia of grinding for achievements in single-player, while others criticize the tediousness of the UI and menu navigation. Many report frustration with the achievement system, particularly with grinding for medals and the clunky setup for instant action matches, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while the core gameplay remains appealing, the grinding process is often marred by cumbersome mechanics and technical issues.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Unfortunately, most of them are for grinding medals in-game, about the worst achievements I could imagine.”
- “I could be sitting in an instant action match (which has been proven to work) grinding achievements and the achievement counter won't increase no matter what.”
- “The UI is absolute crap, having to select each and every battlefield one by one is beyond tedious, and the menus don't even look appealing.”
emotional
41 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game are overwhelmingly negative, with many players expressing deep disappointment and frustration, often leading to tears. Reviewers lament the loss of nostalgia and the perceived betrayal by developers who have failed to deliver a polished experience, resulting in feelings of heartbreak and regret over their purchases. The combination of technical issues and the mishandling of beloved childhood titles has left players feeling emotionally devastated.
- “The absolute disappointment I felt while playing this was heartbreaking.”
- “For the first time in my life, I shed a tear after launching the game to find this atrocity.”
- “Aspyr defined my childhood with titles such as 'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed' and 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic', and it is heartbreaking to see them release a great new collection of 2 legendary games, but then tragically fail.”
replayability
28 mentions
11 % positive mentions
79 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with a score of 3/10, primarily due to limited server availability and ongoing performance issues. However, recent updates have improved playability, and the variety of modes and active community support offer some potential for enhanced replay value. Comparisons to older versions highlight that they are generally seen as more enjoyable and playable.
- “The variety of modes and maps offers plenty of replayability, and the community support has been encouraging, with active players bringing life back to the game.”
- “Battlefront 1 feels more playable than 2, which I'm glad about because it's the better of the two.”
- “Update (as of 8/6/2024): the game is considerably more playable now, even if there are still a few issues left in the game.”
- “Overall: 6/10 ⭐ story: 9/10 ⭐ gameplay: 7/10 ⭐ atmosphere: 7/10 ⭐ graphics: 6/10 ⭐ audio: 7/10 ⭐ performance: 4/10 ⭐ replayability: 3/10”
- “The original BF2 looks better with mods and is 1000 times more playable than this 'remake' - if you can even call it that.”
- “The 19-year-old version is more playable; big cash grab.”
atmosphere
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the nostalgic level design while others criticize the upscaled textures that detract from the original's charm. Despite the modern enhancements, certain elements, like fog effects, are noted to be inferior to the original version. Overall, the atmosphere received a moderate rating of 7/10, reflecting both fond memories and disappointment in the execution.
- “Overall: 6/10 ⭐ story: 9/10 ⭐ gameplay: 7/10 ⭐ atmosphere: 7/10 ⭐ graphics: 6/10 ⭐ audio: 7/10 ⭐ performance: 4/10 ⭐ replayability: 3/10”
- “This should have been easy profit for Aspyr; all they had to do was make the older games work better with modern systems. No one asked for the 70 GB upscaled textures, which look terrible in many cases. The visual atmosphere in maps like Mygeeto looks worse; the fog, for instance, looks better in the original.”
- “The atmosphere and level design are exactly what you remember.”
- “The atmosphere, character customization, gameplay, gunplay, and graphics (obviously) blow this 20-year-old game out of the water and is free (with Game Pass that I already own).”