I was a bit skeptical about the idea of a Star Wars game being fitted into the "Battlefield" type genre at first, but after playing this game, I have since changed my song. This is a very fun game with severely addictive game play, both online and off. I grew up on Star Wars and this is the first time I "felt" like I was a Star Wars character fighting in a Star Wars battle as part of a Rebel or Imperial cause. Being a big graphics junkie, I would have to say that the visuals were nicely done given the depth of game play. You can correct me if I am wrong, but for the most part, developers will usually sacrifice game play for graphics. Doom 3, which I enjoyed for its mindlessness, had zero depth but superb visuals. There is a nice balance in SWBF. If you are looking for Battlefield, play Battlefield. You'll find some similarities (stealing bases and killing each other), but this is a completely different game. Personally, I don't like getting a game and finding out it is the same as another game I played the crap out of. I want something new, even if it is a bunch of old ideas put together to make something new. This is in the same genre as Battlefield, but runs its own path - not another sheep in the flock. So many developers will see a new idea that gamers love ($$$$) and try to copy it... LAME! Not here! The game play is easy to pick up and extremely immersive. Vast arenas, true-to-movie characters and environments, smooth controls, and the most important factor...FUN! If you are looking for a game to change your life, this is not it. You might try a peeling yourself from your PC, getting out of the house, working out, or a girlfriend. It is just Star Wars in all its glory and splendor. Have fun with it!
Battlefront for the PC is a good game. Don't get me wrong. The battles are fun. And the single player is surprisingly both challenging and enjoyable. But it's multiplayer where this game really falls flat. The bat... Read Full Review
Before I begin, I must say this: Star Wars: Battlefront doesn't even try to implement state of the art, advanced gameplay mechanics. For me, though, this isn't the point of the game, in fact, if you buy this game expecti... Read Full Review
