This. Will wait for full EA Access not a trial. The game is a not worth the price and the season pass is a slap in the face to an otherwise content barren game.
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Forbes Contrib - Search Your Feelings: 'Star Wars Battlefront' Isn't Worth $60
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This. Will wait for full EA Access not a trial. The game is a not worth the price and the season pass is a slap in the face to an otherwise content barren game.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
If the author is listed as a contributor, they literally are blog posts.
Even so, that doesn't detract from these impressions at all.
SenatorBot
Member
The game is no doubt a ton of fun however the lack of content in the base game and the fact that the season pass will have double the content makes anyone feel like they're missing out just by getting the base game.
I doubt we'll see the game be very populated after a few months after the star wars appeal wears off due to the lack of content and the longevity behind it. We've already seen people get bored with the beta and the 10 hour early access. How can anyone be sure that there will be a large population playing the game a month or two months after release?
Not to mention the season pass will split up the audience for each new mode and maps, causing that audience to be smaller and smaller. The smartest decision would be to just wait and see what happens in the near future, no doubt the game will be incredibly cheap to pick up then.
I doubt we'll see the game be very populated after a few months after the star wars appeal wears off due to the lack of content and the longevity behind it. We've already seen people get bored with the beta and the 10 hour early access. How can anyone be sure that there will be a large population playing the game a month or two months after release?
Not to mention the season pass will split up the audience for each new mode and maps, causing that audience to be smaller and smaller. The smartest decision would be to just wait and see what happens in the near future, no doubt the game will be incredibly cheap to pick up then.
After playing the PC beta for over 20 + hours I still wanted to keep going, game is amazingly fun and that was only 2 maps and 2 game modes. I'm a big fan of Battlefield and played the beta for 3 and 4 but not nearly as much and did not have that much fun either.
EA probably did this to seal further sales, I'd be really surprised if this move turned out for the worst for them.
Either way I got the game for $40 bucks, but I would have payed $60 easily.
EA probably did this to seal further sales, I'd be really surprised if this move turned out for the worst for them.
Either way I got the game for $40 bucks, but I would have payed $60 easily.
Chalupa Batman
Member
Without fail. In every Forbes thread. Congrats! For those quoted here, and any others who are unaware, Jason Evangelho (and Paul Tassi, and Erik Kain, and I'm sure others) write for Forbes full-time. It's their primary, or perhaps only, source of income. So, Chairhome, your post is particularly ironic.
They are called freelance writers, which, last time I checked, is a huge industry that requires W-2 forms and everything. In other words, it's a real, tax-paying job and everything that goes along with that. Also, like a few others have mentioned, there are videos from YouTubers that get posted as threads all the time, and the response is never "Some YouTuber, just FYI". And their reviews are on Metacritic now, which makes it especially legitimate, right?
Please stop mocking their contributions. They are freelance writers. I guarantee some of your favorite writers on your favorite sites, whether video game-related or otherwise, are freelance writers.
On topic, I played the Beta on PS4 for about two hours and that was enough to tell me this wasn't the game for me. It felt like reskinned Battlefield, which I've never been a fan of. I prefer the COD style of play. But it absolutely gorgeous and totally felt like the Star Wars universe, so kudos for that.
Alpha Phoenix
Member
I don't know about anyone else, but I literally lost all interest in this game the second EA announced it doesn't have a campaign.
I'd say it's a $29.99 purchase at best.
I'd say it's a $29.99 purchase at best.
Preordered this for 33€ today and well that's the maximum I wanted to pay for it.
I only really care about 2 game modes which each only have 4 maps. Quite sadly that's laugable content for a game that carries a full price price tag (the other modes don't add that much imho, as almost all other game modes seem like filler to me). Amazing looking and sounding game, but they really dropped the ball on the content side (I don't know if this is wanted, forced by EA or simply due to TFA's release date ...).
If I had to guess main game + season pass will probably what I expected content wise for the main game release.
I only really care about 2 game modes which each only have 4 maps. Quite sadly that's laugable content for a game that carries a full price price tag (the other modes don't add that much imho, as almost all other game modes seem like filler to me). Amazing looking and sounding game, but they really dropped the ball on the content side (I don't know if this is wanted, forced by EA or simply due to TFA's release date ...).
If I had to guess main game + season pass will probably what I expected content wise for the main game release.
RespectThySole
Member
The beta couldn't even hold my attention so I'm not suprised at all.
TheSpecialOne
Banned
The biggest critique I have of EA's version of SW:BF is that it's boring. That for me is the worst thing you can say about a game. It is definitely the most boring and generic game I've ever had the displeasure of playing. Usually, people on gaf often use the word generic to describe a game and I often wondered what is meant by that. It's was not something I had experienced myself either by luck or by my taste in games. Looking at the base game, the core mechanics are boring. The extra content cannot make an already boring game less boring. It will certainly provide more variety in content but the gameplay is rubbish. There is not "just one more game" feeling when playing bf. It's truly a mindless shooter. From what I've experienced from this game, I'd rate it a 5-6/10. Very very poor effort from dice indeed. It's like they've forgotten how to make a good game.
GitarooMan
Member
It's amazing how many people quickly latch on to some random blogger's opinion to confirm their own predefined opinions.
Ftfy
Memorabilia
Member
Its not just you.
The industry is changing and all the changes aren't necessarily good.
As to the OP, the Forbes article is spot on. As expected, the game nails the look and sound of Star Wars... But there's absolutely not enough content to justify a $60 purchase. And, I'd add, the gameplay is a snooze-fest even before the 10 hour mark.
I'm not a fan of the game and I, too, dislike Battlefield style multiplayer, but SW:B is far from a BF reskin. If anything, it's closer to CoD than it is any BF game.
LOLCats
Banned
Imo they really havnt, ive read a few of thier contributer peices and thought, well this author doesnt know anything about games.
This is probably the first i read that i agree with, but its more of an opinion peice. Also star wars... Im sure it will generate many clicks.
Vincent Grayson
Member
I'm sure they would. Hell, I agree based solely on the beta. But people need to stop titling these posts like they come from Forbes when it's just another random person with a blog.
schwabdizzle
Banned
I personally felt it was kind of gimmicky when i played the beta. I felt like when i scream "bullshit" all the time, then its not for me. I personally like to feel responsible when I fuck up and not get overly-fucked by cheap kills. I enjoy Balance in a MP game.
DarthWalden
Banned
I also see quite a bit of the opposite happening, I see people using the fact that he is not a paid journalist to discredit his opinion (which I very much agree with after my EA access experience).
paragonpro
Banned
Waiting on ACG before I decide.
I have BB GCU as well... And I've preordered more games than I thought I would especially with the $10 reward on top of their 20% discount for preordering.
Bought the game already. Can't wait.
I agree. I wonder if that same game came out today if we will see comments like:
- it's not worth it due to multiplayer not present,
- it's only 8 hours long? I rather watch it on YouTube.
- it's not open world, it's too linear .. I wanted to explore. Shouldn't cost as much as open world games.
And etc.
Make your own decision and don't base on someone else's. And don't bandwagon on people's article based on having similar opinions. Just enjoy the game or move on.
Forbes contributors are not the equivalent of freelance writers. They're not paid per piece. They're paid based on traffic. It's a similar model to what Examiner.com uses.
You can make money from it, but it's not a matter of pitching a piece and getting paid a freelance rate.
From a 2014 article looking at various blog networks:
http://digiday.com/publishers/publishing-platforms-pay-contributors/
Doctoglethorpe
Member
Its Star Wars. It's fun and performs well. Its Star Wars. It looks and sounds amazing. Its Star Wars. Its worth it to me.
I wish there was more, like a campaign, but I'm buying it either way. I'm the sports fan equivalent. As a hardcore Star Wars fanboy, I have little choice. Don't play it? Fuck that, its in my blood.
I wish there was more, like a campaign, but I'm buying it either way. I'm the sports fan equivalent. As a hardcore Star Wars fanboy, I have little choice. Don't play it? Fuck that, its in my blood.
The lack of content combined with the core gameplay being fairly mindless, chaotic, and simple doesn't have me hopeful of this carrying much of an audience, especially on PC.
I expect reviews to be a lot of "well this game is fun, beautiful, technically solid, but I don't really want to play much more."
I expect reviews to be a lot of "well this game is fun, beautiful, technically solid, but I don't really want to play much more."
cjp
Junior Member
It's.
prag16
Banned
After reading a few more articles with impressions, I dunno, it sounds like many are viewing this game through CoD and/or Battlefield tinted glasses. It's not those games. It's being knocked in some areas for being different from those aforementioned games. Many of which are pluses for me, not minuses.
Sort of reminds me of the reception Goldeneye Wii's multiplayer received in some quarters. Essentially, complaining it didn't measure up to CoD while ignoring/downplaying the things it did better/differently than CoD.
Sort of reminds me of the reception Goldeneye Wii's multiplayer received in some quarters. Essentially, complaining it didn't measure up to CoD while ignoring/downplaying the things it did better/differently than CoD.
Jacksinthe
Banned
1) Can it with the "contributor" hate. Valid concern is valid concern wherever it comes from. All most of you had to do was post drivel for 90 days before becoming a member here and continue to post drivel. If its well written I don't care where it comes from. Stop being noobs.
2) "The beta left me wanting more" - good. The article is about content which this game DOES lack, not how much you or anyone else may enjoy a single mode which is perfectly acceptable. I play Rush almost exclusively in Battlefield but that doesn't mean I don't like other options and thankfully, they existed in Battlefield. Battlefront? Not so much.
3) Depth - the game lacks it, hands down. This may or may not be a bad thing depending on what you prefer. Do you want more depth to the game? Battlefront may not be for you. Do you want to "play Star Wars"? Battlefront may be a good way to experience just that.
4) Wait for the game to release! - We already know what's in it and it ain't much.
For 60 bucks there's not much of a game here. We constantly attack games that scrape for content and post pictures of the Mona Lisa meme as way to pass judgement and ridicule the nickle-and-diming publishers are using to get more for providing less.
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2) "The beta left me wanting more" - good. The article is about content which this game DOES lack, not how much you or anyone else may enjoy a single mode which is perfectly acceptable. I play Rush almost exclusively in Battlefield but that doesn't mean I don't like other options and thankfully, they existed in Battlefield. Battlefront? Not so much.
3) Depth - the game lacks it, hands down. This may or may not be a bad thing depending on what you prefer. Do you want more depth to the game? Battlefront may not be for you. Do you want to "play Star Wars"? Battlefront may be a good way to experience just that.
4) Wait for the game to release! - We already know what's in it and it ain't much.
For 60 bucks there's not much of a game here. We constantly attack games that scrape for content and post pictures of the Mona Lisa meme as way to pass judgement and ridicule the nickle-and-diming publishers are using to get more for providing less.
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Bumblebeetuna
Member
I figured this out during the beta. Game is not very deep at all.
Important to keep in mind that Forbes "contributors" can be literally almost anyone.
That said, the game won't be $60 for long. "Worth it" is entirely subjective. It doesn't have a lot of content but if you love Star Wars and want your fix now, then it shouldn't really matter what other people say.
Personally I'm saving my $60 for a game in which they decide to "painstakingly recreate" the Star Wars world in order to deliver a great single player experience.
That said, the game won't be $60 for long. "Worth it" is entirely subjective. It doesn't have a lot of content but if you love Star Wars and want your fix now, then it shouldn't really matter what other people say.
Personally I'm saving my $60 for a game in which they decide to "painstakingly recreate" the Star Wars world in order to deliver a great single player experience.
Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
Why would Forbes label writers working for them full time as Contributor? You are implying they are writing exclusively for Forbes, yet they are freelancers? Don't blame people for highlighting that the person who wrote an article was listed as 'Contributor' or "Freelancer.' Blame the outlet for not making these people staff and labeling them as such.
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The Lamonster
Member
I had the same impression and made the same comments after playing it on Access and posted them in the Battlefront thread.
I wasn't the only one in that thread with the same opinion. It is just a very basic shooter with a shiny Star Wars paint job.
Die hard star wars fans will eat it up though and rightfully so.
I wasn't the only one in that thread with the same opinion. It is just a very basic shooter with a shiny Star Wars paint job.
Die hard star wars fans will eat it up though and rightfully so.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Yep, $48 with and extra $10 in rewards. Well worth it, and I would have paid $60 as a Star Wars fan.
I had a lot of fun in Beta, and I know I will have even more fun with the retail.
I purchase based on fun, not checklists.
My EXACT same feelings. Hence why I did not pick up BF4. No time or care for that grind.
Even more stoked that it's Star Wars, and looks/plays so good.
This was suppose to be my game but after the beta I just couldn't justify the price, love what dice did with the graphics and all but there is no longevity to this game without the season pass, which that content should just be in the damn game to begin with! For blops3 instead pretty happy with my decision
vasametropolis
Member
Well, it may not be worth full asking price if you look at the check boxes, for sure. But, I bought it because the beta was extremely fun for me. It's just super easy to pick up and a blast to play. The mechanics don't really need depth in this game. It's just supposed to be super fun to play. If you need a sense of progression, then understandably you may want to look elsewhere. But, as someone with less time on their hands these days, this is exactly what I want in a multiplayer game. It's like someone finally made something for those that don't give a damn for competition. Refreshing for a change.
