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Star Wars: Battlefront | Review Thread | A disturbance in the force
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Enter the Dragon Punch
Banned
metacritic is on xbox one for this one, ps4 has less reviews so far
weird considering xbox is the technically less impressive version and sony had marketing for it
it has time to jump or drop another ten points
DarthWalden
Banned
Na, destiny has a pretty large hook. This has nothing like that and people will love on extremely quickly I think. I already have.
Anyways I out all my complaints in the OT and it looks like the reviewers all seemed to agree with me.
This game will sell boatloads but the community will move on in 6 months like evolve.
It's not that the game lacks content, it just gets old quick.
ArkkAngel007
Member
Same goes for the veiled insults and hostility about people who want to play the game (not you, just things noticed leading up to launch). If people enjoy the Beta/EA access or whatever and disagree with some of the points/scores in reviews, that's fine. Reviews aren't objective, end-all-be-all truths.
That said, most of the reviews are spot on in the issues of the game, even if folks don't agree with the weight those carry in the final verdicts. And as such, bringing little else but what you said to the thread (don't care for reviews) without actual discussion doesn't help thein case.
I love everything about this game except for the lack of maps and unlockables. It really is a shame. I might go season pass down the road but I really don't want to support these kinds of practices. If it wasn't for the fact that the game is more fun to me than Halo or CoD, I definitely would have skipped it on principle.
EA Access meant no need for review copies.
vasametropolis
Member
I'm really confused at how shallow is being used to critique this game. It's a throwback simple shooter and is exactly as designed and that's what makes it fun and exciting. I expect most marks are lost for content because I thought it was amazingly fun to play.
Because you know what happens when people challenge ethics in gaming journalism.
I'm guessing the EA Access version is playing a part in that.
Pathfinder
Member
Seriously, you need this translated?
They're saying the game revels in being old school, but that kind of thinking isn't best suited for a game this day and age where developers like packing in features.
It's lacking content.
Enter the Dragon Punch
Banned
oh boy, here we go. c'mon now
This nailed the beta vibe I got. Spawn, hip fire my recoiled, automatic laser sniper, get a few kills, then die to someone that spawns behind me, repeat. It's on the way from GameFly so I can sight-see for a few days but then it's heading back.
Simply Sami
Member
Maybe reviewers just played the early access.
I promise you, it was a cynical joke.
GOTY Edition doesn't literally mean they won GOTY, it's just an easy way to say "complete edition"
My point still stands about waiting on a complete edition of the game
Obliterator
Member
I'm thinking this thing has a huge opening and then not that great of legs.
This went from a "must-buy", to a "must buy EA Access" for me after reading some of those reviews.
Feels like dumping Star Wars assets onto Frostbite was meant to be good enough. It probably is for a lot of people, to be fair.
Feels like dumping Star Wars assets onto Frostbite was meant to be good enough. It probably is for a lot of people, to be fair.
Fix The Scientist
Member
I'm having plenty of fun with this at the moment but it's good to see the game getting nailed by critics for the shocking lack of content... I don't think i've ever played a major retail release that feels so obviously built around future DLC. EA will pull this again with the sequel though because sales are going to be fucking massive.
Enter the Dragon Punch
Banned
fortunately we have a product for that. it's called a season pass
yeah I gotcha - I just wasn't sure if there was a precedent of games getting GOTY editions that haven't actually won said awards. Complete editions are pretty much a standard thing now, for better or worse haha
Fix The Scientist
Member
I doubt it, there will be a shitload of DLC and in case you haven't noticed a star wars movie is coming out in 4 weeks.
The game looks and plays great, but I am afraid it will get old quick. If it wasn't for the IP and great graphics I wouldn't be this happy. It runs, plays, and feels great but I don't see myself spending 180 hours with it like BF4. The design choices are puzzling for DICE, but I bet EA and Disney wanted accessibility above all else.
ArkkAngel007
Member
With the first DLC a freebie to coincide.
JumPeRJumPzZ
Banned
I see still the concern nonsense...that the game has no depth,content or legs...
Baron Doggystyle von Woof
Member
Easily could have added a single player campaign.
I really don't think this changes things as much as folks seem to think. The Force Awakens helps with December and January, but it won't matter much re: Battlefront by April.
In my opinion, Star Wars Battlefront is way too expensive for what it offers. No single player, and you need the season pass to get the most out of it. $60 + $50 = $110.
I'd feel bad to support these practices, so I won't be buying this until the price is lowered considerably.
The high price should absolutely have a negative effect on review scores, and I applaud those reviewers who rated it accordingly.
I'd feel bad to support these practices, so I won't be buying this until the price is lowered considerably.
The high price should absolutely have a negative effect on review scores, and I applaud those reviewers who rated it accordingly.
Obliterator
Member
And? Its all going to come down to word of mouth not the movie.
If the word of mouth is good it will be leggy
If not it'll drop.
Remains to be seen what consumers think
It won't have enough legs without a lot of good content. Look at Titanfall as an example, it was really fun but a few months after release the player base died off.
DarthWalden
Banned
All valid criticisms brought up by a number of people prelaunch and now by reviewers.
The game just loses its appeal after a few games.
"I only got a few months worth of play for this game, it's not worth it"
I guess if a shooter isn't something you can invest in and play for years straight like CS or something it's not worth it.
I understand people worried about a game's legs, but how long does it need until it's justified as a good purchase?
Yeah they do. Well, not always in the direct sense that 10/10 games automatically sell, but the highest selling games are all very good and very good games usually get good scores.
Hardline sold more than Battlefield 4 at launch.
Coffee Dog
Banned
What's with the inadequacies of this game being spun as intentional, with the "old school shooter" excuse?
The "old school shooters" being invoked were simplistic because the core gameplay was engaging. You don't have to have a shitload of variety to counter strike because counter strike is itself mechanically very deep and involving.
Star Wars Battlefront pushes no boundaries in that way, either in gameplay or content. It lacks both and makes up for it through its cosmetic value alone.
The "old school shooters" being invoked were simplistic because the core gameplay was engaging. You don't have to have a shitload of variety to counter strike because counter strike is itself mechanically very deep and involving.
Star Wars Battlefront pushes no boundaries in that way, either in gameplay or content. It lacks both and makes up for it through its cosmetic value alone.
Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
So the primary issue is content? Quality over quantity for me. Shit, the Halo CE campaign was like, what, six different enemies and constant backtracking? Still fun as hell, though.
Had a lot of fun with the core mechanics during the beta and can't wait to pick this up and dig in tomorrow.
Had a lot of fun with the core mechanics during the beta and can't wait to pick this up and dig in tomorrow.
DarthWalden
Banned
Backfoggen
Banned
On/off.
ah.... gross. scummy marketing Lol
I didn't say that lol.
Patrick Bateman
Member
When there's a time where reviews mean shit, then it's this time.
It will sell bazillions. Every kid wants to have it, at least after the movie. Parents will buy it, parents don't read reviews.
It will sell bazillions. Every kid wants to have it, at least after the movie. Parents will buy it, parents don't read reviews.