STAR WARS Battlefront II (2017) is a massive multiplayer shooter that drops players directly into the cinematic battles across all three major Star Wars eras.
Pros
* Spectacular visual and audio design that perfectly captures the authentic cinematic atmosphere of the Star Wars universe.
* Includes a massive roster of playable iconic heroes and villains, from Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader to Rey and Kylo Ren.
* Complete removal of the controversial launch microtransactions, meaning all gameplay elements, guns, and heroes are unlocked entirely through natural progression.
* Offers diverse gameplay modes, ranging from 40-player Galactic Assault to intense space dogfights in Starfighter Assault and large-scale tactical battles in Capital Supremacy.
* Features a highly polished, canonical single-player story campaign that bridges the narrative gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
* Offline Instant Action and co-op bot modes provide excellent replay-ability for casual players who want to practice without entering competitive lobbies.
* Playable characters include Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa, Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian, Rey, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Finn, BB-8, Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Bossk, Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, Captain Phasma, General Grievous, Count Dooku, BB-9E, and Iden Versio.
Cons
* Valve and EA anti-cheat protection is minimal, leading to a persistent and highly frustrating issue with hackers and invincibility exploits in public PC lobbies.
* The matchmaking system can be incredibly unbalanced, often pitting brand-new players against veterans who have maxed-out Star Card upgrades.
* Official developer support and content updates ended completely in 2020, meaning no new maps, heroes, or balance patches are being developed.
* Star Card progression system creates a distinct gameplay advantage for high-level players, granting them faster ability cooldowns and health buffs.
* Regional multiplayer server populations can be sparse during off-peak hours, making it difficult to find lobbies for less popular game modes.
* Stiff, floaty lightsaber combat mechanics lack the precision and depth found in dedicated melee action games.
The game's core content is highly positive, as one of the ultimate sandbox experiences for a Star Wars fan. However, the multiplayer side is heavily held back by the lack of active anti-cheat moderation, often steering the current community toward private modded servers or offline co-op play.
