When we see little kids mimicking asthmatics and waving torches at each other, we know Star Wars is upon us once again. Now Wars games have come in many shapes, sizes and genres, yet all have a common stigma attached to them - in no small part due to the fact that historically, most have had ... Read review
Star Wars Battlefront II adds all-new space combat, playable Jedi characters, and ... more
never-before-seen environments straight out of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. Fans of the original Star Wars Battlefront will also enjoy an all-new single-player experience that takes players through an epic, story-based saga centering on Darth Vader`s elite 501st Legion of Stormtroopers where every action the player takes impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy. The game features an all-new single-player experience that takes players through an epic, story-based saga where every action the player takes impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy. The sequel features improved flight control, complex space combat that allows players to board enemy capital ships and battle to take over flying command posts or sabotage the ship to be used against the other faction, increased total online player numbers, and memorable multiplayer encounters in 12 new locations. All-new classic trilogy locations including the Death Star interior, classic space battles and the fight aboard the Tantive IV, Princess Leia`s blockade runner
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Advantages: Well realised, well crafted, and frantic as hell. Disadvantages: It's repetitive. 1; It's repetitive. 1; It's repetitive…
...at each other, we know Star Wars is upon us once again. Now Wars games have come in many shapes, sizes and genres, yet all have a common stigma attached to them - in no small part due to the fact that historically, most have had about as much appeal as Noel Edmonds. But this third person shooter cum war-sim is the follow up to the biggest selling Star Wars game of all time, so expectations from both developers and the public are soaring high. ...hunting for the stolen Death Star plans before they were traced to Leia's ship.
Of course such freedom would be worthless if it was all implemented with the grace of a drunken Jabba the Hut, but thankfully Lucas Arts have largely resisted the urge to tamper with the successful game engine and simple controls used in the original. This, alongside large detailed terrains often strewn with vehicles and defensive turrets on which the ... more
When we see little kids mimicking asthmatics and waving torches at each other, we know Star Wars is upon us once again. Now Wars games have come in many shapes, sizes and genres, yet all have a common stigma attached to them - in no small part due to the fact that historically, most have had about as much appeal as Noel Edmonds. But this third person shooter cum war-sim is the follow up to the biggest selling Star Wars game of all time, so expectations from both developers and the public are soaring high.
You would be forgiven for thinking that after 6 films spanning four decades we would know everything there is to know about Lucas' saga. Well not everything it would seem. Battlefront II veers from the paths trod by any particular characters, allowing you stand amongst the ranks of the CIS (separatists). Republic, Rebel Alliance or Empire. Stalk the field as a Jedi, dominate from an AT-AT, rampage as a hairball Wookiee or a tinpot droid - simply engage in the Wars however you see fit. It's actually a rather refreshing stance as you get to experience encounters either only touched on briefly in the films or just assumed to have happened behind the scenes, such as the defence of Kashyyk or hunting for the stolen Death Star plans before they were traced to Leia's ship.
Of course such freedom would be worthless if it was all implemented with the grace of a drunken Jabba the Hut, but thankfully Lucas Arts have largely resisted the urge to tamper with the successful game engine and simple controls used in the original. This, alongside large detailed terrains often strewn with vehicles and defensive turrets on which the planetary skirmishes occur, paves the way for fantastically chaotic melees, whilst the presence of pugnacious locals - Jawas, Ewoks, Genosians and the like - adds to the atmosphere and the carnage. By the same token, orbital dogfighting through asteroid fields in space combat is equally exhilarating, though the controls are slightly more suspect, it being all too easy to start rolling your craft and all to hard to right it (which is right pain because bombs still obey gravity in space. Apparently). Given this, the option to skip most space battles is both welcome and intelligent for those who aren't feeling the force. Unlike your average shooter, Battlefront II has no 'taking on the war machine single handed' delusion of grandeur. The AI is both intelligent and accurate, and combined with a healthy and challenging difficulty curve, you're Bantha fodder already. In fact in an almost total situation reversal, you actually have a limited number of reinforcements for your team (including the AI) available to complete the mission. The whole experience is enhanced by stunning audio and visuals, with film locations well realised and a healthy dollop of creative license used effectively to create astoundingly detailed arenas from what may only be a few seconds of footage, complemented by subtle orchestral's, barely noticeable in deference to SFX authentic to the source material.
It appears however that an inverse amount of creativity has been applied to creating the missions as has to creating the scenery. Objectives tend to revolve around a vague pattern of capturing and holding command points, dressed up in various guises, not only making missions incredibly repetitive but sadly overlooking the tactical options of the different troop classes on offer. Given your limited reinforcements, the problem is compounded as victory all to often becomes a frustrating scramble of achieving whatever objectives you need to fulfil whilst you still have sufficient forces left to do so rather than any strategic assault, a fact at exact odds with the idea you can adopt whatever role you choose. Its a real shame no attempt is made to challenge how players go about things, because it makes all the inventiveness - special skills, jet packs, recon droids or anything else - merely throwaway gimmicks superseded by old faithful, the blaster rifle.
In addition to a rather meaty 18 mission strong solo campaign, we're also treated to a revamped galactic conquest mode - a turn based Command & Conquer meets Risk galaxy conquest style affair (it's better than it sounds!) - or 'instant action' mode where you simply pick a map and fight it out to the wire. Both are considerably challenging, but then the cancer of repetition rears its ugly head again. Galactic conquest allows you to play as any of the four factions, but the troop types for each are practically the same with different pseudonyms - you may as well be looking at the same thing through different shades of glass. Likewise, instant action mode is largely resigned to simple conquest and capture the flag encounters. The only notable additions are the Assault mode (a fanboys wet dream - an all out Jedi vs Sith brawl) and Hunt mode, fighting as (or against) indigenous populations, which provide quirky breaks off the beaten path. Admittedly I haven't been able to try it online though, which may very well be an entirely different kettle of fish.
So does the lightsaber cut the mustard? Extremely well crafted, easy on the eye and compulsive to play, Battlefront II surpasses its predecessor. Indeed it does what it does very well. And it has much more appeal than Noel Edmonds. It's just that its tedious nature means it doesn't do very many things. Which is a pity for what otherwise would be a wholly enjoyable experience.
Advantages: Improves on the original Disadvantages: Can become repetitive
...game is based in the Star Wars Universe which will please alot of fans of the genre, however this does not limit it. Non-fans can easily enjoy the game as a stand alone shooting game.
The idea behind the game is that you control an average soldier running around on a star wars themed battlefield, typically made up of 150 troops a side. You can opt for standard trooper, heavy weapons specialist or sniper. As you build kills and gain points the next ... ...I've mentioned this isn't for Star Wars fans only although they'll certainly get a bigger buzz out of it. The inclusion of hero characters is a good one and they is a joy throwing a lightsabre around the screen till a sniper blasts you. The draw backs are that the game is a little easy. I completed most of the game types quickly as once you have tactics in mind you can usually roll enemies over quite quickly. Also the space battles are repetitive ...
pdoyle007 08.12.2006
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Advantages: Tremendous depth and detail, many modes of play, splitscreen co-op & versus Disadvantages: Hero characters play only a minor role, game can get a bit predictable after a while
...depth and detail that the Star Wars universe deserves! Unusually, the focus in Battlefront is on the rank-and-file troopers and not on Luke Skywalker and crew, although they do appear as occasional hero characters. Instead, in a style reminiscent of most squad-based WW2 games, you take control of one of many hundreds of Stormtroopers and try to make the biggest difference you can before, inevitably, you get blown to pieces. And then re-spawn to do ... ...In an odd fusion of Star Wars and Grand Theft Auto, players are even able to leap in and out of friendly (and unoccupied enemy!) vehicles with ease, allowing a huge amount of freedom in the way you fight your battles.
However, it is in Galactic Conquest mode that Battlefront 2 really comes alive, allowing you to choose and fight an entire campaign from start to finish. Choose to play as the Republic, Empire, Rebel Alliance or Droid Federation, buy ...
benzb 03.04.2006
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Advantages: massive solo player, good improvement from 1st one, freedom Disadvantages: a bit repetitive
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is another game all about war. It puts you in the midst of large-scale warfare and you get to play as different types of soldier and take control of loads of vehicles.
As with the original, it's third-person-shooting with huge armies on both sides that are in the full-bloodied thick if it. The first of the solo-modes is the Rise Of The Empire campaign that kicks off on Geonosis, the planet featured in Attack Of The Clones ... ...Jabba's Palace and the Death Star also makes an appearance. You can now also play as any of the Jedi Knights.
The biggest and easily most impressive addition to the game is the new space dogfights that are not unlike playing Kedi Starfighter but more epic in breadth. You now have the opportunity to take to the stars in fighters such as X-Wings, and Tie-Fighters but the best aspect of this combat is that you can run around a cruiser's hanger on foot, ...
robster113 16.08.2006
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Advantages: Great to play with friends, good co-operative play! Disadvantages: Some levels are too easy to complete. Can be a bit predictable
Star Wars Battlefront II is the sequel to Star Wars Battlefront. Battlefront II is still round about the same as the first one with a few new additions like space battles and Jedi.( I was a bit disappointed really because they don't play such a key role in the game as i would of liked) There are various other new controls like spriting( L3) There are several new planets to attack also like the lava planet Mustafar, Utapau where general grevious' ... ...are 2 training modes (space and infantry) which teach you the general mechanics of gameplay, they include all types of objectives that you will encounter through-out the game.Also 3 game modes: instant action, galactic conquest and rise of the empire.
In galactic conquest mod the player uses strategy to take control of planets and dominate the Galaxy. But first (unlike the first one) you must amount credits with which you buy a fleet and the move ...
badboy911 20.05.2006
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Advantages: Great fun blasting ya mates to pieces Disadvantages: To easy to complete single player mode
..."Sequal to the best selling Star Wars game of all time".
***Gameplay***
This is quite simple fight your way through each level destroying any opponents that stand in your way, by whatever means available. Take over enemy posts and complete the mission objectives. battlefront II differs from the first because it now features space battles and has a good selection of ships to fly. As well as this at times you will be able to play as Star Wars heroes ... ...The best Star Wars game as yet. exellant gameplay, excellant graphics, excellent sound. I found this game extremely hard to put down and would play it for hours on end. A definite must for any Star Wars Fan. can't wait for the next sequal to be released. Battlefront III ...
Kingkarliii 30.03.2006 (18.04.2006)
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