Star Wars: Battlefront – Deluxe Edition – PlayStation 4
Star Wars: Battlefront – Deluxe Edition – PlayStation 4
Ouch.
1.0 out of 5 stars Congratulations EA. You earned one star…
By Amazon Customer on November 18, 2015
Congratulations EA. You earned one star. Additional stars can be purchased for $5.49 each
1.0 out of 5 stars The force is weak with this one.
By Bob Crofton
If you’re looking to relive the glory days of playing the iconic Battlefront franchise of the Playstation 2 era, you’re in for a huge disappointment. The new Battlefront contains absolutely none of the third-person, edge-of-your-seat mayhem involving the uphill battle of capturing and holding command posts, strategically choosing which units to unlock and which bonuses to employ, and laying waste to your foes with a wide array of fun and futuristic vehicles.
Instead, what EA Dice has released is yet ANOTHER first person shooter, albeit dressed up as a Star Wars game (and yes – I am aware that it’s possible to toggle into 3rd person mode; frankly though, that does little to change the gameplay. In its heart and soul, this game is an FPS down to its core.) This game should not even bear the Battlefront moniker. Instead, it should be titled: “Star Wars: 20 Different Ways to Play Deathmatch and Capture the Flag.” It contains absolutely none of the nuance or strategy involved in the previous Battlefront games.
Initially, I assumed that perhaps it was the single player mode that was disappointing, and that I’d find more fun online. Well, I went to join an online match, only to find that I’d need to subscribe to Playstation Plus, at a price of $17.99 for three months, in order to do so. So…in addition to paying $70 for the title, I’m also expected to shell out a monthly fee just to enjoy the multiplayer benefits. What a sham.
In short, if you feel absolutely compelled to play this game, rent it or borrow if from a friend…and ask if you can use their Playstation Plus account. Don’t waste your money on purchasing this title.
