{"id":83597,"date":"2015-11-18T17:30:57","date_gmt":"2015-11-18T15:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=83597"},"modified":"2015-11-18T17:33:55","modified_gmt":"2015-11-18T15:33:55","slug":"star-wars-battlefront-review-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/reviews\/83597-star-wars-battlefront-review-roundup","title":{"rendered":"Star Wars Battlefront Review Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perhaps not as hotly anticipated as Fallout 4<\/em>, Star Wars Battlefront<\/em> has been awaited with eagerness and excitement; it\u2019s Star Wars <\/em>after all.<\/p>\n

DICE\u2019s latest Frostbite Engine 3 powered shooter is easily the best looking Star Wars<\/em> game yet, and it promises a lot of the George Lucas-imagined splendour while still being a solid shooter. Does it do that?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look to the scores first.<\/p>\n

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Star Wars Battlefront<\/span>
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Platform<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMetacritic Critic Scores<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMetacritic User Scores<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PC<\/a><\/td>\n*Not Scored Yet<\/em><\/td>\n4.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xbox One<\/a><\/td>\n74<\/td>\n4.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PS4<\/a><\/td>\n77<\/td>\n5.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

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For the moment, there aren\u2019t all that many User Reviews and each platform holds a number of unreasonable \u201c0\u201d scores, as is the way with Metacritic, so the scores are lower than what we think the game will ultimately reflect.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the opinions of the critics is where it\u2019s at.<\/p>\n

PC Gamer<\/a> \u2013 72\/100 (PC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“In the thick of a 40-player battle, with X-wings screaming overhead, John Williams\u2019 score blaring, and laser fire criss-crossing the battlefield, Star Wars Battlefront<\/em> can feel like the most exciting game ever made.”<\/p>\n

“This would be more exciting if the ship combat wasn\u2019t basic to the point of feeling like a mini-game. There\u2019s no weight or nuance to the flight model whatsoever, the differences between the ships are negligible, and the lock-on is so generous that it feels like it\u2019s doing most of the work for you. This, combined with the weightless, floaty controls, reduces Star Wars\u2019<\/em> famous dogfights to a joyless chore, and I\u2019ve now reached the point where I just ignore starship power-ups if I see them.”<\/p>\n

Gamespot<\/a> \u2013 7\/10 (PS4\/Xbox One)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“If nothing else, Star Wars Battlefront<\/em> is an exercise in pure spectacle, laid out in all of its neon glory. I can’t help but smile when the Boba Fett guns down three fighters in a row from his Slave I ship, or a snowspeeder careens past with flames trailing in its wake. The first 10 hours are packed with these moments, and it’s worth playing just to watch them unfold.<\/p>\n

But Battlefront <\/em>doesn’t go much deeper than its ambitious surface appeal. It front loads its best content, only to fade in quality as the hours roll by. Star Wars Battlefront’s<\/em> skin is beautiful, but its legs are shaking, and threaten to buckle with time.”<\/p>\n

Forbes<\/a> \u2013 6.5\/10 (PS4\/Xbox One)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Star Wars Battlefront<\/em> is fan service to its core, replete with loving nods to the nuances found in the original film trilogy\u2014Vader\u2019s imposing gait, the distinct Wilhelm screams, that crying whine of a TIE Fighter\u2019s engine, Han Solo haphazardly firing his blaster while retreating, and countless more memories from our collective consciousness of youth. With impeccable sound design, fantastic character animations, and exquisitely detailed environments in every square inch of playable space, the developers at EA DICE have crafted a wholly immersive Star Wars<\/em> experience that remains faithful to the universe and looks stunning in doing so.”<\/p>\n

“Digging deeper, I realized any mode in Battlefront<\/em> that doesn\u2019t employ hero and vehicle gameplay is merely lackluster soon after its dazzling initial impression fades away. Once again, Battlefront<\/em> is more of a step backward for shooters, even if it stands as a terrific Star Wars<\/em> experience. ”<\/p>\n

Destructoid<\/a> \u2013 6\/10 (Xbox One)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Star Wars Battlefront<\/em> feels authentic in many ways, but that authenticity is aggressively pursued at the cost of gameplay, and is often tacked-on. If you’re in the mood for a relatively shallow shooter with caveats you likely won’t be disappointed, but I wish that DICE had a little more time to polish it and add more substance.”<\/p>\n

Game Informer<\/a> \u2013 7.5\/10 (Xbox One)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Designed primarily as a multiplayer shooter, Star Wars Battlefront<\/em> offers nine modes, ranging from large-scale 40-player wars to intimate 8-player firefights. Each avenue of play unfolds in four maps set across four locations: Hoth, Endor, Tatooine, and the lesser-known Sullust. The best parts of the experience are contained in just two modes: Supremacy, a war over of territorial control, and Walker Assault, a match of attack and defend featuring enormous and heavily armored AT-ATs. The other modes don\u2019t capture the epic scale of war; they are primarily palate-cleansers, yet fun in the smaller challenges they bring.”<\/p>\n

Polygon<\/a> \u2013 8\/10 (Xbox One)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“DICE seemingly put a lot of energy into making Star Wars Battlefront<\/em> as broadly appealing as possible. The compromises along the way could draw in some players like myself who normally wouldn’t sink dozens of hours into a multiplayer-focused shooter, but I initially found myself worrying they may also limit the game’s staying power.”<\/p>\n

“As a massive Star Wars<\/em> fan, I’m predisposed to liking Battlefront<\/em>. What surprised me, though, was how little I care about playing as almost anyone of note. Like Justin, I’m unmoved by the Heroes and Villains mode. With the notable exception of Boba Fett (and even he has a bizarre and unwieldy control scheme), I have much more fun as an anonymous Rebel or Stormtrooper. Their modes are much more interesting than the movie hero power trip.”<\/p>\n

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More November review roundups<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Review Roundup<\/a><\/p>\n

Fallout 4 Review Roundup<\/a><\/p>\n

Need for Speed Review Roundup<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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