Overall 7.7 Graphics 5 Sound 8.3 Addictive 7.7 Story 5 Depth 8.3 Difficulty 5.3
8.2
The actual GOOD game of the series DragonSlayer22
This is the game.I grew up playing okay games, and then I came across this. I loved this game and I still do today. It is batter than the new one at least (made a review on it) yet it is kind of old. and outdated compared to new games.Graphics: 7 The graphics looked good for the time, and still look good today, but the PC version looks better if you would rather play that. The textures are a little bit low resolution and some leaves on trees are those annoying 2.D. textures that when you turn your character's head it follows their head, but it still looks nice to this day.Sound: 8 Again, Star Wars soundtrack. Sounds great and will keep you wanting to play the game, even for today. The sound effects are a little average, but acceptable for the time it was made.Addictiveness: 8 The game is still fun to play to this day and may keep you hooked for hours, the game play has a frame rate of around 30-40 frames per second but it is okay, because of how much the game has to render on the screen at once. It was acceptable at the time and still is somewhat accepted today.Story: 8 The game has he same story as the Star Wars story. You even get to play as solders during famous battles in the movies. You even get to play in Order 66. Not even the new Battlefront game has that. YOU are directly involved in the story and can make or brake it, which was very different for a Star Wars game at the time. Depth: 9 You can make the Star Wars Universe with Galactic conquest in this game, which expands the story even more. You want to play in Mos Eisley with all of the heroes and villains at the same time? Go ahead, you can pretty much do whatever battle you want at any time. This game also had online multiplayer, which was new for the time.Difficulty: 7 The game is not very hard and is somewhat easy to play, it just takes some getting used to the controls and there you go. It is quite a fine difficulty that can be adjusted if needed.OVERALL: 8.2 This game needs to be remade, as the graphics are okay, but not up to today's standards. The game is also around $10 and can be found at pretty much any game store. This game is better than the new game in the series and cheaper too. Get the PC version if you want the Ultimate fun though., as it has many mods that can improve the game.
Graphics 7 Sound 8 Addictive 8 Story 8 Depth 9 Difficulty 7
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 12-10-16
Review Replies: 0
7.1
Alright TristanTehGamer1
This game is another game star wars fans should own, though by mny including myself the game just wasnt as awesome as Battlefront 1 but Battlefront 2 brings a lot more to the table
Graphics: they are eh but compared to battlefront 1 the game looks kinda fuzzy but that may just be me
Sound: Excellent. Its full of sounds from the movies and custom sounds for certain things with the superb Star Wars soundtrack composed by John Williams playing in the background
Addictiveness: once you play it you may never put it down
Story: the story is a bit of a step up from Battlefront 1 but its still not a good story.
The story puts you in the boots of the 501st legion and you begin in the Clone Wars but move on during when Episode III is taking place and you follow the 501st all the way to the Battle of Hoth in Episode V
Depth: There are a total of 19 maps ( i could be incorrect) and there are new gmetypes and a revamped Galactic conquest
Galactic conquest is the same as battlefront one but on a galactic scale and has space battles implemented, you can buy upgrades such as reinforcements and a jedi and you have to buy other tropper types.
New Features:
Hunt: a gamemoad on certain maps where you can play as certain creatures from the star wars universe such as:
Tatooine- Jawas vs Tusken Raiders
Hoth: Wampas vs Rebels
Endor: Ewoks vs Empire
Naboo: Gungan vs Naboo Royal Army
Space battles: grab a starfighter and dogfight in space and take out certain parts of the enemy ship to achieve victory
Hero: battle it out with many jedi and iconic star wars villains such as:
Heroes: Aayla Secura, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Leia, Yoda, Obi Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, Mace Windu, and Ki Adi Mundi
Villains: Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Jango Fett, Darth Sidious,Anakin Skywalker, General Grievous, Darth Maul, Count Dooku
Capture The Flag: Self explanatory; go to the enemy base take their flag and bring it to your base
Difficulty: Game is slightly more difficult than battlefront 1 but not too hard.
Overall: This is still a good game to pick up and a improvement from battlefront 1 in terms of features,AI and GUI but you dont get that "wow" feeling than you do in battlefront 1 in my opinion and the maps were good but not a good compared to battlefront 1. Dont let the negative prevent you from getting the game its still a fine game and better than most games out at the time
Graphics 5 Sound 10 Addictive 8 Story 5 Depth 9 Difficulty 4
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 09-14-15
Review Replies: 0
5.3
What has Alternate Universes, Clones, and Capture the Flag? EideticMemory
What has Alternate Universes, Clones, and Capture the Flag?
Released in 2005, Star Wars: Battle Front II places the player directly in the midst of the battles of the Star Wars universe. With more units, vehicles, and space battles, the game provides much wanted features as a highly successful sequel.
The game is centered around two major conflicts of the Star Wars series: the Clone Wars and the Rebellion. In the former, you choose whether to be the CIS, who are droids, or the Clones, who are human. In the latter, you choose whether to be the empire or the rebels.
My goal will be critically analyze the game in comparison with other PS2 games.
So without further ado, let’s jump in!
Graphics: 3 / 10From the start, graphics seem mediocre. Many low definition 2D pictures are pasted onto flat-surfaced 3D models. With little 3D representation for surface designs, space battles are disappointing and aircraft don’t look realistic.
Considering the size of the battlefields, the level of graphic quality remains impressive. While a rare occurrence, quantity trumps quality in this game as larger battlefields allow for better gameplay through complex, longer battles.
Since the problem had existed in the original game, the designers should have put more time into the graphics while keeping the large sizes. While more time spent on graphics leads to delays, the game-play would definitely improve.
With only a year between SW:BF and SW:BF II, the goal of the designers was to make a few fixes that would lead to a popular sell. This mentality made the game less original and hurts the score on nearly all areas, especially when it comes to graphics.
Since the world models could do with more detailed 3D models and higher detailed images, the graphics only rate 3 / 10.
Sound / Music: 7 / 10Softly playing, the music does not enjoy a large part of the playing experience. Often drowned out by the sound effects, you may not notice it unless in the menus or at the start / end of a battle.
A strength to the game, the sound effects immerses the player into the experience of the battle. Throughout the game: background fire, explosions, and teammates on radio are audible.
Perhaps surprisingly, the combination of the noises aren’t annoying. At intense times, they can be overwhelming, but they only positively contribute to the experience of the game.
At the same time, they aren’t impressive. Other war games use the same combinations and so, there’s no innovation. Moreover, possible innovation in the music could not be heard.
While the sound effects work, they aren’t innovative. Therefore, Sound / Music rates 7 / 10.
Addictiveness: 7 / 10The thrilling, exciting battles keep players engaged. Single-player games can be played for hours without tiring. However, they soon lose their charm as the objectives become tedious and battles become repetitive.
On the other hand, Multiplayer allows for incredible competitiveness and cooperation between sides. The lack of difficulty when facing AIs is removed when two players face each other. Now both sides have equal opportunity to face each other, battles last longer, and success / defeats have greater emotional value. Over time, the lack of multiplayer options bores players, but it can stay addictive for several months.
Having owned the game for several years, I only play once in a while and always on multiplayer. I only manage to play for 2-3 hours at a time before finding myself bored. In significant contrast, when I first bought the game I could play the entire day without tiring.
Alternate modes, such as capture the flag, bring new fighting objectives to battlefields and can prove addicting. I prefer normal battles, since capture the flag is too easy against AI and too hard against camping human players.
At the start, you’ll find yourself incredibly addicted to this game. However, the decline in addiction in both single and multiplayer modes over time decreases the score to a 7 / 10.
Story: 2 / 10While of small consequence, the story of single-player does exist. The player seeks to achieve objectives that lead to his side in the Clone or Rebel Wars to victory. The majority of the game is based on the game-play of battles and fighting.
2 / 10.
Depth: 7 / 10Although the battles eventually turn repetitive, there are several awards you can try to earn. Some of the accumulated ones involve using engineer units to fix vehicles, using sniper units to kill with one shot, and surviving after taking damage.
Temporary stats display the best and worst fighters of the battle. Some of the worst ones include team-killer, camper, and public enemy. The best stats include most valuable fighter and survivalist.
When two space-ships fight, there are two ways to win. All the enemy units can be eradicated or the enemy ship blown up. To blow up the enemy ship requires the sabotage of numerous external and internal components.
While little breadth in the battles exist, the depth is an essential component to game-play.
7 / 10.
Difficulty: 5 / 10The underwhelming difficulty against AI characters makes single-player too easy within a few days. While the lack of difficulty makes the game easier for newer players, it’s annoying for veterans.
However, you can try to survive the battles without a death or seek the fastest win. You can also actively searching for opportunities to increase your stats.
In multiplayer, the difficulty rises significantly. However, luck does play a larger role as the computer simulates fights between characters on your side and your opponent’s. On the other hand, the greatest damage can be quickly caused by human players who quickly enter enemy bases to capture them or stow away on the enemy ship to sabotage.
With virtually no natural difficulty in single-player mode, the difficulty rating lowers to 5 / 10.
Overall: 5.3 / 10My holistic comparison of important categories leads to a mediocre overall score of 5.3 / 10.
Both the weaknesses and strengths of the game appeared in the same aspects. Instead of doing a few things well and others extremely poorly, almost every aspect of the game was mediocre in some way.
Even if you’re a Star Wars fanatic, I would not recommend buying this game new if your intent is to play it. However, I would recommend playing this game at some point, whether at a friend’s or for another console. While it was rated low, I enjoyed the hours I spent playing it and I found it worth the money I spent.
If I were you, I’d only buy it:
1. if someone is giving it away or I’m getting it for a really cheap price (below market value).
2. if I want to collect it as a Star Wars collector.
3. if I’m okay with the fact that it gets boring after a few months and I want some instant gratification and fun.
For those three cases specifically, the game would suit your needs.
While re-examining SW:BF II took much more time than I expected, I found it great to explore a game in-depth that I’ve had for years.
Thank you for reading!
Graphics 3 Sound 7 Addictive 7 Story 2 Depth 7 Difficulty 5
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 02-06-14
Review Replies: 1