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great price, great game, great story.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

First off I would like to say that this game has plenty of modes to play: space, jedi, conquest, story, and galactic conquest, to name a few. I feel that the maker took a daring decision by putting you in the place of a regular trooper rather than a jedi. You do occasionally get to play as a jedi, but I would say that it is a good balance. I get bored easily, but I find that I can keep coming back to this game. I sincerely hope that this review helped you decide.

Great game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 13, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought Star Wars Battlefront II for my son who is 7. He never reads the instructions that come with any video games, he learns as he goes. In a couple of days he had this one down. He loves it - and has told me this several times! We limit his time on this game, otherwise he would probably play it all day. The graphics are pretty neat and the game is a lot of fun to play. If our son doesn't behave or do his chores, we do not allow him to play this game for a day or two - and that is really hard on him!!! In that way, it's a good discipline tool for parents!

5 stars, must-have for SW fans

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

There aren't a lot of PS2 games I constantly go back to playing, but I can't seem to get enough of this one. All the levels are interesting, the controls are great, and it's easy to give a controller to a friend and teach them how to run and shoot.

Ever wanted to drive an AT-AT? Done. Shoot from a Star Destroyer? OK.

The only drawback is the space levels - the linear method to win these battles against the CPU without ever destroying another starfighter or capital ship is kinda boring, but the flight mechanics are tough to master.

5/5 - if you like SW, you need to have this game.

Where to start?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Star Wars Battlefront 1 became one of my all time favorite video games after the first few times I played it. Naturally, I was stoked for Battlefront 2. Unfortunately, it was a HUGE disappointment.

There are so many things LucasArts tried to do with this game that just didn't work out. The HUD on the screen is next to worthless. Everything gets in the way, the mini-map is terribly cluttered, and it only shows the total ammunition you have for each weapon, not the amount of ammo in your current magazine. This is especially frustrating, seeing as half the time I get killed it's because I have to reload in the middle of a firefight with enemy troopers.

The actual gameplay is terrible as well. Everything moves much faster in Battlefront 2, including the mounted guns and gun emplacements, which, unfortunately, are also a lot weaker and don't do much more damage than a blaster rifle. No longer can you issue orders to friendly troopers either. Sometimes I'll see a group of soldiers standing around a short ways from the battle not doing anything, and because there's no "follow me" command or "move out" command my only options are to head into battle on my own and hope my troopers join up with me later, or execute them for dereliction of duty in frustration.

One of the dumbest things in Battlefront 2 is the "goal" for each character class. For example, if you kill 6 enemies with your blaster pistol, you get an upgraded sniping pistol that does more damage than your primary weapon. A cool idea, but the dumb part about it is you have to complete each goal 6-10 times before you even get the upgrade, and after you've gotten the upgrade a certain number of times it becomes your weapon when you spawn. Basically, after you've played the game for a few days and have gotten a lot of the upgrades for good you'll be able to kill 15 or more enemies each time you spawn, no sweat. Where's the challenge?

Another negative about Battlefront 2 is the inability to play as "special classes" such as the wookie warrior, or droideka, until you've killed a certain number of enemies. The "heroes" (jedi, sith, and others) are cool at first, but even they get boring. Where regular troops have an energy meter (so they can sprint short distances!), the special characters have a Force meter. You can only push so many enemies out of the way with The Force before your jedi gets tired and has to wait for it to regenerate. What a stupid concept. Oh, and the heroes' health is measured by how many enemies you kill. In other words, every hero is a vampire. If you run into trouble and get hit by a Stormtrooper, you can get back to full health simply by slaughtering a group of enemies. Another stupid concept.

The only positives in this game are the improved enemy AI, the new maps (these are actually really cool, and would have been AMAZING in Battlefront 1), the "Capture the Flag" and "Hunt" (kill the native population exclusively in the map you choose) options for different maps, and the Magnaguard character class. Overall, a decent game... but only if you haven't had the Star Wars Battlefront 1 experience.

Overall a good game

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: March 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I would think that this game has a little issues like the areas that you play in are a lot smaller than the origanal star wars universe and there are a few bad gliches like when I was doing a death star flag battle I was Obi-Wan Kenobi and I had the flag and I was going for the droid's base and the control panel got blown up I jumped and I tryed to jump again and he didn't so as a result I started falling and died. But over all its a good game.

A lot of fun...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I am typically a PC gamer and have had trouble, in the past, playing FPS games on a console game controller. This game has been such a blast to play with my son in splitscreen mode that I was able to work out my game controller issues fairly quickly and am now a lot better at moving and shooting at the same time using my left thumb to aim the gun. I like the way the training built up the complexity of the missions and I like how the individual missions have intermediate goals you can attain without having to solve the whole level at once. I also like the combination of infantry combat play and combat flying in some of the missions. I am enjoying it quite a bit!!

Great Game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Star Wars Battlefront II is way better then Battlefront 1. The gameplay is the biggest hit. The shooting isn't as good as Halos shooting, but the shooting is still awesome. In addition, you can zoom in with all guns now making the game much easier. The jedi modes are also fun. If you get boared of keep getting points to unlock jedis, then just go to Mos Eisly Assualt. That levels awesome. The graphics are good but the character models are bad looking. The sound is incredible. The sound of blasters, lightsabers, voiceacting, and music help bring the Star Wars feel to life. However I hate the annoying commander who keeps saying, "We've captured a command post." That guy is so annoying. The game is long and the menus are good as well. All in all, Battlefront II is a great game. Buy it!!

When will we see Battlefront 3?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 07, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Battlefront's 1 & 2 are two of our most heavily played PS2 games. I would even have to credit the first one for enlightening my son on the whole Star Wars universe and just how cool it could all be. Both games let you step into battle with the "grunts" who never seemed to get enough screen time in the movies for my liking. And where else can you be engaged in face-to-face combat with blasters, then jump into an X-Wing and join a dog fight?

Not to mention the fact that the games offer single player, splitscreen co-op, and on-line options. I have become so frustrated with the current trend towards single player/on-line only!!!! Did everyone suddenly start purchasing a separate game system for each member of the family so they can play on-line together?

Therefore all the more reason for a third installment using the next generation systems. Battlefront 3 on the PS3 system would have amazing possiblities. Imagine all the best features from the first two versions combined with near photo-real graphics, multiple maps for all planets, more planets, swappable weapons... How about including some of the ships we have yet to see in a Battlefront game like B-Wings or the Falcon or the numerous TIE encarnations? Is it possible to create downloads for skins on a PS3 or X-Box 360 game? If so how about new paint jobs, uniforms and armor?

If they aren't working on this, they really should be.

One of the best Star Wars games ever made

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 16, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Star Wars: Battlefront II takes everything that the first Battlefront game set up and knocks it out of the park. Addictive, death match style gameplay is what's on the menu with Battlefront II, as you choose a side and battle it out over expansive environments in the Star Wars universe, including Hoth, the Daggobbah System, Naboo, the Death Star, and more. The many modes include squad based battles and space combat, as well as goal-oriented missions and more besides. After completing certain objectives during a mission, you'll be able to play as classic Star Wars characters like Luke, Obi-Wan, Darth Vader, Yoda, and more besides. What really makes Battlefront II all the more fun is the online multiplayer and deathmatch features, which are reason enough to pick up Battlefront II. The game looks great and the controls are tight, while the game as a whole wonderfully captures the feel and tone of the Star Wars universe. All in all, Battlefront II is still worth owning for any and every gamer who likes deathmatch style gameplay, and for Star Wars fans, picking this up is a no-brainer.

SWBF2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: October 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I love this game. I bought the Play Station 2 version for my brothe-in law, but I have it for XBOX 360, and I love it. Playing in "Instant Action" mode is great for getting out stress. You can play alone or with others and play all of the great heros of the movies. My favorites are Darth Maul and Han Solo. Great for any game and Star Wars enthusiast!

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