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The best in Star Wars gaming just got better

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 136 / 149
Date: November 02, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Star Wars Battlefront II (2005.) The second game in the Star Wars Battlefront series.

INTRODUCTION:
In 2004, Star Wars Battlefront was released. Although not wildly popular at its time of release, the game gradually won many gamers over with its awesome gameplay. The deathmatch-style gaming in a galaxy far, far away ended up becoming the best-selling Star Wars game of all time! Still, while it was one of the best Star Wars games ever, it did lack in a few areas, and it left fans yearning for a sequel. One finally arrived in the Fall of 2005! Is it an improvement? Read on for my review of Star Wars Battlefront II.

OVERVIEW:
Star Wars Battlefront II was released in America on November 1, 2005 - the same day Episode III was released on DVD in the United States. The game features single player and multi-man action alike. There are a ton of different characters, classes, locales, and game variants. The game is available for Playstation 2, Playstation Portable, XBOX, and PC.

REVIEW:
I had high expectations for this game, being that the first Battlefront was one of my all-time favorite Star Wars gaming experiences. The sequel takes this already-excellent formula, and makes it even better in a number of ways! Let's see how it fares.

-THE GOOD:

-THE GAMEPLAY THAT MADE THE ORIGINAL BATTLEFRONT SUCH A GREAT GAME MAKES A COMEBACK HERE. The original game was a Star Wars fan favorite, and I'm not at all surprised that the basic gameplay concepts, for the most part, remain unchanged in most modes of play.

-THE STORY MODE HAS GOTTEN A REVAMP. Rather than just generic battles aroun the galaxy, it has become mission and objective-oriented. The alteration makes for a refreshing change of pace from the standard battle games.

-TONS OF NEW LOCATIONS TO TAKE THE FIGHT TO. The locales you'll explore in this game have greatly been expanded. Now, you can fight in a great deal more places than the first game. Episode III worlds like Utapau and Mustafar are now playable, as well as other classic Star Wars scenes like Dagobah and the interior of the Death Star.

-SPACE COMBAT! This is the thing the game is getting a lot of hype for. You can now do your battles in space! The sheer amount of options in such a battle makes these some of the funnest things the game offers. You can fly a starfighter and attack enemy ships from the outside, or land in their docks and cause destruction from the inside out (and maybe even steal an enemy fighter!) This is definitely one of the game's best features.

-JEDI/SITH CHARACTERS NOW PLAYABLE. Such characters were just "extras" on the battle scenes of the first Battlefront, but now they are playable! In your battles, sometimes you'll get an option to play as one if you fulfill certain objectives. Now a whole cast of them is available for play, and it definitely makes your fights more interesting.

-LOTS OF OTHER NEW STUFF. For instance, in some battles, you can earn points by killing foes, and my killing them and getting these points you can choose from other character classes that weren't available at the beginning of the battle. There are also tons of new vehicles, including many that premiered in Episode III.

-GRAPHICS ARE BETTER THAN EVER! If you thought the first Battlefront had great graphics, you haven't seen anything yet. This is about as good as a game of this type could possible look.

-THE BAD:

-THE OBJECTIVE-ORIENTED STORY MODE CAN BE FRUSTRATING. I myself would have preferred it if Story Mode has just kept the standard gameplay styings. However, I am NOT saying that this chance to the gameplay was all bad, it's just not what I was expecting in some ways.

-LEARNING CURVE IS STEEPER THAN MOST STAR WARS GAMES. The Battlefront series was obviously designed with PC gamers in mind father than the console crowd, so these games are a little harder to learn than the other Star Wars titles. Give the game some time before you reject it - you may end up liking it more than any other Star Wars game!

Overall, the sequel to the best-selling Star Wars game of all time is even better than its awesome-in-its-own-right predecessor. If you liked the first Battlefront, you're bound to like the second one even better. I give it my highest possible recommendation if you're a fan of Star Wars. Pick this one up. It may be a little hard to learn if you're new to this sort of thing, but ultimately, you should agree that this game rocks.

EDITION NOTES:
This game is a very recent release at the time I write this review. Accordingly, you really shouldn't have any problem hunting down a copy of it for yourself. Just about every place that sells video games should have plenty of new copies, just waiting to be sold.

Worth the wait

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 62 / 68
Date: November 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I dug out SW:BF1 the week before SW:BF2 released and played it for a day or so just to remind myself of the general gameplay. Others have already listed pros, cons, and recommendations; let me add to their lists rather than duplicate them:

PROS:

-- You get to (a) dogfight in space and (b) play as a Jedi or other 'hero' character (e.g., Boba Fett), all within the context of a given mission.

-- The "Rise of the Empire" campaign is well thought out, if a bit dark (e.g., you get to assassinate the Queen of Naboo; I'm just grateful you don't have to kill the 'younglings' in the Jedi Temple).

-- The overall gameplay is great, with larger and more complex environments.

CONS (all relatively minor):

--The Options/Controls panel is a pain to use (as when setting up a joystick). Someone needs to improve the UI design and general behavior on this; it strikes me as being somewhat 'quick and dirty.'

--The shift to story/objective mode moves SW:BF2 towards the classic problems of a 'railroad' game, namely, you have to figure out how the designers intended you to complete the objectives and in what order. For example, in the Kashyyyk: First Line of Defense mission, I tried to destroy the CIS cruiser heavy turrets before I destroyed the enemy frigates, but SW:BF2 wouldn't let me.

--Each mission has a number of sub-objectives, and there is no way to save a game within a mission. In other words, if you get to the very last mission task and die, you have to start the entire mission all over again.

--There are a few glitches here and there. For example, in that same mission, SW:BF2 seemed to have a hard time figuring out when the other clone troopers should follow me over to the CIS cruiser.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

-- First, get a joystick. It's a lot easier to do the space combat with one, though you'll have to take some time to set up the controls (under Options).

-- Second, if you don't have a lot of spare time, get the strategy guide. It doesn't have all the answers, but it does give you a heads up as to the overall flow of the mission.

-- Third, experiment. I've been able to solve specific objectives more than one way.

As of this writing [Nov 9], I'm about 2/3rds of the way through the Rise of the Empire campaign (I've completed 11 of 18 missions). I'll update my review once I've finished it and have had time to play in Galactic Conquest mode as well. ..bruce..

The Force is with this one.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 18 / 18
Date: November 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Following up the smash success of Star Wars Battlefront was no easy task. When you are the best selling Star Wars themed game in history, the bar is set very high as fan expectations for part 2 were lofty. Thankfully the designers at Pandemic Studios were more than up to the task. The game is Star Wars Battlefront II and like the original as well as Battlefield, 2 Battlefield 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam, players take on the role of soldiers who must battle on various maps for control of strategic points in order to obtain total victory. Unlike the previously mentioned games, Battlefront thankfully does not have many of the issues of the previous Battlefield games such as excessively long load times, difficult controls, and numerous bugs and instabilities directly out of the box.

In solo play mode; players can take on campaigns from the classic as well as the prequel series as they battle a myriad of A.I. opponents while the work with an A.I. teammates. There is a great campaign mode where players play as a member of the Elite 501st Squadron of Clone troopers as you battle in the deciding conflicts of the Clone Wars. The multiplay campaigns offers new maps from Prequel locales ranging from the opening space battle above Coruscant to Jabba's palace. Fans will rejoice in the detail level of the game from the Rancor in the palace down to the frozen Han Solo on the wall in the previously mentioned palace. There is also a map of the Tantive IV which allows players to play in Princess Leia's ship from the first Star Wars film and recreate the opening of the film in a grand scale.

As before, players not only attempt to eliminate enemy players, but they attempt to defend and seize key command points situated throughout the map. What is a nice plus is that by earning Hero Point for good play, players can play as Han Solo, Obi Wan Kenobi, Dath Maul, Darth Vader, and many more. When playing as a hero, players move faster, can withstand more damage, and can dish out quite a bit as well. Unlike tradition shooters, Battlefront 2 can be played in either first or third person perspective and immerses you into the action in a unique perspective. Unlike the previous game, Space battles have been added to the mix and it is a very welcome addition. In the original game, I could fly X-wing and T.I.E. fighters in support of ground based battle. In Battlefront 2, I was able to play as part of a squadron in battles against other fighters and capitol ships. The twist is that each capitol ship has hard point targets such as weapons or communication arrays which have to be destroyed as part of the mission. Players can also land their fighters in the hangers of enemy capitol ships and battle on foot to destroy strategic segment of the enemy ship from within. If flying is not your strong point, you can man a gun turret on the fighter or capitol ship, or skip flying altogether and be a ground defender. It is such variety that really makes this game enjoyable as the options as well as the variety of ships to fly makes this a real treat. As in the original, players select a side such as Rebel, Republic, Imperial, or Separatist, and then from a class within. For example, there are various types of Clone troopers each with their own unique weapons and abilities. When you die in a mission, players are able to select from a different class to find one that is best suited to the changing missions and player preferences. It is also interesting to note that local and NPC characters such as Jawas, Gamoreans, and others inhabit the map.

Multiplay fans will be delighted with the abundant number of servers that are available to play and I noted that the players were not only very friendly, but were willing to help new players learn the ropes such as how to get around the maps and watching your back. Logging in, I was able to find numerous games all with varying styles and maps. The connection times were very good and lag was not much of an issue in the games I played to prepare this article.

The vast variety of weapons, units, and character classes ensures that Star Wars Battlefront 2 will have great replay value. Multiplay mode allows players not only to pick their unit but also to take up arms for either side be it Rebel or Imperial, Separatist or Republic depending on the map being played. The menu and controls of the game are very easy to navigate and use and I have been unable to find any real issues with the game other than a need for a better save system for the solo play missions.

Graphically the game is very impressive as the rich landscapes from the films are well rendered and the detail level is amazing. What really made the game for me was the sound effects that were taken directly from the films as staring down an opposing tank is one thing but to hear the trademark whine of the laser fire is a Star Wars fan come true even if it is the last thing your players hears before hitting the ground with a loud thud. A true classic and one that will provide endless hours of casual and diehard fans alike, Battlefront 2 is a winner and one of the nicest surprises of the year.

5 stars out of 5

Spent 2 1/2 weeks of time to write this review.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 24 / 29
Date: November 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

First, if you didn't like Star Wars Battlefront I then don't get Battlefront II - the jedi and space combat flat don't make a big enough difference. (Obviously that works both ways, so if you did like BF1 then you'll probably like II.)

The biggest pluses between BFII and it's predecessor are the space combat, playable jedi/heroes, and a much more dynamic and elegant HUD. However, after the first three runs the space combat becomes repetitive, (on 1 player - multiplayer is much better) and the playable jedi/heroes aren't quite as effective as you'd think they would be.

For instance, to block a shot you have to hit F and it takes a good deal of practice to do it and then jump right (is D, so you use your forefinger for both.)

Oh, and best way I've found to practice with jedi is to either reset a couple conquest maps to one kill = unlimited heroes, but I can't save these savings (couldn't in original BF either) so it is a bit annoying.

Also, while jedi are more/less ultimate melee and other heroes (leia, han, boba, jango) are ranged, the jedi control system ammounts to hacking your opponents (and any friends in reach of your saber) to death - not quite the glorious style of fighting seen in the movies. On the other hand I have absolutely no idea how they would have gotten anywhere near that finite amount of control, but it would've been nice to have a couple more moves.

Final thing on the jedi is that the a couple of the force powers (force choke/push/pull) are way more effective than others - especially when playing against comps - so you almost always end up with an overrepresentation of Darth Maul, Anakin, Aaliya, or Windu when playing the Assault (All-Hero) Mode on Mos Eisley. Also it can get quite annoying when you get people that "snipe" with powers (i.e. knock you over with force push) five or six times in a row since there's just about nothing you can do but get a snack and wait for regeneration.

The HUD (Head's Up Display) is much better than the first one - containing all the information you need in a much smaller and better aligned areas - but the changes (such as ammo in your aiming reticule) mean you can't go to third-person view (unless you're a jedi hero - not the non-jedis - which means you are always third-person.) This is fine with me, since I only came off of first-person mode on the first one when jumping, and I like the new HUD much better - although it will take a bit for BF1 players to adjust.

Another big feature is the graphics, which are incredibly better than BF1, but still not quite as good as many of the other games (Doom 3, F.E.A.R.) that are coming out around the same time. Along with the better graphics come some problems - dig around on any board and you'll see somebody asking why the space battles, tatooine, or various other things (i.e. picking up a flag, scoring a point, logging on to the wrong game, dying, touching your mouse, or sneezing) cause your computer to lock up and force you to manually restart. Fact is that I've run this program on twenty-five different computers (I raided all my friend's houses.) and every single one of them locked up and died at least twice. This is a seriously unstable program, and if anything cuts into it it will lock up. (For all those who are doubting me, the minimum system requirements I ran it on were: 2 Ghz Proc, 256 vid card, 1 Ghz RAM, with all the newest drivers and complete Direct-X 9.0c compatible Windows XP.)

However you can keep that sort of stuff from happening (a lot) by doing the following: GET THE NEWEST DRIVERS for BOTH audio and video. Turn off AIM. Don't be stupid and try to run other crap in the background.

Another great feature is the number of different modes - Hunt (think Scout Troopers versus Ewoks on Endor; Wampas versus Rebels on Hoth; and Jawas versus Tuskens on Mos Eisley), Capture the Flag (with 1 or 2 flags), Conquest (BF1-style capture the command posts or wipe out the opposing team), and Assault ( mormally destroy all kinds of junk/kill off the other team.)

But all that pales in comparison with the best thing BF2 did - your guys don't stop spawning! So even if you're down to 10 guys there'll still be 20 of your guys on the map to give you a fighting chance (anyone who has played BF1 understands how frustrating that was.)

Of course that brings us to the worst thing about BF2 - the AI is absolutely atrocious. Actually I hesitate to call it Articial Intelligence at all, as it's more of a "Charge-the-human(s)-blindly" mode, which should mean that a skilled player can act as the prey (since they ignore anybody else) and simply lead them back through your lines to allow your computer helpers to cut them to pieces.

But that whole scenario is based on the fact that your computer helpers ARE helpful - which they aren't. I've seen more AIs trying to run through walls, make "physically impossible" shots (i.e. through solid walls/under an arc of fire) in this game then any other FPS I've ever played - and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

None of the AIs on either side are useful in space battles - although since yours are stupider you will almost always lose - and if you run into any enemy heroes you can simply jump up and out of sight and they'll flat forget you - which is more than helpful if you're about to die, obviously.

Those are the two consistant problems that annoy me the most, but there are many, many more.

Another great feature of BF2 versus BF1 is the added classes of Commanders/Officers, (Clone Commander is flat SWEET!) although many of the BF1 players won't like the new Arc gun carried by the Dark Trooper.

Also - in order to balance the battle - the different classes of units can be restricted and have to be earned. (In example - you may have to have 4 points to play as a Dark Trooper, where points are kills/command points captured, AND there can be no more than 4 Dark Troopers at any time on the same map.) These settings both help and hurt, depending on how many people are in the battle, how attached you get to a certain unit, and how willing you are to start up your own game to get the settings you're comfortable with. (Note - some of the settings can't be changed, but most of them can be so it can actually be more fun to host - which is very different from BF1.)

As with BF1, the multiplayer is still the best part of BF2 - and still requires some serious speed in your connection. Cable/DSL and up is a must to play this without skipping - which is the kiss of death in a fast-paced game like this.

The Single Player was (kinda) overhauled, with the BF1 Galactic Conquest and Skirmishes joined by a Campaign that actually is a Campaign (unlike BF1.) As has been noted before the objective-based nature of the campaign can be horribly annoying, and even lead to an untimely death or two if you don't watch it/your objectives pop up at the wrong time - which, to me, is a big fault in a Real-time FPS, as it breaks up the action.

Also there is the (VERY reluctantly-given) point that the Campaign is completely non-historical in the Star Wars universe as the 501st legion ends up at Endor and all kinds of other places they "weren't at"... I know it'll annoy someone to no end, (I didn't notice it until one of my geekish friends pointed it out.) so figured I'd point it out.

Unlike BF1 there you don't have 2 maps per most of the worlds, which I like (and others don't), and you get all kinds of stunning worlds like Mustafar (lava-world), Mygeeto, Kashykk, and Polis Massa from Ep III.

But these come at an astounding price, namely Bespin: Cloud City and Rhen Var's Citidal - two of the most popular maps in BF1. In fact neither world is represented at all in BF2.

Other cuts that I've heard complained about are Naboo's Plains, Rhen Var's Harbor, and the new Genosis vs. the old Genosis - not to mention a lack of a second Coruscant map (like the Galactic Senate, which would've been really nice...)

No starfighters on land maps is one change I actually prefer, although again many others were complaining...

No prone (lying down) position is quite annoying at times, as is the fact you can't roll - so if you relied completely on those tactics in BF1 then you're going to have problems in BF2...

Basically BF2 is more like Battlefront 1.1 then it's own game, with more features in the end, but a lot of the good parts of the former game lost. This, taken with some of the game's quality control issues (locking up, sounding cutting off, controls fouling up, etc) and the lack of a truly different form make this one more a could-have-been game in my personal opinion.

Not that I'm going to stop playing it mind you - it's just that, after two weeks of constantly playing it I'm quite bored with it - which means it definately doesn't have the staying power of BF1, Doom 3, F.E.A.R., X-Wing, TIE-Fighter, Starcraft, Warcraft III, Galactic Civ, Age of Emp I/II/III, Battle For Middle-Earth, Medal of Honor, and perhaps a dozen others I'm forgetting that I was able to play for 3-12 hours a day for 2 or 3 months.

So I'd recommend that anyone who loved BF1 get it, anyone who's not sure buy BF1 for less $ and wait for this one to drop in price, or at least don't pay over $30 total for it - since most people I've talked to are thrilled with the game for the first week they play it, then it sort of tails off (not totally mind you, it just kind of enters the rotation of five/six good games until something newer/better comes along.)

In fact most of the 4/5 star reviews here you'll note are of people who have played for less than a continuous week (much less 2 1/2) or are absolute Star-Wars fans for whom LucasArts can do no wrong.

Oh, and yes I am a freak - but at least I'm helpful.

Battlefront II lands above & beyond

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 17
Date: November 03, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Short, sweet, simple: Battlefront II is a BLAST!
Battlefront I is and always will be a classic for it's day, but at times the gamer would fly vehicles around on ground-based maps, with one eye on the ground, and their other eye, heart and mind on what lies beyond the atmosphere. In Battlefront I, you may have noticed the lack of a good plot or story, as the basic scheme concerned battle after battle for fun and points. How could Pandemic and LucasArts make Battlefront II any better, but to go above and beyond the call of duty to make the sequel worthy of attention?
Simple. You flesh out, increase, rebuild, glorify, enhance, expand, re-imagine, recondition, and make land & space reachable.
The second installment for the Star Wars: Battlefront series is absolutely beautiful. If you purchase one Star Wars game along with your DVD copy of Episode III, this is a must have!
Live the chaotic and blaster infested army battles you dream of conquering, leap into the air in a dazzling somersault only to finish off your landing with a Force push to the enemy and lightsaber slash to the chest, jump into the cockpit of a Tie-Bomber and scream from the belly of an Imperial Destroyer...land in a Rebel Frigate and take the battle to the belly of the beast, maneuver your A-wing in a twisting corkscrew-reverse maneuver to break enemy lock and return fire down your enemies throat, and live moments as characters from the Star Wars Galaxy like Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Jango Fett, Yoda...and the list goes on. Battlefront 2 is AWESOME!

The good:
1) Galactic space battles & dogfights
2) New worlds to explore
3) New characters & the ability to play classic characters
4) Incredible supply of vehicles to operate
5) Beautiful graphics and design, almost movie quality
6) Play in 1st or 3rd person
7) Online play for up to 64 players
8) This list could go on and on...

The bad:
1) Not much!
2) Lack of a "cockpit" view for spaceships
3) Prone position is no longer available for crawling
4) Difficult to find partners or buddies in battle

*The PC version is amazing. Expect further patches and upgrades to make this the ULTIMATE experience.

THIS COULD & SHOULD BE THE GAME OF THE YEAR FOR 2005!

Works great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 12
Date: March 10, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Okay, so few people will probably even see this as this game is several years old now but why not, right?

I actually bought this game when it first came out but after several moves I lost one of the several disks and the instruction manual so I was unable to re-install it. This is a cheap replacement and it works just as well...plus it's just one disk which is very nice. You don't have to sit there during 10 minutes of installation waiting for the "please insert disk.." prompts.

The game itself is fun and you get to fight in famous Star Wars locations like Hoth, The Death Star and The Jedi Temple. You even get to fight in space battles.

In the first Star Wars Battlefront, heroes would assist you in the battle but you could never play as them. in this game you have the option of being able to play as one of the heroes from the films.

There are several methods of play as well. You have the main story-driven campaign where you follow the 501st legion from the early days of the Clone Wars to the end of the Empire at Endor. Each mission has different objectives. The maps are different enough and the objectives are different enough to keep the game interesting.

Then there is the galactic conquest mode. This is a new mode for this game and you pretty much get to play as one of the four factions in two different wars (The CIS/Republic in the Clone Wars or the Empire/Rebellion in the Civil War). You'll have to build fleets, capture planets and buy new types of units or bonuses. This is a fun mode but it can get repetive especially as the computer may seem hell-bent on capturing one planet and you'll end up fighting that one battle over and over.

another mode is free play. You can pick whichever maps you want to play on and the mode of play; capture the flag, assault, etc. This is fun if you like certain maps more than the others or if you don't want to invest your time in the campaigns.

Of course there is online play though I don't play online so I can't talk about it.

The AI in this game is decent enough. You don't really have control over your side so you can't really coordinate attacks or anything. Basically, it's up to you to win the day. The space battles are fun but they too can get boring and it would have been nice if they had spent more time on these.

Overall, this is a fun game, even if it is 3 years old.

Great Game, definately recommend

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 15
Date: November 01, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is simply amazing. Ignoring the whole Jedi aspect, the game draws on everything from the first one, and improves it all. The levels are great, the old characters are the same and just as much fun, and the new units are interesting choices, but still fun. Of course, the Jedi are rediculously fun too. The only thing about the game that I am not a fan of, is the space battles. The vehicle control scheme with a mouse and keyboard just does not seem to work well for me, which is really a shame. Otherwise, space battles are a lot of fun.

Graphically, I honestly think this game surpasses F.E.A.R. and Half-Life 2. The graphics are just amazing. The look is perfect for Star Wars, and is just great to look at.

I haven't tried Multiplayer yet, mostly since I got the game early and couldn't find anyone else to play, but it should be just as good as everything else in the game.

Pros: Great Fun, Jedi, and very easy to get into.

Cons: Starfighter controls.

Battlefront II Review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: February 07, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Great price for a great game. Graphics are much superior to console versions, assuming you have the rig to crank up the settings to high quality. I prefer a keyboard and mouse to a controller any day, but if you must use a controller there is nothing stopping you from using a nice gamepad. Online play is great. I have no idea why the product description says Windows XP Home, it works just fine on any version of Windows the game supports (I use XP Pro). This is the DVD version of the game, which is a great time saver because you don't have to hassle with a bunch of CDs during install.

NOTE - game comes in a jewel case, and that is all - no manual, no box. The manual is available in PDF format on the DVD, however.

Pros and Cons...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: November 12, 2005
Author: Amazon User

A fun game with hours of playtime, 2 different single player games, and several different online games, this game does have its pros and cons...

Pros: Slightly better graphics than Battlefront 1. Better cut scenes and a better stroy line.

You get to control Jedi's.

Space battles, you can fly almost every space cruiser you've seen on the movies.

Cons: One level, Yavin 4 is timed and is near impossible to pass. There are no cheats for the PC version as there are for other consoles, so a trainer program may be needed to help out.

Jedi control... After playing Star Wars Jedi Academy, I'm really disappointed. Many of the Jedi's are 'handicapped' and move slow. You're extremely limited in Jedi Powers, and you just don't get the moves that Jedi Academy gives.

Overall: The game is worth your money... several options, and several games. If you're into Jedi action, look into Jedi Academy.

SWBF vs SWBFII and PC vs Console

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: July 11, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is a wonderful game that I got after playing it at a friend's house. If you've been reading some other reviews, you probally know all about the jedi (plus), space battles (plus...I guess...), and the planets taken off (MINUS). When I was going to buy this game, the two big questions were (a) BF1 or BF2 and (b) PC or Console?

BF1 or BF2?????
Battlefront I has the old maps and the lower price, but personally, I think that BF2 is worth is for better online play, heros, space, and graphics.

PC or Console?????
-The one(s) with internet get a plus.
-Console: You will get the beautiful splitscreen mode that has hidden itself from the PC...also a nicer menu w/ scenes from the movie. The PC one looks slapped together a bit. Also no worries about PC stats.
-PC: If you are a fan of programming like me, BF2 has some great mod tools out to make your own maps, mods, etc, without having to hex edit. Also, you can download user made maps from the internet.

Hope this helps.

M

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