Star Wars: Battlefront (for PC)

Star Wars: Battlefront is a decent shooter that injects a handful of gimmicks to keep the gameplay interesting. However a lack of variety in the maps, game modes, guns, and character development prevents the game from reaching its potential.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Product Packaging Notice: This product includes a download code in packaging, no physical media disc included.
  • Visit classic planets from the original Star Wars trilogy, detailed with an unprecedented amount of realism and sense of authenticity that will transport you to a galaxy far, far away
  • Pilot a diverse set of ground-based vehicles including nimble speeder bikes, massive AT-ATs, and more
  • Encounter a variety of beloved characters from the original trilogy such as C-3PO and R2-D2
  • Pilot the Millennium Falcon, X-wings, TIE fighters, and more of your favorite vehicles in exhilarating aerial combat
  • Battle alongside your friends online or in offline split-screen Co-op mode

PROS

+ Fantastic visuals capture the classic movie aesthetic.
+ Large-scale battles are chaotic and exciting.
+ Playable movie characters like Luke Skywalker and Emperor Sheev Palpatine add a dynamic twist to the gameplay.
+ Great multiplayer matchmaking.

CONS

- Game feels simplistic and repetitive once the Star Wars novelty wears off.
- Bland character progression and customization.
- Clunky flight controls.
- Currently suffers from server/latency issues.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on November 24, 2015
Star Wars: Battlefront is a decent shooter that injects a handful of gimmicks to keep the gameplay interesting. However a lack of variety in the maps, game modes, guns, and character development prevents the game from reaching its potential.
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