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This is a great game - for a Playstation Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: January 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I am rating this game with 5 stars... I'm NOT comparing this game to online games such as MMORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online Role Play Games) - that's like comparing apples to oranges. But as a playstation game its a lot of fun. If you're a Star Wars fan - you'll love it even more.

I wish they had games like this when the original Star Wars was around in the late 70's early 80's (I can remember the Atari games for Star Wars - amazing how games have improved).

So what makes this so great? You get a few game play choices (single player, multiplayer and yes you can go online or through a LAN to play against others). Secondly, if you want to play singleplayer you can choose Instant Action where you get a choice of many worlds to fight on from both the Clone Wars era up to the Galactic War. Once you're in one of those worlds you choose which side you want to fight on and also what type of soldier you want to be (For example on the Imperial Side: Storm Trooper, Dark Trooper, Sharp Shooter, etc).

Another type of singleplayer choice for game play is moving chronologically through either the Clone Wars or the Galactic Wars - going planet to planet to win battle after battle.

I typically don't enjoy "shoot em up" games, but this one was a lot of fun. Each type of soldier has different skills and weapons (and in some cases healing packs or recon droids that you can control). You can also fly (or operate) ships such as Tie Fighters, X-Wings, Y-Wings, Skiffs, Speederbikes, Taun-Taun's, Snowspeeders, AT-AT's, AT-ST's, and more - depending on which planet you're on and which side you chose to fight on. After finishing all the battles, I went back to try other soldier types on different planets to try out more of their individual features.

Overall - a great game and a must have for Star Wars fans that enjoy video games.

One of the best Star Wars games I have ever played

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: July 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Star Wars: Battlefront (2004.)

The Star Wars series is the greatest science fiction series known to man - and there is no denying it. The classic George Lucas films of a galaxy far, far away captured the imagination of young and old minds alike, all around the world. It is because of this that many Star Wars video games exist. Unfortunately, like with the Star Wars novels out there, the video games are hit and miss. For every Rebel Strike, there's a Masters Of Teras Kasi out there to drag down the reputation of the series. In 2004, Star Wars: Battlefront was released on many gaming systems. Read on for my review of this title.

Star Wars: Battlefront is one of the greatest Star Wars games out there. It is totaly different from every other Star Wars game in existance, but this is in a GOOD way. Essentially, the game plays like many of the multiplayer online combat action games, but it throws in the elements of the Star Wars universe. What you get as a result of this is a whole lot of fun. Basically, each mission puts you in one of the armies of the Star Wars universe (Army of the Republic, Battle Droid Army, Imperial Stormtroopers, Rebel Troopers, etc.) You choose one of several different kinds of troops on the same side and play the role of that kind of trooper. The objective of the game is to capture all of the bases in the level, and to destroy all of the players on the opposing side. Every time you die, you can respawn, and if you wish, you may choose an alternate respawning location, as well as a different class of character (or you can do the same ones.) The character classes all play differently, with each having its own strengths and weaknesses. The locales are widely diverse, and the game covers both the classic Star Wars Trilogy, as well as the more recent prequel Trilogy. Most levels also have vehicles you can pilot, which only adds to the overall appeal. You can play two-player split-screen combat scenarios, either cooperative or competitive, or you can do online LAN play if you have the necessary equipment! Even if you're just a single player, there are plenty of play modes to quench your thirst. My complaints for this game are few and far between. The only major complaint I have is that since this game was clearly designed with PC gamers in mind rather than consular ones, the learning curve is steeper than in most Star Wars video games. But if you can learn the game, you'll grow to enjoy it A LOT. I had my doubts about this game, but was wrong to have them. Star Wars games don't get much better.

Recently, Star Wars: Battlefront was declared a Playstation Two Greatest Hits title! This is great, because it makes the game readily available in stores again, AND AT A MUCH LOWER PRICE! With the game's price dropping from $50 to $20 in most retailers, if you're a Star Wars fan, you'd be a damn fool NOT to buy it!

If you're looking for a Star Wars game that won't disappoint, Battlefront is exactly what you're looking for. Though very different from the other Star Wars games we've seen appear on consoles in recent years, it's quite possibly the best of the bunch. In a galaxy far, far away, the video games are hit and miss. I assure you, however, this is one of the hits. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. FIVE STARS.

It fits right in with the big boys

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: August 20, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game has great graphic and the action is good I love flying those big jets and blowing up those giant machines. It looks so real so don't say Star Wars is a little kids game. You can have several players play.

Just what fans have been waiting for since the dawn of Star Wars

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: September 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Hi there. It's The Reverend again reviewing Star Wars Battlefront (SWB).

First of, I'm a big fan of the Star Wars Universe, so this is where this review may be a tad subjective. But I am also pretty sure that even if I had never heard of it before, I'd still love this game.
Second, I don't play multiplayer at all, so I can't tell you what SWB's multiplayer mode is like.

Now let's go:
In my opinion SWB is the answer to the prayers of Star Wars fans throughout the world. You get to choose from a bucket-load of battles to play. From the icy wastes of Hoth to the lush forests of Endor, from the battle around the palace in Theed (Naboo) to the domed cities above Kamino's oceans - you can join every battle you have witnessed in the movies.

The variety of unit types you can choose from as well as the amount of different tactics and strategies that each class implies is KILLER! I mean that in an entirely positive way. The variety may seem overwhelming in the beginning so that you may want to stick with a certain character class just to get the hang of the game, controls, strategy, etc.
But let me tell you: you're going to appreciate the incredible vastness of possibilities later on - it keeps the game fresh for weeks and weeks and months and some more months. I've been playing SWB like a maniac and I still go: "DUH!" every once in a while when I remember special abilities of a certain character class I completely forgot about:
Example:
- The Rebel Vanguard not only has a powerful rocket launcher, but can also secure captured command posts or his own butt with mines around him.
- The Pilot class can repair vehicles, gun turrets, space ships and gadgets on the go. So don't board an x-wing without him or it'll be a short flight. He can also drop ammo and health packs - which, of course, he can use for himself, too (man I kept forgetting that again and again complaining about how weak the character is outside a ship)
- The Sniper can also send out a droid into a cluster of enemies, who serves as a homing-beacon for orbital ion-cannons...

And so on. It would completely blow the proportions of this review to explain the myriad of classes in detail. But they come in four different categories: Rebels vs. Empire, Republic (Clones) vs. Separatists (Droid army).
Each of the 4 factions provides different classes such as: regular soldier, sniper (special agent), heavy weapons expert (rocket launcher), pilot and special character (such as Wookie, Killer Droid, Dark Trooper). Each of these comes with at least 3-4 different weapons equipped (including anti-personnel and armor piercing grenades), some of which have different firing modes! The special characters even sport unique weapons - while the Wookie has a grenade launcher and bowcaster and the Killer Droid sports rapid fire twin lasers and an almost impenetrable energy shield, the Dark Trooper uses a jet-pak to fire down from high above or snipe down from buildings! Now add special abilities that come with most classes and you have plenty to choose from and to experiment with. Did I mention the special non-playable characters you'll meet - local species like: Gungans, Ewoks, Tusken Raiders, Wookies... and yes you can shoot them too depending on which side you're on - or which mood you're in (watch out for that "traitor"-rating in the debriefing, haha). Here's the best: you're also gonna meet some of the Jedi/Sith at times. Meet Darth Vader, Mace Windu, Luke Skywalker and Count Dooku on the battlefields. Man, I never saw that coming. Here I was dancing around merrily inside the igloo on Uncle Owen's farm on Tatooine (I had just captured the command post all by myself) when out of a sudden I hear this noise... shot circuit? A defunct toaster? A bad karaoke show? No, it sounds more like a darned light saber right behind me. Next thing I know is I'm dead and the death cam shows good old Darth swinging happily on with his Jedi-toothpick. Was I bummed? No, I burst out laughing and wowing. What an honor to be killed by the best!!! :-) It's not just about winning, it's about being there, having fun and experimenting.

And experiment you will! Because you will die a lot in the beginning! Here you are NOT the ultimate hero running across the battlefield like Rambo seemingly unharmed by bullets or his lack of brain cells. No Sir, here you are just General XY, who may be smarter than the computer AI around but just as vulnerable as every other Private on the battlefield. So watch your butt out there! Get ready to die a lot in the beginning! A LOT! But once you get the hang of the game (give it 1-3 hours) you'll die a lot less and you'll probably finish one battle with very few characters (you respawn after you die and you may choose where you want to respawn and which character class you want to be next!) or just one. It's frustrating at times when you just had a good thing going, but you'll get over it and probably get to like playing different classes within the same battle so you can say: hey I bravely fought along the frontline, then I piloted a ship and blew enemies from above, then I helped out sniping back around Base 1 protecting it from being reclaimed by the enemy.

The variety is awesome. You may play the same map (there's a whole lot of battlefields!) 100 times and you can still do completely different stuff. Plus you can order allies around with simple commands like: follow me, hold position and defend, move on.

The coolest thing is that you can board every gun-turret and every vehicle, and ship Grand-Theft-Auto style. And here's the best: you can board any kind of enemy vehicle and use it against them! It just feels good stealing an unmanned AT-ST on Endor and sending unsuspecting stormtroopers to kingdom come. If it's a large vehicle/ship you may even command AIs around you to board it with you. They will automatically take positions and man available gun turrets. You can then pilot the vehicle or cycle through all other positions and let one of the AI soldiers do the steering instead! This Rocks! You may then land the ship behind enemy lines, command fellow soldiers to get out and try to conquer an enemy outpost from behind. Wow! That simply feels good.
Talking about the AI: it rocks, too! You'll be amazed when you're low on vitality and a fellow pilot drops by dropping a health pack for you, or when you're busy sniping from up above running out of ammo and someone comes by and drops clips right next to you so you can hold your vantage point without moving an inch. Sweet. You'll be amazed how much other smart stuff the AI is capable of. It just keeps surprising you.

The graphics are pretty darn good. Especially considering how busy the PS2 already is calculating the AI for dozens of troops, vehicles, ships, special FX etc. etc. The only complaint may be that in order to maintain a constant frame rate, the graphics blur out a tiny little bit (effect similar to GTA Vice City) - it's a trick to hide a relatively lower framerate (comparable to cartoons, where on picture blends into the other). But hey, this is all the PS2 can muster - you really can't blame the programmers. Just don't say I didn't warn you once you notice it ain't as fluid as say Timesplitters 2. But again, the framerate is good and the graphics pretty good, too.

We don't need to discuss the sound. It's STAR WARS in all it's Dolby Pro Logic glory, nuff said!

If you're a Star Wars fan, this is a must have. If you're not a Star Wars fan ... - become one for the love of God !!! :-) . This is certain: you'll still think this game's a blast even if you're new to Star Wars.
Unfortunately I have read some official reviews criticizing the single player mode and claiming it was dull and uninteresting. Sorry, I don't know what those guys were smoking, but I have been playing this game for months and I'm still hooked finding out more and more cool new stuff you can do. Whatever the multiplayer mode looks like, I bet it will just add to the great quality of this game!

Now stop watching the movies and LIVE the experience.

The Reverend.

GREAT ,EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE STAR WARS.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 31, 2005
Author: Amazon User

When I was about 5 I couldnt get enough of star wars movies and toys, well now that im more older I dont like it that munch. While I was at a flea market I came across this game for 10 bucks. I heard that it was good so I bought it. I came home and put it and my PS2 and I was hooked!! And I dont really even like Star wars. I loved being a droid killy everything in sight. A very good selection of weopons and soldiers. I reccomend this game to anyone!!

A good rental

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 6 / 9
Date: October 11, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Battlefront was fun for about a day or two. It would be best to rent it before you buy it. This game is a little disapointing like some other star wars titles in the past (Clone War, Power Battles)and it's not really worth the $49.99 price tag. There is just something missing.

People who are calling this the "GTA Vice City of Star Wars" are crazy. The controls for the X-Wings and Tie fighters are so clunky and the big battle campaigns can be completed in a couple of hours on the hardest setting. Don't get me wrong it IS fun but it does not live up to the hype.

WAIT! THERE'S A SEQUEL!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: June 15, 2005
Author: Amazon User

okay, this is probably the best star wars game ever, but pretty much it had the right idea but didn't make it right. there's a few things that annoy: 1)pretty much you win battles by chance. it really doesn't seem that your efforts affect the outcome of the battle. 2) it gets dull. rent it, have fun for a week, then return it and save a bunch of money. 3) you can't pick up weapons.

more importantly, THERE'S A SEQUEL! so, if u've never played this game, rent it. then save ur money until November 1, 2005 when star wars: battlefront 2, soon to be the best game ever, comes out. there's about 4 things to remember about the next game (which will me much better than an already great game.):
1) Jedi! yay, you can finally play as jedi!

2)space battles!

3) episode 3 content

4) real objectives, not just taking command posts

watch the trailer at gametrailers.com

watch the developer interview and e3 demo. at gamespot.com

NOTE: the e3 demo is only available in low res., so it looks really crappy. but it has loads of info so hold out and just listen. for the cool footage, watch the other two videos.

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: May 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This really is a great game, even if you aren't a star wars fan. It is just a really great shooting game, and since every battle turns out different, that makes this game have unlimited replay value.

Oh yeah, if you really liked this game, there is a sequel coming out in the fall which includes space battles and playable Jedi.

Few complaints

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Before I start, I just want to say that this is not a bad game. These are just a few things that could have made it a lot better.

1. The AI units on your team are sooooooo stupid. When you give them commands, they respond verbally (which is nice) but no one does anything and it gets very frustrating. Also, instead of taking cover and firng, they run out into cross-fires. Then, when a grenade is thrown on the ground next to them, they don't even try to take cover. Instead, they get blown of their feet (which is pretty funny beside the fact that it is a teammate getting killed). Lucasarts could have made the computer units a lot better.

2. Vehicles, for the most part, are hard to control. The controls are different for every one so it is tricky to get used to a certain type of vehicle. For instanc the controls for flying the jedi starfighter and for flying the Rep. Gunship are very different (the Rep. Gunship controls are particularly wierd for some reason). Now not all the vehicles are like this- ex. speeder, tank, animal, I would have just made all the vehicle controls the same.

3. Although the maps are big and colorful, there aren't quite enough of them. Once you go through and play all the maps once (which takes no time at all), its not nearly as fun to play them again. It only takes about one go around to explore a map and once you do that, actually playing the level gets old quick. To keep the replay value up, Lucasarts should have made more maps to play on. I personally think that they should have made a level on Coruscant. Bascially, the game should be longer.

Heres how the game works overall:

Fun: 8/10
Graphics: 9/10
Gameplay:7/10
-Weapons:8/10
-Levels:7/10
Sound: 10/10
Replay Value: 7/10
OVERALL: 8/10

I would say that if you like Star Wars, get this game. If not, this game can still be fun but it is better if you're a fan.

One must consider...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 15, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I have thoroughly enjoyed almost every Star Wars game I have touched, and this is no exception. Many think the total randomness of the battles is a let-down, as there is a limited space, and only two objectives. But then again, as I remember, you play a soldier on the front lines. The prime concern of any soldier is the domination of the opposing force, it is the rule of combat. It applys nicely here, but my complaints are limited to 2. 1: A lot of the vehicles preform nicely, such as virtually all ground-assault tanks and walkers, but the limited space takes it's toll on the space superiority fighters, such as the X-Wing and TIE fighter. Those are meant for the vastness of space, not to be confinde in a small area. Others such as the snowspeeder are atmosphereic fighters, so I guess lucasarts did take that into consideration. My second complaint, however, is merely a marketing concern. In the commercials, it shows the clip of the snowspeeder's cockpit from the movie, then switches to the game. I, however, can't find any cockpit mode anywhere. All I see is first-person perspective for the infantry. Was there something you overlooked, lucasarts? Or is it one of those things? Overall, continue to please me Lucasarts, and for the love of us lightsaber fans out there, make us a game from the good old days. A game such as becomming an apprentice of light or dark, and chiseling your force abilities to the peak, while darkside plunders planets, and lightside protects, all leading up to the Sith Wars. That would be a nice change.

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