The closed alpha of Star Wars: Battlefront 2 is under embargo, but there are already some opinions about the game. These are mainly based on the version that could be played during E3.
We have looked at the previous impressions and present you a brief summary of what both the press and the community think of the new installment in the Battlefront series.
Selected Press Reactions to Star Wars: Battlefront 2
Polygon states that the single-player campaign is very exciting and interestingly told and makes you crave for more, but it gives the impression that it is built upon the foundation of a multiplayer game. The played mission feels like a multiplayer mission that is embedded in a single-player narrative structure with cutscenes.
The Verge shares a similar viewpoint: The mission of the single-player campaign plays out like a match from Battlefront 1. However, it has great staging, which unfortunately lacks a bit of emotion. At no point does the player care about what happens to the heroine Iden Versio. On the other hand, the multiplayer mode feels like an optimized and improved version of the first installment.
IGN praises that team play is more in the foreground and that flying with ships is more emphasized. However, flights and ground battles should be more interconnected. Overall, Battlefront 2 seems to be developing into the game that the first installment should have been.
At GameStar, they are excited about the single-player campaign, which is surprisingly well staged and enjoyable. In multiplayer, however, the feel for the weapons is still lacking because players never know exactly how much damage each weapon does.
According to Gameinformer, Dice has turned the right screws and has responded to fan feedback, leading to a fun and very engaging multiplayer experience on the playable map “Assault on Theed.”
MassivelyOP had much more fun with the game than with its predecessor. Even those who are not very good at shooter games can feel useful in battles as the game is more accessible and allows for different play styles.
The YouTube channel Battlebros by Battlefield expert Fabian Siegismund mentions the multiplayer of Star Wars: Battlefront 2 regarding old strengths and weaknesses. The game looks great, but feels flat. There is too little teamwork. Additionally, Siegismund sees the balance at significant risk due to individual super weapons.
PC Games is impressed by the single-player campaign, whose staging recalls the movies and offers a bombastic experience. However, so far not much has been playable to make a definitive judgment.
The editors of Gameswelt claim that Star Wars: Battlefront 2 plays significantly more tactically than the first installment and is therefore less suitable for casual players. A negative point raised was that there is too little destruction possible in the city of Theed.
Golem believes that Battlefront 2 can surpass its predecessor in every way, as the matches in multiplayer were simply a lot of fun and the handling of the weapons is more meaningful.
This is what the community thinks about the online shooter
Some fans from the community had the chance to try out Star Wars: Battlefront 2, for example at the EA Play event. Overall, the mood is positive, as the game simply feels like an evolution. There is more of everything – more weapons, more abilities – which leads to more action during battles. Many are especially looking forward to the Galactic Assault mode, which is distributed over three phases across different locations. However, balancing is still a concern for many who could try out the multiplayer.
Many are still somewhat skeptical about the single-player mode. While most are glad there will be one, the length of the gameplay is still a big question mark. Since the first playable mission lasted only about 15 minutes, fans fear that the entire campaign will turn out to be quite short. Additionally, disappointment over the first installment still runs deep, especially within the Reddit community. Overall, however, the community appears optimistic and looks forward to the new game.
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 will be released on November 17 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
