Star Wars: Battlefront
About the Game
Star Wars: Battlefront is an action shooter and the third main game in the Star Wars: Battlefront series. It is considered a reboot of the franchise and it is set during the Galactic Civil War. Based on the Star Wars movies, it focuses on large-scale battles between Stormtroopers of the Empire and soldiers of the Alliance, rather than Sith versus Jedi. This approach is similar to the concept of the earlier games, but this title largely removes the single-player campaign in favour of more multiplayer modes, incorporating some elements of the Battlefield series the developer is known for.
Story & Setting
Supremacy is a tug-of-war mode similar to Conquest in Battlefield .
Gameplay & Core Systems
The game was launched with maps based on four locations: Endor, Hoth, Sullust and Tatooine. Players choose a side and get to control soldiers, Snow Speeders, AT-ATs, X-Wings and Tie-Fighters in matches on large battlefields. Players choose between the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire for each game, with differences for the pick-ups and power-ups that are then available to each faction during matches. Hero pick-ups let players become famous Star Wars heroes such as Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Han Solo, Leia Organa and Luke Skywalker for a short time, with unique abilities. Progress through the game is based on leveling up to access new weapons and unlocks that can then be bought with the in-game currency.
Standout Features
- Abilities can be customized through Star Cards.
- Up to three can be selected before starting a match and they provide abilities such as explosives, a shield or a jet pack.
- Some Star Cards have a cooldown, while others can only be used a few times.
- Similar to the Squad system in Battlefield , there is a partner system where two players can see each other on the map and use each other's weapon, even if they have not been unlocked yet for both players.
- Missions: The single-player portion consists of Missions that can optionally be played cooperatively.
- There are nine multiplayer game modes, supporting eight up to 40 players simultaneously.
- Blast is a classic team deathmatch mode for up to 20 players.
- Droid Run for up to 12 players are about capturing and holding three GNK Power Droids.
Modes & Ways to Play
Fight Squadron is a dogfight mode between air vehicles. Walker Assault is an asymmetrical mode of Imperials with a giant AT-AT moving towards a rebel base.
Player support includes Internet, Same/Split-Screen, Bots, Co-Op, Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), and Team.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 1080p.
