Star Wars Battlefront review:5 stars (One of the best Star Wars games I've ever played) - Star Wars: Battlefront (2006.)

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 2006, 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.
4 stars (Really fun, but doesn't last very long) - Battlefront is a very fun game, but is not the kind of game you will want to play over and over.

As I see it, there are basically 4 modes of combat, each of which is enjoyable in its own way:

1)Standard combat
Using semi-automatic blasters and grenades, try to pour as much firepower into enemies as possible before being annihilated. You might want to bring along a missile launcher to deal with any walkers or droidekas you may meet.
(My record: about 35 kills to 10 deaths)

2)Sniper combat
Using a sniper rifle, zoom in with your targeting scope on the heads of enemy soldiers and pick them off from afar.
(My record: 87 kills to 1 death)

3)Ground vehicle combat
Hop in a vehicle, get a friend to man the turret and run over or blow up all the enemies you can find.
(My record, 101 enemies killed , 1 friend killed, 1 death)

4)Air vehicle combat
Hop in a starfighter and shoot down enemy fighters or wipe out the enemy en masse with strafing runs.
(My record, 126 enemies killed, 3 friends killed, 0 deaths.)

As I said earlier, this game is very fun and engaging to play.

However, once you become proficient in all these modes of combat and can usually lead your side to victory, even on the "Hard" difficulty setting, there isn't much more to be done, or much more room for improvement. It took me about 2 to 3 weeks to "beat" this game. Once you've become very good at it, there isn't much fun in playing it again and again, unless you enjoy killing enemy soldiers for its own sake.

If you're looking for a game that will be really fun for about a month, it would be hard to find a better game that Battlefront. If you're looking for a game that will last you for years, Battlefront is not the way to go.
4 stars (SWEET Game!) - Pros:
Awesome action
Realistic movement
Overall feel for the battlefield
Good AI
Fun multiplayer

Cons:
Price
Bugs while playing (ESPECIALLY in multiplayer, but live with it)
AI is sometimes a bit unbalanced or stupid
Not a really good variety of weapons or units
No central plot

Overall a fun game, especially will give you many hours of play online!
Star Wars Battlefront Features:
Computer Role Playing Games (Game, rpgs, rpg, crpg, crpgs)
Star Wars (Starwars)
Computer Games
Action
Adventure
Shooters (Shooter)
Strategy (Strategic)
Science Fiction (Sci-Fi, Scifi)
CD
Single player and multiplayer modes (up to 32 players over the Internet or 64 via a LAN)
Open-ended multiplayer action game set in the Star Wars universe
Re-enact the most memorable battles from the films
More than 15 environments across 10 diverse planets including Hoth, Geonosis, Yavin, Tatooine and Naboo
20 different soldier types from four factions: Rebel Alliance, Imperial Army, Clone Army and Droid Army

Star Wars Battlefront is the CD-ROM version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around  49.99USD.