Star Wars: Battlefront II

About Star Wars: Battlefront II

Pandemic Studios released Star Wars: Battlefront II on October 31, 2005 as a sequel to their earlier hit. This shooter spans PC, Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PSP platforms. The game expands the franchise by adding space combat, playable Jedi heroes, and over sixteen new battlefields. Players join the 501st Legion during the Clone Wars or serve under the Empire in the Galactic Civil War era. The story bridges the gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope through a campaign mode narrated by the journal of a clone trooper. It captures the chaos of large scale battles with distinct factions fighting across iconic locations.

Gameplay

Sessions focus on objective-based matches where reinforcements deplete for both sides until one team is wiped out or objectives are captured. You switch between infantry combat and piloting vehicles like AT-AT walkers or starfighters. The campaign mode forces you to manage limited troop reserves against waves of enemies with infinite spawns, adding tension that standard conquest modes lack. Playing as a Jedi introduces lightsaber duels and Force powers into the shooter formula, changing how you engage targets. Multiplayer supports split screen co-op on consoles for local play. Controls feel responsive when switching between blasters and melee weapons or jumping into cockpit controls for space dogfights.

What Players Think

The PlayPile community rates this title heavily at 80.5 out of 100 based on 695 reviews on IGDB. Users describe the vibe as intense, with four votes leaning toward hardcore gameplay while two highlight the cooperative experience. Average playtime reflects the depth of the campaign and multiplayer maps. People return to these servers because the space combat mode offers a distinct shift from ground fighting. The community moods suggest a preference for chaotic large scale conflicts over small skirmishes. Current pricing on Steam sits at $3.19, matching its historical low, making it accessible for new players without a heavy financial commitment.

PlayPile's Take

This title fits players who want large battles with vehicle segments and hero characters included in the core loop. The campaign offers a structured narrative that feels different from standard multiplayer modes due to reinforcement limits. Achievements track progress through specific story beats and multiplayer milestones. At $3.19 on Steam, the value proposition is strong for fans of the franchise or shooter veterans seeking classic arcade action. Avoid this if you prefer tight tactical shooters without chaotic waves of enemies. The game delivers a solid experience that stands on its own despite being over a decade old.

Storyline

In Campaign Mode, the player follows the campaigns of the 501st Legion as told through the Journal of the 501st. As players progress through the game, they play as a clone trooper during the reign of the Republic and as a stormtrooper during the reign of the Empire. The action brings players to multiple planets through a story arc that stretches from the dawn of the Clone Wars to the formation of the Empire and later, bridging the gap between Episodes III and IV. Unlike the first Battlefront, Battlefront II's campaign gives players certain objectives with a given number of reinforcements with the enemy's reinforcements unlimited and an occasional time limit rather than playing an ordinary conquest match. The game also gives the option to skip space missions.