There's Droid Run, a unique variation of zone control in which the zones shift locations throughout the match. Villains, which plays out exactly how it sounds: as if a box of Star Wars action figures came to life and, unsure of what to do next, resorted to violence. Star Wars Battlefront offers nine competitive variants, each of them distinct, for better or worse. Battlefront's best maps encourage these tactics across its various game modes.Īnd make no mistake, there's an abundance of game modes here. This also allowed me to flank a trio of enemy soldiers at a nearby capture point, and with a barrage of grenade launcher rounds, I cleared them out. By darting into a nearby bunker, I avoided AT-ST fire. There are exceptions in some of Battlefront's locales, however-Tatooine's blend of exterior and interior environments, for instance, creates engaging battles from one match to the next. Hoth's barren fields impart a sense of distance, but few creative sight lines. Endor's undergrowth lends cosmetic appeal, but not much cover. Maps look fantastic, yes, but they lack focused design. Luke's force push is best used against groups.īeneath all this grandeur, however, are shallow experiences. It speaks volumes that I considered turning the ubiquitous soundtrack off at times, just to hear the detail in Battlefront's world. The ambient wildlife surrounds you and explosions carry through bunker walls, even as the pitter patter of rain strikes ferns in the wind. This is all stunning, of course, but it's Battlefront's sound design that truly reels you in. You can even see clouds of dust billow across Tatooine's arid scenery. Now Playing: Star Wars: Battlefront - Video ReviewĪnd yet, what a beautiful homage this is: dynamic lighting, vivid textures, windswept forests-developer DICE has crafted a nuanced, detailed world begging for a closer look, enveloping you at every turn. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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