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STAR WARS™ Battlefront II (Classic, 2005)

STAR WARS™ Battlefront II (Classic, 2005)

Join the rise of Darth Vader’s elite 501st Legion of Stormtroopers as you fight through an all new story-based saga where every action you take impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy.

95%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperPandemic Studios
PublishersDisney, LucasArts, Lucasfilm
Release DateJul 8, 2009
$9.99
Peak Players4.7K
Metacritic78
PlatformsWindows
Action
AI Review Summary

A legendary Star Wars shooter celebrated for its massive content, including the iconic Galactic Conquest mode and a compelling campaign. While it remains the definitive Battlefront experience for many, modern players may struggle with technical bugs and poor controller support without community mods.

Pros

  • Features a massive amount of content, highlighted by the strategic Galactic Conquest mode.95%
  • Widely considered the definitive Star Wars shooter experience, often preferred over modern reboots.90%
  • Extensive modding support significantly enhances the game and adds modern or sequel-era content.85%
  • Engaging single-player campaign and smooth core gameplay loop that holds up decades after release.80%

Cons

  • Frequent technical issues on modern hardware, including persistent black screen bugs during gameplay.80%
  • Native controller support is poorly implemented and often considered non-functional.75%
  • Requires community mods or external fixes to run reliably on contemporary systems.70%
  • Multiplayer balance is criticized for being dominated by explosive spam and sniper rifles.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers strongly recommend the 'A New Frontier' mod for players seeking sequel-era content.
  • Many users report that their Steam playtime does not reflect hundreds of legacy hours spent on the original PS2 version.
Confidence: 58%
Based on the 104 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 7, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
237
Peak · last 90 days
355
All-time peak
4.7K

Price

Current price
$9.99
Lowest tracked
$2.49since Nov 26, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
94%
All-time positive
95%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews54.3K
Positive: 51.3K (95%)Negative: 2.9K (5%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

44h

Avg Playtime at Review

54%

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