Star Wars: Battlefront

[whosaidwhatnow?]

I couldnt find any other threads about this game, anyone going to be buying this? I know i am

Details.
Description:
Star Wars Battlefront is an action/shooter game that gives fans and gamers the opportunity to re-live and participate in all of the classic Star Wars battles like never before. Players can select one of a number of different soldier types, jump into any vehicle, man any turret on the battlefront and conquer the galaxy planet-by-planet online with their friends or offline in a variety of single player modes.
Single player modes include "Instant Action," "Galactic Conquest" and the story-based "Historical Campaigns" mode that lets gamers experience all of the epic Star Wars battles from Episodes I-VI, fighting from the perspective of each of the four factions within the game.First and third-person gameplay – depending on player preference.

Three single player modes including "Instant Action," "Galactic Conquest" and the story-based "Historical Campaigns" mode.

Multiplayer for up to 16 players (plus AI units) online for PS2, Xbox - 16 possibly 32 and PC 64 Players.

Split-screen mode for multiplayer 'offline' play on Xbox and PS2.

Battle in more than 12 environments across 10 diverse planets from the classic Trilogy and Clone Wars eras, maps are Hoth, Endor, Tatooine, Kamino, Naboo Geonosis, bespin and a planet from episode 3 Kashyyyk.

20 different soldier types from 4 factions: Rebel Alliance, Galactic Empire, Republic Clone Army and Separatist Battle Droids.
Soldier types include standard infantry, scouts, heavy weapons and pilots - each will have their own unique abilities.

More than 30 Star Wars weapons including blaster rifles, rocket launchers and thermal detonators, in addition to ground-based turret guns that can be manned and used to defend command posts.

More than 25 diverse ground and air vehicles including the AT-ST, X-Wing, and speeder bike, as well as the massive Republic Gunship that can hold up to five different soldiers.

Customizable controls on all systems.

Supports voice chat via compatible headsets (PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC).
Requires PlayStation 2 network adapter, Xbox Live kit and Internet PC for online multiplayer games.


Website: www.starwarsbattlefront.com
Release date: 21st september (America) 24th (U.K and Europe)


Platform: PC, Xbox and PS2

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[cg124]

This game actually looks pretty interesting

[spiderman_2k]

I will probably play the demo and see how I like it first.

[whosaidwhatnow?]

A video of some guys playing the xbox version, makes me want the game even more,
http://www.xboxyde.com/leech_803_en.html

Oh and the PC System requirements are:
Computer
Required: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible computer

CPU
Required: Intel P3 1.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 1000 MHz
Recommended: Intel P4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2400+

Memory
Required: 256 MB RAM
Recommended: 512 MB RAM

Graphics Card
Required: 64 MB 3D Graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting (T&L) Capability
Recommended 128 MB 3D Graphics card with Hardware Vertex and Pixel Shader (VS/PS) Capability

Sound Card
Required: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

CD-ROM
Required: 8X Speed CD-ROM drive
Recommended: 16X Speed CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

Input Device
Required: Keyboard and mouse
Supported: Joystick and Gamepad

DirectX
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c is included on this CD. You will be prompted to install DirectX during the installation of this game if this or a more recent version isn?t already properly installed on your system. NOTE: DirectX may require the "latest" updates for your operating system. This may also include the latest drivers for your motherboard, sound, and video hardware.

Installation
Installation requires 2.7 GB of free hard drive space. We recommend that you have an additional 200 MB of free space available after installing the game for the Windows swap/page file.

Internet Connectivity for Multiplayer
Required: DSL, Cable, or faster connection

[Andrey83]

I will probably play the demo and see how I like it first.

It will probably only be fun in multiplayer. Thats the main aspect of the game.

It like battlefield vietnam/1942 if you have played any of those. Exept its only 3rd person instead of 1st person. Then you have tons of different classes, weapons, AT-AT, fighters etc..... you get the picture :)

[whosaidwhatnow?]

Yea, IGN gave it 8.5 on Xbox, 8.2 on PS2 and 7.5 on PC. The single player is a bit weak because of the enemy A.I but it was a late addition, this is all about multiplayer and team work. The PC version got a lower score because it can get difficult when fighting human opponants which i dont understand, the guy moans about how its too easy in single player then marks it down for being too hard when fighting against other human players because the keyboard and mouse are so precise!?(what the hell, this guys sucks) He doesnt mention anything in the review about the graphics or sound and his reasons for marking the PC version down are just plain stupid. Ah well, still a very positive review :) if a little stupid.

[Mr. Blonde1]

Star Wars video games have had a bad history especially on council games. I'll rent it first. It looks good but, then again so did Bounty Hunter.

[halo7]

i liked bounty hunter but thats just me i guess

[whosaidwhatnow?]

This one is meant to be good, ive played the PS2 demo and i really enjoyed it.

[Drizzt240]

Got an average of 8.2 from the critics.

http://www.gamestats.com/objects/617/617665/?ui=gamefinder

[roboxeno]

8.2 is good in my bookes and me think ill get it

[Tornado]

If you live in the Fond du Lac area in Wisconsin, then head to Target if you want the game. They broke street date on it.

I haven't picked up my copy yet though.

[ZombieMan]

They just have to release it on the day that the Star Wars Trilogy comes out. I won't have enough to buy both so I will buy Battlefront later.

[ZombieMan]

Actually I decided to go ahead and buy Battlefront tomorrow. Who else here is definitly getting it? I can't wait to play it online!!!

[whosaidwhatnow?]

Im getting it on friday :D Just picked up my Star wars dvd's and they have a demo of battlefront on, ill play that till friday :)

[ZombieMan]

^^^ LOL, thats cool. Actually I said that I was going to get Battlefront tomorrow but I came up short on money (bills suck ass). Don't know when I will be able to get it now, but hopefully real soon!

[whosaidwhatnow?]

The demo is not as great as i expected, its fom a very early version of the game and both sides only have three different class of fighters and so there's not as many players as normal on the map, it can take you ages to find someone and if you die, its back to a long search for someone, lol. Still is fun however.

[roboxeno]

meh me might get it tommrow along with starwars dvd

[G-UnitDicRyda]

yeah this does look pretty damn good.I will probably rent this tommorrow or on the weekend.i keep seein this commercial were you can sniper people from tree's and stuff.

[ZombieMan]

HEY! I got this game today, had to sell my ass on the corner but I got the money, lol. Anyhow, this is odd. I got online to play Battlefront and guess what?! NOBODY IS PLAYING IT ONLINE YET....??? What is up with that? You would think that all of these people that pre-ordered it would be playing on there. Maybe they are in single player just trying to get the hang out the controls first, I don't know. But I had time to do that and then get online, I'm so dissapointed that no one is on there yet. Well, if any of you CS'ers get this game and go online, then look for me. My name on there is... GreenPoop. (by the way, I have PS2)

[stonefaced_1]

I played the demo with my new star wars trilogy and found it to be actually pretty good. I might buy it when it gets cheaper.

[Patman]

i love the game. i cant wait to see it reviewed on xplay

[ZombieMan]

I love the game whenever I play it by myself of single player. However, I'm just not digging the online version of it. Maybe I will get use to it.

[Patman]

I love the game whenever I play it by myself of single player. However, I'm just not digging the online version of it. Maybe I will get use to it.
i never got my ps2 to go online and i pay the $$$ every month. any tips?

[ZombieMan]

Yeah here is a tip, IT DOESN'T COST MONEY TO PLAY PS2 ONLINE! Only a few games make you pay, like Final Fantasy.

[whosaidwhatnow?]

Yea, they will probably patch the online because there have been some complaints, oh and Zombieman, have you been on the official battlefront website? Everyone whos played online on ps2 has their stats online, check it out and see what position you are on the leaderboards :) Heres a link http://www.lucasarts.com/games/swbattlefront/leaderboards_ps2.html
Whats your game names so i can check your stats? ;)

[JAE]

I got it yesterday....stayed up waaay too late playing it. Still doing the single player campaign until I get use to the control scheme and maps. I like the variety of soldiers and the ability to be good or bad in certain battles. Killing Gungans was fun! Some battles get down right hectic. Endor was difficult.

The only thing that pissed me off was that there is no "invert look up & down". Or I haven't found the controller option.

[ZombieMan]

whosaidwhatnow, I'm not even ranked yet. I didn't play online very long, I mainly played single player last night and yesterday. My name on there is GreenPoop. What is your name?

[whosaidwhatnow?]

Its not released here untill friday :( so im definatly not ranked.

[ZombieMan]

Dude that sucks!

[whosaidwhatnow?]

Totally, oh well only 1 more day to wait :)

[Patman]

i am looking to get the game used so i will have to wait longer

[JAE]

The only thing that pissed me off was that there is no "invert look up & down". Or I haven't found the controller option.

I found the option....duh. Game totaly kicks ass. Endor is very difficult. If you beat it, please share your strategy.

[carnage4u]

i have been playing this on my pc for last day or so. really like the clone war maps for fair and balanced play

I find the endor maps are insane hard for rebels. I have yet to be on a map that the rebels have one.

I dont know about single player as i will probably never select that option, but online is where the fun is anyway..

its cool that keep stats and such on the ps2, but im old school and think these games are only fun on the pc world. but someday when i give the others a chance, i might change my mind

[whosaidwhatnow?]

Picked this up this morning (pc version), have played it non stop for two hours, its awesome. Its nice and easy to get into and very fun :)

[The_PBCer]

yeah, i just rented it, its ok.

[Patman]

got any pics from the game?`

[Andrey83]

Ey patman. Check out www.tothegame.com

Its a site that keeps track of all info on a game. If you go to the searchbar on the top and put in "battlefront". Then click on the game you will be taken to the game site on tothegame.com. There there are links to all other sites that have info/screenshots/videos/interviews/reviews on the game. Its a great site. It also keeps its own screenshots.

Have fun :)

[Patman]

thanks. hey check out the new thread i started and reply to it if you have time.

[Kable24]

I've played this game for the PS2. My brother in law bought it and we ended up playing for a few hours. It took me a bit to get used to the moving around and targeting things, but after a while it was fun. It sucks you can't kill Vader. I must have blasted him with everything I had and he deflects it all, even missiles. When it drops to 20 bucks, I'll probably pick it up.

[ZombieMan]

I'm really getting pissed off at my Battlefront game because everytime I try to play online it freezes up when I first start. I will just get into a game and pick my player and then it jams up. Any suggestions? It only happens on this game by the way.

[Andrey83]

Hmm...strange thing. It might be some problem with some of your settings. Go to the official page, and on the official forum/message board. Post ALL your PC specs and a report about what your problem is. You will get help there. But if it freezes up, its probably something with your graphics card. But it can be something else as well. Hard to say.

Just go there, and they will help you.

[whosaidwhatnow?]

If its the PS2 version all i can recommend is go to the official website forum like Andrey said and also check out the technical help forum at www.swbattlefront.net. Hope you find a way to fix it.

[ZombieMan]

Thanks for the help whosaidwhatnow and andrey. BTW it is the PS2 version of the game and I will see if I can get it fixed.

[ZombieMan]

Crap, I still can't figure out how to fix the problem. That website really didn't have what I was looking for but thanks anyway. Guess I'll have to stick with playing single player and split screen with my friends here at the house.

[Andrey83]

Try to send an email to customer support at lucas arts.

here is the support page: http://support.lucasarts.com/

[ZombieMan]

^^^ Thanks a whole bunch Andrey! :)

[lenny]

i bought battlefront for xbox and its a good game and fun to but there are not enough levels and campain is too short