Review by Alec Jessen
Many of us know and love Star Wars, especially the video games. The Star Wars Battlefront and Star Wars Battlefront 2 video games from back in the earlier 2000s were some of the best Star Wars games available, and here in 2016, we’re taking a look at a recent update of that video game released at the end of 2015 to quench our thirst for more Star Wars. Star Wars Battlefront is a First and Third person shooter game that takes place in the Star Wars universe. The game has much to offer, from the iconic Star Wars heroes to a variety of weapons to use.
Graphics
The graphics of Star Wars Battlefront are absolutely astonishing. The lighting, animations, and the smallest of details create something magnificent, from the brush and trees on Endor, to the grains of sand on the Jundland Wastes. When playing in Third person, the walking and running animations are perfectly smooth. When a player is harmed, the character will flinch, adding to the effect of actually being in the battle.
Gameplay
Almost all of the game modes in Star Wars Battlefront have a teamwork factor, meaning that it can be difficult in this game to be successful unless you have some teammates to back you up. This is represented by the partner system as well: Each player has his or her own partner, which they can “respawn” (coming back to the game once the player has been defeated) onto, and partners know where each other are at all times.
Skill is an important part of Star Wars Battlefront. The developers of this game, DICE, did a great job of evening out weapons, vehicles, and first and third person. Accuracy is the same for both first and third person, so those who prefer playing in third person do not have to worry about being at a disadvantage. Players can also switch between the perspectives mid-game, by the push of a button. The weapons of Star Wars Battlefront have great balance. For example, if a weapon has a high rate of fire, it may not be very accurate, and if a weapon has a low rate of fire, it could be very accurate. Players have to choose what they think will go best for their fighting techniques.
