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Star Wars Battlefront (PlayStation 2)

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Re-enact memorable battles from the movies.

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Parents need to know that there is nothing more violent in this game than in the movies. But it's battles, and nothing else -- lots of shooting, zapping, etc. all with the sounds from the movies. This can be either a third- or first-person shooter. This is a game that doesn't spawn much conversation -- it's just battles, battles and more battles.

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Families can talk about the lack of context. Do you enjoy focusing narrowly on the action? Do you prefer games with more storytelling? Do you think the game company assumed people were familiar enough with the Star Wars story to hit the ground running?

What's the story?

What's the story?
All the battles from five (and a hint of the sixth) Star Wars movies can be played in STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT. You can play in any of 15 environments on 10 planets. You can choose from 20 different solder types from the Rebel Alliance, the Imperial, Clone or Droid armies.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

The entertainment value is very high -- kids can play alone or with up to 32 players over the Internet (although connecting can be tricky and will definitely involve someone who knows what they're doing to troubleshoot). There is no blood and no gore, but it's a non-stop shooter, explosion game. The violence is no different from the movies. There's just not anything but the battles.

The graphics and sound effects are phenomenal, and so is the range of weaponry. Younger kids will be frustrated when trying to shoot from speeder bikes since they move too fast, but they will enjoy jumping on and off them. Winning a battle takes time, and when a player dies, they can spawn again in the battle either in the form they were in or they can choose to be another type of soldier. Battle progress is difficult at times, which also might frustrate younger kids.

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Game Details
Available on: PlayStation 2
Not available online
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: LucasArts
Released on: October 20, 2004
Price: 49.99
ESRB Rating: T
This review was written by Liz Perle
 
 

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Mi3
adult
11
 
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Cm20014
teen, 16 years old
12
 
fun. : )
this is 1 of my favrite star wars games i play this w/ my friend alot! he's a big star wars fan!
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let kids have fun
kid, 10 years old
7
 
A great introduction into shooters
I might just be a kid but please read this! This game has no blood and it's violence is very mild. I think it could go for a E10+ rating.
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8colony8
teen, 15 years old
10
 
This is a really fun Star Wars game that doesn't get old. You can shoot, detonate, torch, and spear enemies, but there's no blood or gore. Very rarely you will hear "d*mn" and f*** off" but not very often. Good for Star Wars fans 10+
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jamisan
teen, 13 years old
11
 
Good for tweens who are getting closer to being teens
I love this game. It is one of the best I have ever played.
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crusher6363
kid, 13 years old
7
 
this is a great game for everyone 7 and older
This is a great game
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doper
parent of 13 year old
5
 
great
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GO CUBS GO
adult
6
 
A classic
what person hasn't wanted to relive his favorite star wars battles (and the ones he had never heard of) in a video game? I think this game is a little violent but no blood or anything. I play this with little kids all the time. Unfortunately the story mode is aweful. Most people probably don't care and just want the multiplayer fun, but if you do pick up battlefront 2. The story mode is better. But battlefront is great. So what if it's 6 years old, just buy it.
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gokussj
kid, 11 years old
7
 
This Game is one of my favorites. next to smackdown vs raw series.
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angelostar
kid, 12 years old
10
 
awesome game not to violent
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goman
kid, 10 years old
9
 
when I was younger I was like it is so easy now it's harder
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zach1011
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9
 
ONE OF MY FAVORITES!!
i have played this all my live and i am 13. i have played this since i was 7. i have one of the strict dads so it isnt bad at all
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gdogrules
kid, 13 years old
10
 
perfect for ages10+
very fun
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GamerDood
kid, 11 years old
8
 
Great Game!!!
This game is great I play it with my dad and friends all of the time! There is a little bit of sci-fi violence, but nothing an eight year-old couldn't handle. I recommend it.
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Lord Stingrocker
teen, 14 years old
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Star Wars Battlefront 2
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is a war game that takes place in the Star Wars universe. You can play as the Rebellion or Galactic Empire or the C.I.S. or the Republic. Star Wars Battlefront 2 was the best-selling Star Wars game ever for a few years. There is no blood, but people do die. I strongly recommend this game for Star Wars or war fans.
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AlphaZK93
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10
 
SWB Is great for teens, but keep an eye on pre-teens
I personally love SWB1. Even though the game suggests a T rating, I think that some 10 year olds can play it without affecting their minds (I am one of them). The game is no worse than the movies at all. If anything, it's more tame since body parts can't be dismembered, and lightsabers merely pass through stormtroopers and such. Still, it is a war game and bodies do fly through the air after grenage explosions (albeit more cartoonish flights). There is no blood, and the game is perfect for kids ages 13 and up. Still, for younger kids, make sure that actually commanding the action doesn't affect them. Watching a war is much different than actually leading it.
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fair reviewer
teen, 14 years old
10
 
Trust this review
This game is awesome! It is in third person and it doesnt look like you are shooting the gun. Also, angelfacejnea rated this game 17+? That guy clearly had some issues. This game is not as voilent as you may think. and it does NOT say a player killed himself. It says who killed him in nearly unnoticable boxes in a part of the screen you dont ever look at. Seriously, my 7 year old brother plays this. Parents, take my advice. This game should have been rated E-10. This has not blood or cussing. Please parents, let you kids play this if you let them watch the movies, because the movies are worse than this.
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orange_shark_24
kid, 11 years old
12
 
great
star wars dosent get any better than this.The main thing in this game is the violence,and nothing else.
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teen, 13 years old
10
 
nonvoilent
well, this game isnt very voilent at all. there is no blood. language is not an issue either. personally it is a easy 9 year old game even 8
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