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While Galactic Assault will likely be the most popular mode for fans to see much of the game's systems in action, the upgraded Starfighter Assault deserves recognition. Over the course of each match, you'll acquire Battle Points, which you can cash-in for mid-battle rewards-such as piloting special starfighters or taking control of select hero characters to dish out punishment. Along with some stellar visual and sound-design, the large-scale battles have the same exciting flow as Star Wars' most iconic fights, where one heroic action can turn the tide of a conflict.

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Selecting from several infantry classes and hero characters-including Luke Skywalker, Rey, Han Solo, and the story campaign's Iden Versio-Multiplayer battles are usually intense affairs, especially at the full capacity of 40 players. From the 40-player conquest battles in Galactic Assault to the smaller, infantry-focused skirmishes in Blitz and Strike, there's a greater variety of multiplayer modes than before. Heroes vs Villains will be the mode to unwind and cut loose with, away from the chaos of the epic conflicts.Д«attlefront II's main attraction is its expansive multiplayer content. Cutting out unnecessary filler, players can choose their unlocked characters-such as the rocket wielding Boba Fett, to the unstable Kylo Ren-and compete in 4v4 battles in over-the-top and ridiculous fashion.

Moreover, the fan-favorite Heroes vs Villains mode makes a return. While it isn't a particularly deep mode to dive into, with each mission offering increasing tiers of difficulty for better rewards, it can be fun to try out the different heroes against increasing numbers of enemies. The Arcade mode makes a return, featuring themed levels where you battle AI bots as classic Light and Dark side characters. Outside of the campaign and massive multiplayer battles, there are side-modes that offer some interesting diversions. But it falls a bit short of making it a remarkable journey for its characters. The campaign does a decent job of showing the internal strife within the Empire's ranks, even allowing you to explore an eerily sterile and oppressive Imperial civilization on Iden's homeworld of Vardos.

This is made worse by an abrupt ending that teases future updates to the campaign, instead of delivering a strong conclusion for its hero's journey. The downside of these missions is that they often veer into pure fan-service territory, leaving Iden Versio-who proves to be an interesting character with her unique view on the galactic struggle-standing in the shadow of more-established characters. On occasion, the campaign will switch things up with levels that feature familiar faces in entirely different scenarios, adding some moments of levity to the story.

Falling into some rather predictable twists, the story eventually turns into a familiar by-the-numbers Star Wars adventure, where the good guys and bad guys are clearly defined, and with a lead up to the final act's confrontation that's signposted from a mile away. While the brisk 4-5 hour campaign features some strong writing and performances from its cast-with some standout levels that show off the visual luster and diversity of locations within the universe-the potential of its Imperial point-of-view soon becomes lost.

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From taking part in aerial dogfights above Kamino to raiding the Death Star II and escaping before its destruction, the sequel puts its campaign and 14 multiplayer maps set across the 40-year history of the series to good use, showing a clear difference in aesthetics and tone from one time-period to the next. Set across the backdrop of the entire Star Wars saga-encompassing the prequels, the original three films, and the new trilogy-Battlefront II's online modes and single-player offerings expand the scope of its galactic battles to feature more variety in its locations. But the game overall is weighed down by an overbearing and convoluted progression system that doesn't value the average player's time, obscuring an otherwise solid Star Wars experience. Serving up the greatest hits of all things Star Wars, the follow-up to DICE's 2015 multiplayer-focused game presents a package that features a greater breadth of content, including an admirable single-player campaign. If there's one thing that Star Wars Battlefront II accomplishes well, it's the feeling of being in the universe of the legendary film series.

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