The Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection, a remastered compilation of the original Star Wars Battlefront (2004) and Star Wars Battlefront II (2005), has been reviewed by various gaming outlets and fans alike. While the collection offers a chance to relive the classic Star Wars gaming experience, it also has its fair share of criticisms and areas for improvement.
Positive Aspects
- Solid Framerate and Gameplay Loop: The framerate in the collection is reported to be solid, and the gameplay loop is easy to pick up and enjoy.
- Iconic Sounds and Music: The collection includes every iconic sound effect, voice clip, and Star Wars song you can imagine, providing an authentic experience.
- Expanded Hero Assault: The Hero Assault mode is expanded to include all ground maps, allowing for more variety and replayability.
Criticisms and Areas for Improvement
- Lack of Visual Improvements: The collection is criticized for not offering significant visual improvements beyond a resolution upgrade, with some reviewers expecting more from Aspyr Media.
- Default Button Placement: The default button placement is considered terrible, but the controls are customizable, allowing players to adjust to their preferences.
- Issues with Aspyr’s Porting Job: Aspyr Media, responsible for porting the collection, has a history of releasing games with issues, such as framerate problems and missing content.
Conclusion
The Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection offers a nostalgic journey for fans of the original games, with solid framerate, iconic sounds, and expanded Hero Assault mode. However, the lack of significant visual improvements and some issues with Aspyr’s porting job may leave some players yearning for more. Despite these criticisms, the collection remains a must-have for Star Wars fans looking to relive the classic Battlefront experience on modern consoles.
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