A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. This single sentence has echoed throughout pop culture history for the past 30 years, and even those who haven't seen the films it's hard to deny that our history would be radically different from what it is today when it comes to entertainment.

In a sea of multiplayer-focused shooters, Star Wars Battlefront distinguishes itself as much by what it does as what it doesn't, and that comes at a price. Its old-school simplicity doesn't always mesh with its attempts to bring those ideas into 2015, and it lacks some of those back-of-the-box...

One of the best-looking video games ever made and although relatively shallow the spectacle and excitement of the Star Wars universe comes across superbly well.

Incredible visuals and sound make perfect use of the Star Wars universe; Solid gunplay and a wide variety of modes; Walker Assault and Fighter Squadron are particularly good

The game's unashamedly shallow and its longevity is probably limited, at least in terms of long gaming sessions; Heroes are rarely as much fun as they should be

Star Wars Battlefront will deliver an incredibly authentic and immersive interactive entertainment experience featuring photo-realistic visuals and epic action in iconic Star Wars locations.

When it comes to Sci-Fi there is one franchise that sticks out more than any other. The fandom that surrounds it bears so much weight that it takes great responsibility to make sure that it shines. Even the creator himself had to move a mountain to appease his loyal fans, and failed in doing so.

Visuals are brilliant | Easy to control | Fighter Squadron Mode is Awesome

Very Little Content | Not Enough Customisables

"Aren't you a little short for a game?"

When Electronic Arts announced that DICE would be handling Battlefront it seemed like a perfect fit. If you're going to do large scale battles, attempt to

Incredible visuals and sound design; Playable Heroes like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader

Lack of maps at launch; Weapons lack punch and variety; Nothing to fall back on when multiplayer fun is done

Nostalgia is a powerful tool. It signifies an emotional attachment to something, and that's valuable in its own right. Games like Shovel Knight or Pillars of Eternity wouldn't have happened if some didn't hold a longing for the Good Ol' Days.

Pure; unabashed reverence for the original trilogy; Fun; interesting hero characters; A visual / audio blockbuster

Shallow progression; Faceless soldiers with little meaningful customization; Lacking in content

The Force is Weak With This One.

Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) is a team based shooter that takes place within the popular Star Wars universe. Including the likes of heroes, vehicles and multiple troop types there are plenty of recognisable elements for both the casual and hardcore fans of the franchise. Star Wars: Battlefront...

Visually attractive – Command hero units

Not enough maps – Poor price to value ratio