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With the announcement of theStar Wars Battlefront Classic Collectionat the most recent Nintendo Direct, manyStar Warsfans are counting down the days until they can look out for wrist rockets on modern consoles. While those with an Xbox or PC have been able to play the classicBattlefrontgames unencumbered for some time,Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collectionwill make the iconic third-person shooters available on PlayStation consoles for the first time in over a decade. Nintendo fans will also have access toBattlefrontfor the first time ever, bringing the series to more gamers than ever before.
For manyStar Warsfans, this will be their first opportunity to play the originalBattlefrontgames in many years, if not for the first time ever. The release ofBattlefront Classic Collectionmarks the20th anniversary of 2004’sStar Wars Battlefront, with 2005’sBattlefront 2only a year behind. Considering only a year separates them, some might not expect there to be many differences betweenBattlefrontand its successor. This couldn’t be farther from the truth, however, as both minor alterations and major adjustments make the originalBattlefronttitles distinct experiences.
No Sprinting In Battlefront
In today’s third-person and first-person shooters, a few game mechanics have been a standard feature for as long as many gamers can remember. WhenStar Wars Battlefront was releasedin 2004, however, a sprint mechanic wasn’t quite the basic feature it is today. In an industry wheremovement abilities like those seen inFortniteandSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueare paramount, it can be jarring to shift back to a game where a player’s options are just moving forward and strafing.Battlefront 2fortunately brought sprinting into the series, which should feel more natural for many of today’s gamers.
Playable Heroes In Battlefront 2
Much ofStar Warscenters around its biggest heroes and villains, from the wise Obi-Wan Kenobi to the domineering Darth Vader. 2004’sBattlefrontfeatured these icons as NPCs in its large-scale battles, butBattlefront 2finally gave players the chance to wield their tremendous power firsthand.Battlefront 2also has no shortage of heroes and villains to choose from, especially whenDLC characters Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventressare brought into the fold. While the combat with these big names may be simple by today’s standards, it’s nonetheless a thrilling way to feel the Force.
Battlefront 2’s Award System
Similar toCall of Duty’s killstreaks,Battlefront 2featured a unique reward system known as awards. Players earned these awards by meeting certain criteria during one life, and they offered a wide range of benefits to help players get the upper hand in battle. From new weapons to increased damage output, these awards help diversify matches and give players a secondary goal to work towards while fulfilling their primary objectives. They are absent from the firstStar Wars Battlefront, which could prove to be preferable for some players who prefer a more straightforward experience.
Star Wars Battlefront’s impact on theStar Warsfranchise and gaming as a whole is difficult to overstate. For many fans, the original two releases are the quintessentialStar Warsgaming experiences, containing a mystique and charm that’s difficult to replicate. Time will tell ifStar Wars Battlefront Classic Collectionwill be able to translate that legacy to modern consoles, and if it does, it could create a considerable resurgence inBattlefront’s overall popularity. It may not be enough toget aStar Wars Battlefront 3into development, but it’s certainly better than leaving classic titles inaccessible for those who want to play them.
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Star Wars Battlefront, produced by Pandemic Studios, is a 2004 first-and-third person shooting game that borrowed many of the same mechanics as the Battlefield franchise. The game focuses on large-scale battles and recreates various encounters from the movies.
