I love the original Star Wars Battlefront games, including the two spin-offs that were released on PSP (especially Elite Squadron). Battlefront 1 had these beautiful maps and Battlefront 2 had way more features and way to play. Both were so great for so many reasons. So I was obviously going to be hyped for a fresh, modern way to play these games with friends.

... and now I'm extremely disappointed. My friends and I struggled to get into the same matches together, and once we were finally able to, it was a buggy mess as if we really were back in the mid-2000s. Battlefront 2 has a weird FPS lock online, control scheme is a bit messy, the game will just randomly crash, and you can't do campaigns and galactic assault with a friend online (only through splitscreen and remote-play together).

Nothing was really added to or improved upon with these titles. Sure, models and textures do look better for modern resolutions. Yes, there is proper lighting and an overall graphics quality increase. And of course we have the Xbox-exclusive DLC in Battlefront 2. But that's it. The multiplayer is dated and barely functional. Settings in general are VERY restricted. Some sound effects and tunes have also been completely replaced. This is just a massive letdown for a couple games that I have very fond memories of and still go back to on the PS2 and on Steam (2005 version of Battlefront 2).

I've refunded this game, and I urge everyone who wants a slice of nostalgia to pick up the original titles on Steam ($10/each) and mod them. I am so disappointed in Aspyr, especially after they just released a really solid remaster of the original Tomb Raider titles. Man, this is nothing like the simulations.

This game surprised me. I didn’t know what to expect going into this except a wacky and wild adventure with some spooks, and while all that was present, there was so much more. The amount of hidden details, hints towards the truth in the story, and things you can simply do in this game is nuts!

I loved the contrast between the imaginary world and reality, and the fact that there’s different routes to take on really adds to the replay value. The side quests are cool and add life to both worlds, but there are times where I wish there were easier ways to keep track of quests and know where to go for them.

The music is fantastic, the psychological horror is done in a great way that isn’t too much or too little, and the characters are hard not to like. I can’t help but recommend this, and I’ll definitely replay it in the future to do all the things I missed during my blind, initial playthrough towards the good ending. And if any of you go for that good ending, be sure to water Basil’s plants. He’d appreciate it :)