History YMMV / StarWarsBattlefront2015

* HypeBacklash: When the game was announced, many fans had high hopes given DICE's [[Franchise/{{Battlefield}} pedigree]] and enthusiasm for the Star Wars brand. Yet several fans were disappointed with the initial game during launch week with general complaints leveled at the lack of depth and innovation. This was largely reflected in critical reviews with scores in the 6-8 range instead of the usual 8-9 range of DICE's other games. That said, DICE has begun creating more free content so it may be possible that the players will warm up as with ''Battlefield 4'' (which also was slammed at release yet won back the fanbase with gradual improvements).

* ScrappyMechanic: The randomly firing blasters are not well received to say the least.

* HypeBacklash: When the game was announced, many fans had high hopes given DICE's [[Franchise/{{Battlefield}} pedigree]] and EA's drive towards improving quality. Yet many were left disappointed with the initial game during launch week with general complaints leveled at the lack of depth and innovation. That said, DICE has begun creating more free content so it may be possible that the players will warm up as with ''Battlefield 4'' (which also was slammed at release yet won back the fanbase with gradual improvements).

* HypeBacklash: When the game was annouced, many fans had high hopes given DICE's [[Franchise/{{Battlefield}} pedigree]] and EA's drive towards quality improvement. Yet many were left disappointed with the initial game during launch week with general complaints leveled at the lack of depth and innovation. That said, DICE and EA have begun creating more free content so it may be possible that the players will warm up as with ''Battlefield 4'' (which also was slammed at release yet won back the fanbase with gradual improvements).

* TheProblemWithLicensedGames: While not necessarily "bad", the game didn't live up to reputation of outstanding licensed Star Wars games. While the gameplay and classic Star Wars look were well-received, many felt that the game didn't feel as innovative or deep as its predecessors. In fact fans feel that the game suffers from some of the opposite [[DolledUpInstallment issues]] and [[InNameOnly problems]] of licensed games in that it tries too hard to copy the Star Wars experience without trying to stand out on its own.

* HypeBacklash: When the game was annouced, many fans had high hopes given DICE's [[Franchise/{{Battlefield}} pedigree]] and EA's drive towards quality improvement. Yet many were left disappointed with the initial game during launch week with general complaints leveled at the lack of depth and innovation. That said, DICE and EA have begun creating more free content so it may be possible that the players will warm up as with VideoGame/Battlefield4.

* TheProblemWithLicensedGames: Zig-zagged. The gameplay was well-received and the aesthetics captures the classic Star War feel. However, the relative lack of innovation and content in the base game seemed off-putting. Many fans feel that the game suffers from some of the opposite [[DolledUpInstallment issues]] and [[InNameOnly problems]] of licensed games in that it tries too hard to copy the Star Wars experience without trying to stand out on its own.

* GameBreaker: A competently-played Boba Fett can rack up a 93[=/=]2 Kill[=/=]Death ratio.

** People were still concerned that the game would be ''Battlefield [[RecycledInSpace In Space]]'', meaning that you would only be able to play in first-person view. Said concerns were completely destroyed with the gameplay reveal, showing that third-person gameplay is still a part of the franchise.

* A major point of contention was the $50 DLC season pass. It's either a positive sign of strong post launch commitment or a naked money grab for withholding substantial content that could've been added to the base game. The relative shallowness of the initial game launch and EA's hit-or-miss track record with DLC has only further flamed the arguments.

** A fairly minor issue regarding [[TheHero Luke Skywalker]]. His presence in the game is good news but people are divided on the game using his black outfit and green lightsaber from ''Film/ReturnOfTheJedi'' design for all the maps, including [[SlippySlideyIceWorld Hoth]], where he's supposed to be in his Rebel pilot suit and wield his blue lightsaber. Some are okay with it for consistency's sake, others say it's a violation to canon because previous ''Battlefront'' games used both suits.
*** A bit similar and just as confusing is the inclusion of Han Solo and Princess Leia...In their Hoth Attire, especially when gameplay of the latter took place in Tatooine.

* InternetBackdraft: Fans were excited for a new entry in the series.... until details were revealed. The removal of Space Battles upset a ''lot'' of fans, as did the announcement that the Clone Wars era, Galactic Conquest and Instant Action would not appear at all. As well as the announcement that the AT-AT is on rails, and not pilot-able, along with battles being reduced to 24 person teams and the game only featuring four planets across its maps at launch. So it was half-WinTheCrowd half-Upset the Fans with Battlefront III. [[RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgment And we'll leave it at that]].

-->'''[[TheAngryJoeShow Angry Joe:]]''' Walker Assault was just about the WORST fuckin' mode to demo Battlefront.

-->'''Angry Joe:''' Walker Assault was just about the WORST fuckin' mode to demo Battlefront.

** A fairly minor issue regarding [[TheHero Luke Skywalker]]. His presence in the game is good news but people are divided on the game using his black outfit and green lightsaber from ''Film/ReturnOfTheJedi'' design for the [[SlippySlideyIceWorld Hoth]] level, where he's supposed to be in his Rebel pilot suit and wield his blue lightsaber. Some are okay with it for consistency's sake, others say it's a violation to canon because previous ''Battlefront'' games used both suits.
*** A bit similar and just as confusing is the inclusion of Han Solo and Princess Leia...In their Empire Strikes Back Attire, especially when gameplay of the latter took place in Tatooine. Time will tell if changing attire is an option in the final release.
** The game will not feature battles from the prequels. [[{{Understatement}} Fans are kinda cagey about that.]]
** Fans were ''outraged'' when it was revealed that the game won't feature space battles. Admittedly, there will be atmospheric flight ala the original game, but those fall short of the space-only combat from ''Battlefront 2''.
** Likewise, the Emperor fighting exclusively with Force abilities instead of also using lightsabers like he did in ''Film/RevengeOfTheSith'' and ''WesternAnimation/StarWarsTheCloneWars''.
** The way Imperial customization is handled in the game. Instead of a wide variety of armor options there is instead the option fight as a Stormtrooper without a helmet. This upset both fans that wanted different customization and fans of authenticity.
* NightmareFuel: Palpatine/Sidious's HellIsThatNoise scream during his Force Dash. Sounds a helluva lot like the one that he made when charging at Windu and the other masters in ''Film/RevengeOfTheSith''.
* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: The advances from the last ''Battlefront'' games are noticeable.

* NightmareFuel: Palpatine/Sidious's HellIsThatNoise scream during his Force Dash.

** A fairly minor issue regarding [[TheHero Luke Skywalker]]. His presence in the game is good news but people are divided on the game using his black outfit and green lightsaber from ''Film/ReturnOfTheJedi'' design for the [[SlippySlideyIceWorld Hoth]] level, where he's supposed to be in his Rebel pilot suit and wield his blue lightsaber. Some are okay with it for consistency's sake, others say it's a violation to canon becaues previous ''Battlefront'' games used both suits.

** Likewise, the Emperor fighting exclusively with Force abilities instead of also using lightsabers like he did in ''Film/RevengeOfTheSith'' and ''WesternAnimation/StarWarsCloneWars''.