Star Wars: Battlefront [30s] TV Commercial 1 for PlayStation 2 & Xbox - PS2 - 2004

Release Date: September 21, 2004 (North America); September 24, 2004 (Europe) Manufacturer: LucasArts Developer: Pandemic Studios Type: Third-person shooter, action Generation: Sixth generation (PlayStation 2, Xbox) Media: DVD Controller: DualShock 2 (PS2), Xbox Controller S Storage: PS2: Memory Card (200 KB); Xbox: Hard Drive (1 MB) Gameplay: Protagonist: No single protagonist; play as soldiers from four factions: Galactic Republic, CIS (Separatists), Rebel Alliance, Galactic Empire. Plot: Star Wars: Battlefront lacks a central narrative, focusing on large-scale battles inspired by Star Wars Episodes I–VI. The single-player Historical Campaign mode recreates 16 iconic battles (e.g., Hoth, Geonosis) across two eras: Clone Wars and Galactic Civil War. Galactic Conquest mode involves strategic planet control. The game prioritizes immersive, team-based combat over story, delivering a Star Wars battlefield experience. Mechanics: Third-person shooter (optional first-person view) with class-based combat, inspired by Battlefield. Choose from five classes per faction (e.g., Soldier, Assault, Sniper), each with unique weapons (e.g., blasters, thermal detonators). Control vehicles like AT-ATs, X-Wings, or Speeder Bikes. Maps support up to 24 players (PS2/Xbox), with objectives like capturing command posts or eliminating enemies. AI bots fill teams in single-player or multiplayer. Multiplayer includes 2-player split-screen and online play (up to 16–24 players via PS2 Network Adapter or Xbox Live; servers now offline). Galactic Conquest adds strategic resource management to conquer planets. Runs at 480p, 30 FPS, with detailed maps but occasional frame drops on PS2 during heavy action. Xbox offers slightly sharper visuals. Praised for Star Wars authenticity, though single-player AI is simplistic. Modes: Historical Campaign: Single-player battles across 16 missions Galactic Conquest: Strategic planet-control mode Instant Action: Custom battles with bots or players Multiplayer: 2-player split-screen, 16–24 player online (offline now) Key Features: 16 maps (e.g., Endor, Kashyyyk, Naboo) 20+ vehicles (e.g., AT-ST, LAAT Gunship) Soundtrack: John Williams’ Star Wars score Voice cast: Generic soldier voices, no notable actors Collectibles: Command posts, bonus points Notable Issues**: Weak AI, no active online servers, limited campaign depth Related: Followed by Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005); remastered in Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection (2024) Game Length: 6–8 hours (Campaign); 20–40 hours (completionist, Galactic Conquest, multiplayer) Marketing: Launch Price: $49.99 Promoted: E3 2004, TV commercials showcasing Hoth’s AT-AT battles, Clone Wars chaos, and Star Wars immersion Limited Edition: None; bundled with PS2/Xbox in some regions Add-Ons: No DLC; Classic Collection (2024) adds modern platform support Storm Hoth or defend Naboo in Star Wars: Battlefront (2004), Pandemic’s epic PS2/Xbox shooter! Lead clones or stormtroopers, pilot X-Wings, and conquer planets in Galactic Conquest. Its cinematic battles and Star Wars vibe thrill, despite dated AI and offline servers. A 2000s classic!