Star Wars Battlefront
Star Wars Battlefront is arguably one of the most successful Star Wars games ever, and is a title that many hold in their hearts as one of their favourite memories. The simple, fast-paced action left players pining for more, but the sequel fans desperately wanted never came to previous generation consoles. After years of rumours and leaked snippets of gameplay, it was revealed the sequel to Battlefront 2 was cancelled.
BUT, EA then bought the rights to making Star Wars games, and suddenly the Battlefront series was revived. With a sequel hitting shelves Holiday 2015, there is much speculation over what features are in store for the overdue entry.
However, Star Wars: Battlefront is a game that could be doomed to fail. The original two games were very basic, and would not be as well received in 2015 as they were 10 years ago. On the other hand, if DICE changes the formula too much, many may feel EA have betrayed the game’s roots. The shooter is a very competitive market, and nostalgia may keep Battlefront going for a while, but the game may be inevitably outdone by its competitors. A balance between innovation and staying true to the series roots needs to be found in order for this to be a success, but its own high expectations could also be its downfall.