Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
by Lucas Arts Entertainment

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
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Product Summary

Brand: Lucas Arts
Release Date: 2008-09-16
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Model: 32631
Publisher: Lucas Arts Entertainment
Product features:
  • Confront and associate with familiar faces from the Star Wars films, including Darth Vader in addition to new adversaries such as fugitive Jedi and Force-sensitive Felucians
  • Unleash and upgrade the Secret Apprentice's four core Force powers - Force push, grip, repulse and lightning - throughout the course of the game, and combine them for ultra-destructive, never-before-seen combos.
  • Examples of unleashing the Force in ways never thought possible: Secret Apprentice won't just Force push enemies into walls - he'll Force push enemies through walls, and will Force grip them in midair, zap them with lightning, then drop them to the ground
  • Visit locations such as Episode III's Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk and the floral Felucia, the junk planet Raxus Prime, plus an Imperial TIE fighter construction facility
  • Decisions made by players throughout the game will determine the path of the story, including multiple endings that will rock Star Wars continuity as they know it.
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Video Game Reviews of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Customer Review: Lot's of fun with minor flaws..
Summary: 4 Stars

Ok.. So I'll start saying that I dont own this game, I rented it 'cause I wanted to try it first...

Having said that, I also have foud the key strong points are:

- Adequate Graphics. I own a Wii so I bet the xBox or PS3 are far better, but this one looks very ok.
- Great sound. Nobody pays attention to music, but this game has a lot of it and you feel like youre actually on a movie.
- You are on the dark side!!! At least! I mean I have played a lot of Starwars games, including KOTOR 1 and 2 and beleive me, it always is easier if you're good. But in this game you start as a really bad guy. In fact, u get o play Darth Vader!.
- Beside the "force points" you get for killing enemies, and then trade them for levels of skills (i.e. a stronger force push) you unlock new crystals for your lightsaber, new force powers and some more stuff wich is awesome.
- The Wii controls are really natural, there are a lot of force powers and Wii controls make it really easy and enjoyable to use them.

And for the cons:

- Camera movement is widely mentioned in this reviews but it gets fixed if you increase the camera speed option in the menu of the game.
- The third-person disadvantage is there, truly if you're on a room filled withj storm troopers it gets difficult to use force powers accurately. Still the AI of the game helps you a bit there, so whenever you throw something it hits the nearest enemy, and stuff like that.
- True, if you die there's not a lot of consequences, still, this game is for fun, not for repeating the whole level if the boss kills you. Besides, there is a consequence, your force points diminish and it takes you more time to aquire more points so u can buy extra levels for your powers. And in the bosses they regain energy, so if you die they recover about 30% of their strength.
-Bad point that the games saves a lot in the check points but if you turn off and on the wii, you have to start from the beginning, but well chapters are not that long.


In general it's not a perfect game, so it does not get a 5 star grade, but still is a lot of fun to play it for like an hour from time to time and maybe on some weekend afternoon.

Description of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

The Star Wars saga will continue in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a videogame developed by LucasArts, which casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The expansive story, created under direction from George Lucas, is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.

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Join the Dark Side
You are Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice
You are Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice
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Use the power of The Force to disable your enemies
Use the Force to disable your enemies
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Artwork of the Jedi
Artwork of the Jedi "Maris"
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As its name implies, The Force Unleashed completely re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force. The Wii version will not only give you a solid story-line developed by LucasArts involving the Darth Vader's secret apprentice, but you'll experience a new style of gameplay only the Wii can offer. With the Wiimote and Nunchuck you'll be able to battle your way through your enemies utilizing your Lightsaber attacks and Force powers. Not only can you experience this new control system in story mode, but you can also try your Jedi skills against a friend in the Wii, "Battle Mode." Joining the Dark Side doesn't seem like such a bad idea after all.

Game Features:
  • During the period between Episodes III and IV, players hunt Jedi in the role of Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice.
  • Unleash and upgrade the Secret Apprentice's four core Force powers - Force push, grip, repulse and lightning - throughout the course of the game, and combine them for ultra-destructive, never-before-seen combos.
  • Examples of unleashing the Force in ways never thought possible:
    • The Secret Apprentice won't just Force push enemies into walls - he'll Force push enemies through walls.
    • The Secret Apprentice won't just Force grip foes to throw them aside - he'll Force grip them in midair, zap them with lightning, then drop them to the ground to explode like a bomb.
  • In addition to new adversaries created just for the game, such as fugitive Jedi and Force-sensitive Felucians, players will also confront and associate with familiar faces from the Star Wars films, including Darth Vader.
  • Visit locations such as Episode III's Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk and the floral Felucia, the junk planet Raxus Prime, plus an Imperial TIE fighter construction facility.
  • The Wii system's "Battle Mode," a one on one fighting arena simliar to the classic game, Star Wars: Masters of Ter?s K?si.
  • Use the Wiimote to slash and pierce your enemies with your Jedi Lightsaber while you use the Wii Nunchuk to disable other opponents with your Force Powers.
  • LucasArts is preparing an unprecedented promotional effort around the launch of The Force Unleashed, encompassing a full line of toys and game-based action figures from Hasbro, as well as a full publishing program from Dark Horse, Del Rey and Palace Press.

Meet the Cast
The Star Wars Saga will continue in 2008 with LucasArts' biggest-ever video game event. Set during the "dark times" between Episodes III and IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed portrays the previously untold story of Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice -- and now you can put a face to that mysterious character as well as the major supporting cast members as LucasArts unveils the actors set to star in The Force Unleashed.

The Cast of The Force Unleashed

The Technology of The Force Unleashed
With The Force Unleashed, LucasArts not only introduces a new chapter in the Star Wars saga, but also pushes the Wii's game engine to deliver amazing detail and realism only found in a Star Wars title. You will experience gameplay and the Force like you never had before.

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