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Thoughts on this game

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:20:37 +0000

What are your thoughts on The Force Unleashed?

Take a look at the trailer and more videos (the tech ones are really good)

http://www.starwars.com/video/view/000519.html

Force Unleashed Storyline- SPOILERS

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:58:04 +0000

So I wanted to start talking about the storyline of the game, so if you dont want to know it, dont look.

I got to the point where Vader "betrays" Starkiller at the Emperor's bidding.

First off, this reminds me very much of Shadows of the Empire. Vader and the Emperor both have spies that are running around, spying on the other one. Plus Vader is planning on betraying the Emperor with Starkiller, like he planned to do with Luke in Shadows.

Also, I totally didnt expect Vader to be a factor in the formation of the Alliance. Mind you, I havent gotten further in the story, so I dont know what Starkiller's interaction with the Rebels will be, but the fact that Vader encouraged him to form the Rebels is a bit ridiculous.

Still, the story is very nice, and I like it alot. I look forward to getting more into it, and getting to the ending to see what happens. I am anticipating a battle with either Vader or the Emperor (or both) in the end.

The Cutscenes

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:06:11 +0000

You can catch all of the cutscenes on YouTube. I watched the nearly hour-long set of cutscenes, and I must admit- they did a fantastic job with the story and the animation. I loved every second of it! I hear gameplay is a bit weak (it's "redundant" killing the stormies, though most reviewers admit that it's beautiful redundancy, and that you don't really get too annoyed or bored with it), but the cutscenes can more than make up for it. Maybe you should wait to buy a copy, but I have to say- it looks like ace materiel to me!

First Impressions

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:34:20 +0000

I got my hands on the game Saturday. I have the Wii version. Its very fun.

The controls work well for the Wii. One of my biggest concerns in Wii games is the camera, which is handled well with the directional. No complaints here.

Lightsaber attacks are simple flicks of the wrist, waving about the Wiimote. As for Force powers, Lightning and Choke are assigned to two buttons on the Nunchuck controller, and thrusting the Nunchuck forward will produce Force Push. You can also use gained experience points to upgrade these powers, and make awesome combos. One combo is to use Lightning to shock an enemy, and then use Push to shove him towards other enemies, electrocuting everyone. You can also use Choke to lift an enemy up, and then finish him off by hurling your lightsaber at him.

I only played through two levels so far, but as I said, thus far I love it. The story is interesting, with Vader finding a child and raising him as his secret apprentice. I only wonder at how the game will eventually end. What becomes of this secret apprentice to Darth Vader who we have never heard about before? I look forward to playing through and finding out.

Force Unleashed - Release Date

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:38:49 +0000

LucasArts has confirmed a release date for FU

So, September 16th (America), 17th (Australia and Southeast Asia) and 19th (Europe), something to look forward too

The Demo

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:48:43 +0000

A) How's it play, someone-with-a-next-gen-console?

B) Here's how it looks: http://www.forceunleashed.org/2008/08/18/ign-exclusive-force-unleashed-gameplay-videos/

New video demo

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:02:12 +0000

So here is a new video released. It shows gameplay from each system TFU will be on, and developers explain differences each system will have. The Wii version looks like a lot of fun. Im glad there will be a PS2 version also, incase the Wii controls dont workout as nicely as they should.