Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

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  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PSP)

    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is the latest installment in the exciting and ever-expanding Star Wars mythos. The Force Unleashed offers an interesting take on traditional Star Wars storytelling by pitting the player in the Empire's Dark Times, where the sinister Emperor Palpatine orders the sinister Sith to rid the universe of all the Jedi.

    THE BOTTOM LINE: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is an incredibly original and rich experience, and may be the best handheld Star Wars game to date!

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  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

    The basic premise of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a stroke of brilliance: in the years between Episodes III and IV, Darth Vader takes a secret apprentice and puts him to work mopping up the few remaining Jedi. Finally we can dispense with all the self-righteous moralizing and embrace the awesome power of the dark side, right? Sort of.

    Editor's Note: We looked at both versions of Force Unleashed and found no discernible differences between the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, so the review stands for both platforms. You can find the review of the PS3 version here.

    THE BOTTOM LINE: Killer force powers and intense action can't fully save an otherwise inconsistent effort. Still, it has its moments.

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  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

    The basic premise of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a stroke of brilliance: in the years between Episodes III and IV, Darth Vader takes a secret apprentice and puts him to work mopping up the few remaining Jedi. Finally we can dispense with all the self-righteous moralizing and embrace the awesome power of the dark side, right? Sort of.

    Editor's Note: We looked at both versions of Force Unleashed and found no discernible differences between the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, so the review stands for both platforms. You can find the review of the Xbox 360 version here.

    THE BOTTOM LINE: Killer force powers and intense action can't fully save an otherwise inconsistent effort. Still, it has its moments.

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Amazing visuals [7] Lousy camera/viewpoint [5]
Engaging story [7] Not enough content [3]
Innovative concepts [5] Unresponsive controls [2]
Just plain fun [4] Doesn't live up to expectations [2]
Intense action [4] Braindead computer AI [2]
Addictive gameplay [2] Repetitive gameplay [1]
Awesome audio [1]
Tight controls [1]
Epic boss fights [1]
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - PS3

Pros Cons
Amazing visuals Doesn't live up to expectations
Engaging story  
Epic boss fights  
Intense action  
Addictive gameplay  
Tight controls  
Innovative concepts  
Even tho its good, you will be pissed.

The game has two ending, and on both of them the character dies. I love the controls, and the cool powers. he is a ass kicking sith/jedi

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - PS3

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Amazing visuals Braindead computer AI
Innovative concepts  
Just plain fun  
Star Wars!

I really liked this game. I could really just spend hours throwing stuff all around, and dangling Storm Troopers off the edge of ledges and walkways. I really had a good time with this game! It is defiantly worth a rental!

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - PS3

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Amazing visuals Lousy camera/viewpoint
Engaging story  
Innovative concepts  
Unleashed?

Well I finally bought the game for one well I needed a new game (well thats what I told my wife) and two I like star wars. The game has great graphics and story so far is pretty cool. The force powers are very nicely done, throwing around people is pretty fun. Sometimes the game feels really clean and fun and others if feels very frustrating but it is still a great game if you love the star wars universe. My really only gripe so far is the cut scenes feel a little rushed and sometimes it does not flow good enough from story to game.

In the end: I'm finding it's an enjoyable game and will recommend it to people who enjoy the genre.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - PS3

Pros Cons
Engaging story Lousy camera/viewpoint
SW Force Unleashed

Pro: Amazing story, superb graphics and awesome game-play.
Con: Lousy camera movement and repetitive combat

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - PS3

Pros Cons
Amazing visuals Repetitive gameplay
Engaging story  
Innovative concepts  
Just plain fun  
A Great Addition To The Star Wars Saga

I absolutley loved playing this game. The game features an extremely nice storyline which truly adds to the Star Wars saga as a whole. The game features some truly nice visuals and audio throughout the game. Lucas Arts did accomplish some truly amazing things that will more inlikely help revolutionize gaming as we know it with some of there impressive engines they used in the game. Unfortunatly though, the euphoria engine didn't react how it was hyped to work, almost as if it still needs some work to be done on it.

The gameplay is addictive yet repettive at the same time. Its primarily a hack and slash with some glitter thrown on top. However, this bit of glitter is truly fun to use in the game. You'll find yourself striving towards making the ultimate sith warrior that can easily take out anything in sight. Through unlocking combos, talents, and other force powers by going through the game and collecting holocrons and stiking down one enemy after the other. In the end, you'll love the visuals, concepts and a truly great condition to the Star Wars saga, but you probably won't be all that in to the repettive gameplay and dull boss fights.

My advice would simply be to rent the game before you buy it.

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