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Platform: Nintendo Wii
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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.
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 Nunchuk 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.
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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 home world 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 Teräs Käsi.
- 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.
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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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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.
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113 of 121 people found the following review helpful
By Lee Griffin
Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
A long time ago, in a city far, far away I wanted to really have a light sabre and fight (nicely) with my mates. We played with brooms or brollies and made our own humming sounds. It was great. This, I thought, would be the same, only with a Wii remote and I could do force pushes and all that, and so you can... but it's still not right.
If you have Lego Star Wars, it's actually pretty much the same game, but lacking the Lego comedy value. Your character can do about half a dozen moves with the sword, and that's it. You can do force pushes on things a-la Lego. Oh, and you get force lightening too.
The problems are that you can never actually work out what's happening. The camera always seems to be looking the wrong way, the controls are slow, the sound really average, and it's just plain disappointing. It feels like it was written for the PS2, and then rather than use the "circle" button, you wobble the remote. Couple that to the fast realisation it is a platform game, just like Rainbow Islands (remember that?) or Chuckie Egg from the eighties, only in 3-D. That is lazy design. In fact, if you have Lego Star Wars just replay it and you have the same experience.
Dear George Lucas, if you are reading this, all we want is a proper light sabre duel game. One where my movement of the sabre is tracked by whatever character I am playing, not where I get to make him do one of four options. Better yet, one where I get to stand on the WiiFit balance board too for the full effect. Even better, allow me to somehow fight with my mates like I used to using a broom handle...
If you have Lego Star Wars, it's actually pretty much the same game, but lacking the Lego comedy value. Your character can do about half a dozen moves with the sword, and that's it. You can do force pushes on things a-la Lego. Oh, and you get force lightening too.
The problems are that you can never actually work out what's happening. The camera always seems to be looking the wrong way, the controls are slow, the sound really average, and it's just plain disappointing. It feels like it was written for the PS2, and then rather than use the "circle" button, you wobble the remote. Couple that to the fast realisation it is a platform game, just like Rainbow Islands (remember that?) or Chuckie Egg from the eighties, only in 3-D. That is lazy design. In fact, if you have Lego Star Wars just replay it and you have the same experience.
Dear George Lucas, if you are reading this, all we want is a proper light sabre duel game. One where my movement of the sabre is tracked by whatever character I am playing, not where I get to make him do one of four options. Better yet, one where I get to stand on the WiiFit balance board too for the full effect. Even better, allow me to somehow fight with my mates like I used to using a broom handle...
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you're unsure about buying this game - as I was initially - stop thinking about it and just get it. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed has given me the most addictive and enjoyable game experience I've had on any platform in a long time. Heck, it has made me love my Wii more than ever. This is as close as any Star Wars fan can come to actually not just using but feeling the Force. You don't just run around clicking buttons to shoot a phaser or rely solely on swinging wildly with the Wiimote-controlled light saber - especially if you're surrounded by a gang of imperial Storm troopers or exotic alien enemies. No, you have access to a mighty array of dark side Force powers, and the whole environment is there to aid you in your fight. There's nothing like hurling a sizeable piece of machinery at one of your foes or hurling an enemy through a wall. And the storyline isn't just an excuse for all of the fighting action; it makes for a significant and far from simplistic chapter in the epic saga, filling some of the void in between Episodes III and IV. And, perhaps best of all, this game gives all of us lifelong Star Wars fans a chance to finally get our own hands on the Emperor.
You play Darth Vader's secret apprentice, taken as a boy after Vader dispatched his Jedi father. Sensing the strength of the Force in the child, Vader has secretly trained and groomed you for years - and now the time has come for Vader's plans for you to reach fruition. Combining your powers together, the two of you will stand against and defeat the Emperor. First, though, you have to prove that you are indeed ready for the ultimate battle. Despite the ruthless efficiency with which the infamous Order 66 was implemented, a few Jedi knights remain alive and in hiding across the galaxy.... Read more ›
You play Darth Vader's secret apprentice, taken as a boy after Vader dispatched his Jedi father. Sensing the strength of the Force in the child, Vader has secretly trained and groomed you for years - and now the time has come for Vader's plans for you to reach fruition. Combining your powers together, the two of you will stand against and defeat the Emperor. First, though, you have to prove that you are indeed ready for the ultimate battle. Despite the ruthless efficiency with which the infamous Order 66 was implemented, a few Jedi knights remain alive and in hiding across the galaxy.... Read more ›
38 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Morat
Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
This game promised so much but in the end it fails to deliver. The graphics are not great. OK, the wii is best used for cartoon graphics and can't compete with the high end consoles but some of the backgrounds and explosions are pathetic.
The camera is controlled by a drunken wookie and is quite happy to sit 2 inches behind a tree while you are battling someone on the far side of an arena. The first person mode is useless and I don't know why they bothered including it, unless it was for marketing screenshots.
Finally - the controls. Oh dear. I dreamed of the wii remote becoming the handle of my own lightsaber. I imagined swinging it and hearing the hum and crackle as my virtual lightsaber tracked the movement on screen. No - that is not what happens. You use the wii remote to chose one of four moves. Thats it. Up, down, left, right. There is no sense of battling an enemy, just twiddling a hunk of plastic as fast as you can. The programmers would have achieved just as much using the D-Pad for the lightsaber moves and keeping the wii remote for controlling the view.
This is a sad day for Star Wars fans. Very Sad.
The camera is controlled by a drunken wookie and is quite happy to sit 2 inches behind a tree while you are battling someone on the far side of an arena. The first person mode is useless and I don't know why they bothered including it, unless it was for marketing screenshots.
Finally - the controls. Oh dear. I dreamed of the wii remote becoming the handle of my own lightsaber. I imagined swinging it and hearing the hum and crackle as my virtual lightsaber tracked the movement on screen. No - that is not what happens. You use the wii remote to chose one of four moves. Thats it. Up, down, left, right. There is no sense of battling an enemy, just twiddling a hunk of plastic as fast as you can. The programmers would have achieved just as much using the D-Pad for the lightsaber moves and keeping the wii remote for controlling the view.
This is a sad day for Star Wars fans. Very Sad.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By P. Totty
Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
I got this for the kids (good excuse) who love this game.
Though this has a 16 rating on it I found none of the content unsuitable for the younger children (apart from it is a fighting game)and my 6 year old was able to get to grips with the controlls and concepts very quickly.
You start off limited in what you can do and unlock more powers as you go.
You can then increse these powers, by adding points to them, to great effect.
You have a force power bar which different powers use up at different rates and a health bar.
Other things along the way to keep you searching are light sabre crystals, to change the colour of the beam and combat crystals to augment the light sabres power or your force powers, Light sabre hilts.
There are also Holocrons to unlock 'art' and crystals to up your health and force power.
What is really great about this game is that you start off as Big Darth! Huzzar, they have really got it right this time I thought. My joy was not long lived as very soon you become Vader's apprentice. OK I can live with that. Then there is a point in the game when you have to infiltrate the Rebel Alliance and to keep your cover you have to start shooting Stormtroopers. Suddenly you start to have doubts over your motives and it go's down hill from there. You can see where this is going can't you... Needless to say I lost intrest pretty quickly after that, only playing to get all the force powers.
Once you complete the game you have the option to restart the game with all your powers intact.
The two player mode is a laugh where you can have lightsabre dules with another person
As far as platform games go this held my attention for a little longer than most.
The kids are still into it big time.... Read more ›
Though this has a 16 rating on it I found none of the content unsuitable for the younger children (apart from it is a fighting game)and my 6 year old was able to get to grips with the controlls and concepts very quickly.
You start off limited in what you can do and unlock more powers as you go.
You can then increse these powers, by adding points to them, to great effect.
You have a force power bar which different powers use up at different rates and a health bar.
Other things along the way to keep you searching are light sabre crystals, to change the colour of the beam and combat crystals to augment the light sabres power or your force powers, Light sabre hilts.
There are also Holocrons to unlock 'art' and crystals to up your health and force power.
What is really great about this game is that you start off as Big Darth! Huzzar, they have really got it right this time I thought. My joy was not long lived as very soon you become Vader's apprentice. OK I can live with that. Then there is a point in the game when you have to infiltrate the Rebel Alliance and to keep your cover you have to start shooting Stormtroopers. Suddenly you start to have doubts over your motives and it go's down hill from there. You can see where this is going can't you... Needless to say I lost intrest pretty quickly after that, only playing to get all the force powers.
Once you complete the game you have the option to restart the game with all your powers intact.
The two player mode is a laugh where you can have lightsabre dules with another person
As far as platform games go this held my attention for a little longer than most.
The kids are still into it big time.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for Every "Star Wars" fan
This is a must for every Star Wars fan. The wii version is the most particular version of this game.
Published 3 months ago by WerewolfHE
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great choice!!
My grandson lives in Wales, had the second one of these and really liking it, wanted the original one. I ordered from Amazon, U.K. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sarah E. Austin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Star wars unleashed the force
Brilliant service provided by the Seller, the game arrived very quickly, in fact way before the estimated delivery date, would recommend this seller to everyone and the game is... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Di
5.0 out of 5 stars
Star Wars -The Force Unleashed
Excellent game, lots of fun. Enjoyed been the baddy from the start. I'm only starting so no much to say so far.
Published 21 months ago by EallanP
4.0 out of 5 stars
star wars the force unleashed
good game all round but it is far to short to buy, just rent it for 3 days, it has a good story that you can do in 3 hours but to get it played 100% you need to play it several... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2011 by Noslop
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun but easy
To be fair I'm reviewing on behalf of my son. But he loves the game! The only down side (as I can see it) is that he had achieved all the levels within just a few days! Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2010 by Pieter Hounslow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Really good. after a couple of levels you start to get into it and understand it. the force is really easy to use and the camera is as good as it can be on a game with only one... Read more
Published on 24 April 2010 by Jonathan Hassall
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fun game
I first got this game when it came out but I only managed to complete the first level. I got frustrated with how long the level took me to complete and I did not like that even if... Read more
Published on 9 April 2010 by Evnissyen
4.0 out of 5 stars
No BS review
One of the very few games on the DS where I dont want to throw myslef off a building after playing.
Although it doesnt hold my attention for long and I'm not really a... Read more
Although it doesnt hold my attention for long and I'm not really a... Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2010 by A. Huggins
4.0 out of 5 stars
May the Force be with you
have you ever tried the Force Trick with your hand while you were alone. Trying to pull a distant pen to your hand. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2010 by Bruno Pereira
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