The Force Unleashed: Whats Your Verdict?

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charlie

Hunter

• Sep 19, 2008

• #41

Well, to start, I have the XBOX360 version. There were two major issues I've had with the game; one was the targeting system. Trying to grab what I wanted to grab, or worse, Force Lightning the enemy in FRONT of me, was sometimes very trying. The second was the length of the game: I beat it in under 9 hours. (Granted that was nonstop, but still come on people!) I don't care for the combo style especially, I prefer the KOTR style play but it was ok. I beat the game on Sith Warrior initially. I'll admit, I wanted all the holocrons so I went back and played it through on Apprentice. As much as I can't believe I'm saying this, Apprentice level was a lot more fun. I waded through the enemies like, well like a Sith Lord. And the bosses were tougher, but not so much I wanted to smash something in frustration (which happened in the Sith Warrior mode).

As far as the graphics go, I was playing it on a 30" 1080i. The graphics were AMAZING. With the full force blast going off in the bar, it was awesome watching bodies and chairs flying.

I liked the story. It was obviously Light sided, but it was still VERY good. Much better than say, the Jedi Academy game. It would have been nicer if you were able to make more choices in the game, but hey, it was still good. I went and got both endings complete; I actually disliked the dark side ending a lot. Which is quite unusual for me.

And just to throw out, my favourite part: when PROXY turns into Maul. I was totally unprepared for that. It was obvious the creators put A LOT of effort in rendering that model. I could barely tell that it WASN'T Ray Parks. And it moved just like Maul in TPM moved.

Charlie

 

GCNgamer128

Sr Hunter

• Sep 19, 2008

• #42

The reason the game "sucks" is that people gave it too much hype.

 

LostSonOfSparda

Active Hunter

• Sep 19, 2008

• #43

GCNgamer128 said:

The reason the game "sucks" is that people gave it too much hype.

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That's what happens.

 

MandalorFett

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 19, 2008

• #44

It's better than a kick in the teeth! I like it.

 

Bubba Fett

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 20, 2008

• #45

Yep, the Wii controls actually work against this game. They are shoehorned in to make it seem different - and it only ends up being frustrating. The graphics on the Wii are horrible compared to the other versions of the game - think GameCube or maybe Sega Dreamcast.

I had hoped that the controls would be used for swing the saber, but it does not read what you do with the remote, all you are supposed to do is shake the remote so they will swing the saber - but it does not matter how, or where you shake it. :confused

I have a feeling I would have had a LOT more fun with this on a different system.

The only cool thing on the Wii is the ability to fight against someone else in battle mode. The problem is that's pretty cheap - you can pretty much use force lightning combos and it's more of a quick draw competition for who can hit the button the fastest when the counter gets to 0.

 

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GCNgamer128

Sr Hunter

• Sep 20, 2008

• #46

I have the Wii version, the controls are okay, but they are hard to get the combos down. Also, I could care less about the graphics, the PS3 and 360 look awesome, but graphics don't always make games fun.

 

Bubba Fett

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 20, 2008

• #47

GCNgamer128 said:

but graphics don't always make games fun.

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I totally agree - which is why I normally love the Wii games (it's probably my favorite system ever). This game could definitely have benefited from the improved graphics however. They are bad even for the Wii.

I just hate the weak and gratuitous cut scenes in a battle where you turn the left control 1/4 turn, then shake the right control, then turn the left one again trying to align them with some stupid picture - it's all there just to make you think they actually customized the game for the Wii controls. It's a really bad design...

...and controlling the lightsabers with the control is a joke - you just shake them, it doesn't matter how. I hate to say it, but it is probably the worst use of the Wii controls I have seen, but I have only played a dozen or so games on the system.

Some of the camera abgle are bad too. Can;t count all the battles where I could not even see my character because he was blocked by something because the camera had swung into a bad position - sigh.

Anyway - even with all that said - it's still sort of cool. I do like running down the halls and kicking booty with my force powers. I have not gotten to the end, and probably never will to be honest.

 

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GCNgamer128

Sr Hunter

• Sep 20, 2008

• #48

Bubba Fett said:

I totally agree - which is why I normally love the Wii games (it's probably my favorite system ever). This game could definitely have benefited from the improved graphics however. They are bad even for the Wii.

I just hate the weak and gratuitous cut scenes in a battle where you turn the left control 1/4 turn, then shake the right control, then turn the left one again trying to align them with some stupid picture - it's all there just to make you think they actually customized the game for the Wii controls. It's a really bad design...

...and controlling the lightsabers with the control is a joke - you just shake them, it doesn't matter how. I hate to say it, but it is probably the worst use of the Wii controls I have seen, but I have only played a dozen or so games on the system.

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I do agree about the graphics being pretty bad for the Wii. SSBB has amazing graphics, but Force Unleashed, they were kind of sick. I really do dislike the cut scenes. The mouth movements are wretched and barely match the voices. Half of the time, their lips don't even move.

I'll probably get the game on the 360 when I get one, but I want someone to come over with a Wii Remote so we can play Multiplayer! That's the best thing about the Wii, multiplayer.

 

mandosoldier

Hunter

• Sep 20, 2008

• #49

Yeah I have to agree, I have the 360, and the targeting system on it could be ALOT better. I too wish that it was more like KOTOR, as far as decision making which affects game, would have bee nice to choose dark or light from the beginning. However none of that ruined the game for me. I LOVE the graphics, the story is freaking awesome, I loved both endings, and hey the addition of Maul was a pleasant surprise. My favorite move? that was the Sith Punt on the jawas and ugnaughts, I mean who hasn't wanted to kick the hell out of them? And let's not forget that the game had the best appearance of Jar Jar EVER!, Jar Jar in Carbonite YAY! ( for those that don't know, it's in Imperial Kashyyk level on the wall in the trophy/head room) (Also I personally know the guy that came up with the idea for the actual one that was given to GL, so it was especially cool seeing it in the game)

 

Boba Bolts

New Hunter

• Sep 21, 2008

• #50

All I really have to say is that, if you play the game for only one reason, play it for the story. I was hooked from teh very beginning. it had that cozy "A new Hope" feeling to it the whole time. I was really blown away at the end. amazing! I want to somehow burn all the cinematics on a DVD and add it to my star wars movie collection. I'd seriously watch it quite often. very very good writing in this game.

 

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Fleshbeany

Hunter

• Sep 21, 2008

• #51

I was disgusted when I learnt that Lucasarts aren't releasing it for PC. I recently acquired a PC that makes consoles look like pocket calculators in comparison, and now I won't get to play the game.

Shame on Lucasarts for neglecting PC gamers.

 

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IrishFett

Active Hunter

• Sep 21, 2008

• #52

Hey I was reading some posts and I noticed a few differences. First I got the game for the Wii and where does maul come in? I know he is on the wii for multiplayer but I didn't see him in game. Also about the end, I fought vader then palpatine. So I am assuming that there is one ending for the Wii...and it's the good ending?? I didn't know there was that much difference between the versions. Also does anyone know as to why the voice of Jango is in the crdits?? I am tasking stormriders advice and getting the book hopefully soon. I loved the story but the game felt rushed as far a sstory development goes.

 

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Delta9

Hunter

• Sep 21, 2008

• #53

****Spoiler Alert****



I got it for the psp and I beat it and didn't notice if there was a way to a different ending, I fought Vader twice and ended up on a med table with a mask which is kinda weird because the Emperor comes in and comments how Vader is dead and you are now his apprentice, then the credits start to roll. Does anyone know if there are different endings for the psp and at what point in the game do you choose which one to follow?

 

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HaVoC373

New Hunter

• Sep 21, 2008

• #54

i played through the game twice now, and finished it with both endings, i loved every second of it, and i dont seem to run into any glitches apart from running outside of the shield wall during the light side end boss battle, i gameplay is fun the story is great, the only thing that bugged me was the difficulty curve, cazdon paratus's dificulty was like running head first into a brick wall. but other than that its was great!
i'll be playing it again but this time on sith lord difficulty

its freakin awsome!!

 

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IrishFett

Active Hunter

• Sep 21, 2008

• #55

SPOILER

All right so I take it the PSP version you become the apprentice for the Wii you form the Rebel Alliance and you get it in the end a sa marter for the Rebels. So for those that have the PS3 and X360 are those the two different ending? I plaued it through and didn't have to choose a side I just killed what I had to kill. Is there a different ending for each version?? I am so confused right now. I kind of sucked seeing your character dead on the floor but it also really made the story.

Dude those mados were so freaking cool...like the concet Boba helmet they wore!

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 21, 2008

• #56

For PS3, the ending is where starkiller dies, and then the rebellion officially forms, under a certain character's emblem

 

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KaanE

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 21, 2008

• #57

tubachris85x said:

For PS3, the ending is where starkiller dies, and then the rebellion officially forms, under a certain character's emblem

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Thank you for this SPOILER ¬¬


Just kidding, I have read the comic, and it's just like you said, but if you can put on your thread SPOILER, for the ones that hasn't read/played it

:cheers

 

mandosoldier

Hunter

• Sep 21, 2008

• #58

ok I'm confused, I have 360, are mando not on that version? if so then darnit lol! And, no Vader is not harder than Palpatine, actually he's about 1000 x's easier due to his vulnerability to being force gripped thrown against a wall, then suffering massive damage from being attacked while down, palpatine was just cheap in every way possible.

 

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Forcebewitya

Active Hunter

• Sep 23, 2008

• #59

I got it a bit late and have been playing it for the past two days. I just love the story so far but I'm only at the part where Starkiller escapes from the medical bay and is fighting the purge troopers.

I havent had any glitches whatsoever on the PS3 yet. I'm wondering if thats due to the fact I only have 3 games for it so far. So my hard drive is relatively clean.

Also I understand why there wasnt any dismemberment, due to the fighting style, but I really wish there was. I just want a lightsaber game where when you touch something with a lightsaber they get cleaved up. There's some stigma that Star Wars games have to fall in to the T rating but I'd love a game with dismemberment regardless the rating. So thats my piece. I still enjoy putting that cheat on Jedi Outcast and having some fun lol.

Forcebewitya.

 

GCNgamer128

Sr Hunter

• Sep 23, 2008

• #60

I'm surprised TDH or the Custom Mando haven't geekgazmed over the Mandalorians on Cloud City yet.