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As its name implies, The Force Unleashed completely re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force by taking full advantage of newly developed technologies that will be seen and experienced for the first time: Digital Molecular Matter (DMM), by Pixelux Entertainment, and euphoria by NaturalMotion Ltd. Paired with the powerful Havok Physics™ system, these new technologies create gameplay only possible on the new generation of consoles. DMM incorporates the physical properties of anything in the environment so that everything reacts exactly like it should – wood breaks like wood, glass shatters like glass, plants on the planet Felucia bend like plants on the planet Felucia would, and more. Meanwhile, as a revolutionary behavioral-simulation engine, euphoria enables interactive characters to move, act and even think like actual human beings, adapting their behavior on the fly and resulting in a different payoff every single time.
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 Force Unleashed is LucasArts’ first internally developed title for next-generation consoles, and it represents the first in-game collaboration of talents and technology between LucasArts and Industrial Light & Magic, two companies now finally under one roof at the new Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco’s Presidio district.
- The Force Unleashed debuts Digital Molecular Matter from Pixelux and euphoria behavioral simulation from NaturalMotion Ltd.
- 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 New Technology of The Force Unleashed
With The Force Unleashed, LucasArts not only introduces a new chapter in the Star Wars saga, but also two completely new and innovative technologies — Digital Molecular Matter by Pixelux Entertainment and euphoria by NaturalMotion Ltd. These groundbreaking technologies combine with Havoc physics to create true next-gen gameplay and the Force like it’s never been seen or experienced before.
Great Game; But Only on the Right Platform
Okay, this is my first review, so let me get things straight.It’s Isa Johansen’s SON who’s writing the review. She’s the one who is over 13 and an adult, not me. Anyway, to the review. The title says it all. I was SO excited for the game to come out; got it Sept. 17, 2008 after waiting since Dec. of 2007.I got it for my Wii, and was hugely disappointed. Does the apprentice hold his saber backward like an awesome sith like they advertised? NO. Does metal bend like metal, glass shatter like glass, and wood splinter like wood like they advertised? NO. Do enemies behave in lifelike ways like they advertised? NO. Can you execute awesome combo moves like they advertised? NO. Don’t stop reading yet. It’s not all bad! The duel mode on Wii is great, but that’s about the only pro of the Wii version. And no, the Q&A above is NOT the work of false advertising. The answer to all the questions above should be answered YES, just not on the Wii, DS, PSP, or PS2. All the things the game promised come true on the Xbox 360 and PS3. Sound, level and character design, graphics and effects are GREAT on the Xbox 360 and PS3. If you’ve got the right console, and are willing to spend 10 more bucks, even though the Wii version might sound tempting, get the Xbox 360 or PS3 version.
one of the top 10 best star wars video games[#6]
this game,before i get started,is considered to be episode 3.5.that means it goes in right after the revenge of the sith and just before a new hope.at first you are darth vadar going genocidal on armies of wookies on kassshyyyk.then he finds starkiller and you become him.hes darth vadars previously unmentioned apprentice.most of the initial levels involve starkiller going about and assassinating the forgotten surviving jedis not killed in revenge of the sith like sha’ak tii.starkiller has incredibly powerful force powers such as force lightning powerful enought that it could bust a circuit in an entire space station and a force push strong enough to wreck ties and worse.starkiller ends up in a lot of messy places like nar shadda.the only thing i dont like about the game is how on each level you must abandon your force abilities and think youre way through a problem or boss.id vote this game as the sixth best star wars games yet.that would be behind the slew of lego star wars games and knights of the old republic 1 and 2.this is one of the only games ive bought in a long time that lived up to the hype.of course some j#$k w@d started a rumor that this game is not all that.the guys a hindrance to the futherment of mankind and a pathetic lost soul who is a bitter disappointment to his dad and mom.this game rocks.star wars rocks.and all these pompous a^^h&les who say different are just disgruntled losers.
Why Not?
For fans of the Star Wars Universe this game is a good experience. The game uses many of the characters from the original films and some of the characters from the prequels but it doesn’t abuse the Star Wars License.
The game offers an clever insight into the political events leading up to the original movies and it does it in an exciting and unexpected way.
The game play isn’t perfect (sometimes you go to lift an object you should be able to lift and the force is NOT unleashed) but they could have done much worse. The game plays a little like a cross between Battlefront 2 and God of War.
The story is compelling and the game is longer than I expected. It also has optional objectives for every mission so it will keep you busy if you want to unlock everything.
Absolutely Amazing!
I was not going to even bother with this game from the reviews it was getting. Boy was I wrong! The Force Unleashed lives up to every expectation and more. I love Star Wars and love every part of the story that I don’t get to see in a movie. This is a whole new chapter in the Star wars story. So you will love it just for that. But, thats not even the half of it. The game is a 5 out of 5 in every category except for the camera angles. Sometimes the camera doesn’t let you see your opponent when facing a boss. Other than that this game is flawless. You know what you can do in this game so I won’t repeat that. I bought this game at half price but, I would gladly pay the sticker price for this game. Get this game. You won’t be sorry!
This game is just pure undadulterated fun
Ok seriously, how often do you find a game where you get to run around picking up storm troopers and throwing them across the room. This game is just plain fun. I’ve beat it numerous times and still enjoy playing it!