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This game is quite enjoyable because of its gameplay, campaign and how the story links so well to the rest of the saga, especially the last three episodes. There are many highlights to this game, and a few flaws...but mostly it's one that Star Wars fans should buy because of its freedom in the way you create your character and the way they introduce already-created planets which have not received much attention from those who've only watched the movies.

Gameplay - The gameplay is top-notch, the way you are able to move around like a Jedi, jump and fight like a Jedi, and use a variety of memorable Force powers like a Sith. You really do get the sense that you're this extremely gifted and powerful apprentice who goes around killing Jedi (it's nice to play an antagonist for once), and taking orders from this famous villain who is shown to be cruel and evil. The Force powers are nicely thought-of, as well as the ability to unlock new moves and upgrade yourself using the Levling system. There are some originals, like Force Push, Force Lightning and Saber-throw, but there are also a few new ones, like Force Repulse and Lightning Shield which both also have their roles to play.

Story - The plot is quite simple, and very much like Assassin's Creed. It somehow expalains many things that have happened in the later films, like the creation of the Rebel Alliance in the first place and how its symbolic crest came about. Very subtle things but they just project such realism into The Force Unleashed.

Total Mark: 8/10

BY HowlingRabbit334

General over view:

cons: the game is too short problems with the camera for some its too easy to beat

Pros: The game is beautiful - fantastic art. the music is awesome..and of course familiar. The acting is great. In particular the lead actors- The Apprentice, Juno, Proxy, Maris and Kota. The way their images were used in the animation was cool. The performances they all gave were great...also the voice actors for the smaller roles, I thought were good too.

The story is great too. There was a lot to fit in, and I didn't think they would make it work, but they did. I was happy with what they created and how it all tied together.

I think the main problem was over-hype. The game is great- it just was slightly less amazing than the initial hype lead everyone to believe. I don't know how they could have made everyone happy - but I think this worked for the majority of the masses. I know I enjoyed it and almost all of my friends felt the same way.

Well what can I say? This game is pretty much what a star wars fan should play.

So Darth Vader invades a planet of wookies, he battles a jedi finds out that the Jedi had a son. Years to come he trains the son to become his apprentice and calls him by the name Starkiller.

The actual game play is good, some levels were frustrating but I still got there.

The GGI was also good and so was the Mocap from the actors that voiced and motion scoped them.

The only thing I didn't like was the ending but overall it was a good game.

Shame it isn't canon anymore but to be fair it doesn't fit in with the timeline all that well. Still a fun game though.

Oh, and what kind of game it could have been. And many things they got really good, even dare to say excellent. Story is great (with influence and approval by George Lucas himself), fitting saga very good, voice acting is excellent and animations well synchronized with story, sound and music almost at the film quality.

Did they got the feeling of being a Jedi right? Yes, to the certain point. It's cool using light-saber, force (abilities develop by collecting points and experiences in battles) and especially light-saber fight with other Jedi.

Unfortunately, there are two big flaws: camera and character controls and in this types of game they are crucial for comfortable game-play.

Camera sometimes gets weird and makes you feel confused, which doesn't go too well with dozen of enemies in screen. E.g. you're fighting boss and have to avoid certain object while running. Camera focuses on boss so you don't see objects which you need to avoid. It's little frustration that you'll notice.

Controls are also not good and precise, especially force power that you use to move objects or enemies. You can see that game developers invested great amount of time in it, but unfortunately it just doesn't work so well. Just imagine, you're fighting enemy and trying to throw object on him, but it grabs other object or doesn't grab anything. It looks cool but with time you'll find it more practical to use light-saber and other force abilities and this leaves one segment of the game unused.

How do camera and control flaws influence game-play directly? Remember those epic x300 combos in God Of War when you exactly knew were you blew it? Well, in Force Unleashed it's not only you but certain amount of luck regarding on controls and camera.

However, those problems are not huge obstacle to beat the game so you won't have big problems with that, especially if you're Star Wars fan and story holds you even tighter to the game. However, although I like Star Wars I didn't have enough enthusiasm to beat it second time.

When I look at the game I have feeling it should have been developed a bit longer to correct those flaws that make so much difference in this genre. It's shame because we could have had the best Star Wars game since The Knights of The Old Republic.

Considering game flaws I'd recommend it to Star Wars fan. Others - try it before you buy it and if you like this genre and have PS2 I'd rather recommend God of War instead, it beats Force Unleashed in every segment (if you still didn't play it, of course).

Oh, and what kind of game it could have been.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...I wish for a remastered of both the force unleashed games for next gen consoles. That would sell a lot and people would love it, giving everyone what they want.

Loved the story kept me going but gameplay extremely repetitive and the game is far to short! Would like to see more though purely for the story!

This game has one of the best Star Wars stories out there. With amazing RPG mechanics and beautiful art it really is unforgettable.

This needs 2 separate reviews: As a Star Wars story, and as a video game.

As a Star Wars story it was pretty great. The relationship between Darth Vader and his Apprentice was nuanced and definitely developed over the course of the game. The apprentice's backstory was intriguing, as was his internal conflict growing with every kill.

As a game, while solid, was fairly hollow. The gameplay is a lot of fun until you get through the first level. You notice quickly it's a fairly shallow experience with a far too easy of a difficulty. Graphics and animation was amazing though, especially for a 2008 Xbox 360 game. Now the camera can become a nuicense and figuring out how to play nice with it can frustrate. It's also far too short and can be beaten in 1 playthrough.

If TFU was released as a film, I would give this story a 8.5 ranked just under RotS, ANH, and ESB. In retrospect elements of this story are ripped off in Rogue One.

As a game I'd give it a 6...maybe even a 5 for being too short.

Star Wars the Force Unleashed is absolutely incredible! This is without doubt one of the best video games ever made! I loved the story; the story was about the cruelty of betrayal, the corruption of power, the need to repent and become a hero in order for there to be peace and embrace love. The gameplay combat was super super fun running around with your lightsaber and using all your force powers to make you the all-powerful, and unstoppable warrior was so very fun! The music soundtrack was the perfect Star Wars music that sounded awesome. The attention to detail with all the futuristic technology on all the different planets you went to was beautiful. Without any doubt Star Wars the Force Unleashed is one of the best videogames ever made that I would strongly recommend, and would really love to see more video games like in general. Have a great day, and gooo Star Wars the Force Unleashed!

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a pretty enjoyable Star Wars game that's fateful of the concept of the Sith and what exactly they would want. Maybe the gameplay is not much great, but the story for this is somehow engaging. This is a type of Star Wars plot that gets interesting with the "villain to hero" element for Starkiller. Even if the gameplay is not that good, I do like the bosses where they would end each level with exciting action gameplay. And the graphics hold up more than a decade later. I know it's an easy bet to say that Star Wars fans will have a good time playing this game. But also for those that have ever thought of playing as a character who is in the Sith. Well, for the first half to say the least. The one thing that's better than the game itself are the DLCs I have played after the campaign. A Fragile Hope, Wrath of the Empire, and Jedi Temple. Both Fragile Hope and Wrath of the Empire stay fateful to the original trilogy very well and has given an untold story behind the movies. But Jedi Temple is the best of them all since it feels we would get to train as a Jedi after we finish the campaign. As for the game itself, it honestly should really work on the gameplay. But for what it is, it's a good game for me to strike back.

Well this is basically the only game for the Xbox 360 that is Star Wars because the Force Unleashed 2 isn't a game. So here the game-play is cool but bad at the same time. You get to feel like a Jedi or Sith yet the camera hates the gamer so much it will do everything in it's power to stop you. And unless you're fighting a main or bigger AI then you will get bored of the same enemies over and over. The sound is just amazing the score screams Star Wars and the voice acting makes the cut scenes that much better. Now the story is down right one of the best in the the world of Star Wars this was better then some of the newer movies this story made you just to want to watch the cut scenes. The problem is this isn't a movie the game-play drags this game down far. Now I enjoyed this game to it's fullest but the second to last level will have you screaming in anger some may never finish the game. So in the end rent this game it is still fun just has some flaws that you just don't want or need to deal with.