Monday, September 22, 2008

Star Wars: The Forced Unleashed review



First and for most I must applaud Lucas Arts for what they have done. Combining three graphic engines into one game is pretty amazing and can be seen through out the game.

Now to the game itself. The controls are pretty easy to learn and once you have them down pat you will be using the force to basically do whatever you want. One thing Lucas Arts could have done was have made the targeting system a little more accurate and user friendly. All through out the game I was trying to pick something up or use my force lighting on some imperial trooper but starkiller was locked on an object. Also it's a pain in the ass the bring down that star destroyer. There were a few times when I had everything lined up as the game wanted, but the action wouldn't turn green. However I was still able to fulfill a childhood dream of mine.

Graphics I will give two cheers and a high five. The detail of some of the planets is remarkable and breath taking. However when breaking through some of the glass and doors they could have been a little better instead they just like fell. The cut scenes were amazing and gave some understanding of what happens in between episodes 3 & 4. However I was felt going WTF at the end of the game.

Story again gave some understanding of what happens in between episodes 3 & 4. However I was felt going WTF at the end of the game.

As it been reported there are a few glitch's in the game and when they happen it can be VERY annoying. An example of some of the ones I ran into are: If you get knocked down surrounded by enemies you wont be able to get back up, when battling the second Jedi he got stuck on the outside and I wasn't allowed to execute the finishing move, while in the first part of the Death Star level I jumped up and saber slammed an AT-ST and wound up in space walking around until I feel, and when battling the Emperor he got stuck in a lighting shield and caught in the forced field around the battle ground. O and this really isn't a glitch, but the boss battle cam isn't great and can be annoying when you two are at different ends of the map.

All in all this game is a rental if you want to try something new and a buy if your a star wars fan.

3.5 out 5 is my rating.

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