Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

10 Review to this product

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  Brandon Dawalt
  September 17th, 2008 on 4:03 am

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  Got the game today and I love it. The graphics are probably not as flashy and polished as on the PS3 or X360, but the fact that you swing the wiimote to swing the lightsaber more than makes up for it. Yep, you swing the wiimote and the lightsaber does the same thing… want to to a left slash, right slash and a spinning twirl on the end? You can do that. Also, it has a great storyline that instantly hooks you. I won’t spoil it, but it makes you want to keep playing just to see what happens… kinda like a book you can’t put down. The force powers are quite cool too… you can pick up and throw lots of things, including people! I highly recommend this game. Its a lot of fun and you’ll be very glad you bought it.
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  Wildstar
  September 17th, 2008 on 11:20 am

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  I can only comment on the single player mode of this game so far (knew I should have ordered a 2nd nunchuck much sooner), but I’m liking it a lot. You start off slaughtering wookies as Vader with every force ability you could ever dream of at your command. This means that yes you can grab a laser cannon using the nunchuck and have it continue firing under your control while slashing through enemies, and when you’re bored with that you can choke a wookie too, then just for good measure hold another one in mid air and throw your saber into him like a spear impaling him. Great cinematics draw you further into the story bit by bit until you take command of Vader’s young apprentice, who possesses all the general capabilities as Vader, but slightly altered – force lightning instead of choking..

  Everything just works in this game. The Wii control system is complicated, but in a good way. At first you are trying to remember how to do the various moves, but it comes naturally after a while. The bosses are not all duels, but they are all epic so far, like fighting an AT-ST for instance. One nice feature, at a certain point when your victory is certain, the action changes to some basic gestures with the Wii mote as you watch a nice combo cinematic/finishing move. As always with Lucasarts the music and sounds are amazing. They really do a nice job in this game bridging the gap between the two trilogies.

  This game will be a classic on the Wii.
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  A. Crandall
  September 18th, 2008 on 2:05 pm

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  I’m not that far into it, but overall. This game is amazing! Super b.a. force powers, cool gameplay,good story line, customizable characters, great physics on this game, cool combos. I’ve never been a very good “duel” player on any game so that isn’t really my cup of tea, but it looks cool. Overall A+, it lived up to my expectations that made me pre-order it. Well done LucasArts!
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  C. Johnson
  September 19th, 2008 on 9:54 am

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  This is the most fun I’ve had with the Wii yet. I love this game! The graphics are as good as they can be on the Wii (the resolution can’t compete with other consoles), but Wii’s interactive controls can’t be beat! Feels like you’re holding a real light-saber. Hardcore gamers might not like this game (they rarely like licensed games, like Godfather, Hulk, Iron Man, etc.) but if you’re any kind of Star Wars fan, buy this NOW.
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  Corey Thomas
  September 19th, 2008 on 12:34 pm

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  I think this was a great game, i rate games on what they are w/o comparisons to to same game on other systems( xbox 360/PS3 ). I have read where reviewers say the graphics are “ok” but lack the polish of the game on other systems, which makes me wanna ask; Why didn’t you buy the game on another system, at this point I think that everyone is aware of the technical limitations of the Wii. I think the graphics and quality of this game is on point w/ 1st party nintendo games. I’ve also read reviews where ppl say that this game lacks depth, …….its a STAR WARS game what really do you expect? I guess that an original story and a great game engine doesn’t count for anything.
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  Andrew Goff
  September 20th, 2008 on 6:56 am

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  I was looking forward to this game, and then my PS3 died. Well I sent back in the PS3 for repair and bought the game on the Wii instead. Yes the graphics are not as good as the PS3 but the game play is awesome. The dual lightsaber fighting game is fun for my wife and I to play. Then if I’m alone, I can play the story game. I have only owned the game for a couple of days, and I am a casual player, because I am a grown man who works a salary job. It’s great down time to play this game.
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  Daniel J. Fox
  November 24th, 2008 on 7:25 pm

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  I just finished the game and it was so much fun. I loved it. I know some people complained but I did not have any problems with it, except I wish I could play through to beat the characters, but that being said. This game is exactly what it is intended for…fun!! I hope they make another!!
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  Paul Valeriano
  December 2nd, 2008 on 9:40 pm

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  if your a huge star wars fan as i,you instintively need this game. you wont be disapointed!it takes some time to get to know all the moves and when you both use lighting it moves clock wise and counter clock wise gotta learn that.awesome game! good graphics,great cheats, excellent battle fields. just as good as battlefront series, i know there different views of those star wars games,but mean just as fun playing rocking to the star wars saga again!!
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  Ben Diaz
  June 22nd, 2009 on 11:35 pm

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  If you love Star Wars and you love the Wii, you will love The Force Unleashed. I bought a Wii wishing for a Star Wars game where I can wield a Lightsaber with the Wii-mote and use Force powers with the Nunchuk. Well that dream has come true! Thank God Krome Studios didn’t copy the next-gen versions, because this version feels more like Star Wars. The Wii version gets more film accurate powers like Choke and Force Telekinesis! There are a few other moves that are Wii exclusive as well including Force Maelstrom and Force Slam! There are directional attacks for the Lightsaber, so where ever your enemies are swing the Saber in that direction. You can even block Blaster shots back at enemies by holding the Wii remote horizontally! All the Force powers come from controlling the Nunchuk in various ways. This game actually lets you duel wield a Lightsaber and The Force! In this regard, controlling your character on screen is very satisfying. The real fun begins when you face characters that wield Sabers and Force powers like you do. Your Lightsabers will lock up just like the movies! Using Force powers on these foes will initiate their own lock ups. There are a few counter maneuvers that your character can perform in the heat of a Jedi/Sith battle.

  The story is absolutely amazing. They brought in George Lucas himself to help write the story, and as a result you have a top notch tale or good versus evil. This story could very well be a film in itself.

  The graphics are great. Your character looks exactly like Sam Witwer, the actor who plays Darth Vader’s Secret Apprentice! Your Lightsaber sparks against other Lightsabers creating an awesome clashing visual effect! Force Lightning casts its own light in the environment. Smoke and explosions are left behind by your path of destruction. The Physics Engine is superb. There are many things to destroy besides your opponents.

  The sound is great. Ben Burtt’s Star Wars library is hard at work in this game. The voice acting is award-winning. The music compliments John Williams score and sets the proper mood.

  The Wii gets a couple of exclusives beyond the extra moves. Krome decided that Wii owners needed more Unleashed for their buck and added a few levels. The Wii version includes a jaunt to the Jedi Temple, A visit to the seedy entertainment district of Nar Shadda, and finally a side adventure through Cloud City itself! To teach you the finer points of being a Force user, Krome has included an extensive training program. The training is not only fun, but informative. The Wii also has a Duel Mode, in which you and a friend/or enemy can battle each other using characters from the game and movies! All the moves and powers are present in the Duel Mode. There are nine different arenas to battle it out in, so the Duel Mode will extend the replayability after your finished with Story Mode.

  No this game does not look or play like the next-gen versions, and it’s more fun that way. There is no DMM or EUPHORIA, and it really never needed it. You can’t push enemies through walls, but you can push them through statues and columns. The Wii version of The Force Unleashed is a must-own title on the console. If you ever wanted to rip debris off the walls and hurl it at Stormtroopers using the Force, this game is for you! The Force Unleashed is the definitive Star Wars experience on the Wii. Buy it!
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  Jack Coffee
  January 8th, 2010 on 4:43 am

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  The other 4/5 reviews already nailed it, so I’ll keep this short.

  It’s not the best game out there but the graphics are fine and the controls are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. It’s the best use of the nunchuk that I have seen. I really don’t see how anyone could play this game using an old handheld controller. The freedom you get when you use the wiimote nunchuk combo is the definition of fun and I like moving them around so much. Torturing those storm troppers, Jedi knights and creatures is worth more than the $17 or so that I paid, that’s for sure. This is gaming at its best.