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| Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Wii) | 
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Category: Video Games
List Price: £39.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (34 reviews)
Sales Rank: 77
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Media: Video Game
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 023272005788
EAN: 0023272005795
ASIN: B0014FY9XY
Release Date: September 19, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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The Star Wars saga will continue in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a videogame developed by LucasArts, which casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The expansive story, created under direction from George Lucas, is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.
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You are Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice
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Use the Force to disable your enemies
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Artwork of the Jedi "Maris"
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As its name implies, The Force Unleashed completely re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force. The Wii version will not only give you a solid story-line developed by LucasArts involving the Darth Vader's secret apprentice, but you'll experience a new style of gameplay only the Wii can offer. With the Wiimote and Nunchuk you'll be able to battle your way through your enemies utilizing your Lightsaber attacks and Force powers. Not only can you experience this new control system in story mode, but you can also try your Jedi skills against a friend in the Wii, "Battle Mode." Joining the Dark Side doesn't seem like such a bad idea after all.
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 home world Kashyyyk and the floral Felucia, the junk planet Raxus Prime, plus an Imperial TIE fighter construction facility.
- The Wii system's "Battle Mode," a one on one fighting arena simliar to the classic game, Star Wars: Masters of Teraes Kaesi.
- Use the Wiimote to slash and pierce your enemies with your Jedi Lightsaber while you use the Wii Nunchuk to disable other opponents with your Force Powers.
- 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. The Technology of The Force Unleashed
With The Force Unleashed, LucasArts not only introduces a new chapter in the Star Wars saga, but also pushes the Wii's game engine to deliver amazing detail and realism only found in a Star Wars title. You will experience gameplay and the Force like you never had before.
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Good But...why so short? November 1, 2008
I got this game for my birthday and thought great! I had seen it on the internet and thought it looked fantastic. When I played it I was still thinking this is awesome. You may be thinking why the 3 stars then? Well I played it and completed it in just a few days, less than 8 hours to be precise. During these hours you can use the wii's motion sensitivity quite well but after 3 or 4 levels you're thinking is there ever going to be a differing level? I mean you go to a planet kill the natives and then kill a boss. Then you go back to your ship get a new boss to kill from Lord Vader, go to their planet kill the natives and then kill the boss. And after this there is nothing to do. Yes there is a duel two player mode but all you have to do is block all the time then when your opponent isn't blocking force lightning him/her. I really enjoyed this game while it lasted, albeit for a few hours. So if you want to play this game go to a friends house and play it there(on 1 player mode mind).
Not much to do November 1, 2008
When this game came out, I was really excited however when I got it there very little you could do, for example single player only consists of a story mode and that's it. Another point is the fact that you can't re-do any missions without playing through the game again, costume and lightsaber variables are very limited plus it's extremely hard to pull of certain moves e.g. ground slam which involves jumping then swinging the wii remote down. I can only pull this off a couple of times which is annoying when surrounded by enemies and often get shot as a result. I would suggest anyone buying this game are better off with the psp version because there are extra missions based on scenes in the original trilogy which sounds a hell of lot more fun then just playing story mode
Buy Second-Hand October 25, 2008
This game is another repetitive game in the star wars franchise. i completed it in under a week and once finished there isn't much to do. the only multiplayer is dueling which you do while playing single player.
in the last level you can choose to attack the emperor or Darth Vader,but other than that there are no other choices in the game.
it is very difficult to collect all of the pointless Jedi Holocrons, and after so many upgrades the game is too easy. it focuses on the force too much. by the last level i was pushing and shocking everything and only used my lightsaber in duels (which get very repetitive), boss battles (which also get repetitive) and in dire need. even when i did use my lightsaber, the game was not very responsive with my wiimote actions.
In my opinion the only two very decent star wars games were: Rogue Squadron 3 Rebel Strike, and Knights of the Old Republic. the latter is an RPG so you are able to make choices depending on whether you want to be a jedi or sith lord, and you can see how your character is good or bad. if the player chooses selfish and violent actions then the characters eyes appear to turn yellow, and their complexion more scarred.
I sold my Knights of the old Republic, but in my opinion i think that if they had made the force unleashed more rpg with choices for the player and less force orientated it might have done better.
i rated the game 3 stars for the amount of force powers and the storyline. it does tie in with the films, but the levels themselves are repetitive: kill grunts, kill minor boss, kill more grunts, kill big boss, then sometimes kill even more grunts befor facing off a jedi.
overall the game is too easy and doesn't give the player enough choice, however, if you can find a cheap option for c.10 then its worth getting to see for yourself
 Rent it October 7, 2008
Rented it last week and completed it within days. Far too easy and repetitive. Loved it at the start but looking back, it really not the game I hoped for. I recommend renting it for a couple of days before spending your hard earned money on it!
Buy it second hand October 7, 2008
There'll be loads of copies of this floating around second hand because it's the easiest game ever to complete so just buy it for 10 ($20) as it's not worth the rrp.
The game itself is actually not that bad, yes it's repetitive and annoying in places, yes, the camera is an absolute pain at times but in truth it's actually very playable but way too easy and very, very short. All in all I feel like Lucas has yet again left me disappointed and ripped off but I guess I'm getting used to the feeling.
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