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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Wii) | 
| From: Activision
Category: Video Games
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 26
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Media: Video Game
UPC: 023272005788
EAN: 0023272005795
ASIN: B0014FY9XY
Release Date: September 19, 2008 (In 22 Days)
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Availability: Not yet released
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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 Teräs Käsi.
- 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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What? August 28, 2008
i think you should pipe down, how can you know all this stuff when the game is'nt even out yet. let people find out for them selvs and let them decide which version of the game is better. For people that have read the reveiw below, don't pay attention! 5/5
(Thank you for reading my review)
Wow a great Lucasarts game August 27, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm always a bit sceptical when it comes to games based on the Star Wars franchise. For every Knights of the Old Republic there is a Bounty Hunter that ruins it. I'm a big Star Wars fan and even the terrible games I enjoy for their story. Star Wars has had a pretty easy ride recently with the succesfull KOTOR, Battlefront and Lego games. Which is why I was a bit worried about the development of The Force Unleashed. The game seemed to have a large amount of amibition with the new physics systems and bridging story.
Upon starting the game the menus seemed very basic. But once the game kicked off I was very surprised. The way it makes you feel like a powerful sith is impressive. Combining force powers opens up lots of options to defeat your foes. The first I tried was lifting someone, then shocking them and throwing them back at their allies so he can shock all of them too. The controls are very simple and easy to pick up. You will feel like a powerful Jedi very quickly. Therewas a quick time event at the end of the level where you can cut an AT-ST in half and split it in 2 using force push.
The graphics were vey good and very authentic. Star Wars has always been recognised by its atistic style and this doesnt dissapoint.
One thing I should mention is how inferior the Xbox 360 version is to the PS3 version. The PS3 version has much better details, colours, framerate, resolution, particle effects, cinema videos and sound. The sound is in DTS on the PS3 version. If you have a home cinema system the sound of the lightsaber and explosions sound fantastic. The bass is rich and the music score fits right in. The Xbox 360 version sounds weak. Its almost as of a wasp is humming in your room rather then the deep buzz in the PS3 version. The Xbox 360 version also suffers from screen tear (v sync). This is where the top half of the picture is out of sync with the bottom and a line appears half way down the screen. Its very off putting. There is also a slight pause between animations on the Xbox 360 which can be off putting when doing combos. The PS3 version flows perfectly while the Xbox 360 version seems jerky. I am well aware that a few Xbox 360 fanboys will dispute this but I own every system and I am unbiased.
Overall I would rate each version in this order: PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, PSP, PS2, Nintendo DS. If you have more than 1 system feel free to use this as a way to decide which version to get.
Mmmm, Much Profit I Sense in You Gamer!!!!! August 22, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Ok i haven't actually got my hands on this yet but did get to see a demo version in LA at the games expo for the PS3. whilst there i took the opportunity to speak to one of the reps and he assured me that game play would be similar on all formats but that the Wii would probably be the most fun due to being able to swing the remote around like a real lightsabre (however you have to add your own sound effects..).
That said you would not beleive the queues and interest in this game (or perhaps you would) anyway they were only showing one level which was set in some sort of imperial factory and wow it looked the dogs biscuits. the level shown was fairly early on so the character had not at that point achieved many powers other than force lift/move & force push which we're hilarious to watch especially when picking up stormtroopers and slinging them across the room.
i suppose that i should be wary in assigning this high marks but given the small demo i saw this game is going to rock.
OH! MY! GOSH! August 10, 2008
6 out of 23 found this review helpful
Just came back from playing this in Wembely, London. i literaly do not know what to say..i am completley speechless.
all the force moves are so out of this world wicked. you can blow down trees cut anything in half, blast your way around and set things on fire.
the storyline is almost as good as watching a star wars film, they could'nt have made it any better!
the characters look so realistic and the graphics looks real life.
by far the most fun you can ever get on the wii, 360 and ps3. on the wii was the best, then xbox and fianly playstation.
10/10, defiantley reccomended. i want to thank everyone at the lucas arts team who made this game, for making my dream game come true!
xxx
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