Action

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · Metacritic

3.9

Users · RAWG

2008

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 16, 2008

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventure

Playable on

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About this game

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a Star Wars video game that takes place between the films Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. It is the centerpiece of the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed multimedia project,

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed completely re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force and casts players as Darth Vader’s "Secret Apprentice," unveiling new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy seen through the eyes of a mysterious new character armed with unprecedented powers.

The game showcases Digital Molecular Matter (DMM), an extremely detailed and realistic material physics engine developed by Pixelux, and Euphoria, a realistic bio-mechanical A.I. engine by NaturalMotion

Pros & Cons

Pros

Force powers manipulate objects and damage environments.
Cinematic presentation, recognizable locations, and frequent fan service.
Play as Darth Vader's secret apprentice between the trilogies.
Voice performances, orchestral music, and polished cinematic direction.

Cons

Campaign levels are linear, with repetitive objectives and structures.
Lightsaber and Force combat are repetitive and unevenly balanced.
Enemy AI is uneven, with repetitive encounters and bosses.

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