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Cynthetiq · 08-09-2008, 08:36 AM

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
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.

As its name implies, The Force Unleashed completely re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force by taking full advantage of newly developed technologies that will be seen and experienced for the first time: Digital Molecular Matter (DMM), by Pixelux Entertainment, and euphoria by NaturalMotion Ltd. Paired with the powerful Havok Physics™ system, these new technologies create gameplay only possible on the new generation of consoles. DMM incorporates the physical properties of anything in the environment so that everything reacts exactly like it should - wood breaks like wood, glass shatters like glass, plants on the planet Felucia bend like plants on the planet Felucia would, and more. Meanwhile, as a revolutionary behavioral-simulation engine, euphoria enables interactive characters to move, act and even think like actual human beings, adapting their behavior on the fly and resulting in a different payoff every single time.

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 homeworld Kashyyyk and the floral Felucia, the junk planet Raxus Prime, plus an Imperial TIE fighter construction facility.
Decisions made by players throughout the game will determine the path of the story, including multiple endings that will rock Star Wars continuity as they know it.
The Force Unleashed is LucasArts' first internally developed title for next-generation consoles, and it represents the first in-game collaboration of talents and technology between LucasArts and Industrial Light & Magic, two companies now finally under one roof at the new Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco's Presidio district.
The Force Unleashed debuts Digital Molecular Matter from Pixelux and euphoria behavioral simulation from NaturalMotion Ltd.
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.

This looks like an incredible addition to the franchise. I really loved Jedi Knight and Dark Forces games. They brought enough of the mythos to the table and added some side story to fill in some blanks.

I was planning on upgrading the computer later this year, if this is really hot, I may have to do it sooner rather than later.

xepherys · 08-09-2008, 09:53 AM

It's one of my Xbox 360 pre-orders

Esoteric · 08-09-2008, 10:44 AM

I've been following this game for a few months now and it's definitely on my must buy list. Probably going to get the PS3 version instead of 360.

Lasereth · 08-09-2008, 12:18 PM

EGM is basically saying this game is a must-buy. Of course I will be buying it if it's good.

cybermike · 08-09-2008, 02:22 PM

I dunno, I'm not sold on it just yet. I like the idea but I'm just not seeing gameplay to go along with those scripted in-game videos. The graphics look as next gen but the animation left me with a little to be desired. If it's bad in a cutscene, It's gonna be a lot worse in game. Also, I fear the camera and controls aren't going to be an improvement over the other SW games. Didn't see a lot of game play in those videos but the glimpses I saw kinda seemed like they wouldn't be much better.. I know I'm a picky son of a bitch but there's no reason why all games can't have fluid and realistic animations or at least very easy to do badass shit like God of War

Also.. Why did you mark spoilers for one.. when the trailer before it gives away ALOT more... I mean come on.. It shows him Spoiler: fighting vader!

xepherys · 08-09-2008, 02:39 PM

That's why I don't like watching trailers... *sigh*

Cynthetiq · 08-09-2008, 03:35 PM

the link that I posted has a number of gameplay videos at the bottom; gameplay looks commensurate to the cutscenes and other Jedi games

Gametrailers.com - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Reviews, Trailers, and Interviews

here's one sample

Gametrailers.com - Star Wars: Force Unleashed -...

cybermike · 08-09-2008, 04:44 PM

Actually, That didn't look as bad as I expected.

NoSoup · 08-10-2008, 07:15 PM

Any word on a release date?

DonnieBoy · 08-16-2008, 10:22 PM

I believe this is being released September 16, This might just make me go by a Xbox 360...

Fremen · 08-16-2008, 11:17 PM

The tv show "X-Play", on G4TV, did a SW:TFU special, and the guys that developed the game said a demo was coming out sometime in August for the 360 and PS3.

sadistikdreams · 08-18-2008, 12:23 AM

Thursday. The demo will be on XBL and PSN on Thursday.

That being said, I have so much wood for this game. Talkin bout hyper space wood, with a lightsaber hilt and deflector shields.

Fremen · 08-18-2008, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sadistikdreams

Thursday. The demo will be on XBL and PSN on Thursday.

That being said, I have so much wood for this game. Talkin bout hyper space wood, with a lightsaber hilt and deflector shields.

Oh, cool. It's my sister's birthday Thursday.
I'll dl the demo and think of her...

Thanks, sadistic.

Esoteric · 08-21-2008, 07:26 PM

Downloaded the PS3 demo earlier today and it's awesome. I'm going to also DL the 360 demo this weekend just to try it out. I'll be waiting for the reviews to see which version is better.

CyCo PL · 08-21-2008, 09:07 PM

I downloaded the PS3 demo but I had to go to work... gonna try it out before I go home and go to sleep. A good Star Wars game (that's not an RPG) sounds insane to me though. I'll believe it when I see it.
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Update: It's awesome.

Fremen · 08-22-2008, 02:24 AM

I'm getting smeared in Sith mode by the TIE Fighters. I love it!

sadistikdreams · 08-22-2008, 08:07 AM

Eh, it's pretty cool. Not as much emphasis on lightsaber battle, I think it's more about HOLY SHIT! YOU CAN THROW YOUR LIGHTSABER AT TROOPERS!

ironpham · 08-24-2008, 12:21 AM

The demo was amazing. I couldn't figure out how to grab the Tie Fighters though. I loved the whole grabbing the enemy, throwing my saber into them, and using them as a weapon deal though. This game is definitely on my list to purchase.

Esoteric · 08-24-2008, 08:46 AM

People are complaining that the lightsaber doesn't just cut right through the soldiers, which is a pretty lame complaint imo. They didn't in KotOR either but that game was amazing. However, after playing the demo a couple more times I can see how the combat and force powers can get repetitive. Let's hope they have something in the final release to keep the gameplay fresh and fun.

sadistikdreams · 08-24-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Esoteric

People are complaining that the lightsaber doesn't just cut right through the soldiers, which is a pretty lame complaint imo. They didn't in KotOR either but that game was amazing. However, after playing the demo a couple more times I can see how the combat and force powers can get repetitive. Let's hope they have something in the final release to keep the gameplay fresh and fun.

That was my only complaint. The lightsaber goes right through the enemies. It doesn't cut. Even in Lego Star Wars, the lightsabers cut trhough the dudes. Weak.

EDIT: And the boss battle at the end? Quicktime actions? Also weak.

guthmund · 08-25-2008, 11:16 AM

I like the demo quite a bit.

I just don't see how you can get bored with slicing robots in half and chucking stormtroopers around....maybe it's just me.

Meier_Link · 08-25-2008, 06:10 PM

I wonder if you can swing the controller around like a light saber on the Wii. (I know the Wii is inferior graphically and the online sucks, but that might just make it worthwhile)

guthmund · 08-27-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Meier_Link

I wonder if you can swing the controller around like a light saber on the Wii. (I know the Wii is inferior graphically and the online sucks, but that might just make it worthwhile)

From what I understand it's not 1-to-1 matching, but rather I move my Wii-mote thusly, Sith-dude does this particular move.

As an achievement whore, I will, of course, be buying the 360 version, but the Wii version does look interesting....

cybermike · 08-27-2008, 01:50 PM

Do you guys know how long it takes for new demos to become available to silver accounts? I can't download it yet and I'm not subscribing to Live just to download it.

Prophecy · 08-27-2008, 04:03 PM

Generally, demos are available after one week. Which should be the 28th for this demo. However, the SC IV demo is still for gold only members (the game has been out over a week).

08-09-2008, 09:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
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08-09-2008, 10:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Esoteric Tired Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida	I've been following this game for a few months now and it's definitely on my must buy list. Probably going to get the PS3 version instead of 360. __________________ From a head full of pressure rests the senses that I clutch Made a date with Divinity, but she wouldn't let me fuck I got touched by a hazy shaded, God help me change Caught a rush on the floor from the life in my veins

08-09-2008, 02:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
cybermike Why So Serious? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wut?	I dunno, I'm not sold on it just yet. I like the idea but I'm just not seeing gameplay to go along with those scripted in-game videos. The graphics look as next gen but the animation left me with a little to be desired. If it's bad in a cutscene, It's gonna be a lot worse in game. Also, I fear the camera and controls aren't going to be an improvement over the other SW games. Didn't see a lot of game play in those videos but the glimpses I saw kinda seemed like they wouldn't be much better.. I know I'm a picky son of a bitch but there's no reason why all games can't have fluid and realistic animations or at least very easy to do badass shit like God of War Also.. Why did you mark spoilers for one.. when the trailer before it gives away ALOT more... I mean come on.. It shows him Spoiler: fighting vader! __________________ (All opinions subject to change without warning.) "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

08-09-2008, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Join Date: May 2004 Location: Michigan USA	That's why I don't like watching trailers... sigh __________________ A good marriage is at least 80 percent good luck in finding the right person at the right time. The rest is trust. -- Nanette Newman The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage

08-09-2008, 04:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
cybermike Why So Serious? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wut?	Actually, That didn't look as bad as I expected. __________________ (All opinions subject to change without warning.) "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

08-09-2008, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Winston-Salem, NC	EGM is basically saying this game is a must-buy. Of course I will be buying it if it's good.

08-10-2008, 07:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
NoSoup Non-Rookie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Green Bay, WI	Any word on a release date? __________________ I have an aura of reliability and good judgement. Just in case you were wondering...

08-16-2008, 10:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
DonnieBoy Insane Join Date: Apr 2003	I believe this is being released September 16, This might just make me go by a Xbox 360...

08-16-2008, 11:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fremen Man up, Nancy! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: left side of my couch	The tv show "X-Play", on G4TV, did a SW:TFU special, and the guys that developed the game said a demo was coming out sometime in August for the 360 and PS3. __________________ Google

08-18-2008, 12:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
sadistikdreams lonely rolling star Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle.	Thursday. The demo will be on XBL and PSN on Thursday. That being said, I have so much wood for this game. Talkin bout hyper space wood, with a lightsaber hilt and deflector shields. __________________ "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." -Lin Yutang

08-21-2008, 07:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
Esoteric Tired Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida	Downloaded the PS3 demo earlier today and it's awesome. I'm going to also DL the 360 demo this weekend just to try it out. I'll be waiting for the reviews to see which version is better. __________________ From a head full of pressure rests the senses that I clutch Made a date with Divinity, but she wouldn't let me fuck I got touched by a hazy shaded, God help me change Caught a rush on the floor from the life in my veins

08-21-2008, 09:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
CyCo PL Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK	I downloaded the PS3 demo but I had to go to work... gonna try it out before I go home and go to sleep. A good Star Wars game (that's not an RPG) sounds insane to me though. I'll believe it when I see it. -----Added 22/8/2008 at 02 : 22 : 34----- Update: It's awesome. Last edited by CyCo PL; 08-22-2008 at 12:22 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

08-22-2008, 02:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
Fremen Man up, Nancy! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: left side of my couch	I'm getting smeared in Sith mode by the TIE Fighters. I love it! __________________ Google

08-22-2008, 08:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
sadistikdreams lonely rolling star Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle.	Eh, it's pretty cool. Not as much emphasis on lightsaber battle, I think it's more about HOLY SHIT! YOU CAN THROW YOUR LIGHTSABER AT TROOPERS! __________________ "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." -Lin Yutang

08-24-2008, 12:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
ironpham Psycho Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC	The demo was amazing. I couldn't figure out how to grab the Tie Fighters though. I loved the whole grabbing the enemy, throwing my saber into them, and using them as a weapon deal though. This game is definitely on my list to purchase. __________________ Five. Five Dollar. Five Dollar Footlong.

08-24-2008, 08:46 AM	#19 (permalink)
Esoteric Tired Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida	People are complaining that the lightsaber doesn't just cut right through the soldiers, which is a pretty lame complaint imo. They didn't in KotOR either but that game was amazing. However, after playing the demo a couple more times I can see how the combat and force powers can get repetitive. Let's hope they have something in the final release to keep the gameplay fresh and fun. __________________ From a head full of pressure rests the senses that I clutch Made a date with Divinity, but she wouldn't let me fuck I got touched by a hazy shaded, God help me change Caught a rush on the floor from the life in my veins

08-25-2008, 11:16 AM	#21 (permalink)
guthmund big damn hero Join Date: Apr 2003	I like the demo quite a bit. I just don't see how you can get bored with slicing robots in half and chucking stormtroopers around....maybe it's just me. __________________ No signature. None. Seriously.

08-25-2008, 06:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
Meier_Link Insane Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: in a state of confusion	I wonder if you can swing the controller around like a light saber on the Wii. (I know the Wii is inferior graphically and the online sucks, but that might just make it worthwhile) __________________ life is a sexually transmitted disease

08-27-2008, 01:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
cybermike Why So Serious? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wut?	Do you guys know how long it takes for new demos to become available to silver accounts? I can't download it yet and I'm not subscribing to Live just to download it. __________________ (All opinions subject to change without warning.) "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

08-27-2008, 04:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
Prophecy Oracle & Apollyon Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Limbus Patrum	Generally, demos are available after one week. Which should be the 28th for this demo. However, the SC IV demo is still for gold only members (the game has been out over a week). __________________ La Disciplina È La Mia Spada, La Fede È Il Mio Schermo, Non salti Ciecamente In Incertezza, E Potete Raccogliere Le Ricompense.