The Force Unleashed [Archive] - RonFez.net Messageboard

dryerdoor

09-14-2008, 05:50 AM

Didn't see a thread about this yet, so, here's my mini-review. I managed to get a copy of this early, and boy am I fucking glad I did. It is beyond awesome. Combat & force powers are fantastic; the graphics are amazing, there's a good range of difficulty and not only that, there's a decent story to it also. The physics and the engine that they used are pretty solid too.

Plus, the character models are really good.

oldladyfacepuncher

09-14-2008, 07:46 AM

I played the demo, and decided to buy Oblivion instead. If it gets good reviews, I might pick it up later.

Contra

09-14-2008, 08:32 AM

I am very excited for this game. It looks awsome! I can't wait to play as Vader in the first level with all of the force powers.

JustJon

09-14-2008, 03:09 PM

I played the demo and enjoyed it, but all the reviews are pretty much 7 to 7.5 out of 10.

Tall_James

09-14-2008, 03:16 PM

I played the demo as well. I liked the Lego Star Wars better. That's just me.

JustJon

09-14-2008, 05:36 PM

I played the demo as well. I liked the Lego Star Wars better. That's just me.

So did I. Lego Batman is the 24th.

IamFogHat

09-14-2008, 05:50 PM

I am very excited for this game. It looks awsome! I can't wait to play as Vader in the first level with all of the force powers.

I just saw the promo tonight, what are the powers they are offering? Are they more exciting than the SNES ones? Cause those are great, but I'm assuming this is more force-centric in terms of game play.

TooLowBrow

09-14-2008, 05:52 PM

i read that lucasarts is using revolutionary effects in this game

Contra

09-14-2008, 05:58 PM

So far all I know about the powers foghat are abilities like crushing objects, moving large pieces of the scenery to crash into enemies, and sending a "force push" like a tidal wave through Indonesia!

Chimee

09-14-2008, 06:13 PM

Picking up a TIE Fighter is nice, trying to aim it isn't.

Meve

09-14-2008, 06:25 PM

I'm actually going to be getting the wii version. Unfortunetly I don't have a ps3 or 360 but I heard that the wii version might actually be a better amd more enjoyable gameplay experience overall.

Chimee

09-14-2008, 06:28 PM

I'm actually going to be getting the wii version. Unfortunetly I don't have a ps3 or 360 but I heard that the wii version might actually be a better amd more enjoyable gameplay experience overall.

Judging by every other game that has had that hype, prepare to be disappointed.

TooLowBrow

09-14-2008, 06:30 PM

I'm actually going to be getting the wii version. Unfortunetly I don't have a ps3 or 360 but I heard that the wii version might actually be a better amd more enjoyable gameplay experience overall.

yeah, and watching casino on tnt beats the dvd version

Drunky McBetidont

09-14-2008, 06:37 PM

i'm getting it for my 10 year old son tomorrow, he better like it or i am coming after you all. fuckers.:furious:

Doogie

09-14-2008, 06:43 PM

I might have to gamefly it...right now I am hooked on Gears of War. Cant believe it took me this long to start playing it.

Tall_James

09-14-2008, 06:55 PM

So did I. Lego Batman is the 24th.

My son and I have been counting down the days.

dryerdoor

09-15-2008, 05:43 AM

I played the demo, and decided to buy Oblivion instead. If it gets good reviews, I might pick it up later.

Looking it up at metacritic, it's getting above average to average reviews

dryerdoor

09-15-2008, 05:44 AM

I am very excited for this game. It looks awsome! I can't wait to play as Vader in the first level with all of the force powers.

It's really bad ass. The only problem I have is the guy who voiced Vader, it's really awful.

dryerdoor

09-15-2008, 05:46 AM

I played the demo as well. I liked the Lego Star Wars better. That's just me.

Yeah. Lego Star Wars is addictive.

So did I. Lego Batman is the 24th.

Sweet!

I just saw the promo tonight, what are the powers they are offering? Are they more exciting than the SNES ones? Cause those are great, but I'm assuming this is more force-centric in terms of game play.

Much better. But there is a lot of lightsaber combat. You can actually mix your lightsaber combos along with your force powers.

So far all I know about the powers foghat are abilities like crushing objects, moving large pieces of the scenery to crash into enemies, and sending a "force push" like a tidal wave through Indonesia!

And lighting that'll defy Zeus.

Picking up a TIE Fighter is nice, trying to aim it isn't.

qouted for truth.

i'm getting it for my 10 year old son tomorrow, he better like it or i am coming after you all. fuckers.:furious:

I might have to gamefly it...right now I am hooked on Gears of War. Cant believe it took me this long to start playing it.

If you want to do some Gears co-op, I'm up for it. Tag: TheNeverlution.

JustJon

09-15-2008, 09:06 AM

I might have to gamefly it...right now I am hooked on Gears of War. Cant believe it took me this long to start playing it.

Hit me up. We'll play.

DarkHippie

09-15-2008, 09:36 AM

I'm getting it for the wii. I have been waiting for wii lightsaber combat for a long time

CousinDave

09-15-2008, 10:36 AM

I'm getting it for the wii. I have been waiting for wii lightsaber combat for a long time

same here

TonyStark

09-17-2008, 06:47 AM

I'm getting it for the wii. I have been waiting for wii lightsaber combat for a long time
Agreed, this is a totally awesome use of the Wiimote a lot like the ones that nhl 2k9 put in. I'm really excited that this really is the next generation of gaming with things like that.

JustJon

09-17-2008, 08:44 AM

Got it for 360, put in 1.5 to 2 hours last night. Got like midway thru level 2 and is there anything better than turning a jawa into a grenade and throwing it?

dryerdoor

09-17-2008, 08:48 AM

Got it for 360, put in 1.5 to 2 hours last night. Got like midway thru level 2 and is there anything better than turning a jawa into a grenade and throwing it?

Last night made me laugh very hard because there's this achievement called "Worst Day Manager Ever". You have to kill 12 stormtroopers with Vader. Fucking hysterical.

brettmojo

09-17-2008, 01:48 PM

The combos you have to hit when fighting "bosses" to defeat them is annoying as hell. It kinda' takes you out of the game trying to mash the right buttons when they are highlighted.

Other than that great game. I loved the 1st level with Vader just marching through the Storm Trooper/Wookie battle and hurling 10 foot tall Wookies at each other.

oldladyfacepuncher

09-17-2008, 03:09 PM

Got it for 360, put in 1.5 to 2 hours last night. Got like midway thru level 2 and is there anything better than turning a jawa into a grenade and throwing it?

Do they go "unteegi!" on impact?

This game is starting to sound better.

EliSnow

09-18-2008, 05:53 AM

Is this worth purchasing for the Wii? I read a review that was mostly favorable, except they said that the graphics at times were jarring.

I'm a big Star Wars game fan (loved Jedi Academy, etc.), and would love to try this game wtih the Wii but don't want to be frustrated with it.

patsopinion

09-18-2008, 11:07 AM

i was a big knights of the republic fan
is it set up like that at all as an action rpg

any elements of choosing outcomes or options to do things differently?

dryerdoor

09-18-2008, 11:45 AM

i was a big knights of the republic fan
is it set up like that at all as an action rpg

any elements of choosing outcomes or options to do things differently?

The best way to do describe it is ninja gaiden with the force and a lightsaber. And it's only toward the end where it matters (as far as the outcome).

JustJon

09-19-2008, 08:41 AM

Do they go "unteegi!" on impact?

This game is starting to sound better.

Yes. Either that or BOOM.

TonyStark

09-22-2008, 06:50 AM

The best way to do describe it is ninja gaiden with the force and a lightsaber. And it's only toward the end where it matters (as far as the outcome).
Still doesn't sound like a bad game. I'm kind of surprised it was scored so low because a lot of people seem to be really enjoying it.

JustJon

09-22-2008, 08:28 AM

Beat it late Friday night. The game is glitchy as fuck. At one point I fell into an object and couldn't get out.

For the last couple of levels, the game wasn't tracking my force points and the secondary mission was listed as "* Default Text".

Otherwise it was ok. I started playing again at the hardest level for the heck of it and to gain extra achievements. Standing on a bridge and flinging 200 wookies around was amusing for a while...

Whiskeyportal

09-22-2008, 10:19 AM

I was bummed that you weren't able to choose the darkside and be evil. this game was fun, but is no where near as cool as KOTOR.

brettmojo

09-23-2008, 01:55 PM

Does Anyone Know How To Get The Fucking Holocron In The Death Star Convergence Chamber All The Way On Top Of The Highest Rail??? Ahhhhh!!! It's The Black Light Saber Crystal And I Want It!!!

Chimee

09-23-2008, 01:57 PM

Have you tried using The Force?

JustJon

09-24-2008, 08:42 AM

Double jump dash?

Furtherman

09-25-2008, 07:58 AM

Force Unleashed The Movie? (http://io9.com/5054345/force-unleashed-the-movie)

The game's project leader, Haden Blackmen told the Los Angeles Times’ Hero Complex blog that the possibility of a Force Unleashed flick isn't a completely left field idea:

And it’s not impossible. Never say never. George [Lucas] has looked to tell new ‘Star Wars’ stories through the games and with the entire Star Wars Expanded Universe, and then he has also shown a willingness to let the characters come into the films. Look at Aayla Secura, a creation in the comic books who became part of the theatrical films.

Pure speculation... but the article had a cool picture I wanted to post.

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/io9/2008/09/forceunleashed2.jpg

TooLowBrow

09-25-2008, 11:43 AM

Force Unleashed The Movie? (http://io9.com/5054345/force-unleashed-the-movie)

Pure speculation... but the article had a cool picture I wanted to post.

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/io9/2008/09/forceunleashed2.jpg

i read 'the force unleashed' the novel, and i dont think it would make a good movie at all. the plot follows the levels of the game, so it starts off with vadar telling the kid, go kill this jedi, then, this next jedi will be much harder, then the apprentice levels up, and vadar says, now i have a stronger jedi for you to kill.
great plot for a video game, crap for a movie or book

TonyStark

09-25-2008, 11:45 AM

Lucas isn't going to sign off on this so it's not going to get made.

dryerdoor

09-25-2008, 11:45 AM

i read 'the force unleashed' the novel, and i dont think it would make a good movie at all. the plot follows the levels of the game, so it starts off with vadar telling the kid, go kill this jedi, then, this next jedi will be much harder, then the apprentice levels up, and vadar says, now i have a stronger jedi for you to kill.
great plot for a video game, crap for a movie or book

They made Doom into a movie.

Contra

09-26-2008, 04:53 PM

I must get this game, buying it next week!

dryerdoor

10-01-2008, 08:37 AM

Taken from:

http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/914/914623p1.html

New Content Coming to Force Unleashed
Skywalker, Kenobi and friends will be playable thanks to an upcoming download.

by Ryan Geddes

September 30, 2008 - Can't get enough of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed? LucasArts has you covered. The latest addition to the Star Wars universe will see two rounds of downloadable content before the end of the year on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network.

The first available download will feature additional costumes and character models for use in the single-player campaign, including Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ki-Adi-Mundi, and Kit Fisto. The second round, due later this year, will include a new single-player mission, set in the Jedi Temple on the planet Coruscant. The Secret Apprentice turns to the Jedi Temple to learn more about his father, and "while searching through the rubble of the destroyed building he must confront his inner demons," LucasArts said in a news release announcing the upcoming content.

The company hasn't announced pricing or timing yet for the two downloads.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed tells the story of Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice and has become a huge hit for LucasArts, selling more than 1.5 million copies worldwide in its first week on the market.

Flea_Man

10-01-2008, 09:24 AM

Taken from:

http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/914/914623p1.html

So I'm guessing you're not going to let me borrow your copy for a while?

CofyCrakCocaine

10-01-2008, 09:30 AM

Flea_Man

10-01-2008, 09:34 AM

CofyCrakCocaine

10-01-2008, 09:42 AM

Shadows of the Empire, Jedi Academy, and Knights of the Old Republic were all fantastic games.

Whatever NERD. :wink:

Jedi Academy was just a retarded version of Jedi Knight II with really really awful storyline (for a Star Wars title- should tell ya how bad it is). I don't credit a game that basically clones a previous title. I can't judge the other two since I never played 'em.

brettmojo

10-01-2008, 11:18 AM

nate1000

10-01-2008, 11:31 AM

Whatever NERD. :wink:

Jedi Academy was just a retarded version of Jedi Knight II with really really awful storyline (for a Star Wars title- should tell ya how bad it is). I don't credit a game that basically clones a previous title. I can't judge the other two since I never played 'em.

You gotta pick up KOTOR- biggest swerve in the history of gaming- jaw dropping brilliance.

Aqualad

10-01-2008, 01:33 PM

I got a Wii as a present two months ago but I have yet to take it out of the box. At first I was waiting for a paycheck to buy games and controllers, now I'm just waiting for a free weekend afternoon. This game is on my list when I finally get up and running.

JustJon

10-02-2008, 08:46 AM

The only two good star wars games to have ever been made was Super Star Wars (SNES) and Jedi Knight II. I never played Tie Fighter, but they say it's good. That's about it. I can't be bothered with this kiddy franchise any longer. The last 3 movies have made the franchise an embarrassment akin to Madonna.

The X-Wing and TIE Fighter games for the PC were fantastic. The Rogue Leader/Rogue Squadron series for Gamecube were fun too.

Shadows of the Empire, Jedi Academy, and Knights of the Old Republic were all fantastic games.

Shadows was awful. There were a couple good levels and that was it.

TonyStark

10-03-2008, 06:57 AM

The X-Wing and TIE Fighter games for the PC were fantastic. The Rogue Leader/Rogue Squadron series for Gamecube were fun too.
Yeah, dude totally. I've been trying to get an old copy of TIE fighter for years, I think I'm going to have to scour Ebay to get one eventually because that game was a beast.

whorehay

07-20-2009, 04:31 PM

i'm pretty late to the party, but i just got this game last week and i love it.
the reviews i've read have mostly had it at a mediocre/average rating, so that kind of put me off. but i checked eBay and got a copy for $13.

personally, i found it really fun from start to finish. not that anyone's going to make their decision off of what i think, but dont always base your opinion on what other people rate something.

best SW game since Shadows of the Empire.
I've never played Jedi Academy. might have to check that one out as well apparently.