16 September 2008
The Force Unleashed
But this is a Star Wars game and, in narrative terms, the most significant ever released. The stunning quality of the cinematics is everything you’d expect from a developer that shares office space with LucasFilm and Industrial Light & Magic, and the story is told with compelling vigour and convincing flair. The denouement is also fantastic, and it’s worth noting that there is a second, non-canon ending on offer, depending on a decision you make in the final stage. But this is a Star Wars game and, in narrative terms, the most significant ever released. The stunning quality of the cinematics is everything you’d expect from a developer that shares office space with LucasFilm and Industrial Light & Magic, and the story is told with compelling vigour and convincing flair. The denouement is also fantastic, and it’s worth noting that there is a second, non-canon ending on offer, depending on a decision you make in the final stage.
(Eurogamer, 7/10)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a valiant effort at rejuvenating the largely underwhelming Star Wars videogame franchise. Some of the technology here is a little too far ahead of its time, though that could prove to be promising for future installments. Uninspired level design and some tedious enemy battles mar an experience that gives you power over the Force like we’ve never really seen before. While it’s far from perfect, Star Wars fans will find that it’s worth playing through simply for its story and the ability to use the Force in fairly awesome ways.
(IGN, 7.3)
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