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LucasArts released a demo of Star Wars: Force Unleashed on both Xbox Live Marketplace and the PSN a couple of days ago, and here is a video from it for you who aren't able to download it yet. I fully enjoyed it for what it was, and hopefully the full version can be as fun as the short demo.

LucasArts press release:
Demo for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed coming on August 21 on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network

On August 21st, PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox®360 owners will be able to unleash the Force in the comfort of their own homes by downloading the demo of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed from Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network. The demo gives players a taste of one of the early levels in the game: the TIE Fighter Construction Facility, under siege by a Jedi General named Rahm Kota. The Secret Apprentice has been sent by Darth Vader to hunt down and destroy the General, but is also told that, in order to remain a secret, he is to leave no witnesses.

Also included in the demo is a tutorial intended to teach players how to use their Force Grip power.

An entirely new chapter in the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The game's expansive story 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 Vader in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is the first next-generation game developed internally at LucasArts, and will be available on the Xbox®360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

As its name implies, Star Wars: 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 together: Digital Molecular Matter, by Pixelux Entertainment, and euphoria by NaturalMotion Ltd.

Demo gameplay images

  • Force Unleashed demo online - Demo gameplay images
  • Force Unleashed demo online - Demo gameplay images
  • Force Unleashed demo online - Demo gameplay images
  • Force Unleashed demo online - Demo gameplay images
  • Force Unleashed demo online - Demo gameplay images
  • Force Unleashed demo online - Demo gameplay images
  • Force Unleashed demo online - Demo gameplay images
  • Force Unleashed demo online - Demo gameplay images
  • Force Unleashed demo online - Demo gameplay images
  • Force Unleashed demo online - Demo gameplay images
  • Force Unleashed demo online - Demo gameplay images
type105x
type105x
Commented on 2008-08-25 19:01:39
not going to cry like .....but its a no buy...... wait till its cheap cause there anit no online muti
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JohnnyNeat
JohnnyNeat
Commented on 2008-08-25 19:04:45
Demo was good, but I was having a tiny bit of an issue with the aiming of projectiles. Might just be me after speaking with a pal about hot it all works but we shall see. Plus the color scheme of the game looked a bit too dark.
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Mech_Master
Mech_Master
Commented on 2008-08-25 19:19:34
I had a few issues with the demo, but i don't think the control issues and repetition in combat spoil the entire experience. Still a buy for me
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omegaheat
omegaheat
Commented on 2008-08-25 19:41:57
I thought the demo was phenomenal. It's quite surprising how much quality seems to be put into the game considering that it didn't take a decade to develop. I guess it would be too human of me to start criticizing other titles out there that don't live up to the hype. Oh no, I could never do that............By the way, Darth Vader never looked this good.
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YingYangDragon
YingYangDragon
Commented on 2008-08-25 20:19:37
It SUCked this is a no buy for me.
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GrimThorne
GrimThorne
Commented on 2008-08-25 21:09:16
It's hard to really say anything about Unleashed. The demo was just too short to be able render a clear opinion.

The demo was fun but what we all heard was true. Unleashed is a T-rated game so no dismemberment during lightsaber combat. There won't be any multiplayer either.

As for the gameplay itself, it's clear that Lucas Arts totally focused on and refined the game's super physics. The rest of Unleashed's gameplay comes off a little under polished and slightly repetitious.

I'll eventually get around to this one after it's released, but it's not a top priority purchase for me.
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Jato
Jato
Commented on 2008-08-25 21:38:13
I was disappointed, but Ï still enjoyed the demo. It shares many of the same issue's I have with Too Human, but to a much lesser extent and the gameplay's just a lot more fun imo. Plus, the cool and wealth of diversity in the environments really lift experience for me. I really am a sucker for that kind of stuff.

The camera isn't great, but will do. The combat lacks that "oomph", but it's still enjoyable. There's some minor upgrading in there to (hopefully) keep things fresh along the journey. The bosses are lame though, and the animations are a letdown as well (some are great, but most of the transitions are horrible).

I fear the game won't last for much longer than 6 hours or so, and in that case it's a rental at best. Too bad, because I think it could be a short, but sweet ride!
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KORNdog
KORNdog
Commented on 2008-08-25 22:28:18 In reply to WinterSnowblind
Posted by WinterSnowblind
According to those who have played a more finished version of the game, the targeting system works far better and it's easier to hit what you want using the force powers.

However, it doesn't excuse the fact that every major encounter in the game is simply a QTE. I thought the whole point of the game was supposed to make YOU feel powerful, I don't want to watch a cut-scene for every boss fight.

Like I said before, I enjoyed it, but I don't see myself paying full price for it, especially as it seems very likely that it's going to be an extremely short game..
i had to actually fight the "boss" (if you can call it that) before the QTE kicked in. so its not like your just watching a cut-scene for the bosses is it. plus fighting the jedi will be far more exciting i think. theres not much you can do fighting a walker....lol.
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Lafiel
Lafiel
Commented on 2008-08-25 22:51:35
well, the game is OK and fun, if you don't have high expectations, but the level design is just as old an uninspirred as it gets and it's graphically pretty underwhelming in my opinion (that might have to do with the star wars styling, which is very detail-less)

as a DMC/NG/GOW type of game it certainly can't keep up with the refined controls and just extremely satisfying combat of those games
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digi_matrix
digi_matrix
Commented on 2008-08-26 01:34:18 In reply to omegaheat
Posted by omegaheat
It's quite surprising how much quality seems to be put into the game considering that it didn't take a decade to develop. I guess it would be too human of me to start criticizing other titles out there that don't live up to the hype. Oh no, I could never do that............
Too Human wasn't 10 years in development, get that out of your head first.

Dennis Dyack confirms in this video (8:44 to 10:00)
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KORNdog
KORNdog
Commented on 2008-08-26 02:28:45 In reply to digi_matrix
Posted by digi_matrix
Too Human wasn't 10 years in development, get that out of your head first.

Dennis Dyack confirms in this video (8:44 to 10:00)
obviosuly it wasnt in developement for 10 years straight, but it was on the PSone 10 years ago. the game has been in development on and off, jumping consoles for the last 10 year, and it amounts to a 6.5 game...pathetic
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CrimzonTearz
CrimzonTearz
Commented on 2008-08-26 03:58:12
rises a brow


quite odd it is no the impression I got of the game at all

the graphics are good, the detail is good as well but sadly it just has to fit in the star wars stereotype and visual identity. The apprentice looks the part.....he has been through a lot being under dart vader's thumb...settings and iconic items are recreated with fidelity and so are the iconic sound effects......the point is that this demo focused too much on a level that seemed taken straight from one of the first trilogy settings as such it felt underwhelming visually but if you pay attention to the small details like the shines....the reflections...the small R droids and whatnot the details are lovely.....I am sure that once we will see other scenarios we will be more pleased.....but I am pleased to begin with...just look at the vids for Christ's sake it is obvious they just picked a really horrible level compared to say Kaashyyk or however the hell it is spelled for instance


now game-play.....

the combos are decent if you ask me...good combinations of sabre...aerial combat is a lil useless unless you fight big enemies....lightning and force blasts in hand to hand situations are nice to use.....targeting was not all that hard I got used to it quickly and the camera was easy to use (it helps if you remove the action camera option) ....all in all I liked the combat


the force is always fun to use...come on....tell me you did not love tossing tie fighters around ......DMM is great...the AI is good too and the non pre rendered animations work decently as well (all animations are at least passable some of them are great) voice acting in the cut scenes is good if not outstanding ..... the idea of extra points for varied use of the force is good as well and stimulates you not to be repetitive about it too..DMM...now....somehow they picked a SUCKY level for it....you can appreciated it fully only on some objects and that is just not enough for me I wanted the whole enchilada.....

the story is very promising as well so I really can;t see what people are complaining about?
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Tinks
Tinks
Commented on 2008-08-26 16:22:26
I hope this game gets a sequel. They created a lot for this game and it needs another iteration to get it all right
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mustacio
mustacio
Commented on 2008-08-27 02:23:10
people will buy this game regardless of reviews. wrong move on their part, cause if u can beat this game in a weekend and it has a lot of issues with it, spending 60 bucks on it is a waste of money for a game u will get tired of quickly. i will rent it though cause i love star wars, i'm just not gonna be a day one purchaser.
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digi_matrix
digi_matrix
Commented on 2008-08-28 09:47:51 In reply to KORNdog
Posted by KORNdog
obviosuly it wasnt in developement for 10 years straight, but it was on the PSone 10 years ago. the game has been in development on and off, jumping consoles for the last 10 year, and it amounts to a 6.5 game...pathetic
Have you finished the game yourself and come to this judgement? Any game could be a "6.5". Halo 3 is a "6.5" to me. That means nothing. I hate when people can't make their own opinions, and piggyback on the rest of the internet's opinions...
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spacemanjupiter
spacemanjupiter
Commented on 2008-09-07 17:40:33
Beautiful game. Horrible performance. Framerate issues that they've obviously tried to fix with disabling vsync, which causes MASSIVE screentearing, an indication that either the hardware isn't up to the task, or the game engine isn't optimal. GET A CLUE. Disabling vsync does NOT fix framerate issues. It only creates a seemingly higher but INCONSISTENT framerate, and shitty screentearing. I'd rather have a consistent 27 fps with no screentearing than 33 fps that isn't consistent and with massive screentear.

This game will never be fully realized unless it comes to the PC, unless they iron these problems out in the final release. Not confident about that happening.

Stiff japanese style animation for the apprentice, no dismembering, horrible screen tearing, and no PC version = NO sale.
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Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Commented on 2008-09-07 19:02:48
spacemanjupiter

This is a Star Wars title on a very wide of various platforms, if that doesn't give you a clue of why it will sell so much then I don't know what to say.

Not alot of people into gaming are so "geeky" to understand screentearing, framerate...etc. they don't care.

If they have fun with it, they will get it.

Besides, I didn't notice any screentearing from the PS3 version.
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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Commented on 2008-09-08 02:24:16
Not so geeky to understand framerate performance, just geeky enough to get Star Wars.
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