Star Wars: The Force Unleashed thread

XAL
XAL
Since 7516 Days
when i played jedi knight i didn't really feel badass.

to be honest the lightsaber combat looked more like star wars kid flailing about his arms than anything else.
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blmbox
blmbox
Since 6854 Days
Posted by XAL
Try to find a glowing clone trooper helmet.

=]
Nice little easter egg.

It requires some jumping and use of force grip. =]]]]]
Just found it. :)
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Optimusv2
Optimusv2
Since 7415 Days
OMG THE DEMO! I HAVE TO TRY THIS :o
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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7523 Days
Sweet.. I'll go download the PS3 version now. I'm expecting big things with all these stunning impressions. It's been so long since I've played a great Star Wars action game.
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Optimusv2
Optimusv2
Since 7415 Days
Posted by blmbox
Ever considered FIFA 09? As a PES fan, FIFA is looking very tempting...
You can say that again. I'm all over Fifa 09 when it releases.
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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic g

A_M
A_M
Since 6526 Days
Posted by Optimusv2
You can say that again. I'm all over Fifa 09 when it releases.
You should try the demo of PES2009 when it comes out, I think they might have got the feeling of the ps2 version back, which tbh the 360/ps3 version got lost in translation in the last couple of versions. Also try the fifa one as well, cos EA have a tendency to under deliver on their promises.

Anyway I'm glad everyone is enjoying the star wars demo... I'll have to check it out once my 360 (hopefully with the falcon board) comes back in a few weeks
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Optimusv2
Optimusv2
Since 7415 Days
Damn. I was left extremely impressed by this one.

The force powers are a joy to use and initially I was getting owned until I realized there was a defend button and I then I learned that if I make good use of my force powers I'll get my HP back.

The lightsaber combat feels extremely satisfying and it was really awesome to see what kind of crazy things the apprentice did when I combined some force lightning attacks with my saber attacks. I managed to cause this really cool running electricity effect that was being conducted through multiple enemies. I'm sure people have already seeing the increased size lightsaber powered by your force lightning. That's a really nice touch. The guys who made this game really do have a good sense for style.

The force gripping and then throwing of things initially took some getting use to for me, but I eventually got the hang of it. Had to use the left analog stick to really push things out after after releasing my force grip. I don't know why I thought of the force push as a one time thing before it needed to be re-charged, but I did. Probably because I'm so use to Kotor. It was insane later when I started to realize I could, if I wanted to, almost use the thing like a big gun and keep firing it an enemy. Pretty cool.

No doubt that they definitely nailed the art, the graphics are pretty impressive. Vader never looked so impressive and I really like how cool the apprentice looks.

Saw that trailer in the demo for the first time and boy does it ever look good. The apprentices move set looks incredible. The team that made this game was fired? I'm not exactly sure what it is that they could've done so wrong to warrant that, but I think they did a great job so far.

That boss fight at the end was really satisfying as well. I totally wasn't expecting that badass QTE finisher :D
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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic g

Optimusv2
Optimusv2
Since 7415 Days
The amount of polish this game has is stunning. Everything is beautiful.
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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic g

Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Since 7389 Days
Saw the easter egg video on GT...it doesn't do anything though, just a commando helmet from the Clones troopers.
Nothing happens though.
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Sweet.. I'll go download the PS3 version now. I'm expecting big things with all these stunning impressions. It's been so long since I've played a great Star Wars action game.
All I have to say is...do not go in with high expectations.
My expectations for the DEMO was just having fun, I already loved the videos because of the later upgrades to the lightsaber and force powers so I knew I would like it alot.

But what I wanted from the demo was fun experience, a good 3rd person action game to make me feel badass in Star Wars universe, and it truly did.

Now with so freaking many awesome outfits, unlockable skins and lightsaber customization, this is just great for me...and I am a huge Star Wars fan (even though I didn't show it long time ago, but it doesnt matter), is just great.

PS. I am still stoked of the white outfit XAL posted, looks awesome!
I hope there is a black or dark brown robe like Anakin from Revenge of the Sith.
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Optimusv2
Optimusv2
Since 7415 Days
Note if you press the light saber button and the jump button at the same time you'll do a grab move and perform one sick combo.

If you Force grip an enemy then bring him close you can run him through with your saber.

Oh and don't forget to blast open the windows you see at the start of the level just to watch things go flying out and then an fail safe device will kick in to cover it up.
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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic g

XAL
XAL
Since 7516 Days
Here's a hint.


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Optimusv2
Optimusv2
Since 7415 Days
What's the deal with that helmet?

Ace you don't like the combat? There are quite a few different combos available in the demo and there are many creative ways to use your force powers and your environment.
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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic g

Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Since 7389 Days
Posted by Optimusv2
Note if you press the light saber button and the jump button at the same time you'll do a grab move and perform one sick combo.

If you Force grip an enemy then bring him close you can run him through with your saber.

Oh and don't forget to blast open the windows you see at the start of the level just to watch things go flying out and then an fail safe device will kick in to cover it up.
I knew all these stuff from the videos and even yesterday.
I knew what I was able to do in a early stage of the game, so I did those things right away.

I like the froce grip in the air and throw the lightsaber onto a enemy...so cool.
But as the game progresses, you will be able to throw the lightsaber as a boomerang without force grip or anything...like KOTOR.
Posted by Optimusv2
What's the deal with that helmet?
I believe thats one of the soldiers helmet from Republic Commando (very good game).
But I don't know the reason behind it...maybe you need to pick it up or something.
I will go for it the next time I play the demo...which is more than once today!

One thing I wish this game supported was in-game XMB with music feature.
Now the music is good in this game (same composer for KOTOR), but I want to play Duel of the Fates, Battle of the Heroes...etc. when playing it, would be great...but I doubt they re gonna support that :(

I just hope they have epic orchestra and choir like those tracks in the game, because its tough to make it epic like John's pieces.
However I do really like the main theme and the XMB menu music.
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XAL
XAL
Since 7516 Days
probably just an easter egg
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Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Since 7389 Days
Posted by XAL
probably just an easter egg
But easter eggs also usually gives the player some sort of a content for finding it.
Play as a clone trooper in the demo with lightsaber...now that would be a nice easter egg.
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XAL
XAL
Since 7516 Days
What?
No they don't.
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Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Since 7389 Days
I know some games with easter eggs I played gave me as small treat...not gameplay wise.
Some people are saying (speculation of course) that this is a hint for a Republic Commando sequal haha, I hope so.
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Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Since 7389 Days
Soundtrack prom.
http://tracksounds.com/reviews/the_force_unleashed...

The OST is great, you really get the KOTOR feel from the tracks (it is from the same composer anyways).
I just downloaded them (use Download Helper for Firefox).
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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7523 Days
Posted by XAL
when i played jedi knight i didn't really feel badass.

to be honest the lightsaber combat looked more like star wars kid flailing about his arms than anything else.
I enjoy Jedi Knight saber duels. I keep Jedi Academy installed on my PC and load it up from time to time. There's still a small but active community playing the multiplayer. Great game.
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I know some games with easter eggs I played gave me as small treat...not gameplay wise.
Some people are saying (speculation of course) that this is a hint for a Republic Commando sequal haha, I hope so.
Oh I hope so.. Republic Commando was a lot of fun.

This demo was a lot of fun too. It's basically everything I was hoping for in a new Star Wars action adventure. It's sort of like Obi-Wan but.. good! All of the different environments they show off in the video that proceeds the demo also look fantastic. Good stuff. Anyone want to quiz me to make sure I actually played it? ;)

It deserves all the praise it's receiving, but I might still opt to rent this one. It just seems like it might not represent too much of a value after the first play through, and since there's no multi to speak of, that may make it best left as a bargain bin pick-up or a rental experience. I'm still impressed though.. I look forward to playing it.
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Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Since 7389 Days
Grift, I am shocked you liked it.

Yeah I got that Obi-Wan action game feeling a bit, but better.
I truly think you played it, so I won't question you :)

Grift, you dont happen to have a DS3? If so, did it rumble? haha

That video footage were Starkiller brings down the Stardestroyer was great, I hope we have to do someting gameplaywise (something tells me its QTE) to bring it down.

It would be very nice to let PS3 owners use the Sixaxis to bring down the Stardestroyer and with rumble if you have DS3...it would be a great feeling.
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Optimusv2
Optimusv2
Since 7415 Days
Posted by GriftGFX
Oh I hope so.. Republic Commando was a lot of fun.

This demo was a lot of fun too. It's basically everything I was hoping for in a new Star Wars action adventure. It's sort of like Obi-Wan but.. good! All of the different environments they show off in the video that proceeds the demo also look fantastic. Good stuff. Anyone want to quiz me to make sure I actually played it? ;)

It deserves all the praise it's receiving, but I might still opt to rent this one. It just seems like it might not represent too much of a value after the first play through, and since there's no multi to speak of, that may make it best left as a bargain bin pick-up or a rental experience. I'm still impressed though.. I look forward to playing it.
Alright what is the MAXIMUM distance that you are able to throw a storm trooper!? :)

I know this is way off topic, but man it woulda been so awesome if Too Human played like this. I guess I mention it because it's basically the latest demo I've been playing around with next to this demo I got today and there really is a night day difference. Not that I couldn't already suspect that would be the case from videos of this prior, but man this demo doesn't do TH any favors :P

It's harder to go back to TH after this. Oh well what's done is done, at least I'm sure SK know they have work to do.
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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic g

XAL
XAL
Since 7516 Days
The scene with the star destroyer is probably a cutscene or QTE.

There's supposed to be a scoring mode that tabulates based on the multipliers, combos, etc. There's going to be mission select so you can go back to every level with your maxed out/tricked out SA (or whatever model you use to play with =P)..

They should have made this into a movie as well - you already got the entire cast - just need someone to play a young Princess Leia.
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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7523 Days
Nope, I'm still using a sixaxis. I should pick up a DS3. I don't even miss rumble that much to be honest, but having revised triggers would be nice. It shouldn't come as too big of a surprise that I liked it though, I'm a sucker for a good Star Wars game. I've even been known to enjoy a crappy one from time to time :P

Oh, Phaethon informs me that there's no revised triggers on the DS3--I must have been thinking of these: http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx...

Bummer.

XAL: What do you mean, "Got the whole cast"? Vader is voiced by Matt Sloan, and he sounds so weird. I don't really care for his rendition of JEJ's badassness at all. I'm not convinced I'll love the story either.. but then again.. what does that matter when Lucas is pumping out shit like Clone Wars.
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Optimusv2
Optimusv2
Since 7415 Days
XAL, I think the destroy is an actual gameplay scene that eventually evolves into a QTE kinda like the boss fight at the end of the demo.

Did the guy who played Anakin in Star Wars episode 2 and 3 really pass away? My cousin was telling me this. Was there ever an explanation as to why the Force Unleashed team was let go after the completion of the game? Looking at the trailer alone and the demo, how do you just get rid of a development team as talented as these guys look?
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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

Seeing it in motion on your HDTV, will blow your mind!!

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic g

GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7523 Days
No Hayden Christensen is alive and kicking. Hopefully he can move on to prove that he's not actually a bad actor in capable hands. Those movies could have been a career killer for a young guy just getting his start. I actually enjoy those films, but hell, Lucas even managed to make Portman look bad and she's fucking wonderful.
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