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Created as a bridge to link the two famous Star Wars trilogies, The Force Unleashed charts the formation of the Rebellion. This sequel, which is partly developed in Singapore, continues the story of Starkiller, Darth Vader’s former disciple turned hero.
After escaping from Vader, he goes in search of his love, Juno, and gets sucked back into the Rebellion.
While the first game had some erratic gameplay elements mixed with a good story, this sequel is the exact reversal of that.
The controls are smoother, giving players more precise Force abilities like Grip, Push and Lightning.
You progress and upgrade your abilities and get a sense of how powerful a Jedi can be, as you take on skills and powers above those seen in the movies.
Star Wars fans will be thrilled to be able to actually see such powers – which are written about in the Star Wars novels – instead of having to imagine them.
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There is just one catch: after a while, Starkiller becomes just too powerful for what the game has in store for him.
While the gameplay elements are good, the storyline is a tad boring. Perhaps the writers were constrained by their desire to create something that fit the story elements already established in the movies, because the result is simply one of a guy looking for a gal.
Instead of a grand tour of the galaxy, where Starkiller meets and fights with formidable enemies, the game simply throws stormtroopers at you.
While there are giant robots and Force-strong foes to deal with, the formulaic nature of the game means you soon get the hang of how to defeat them. At that point, the challenge is gone.
There are cameos by bounty hunter Bobba Fett and Jedi Master Yoda, but their inclusion seems forced as they bring nothing to the game.
I was also disappointed with what is needed to take down the game’s most powerful foe, which is a gigantic beast.
Instead of having to use your abilities, you are simply required to punch buttons according to on-screen cues to trigger cinematic events – very God Of War-like.
There is a final battle between Starkiller and Darth Vader, but since the dark lord’s fate has been established in the movies, the fight becomes anti-climatic.
It is also a meek one. You take swipes at Vader, then wait for the mandatory cut-scenes and watch the end-credits roll.
The game is short and I completed it in less than 10hours.
I wish there was more that the game could offer, because the visuals are beautiful.
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