STAR WARS™ - The Force Unleashed™ Ultimate Sith Edition

Developer: LucasArts
Release: Dec 15th 2009
Platforms:
Action
Nostalgic
Addictive
Immersive
Buggy
Janky
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" Engaging action game with nostalgic Star Wars story and fluid combat, but plagued by crashes "

STAR WARS™ - The Force Unleashed™ Ultimate Sith Edition Review

STAR WARS™ - The Force Unleashed™ Ultimate Sith Edition remains a beloved action title that delivers an engaging Star Wars experience, especially for fans of the original trilogy. The game shines with its fun combat mechanics, allowing players to wield Force powers and lightsaber combos in destructible environments, creating a satisfying power fantasy. The storyline, while sometimes criticized for being a bit compressed or fanfiction-like, still holds strong emotional appeal and nostalgia value.

However, the PC port suffers from technical issues such as crashes, locked 30 FPS, audio glitches, and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience. Many players recommend using a controller for smoother gameplay. The game’s level design is straightforward but occasionally suffers from difficulty spikes and some janky mechanics, especially in boss fights. Despite these flaws, the game offers replayability and remains a classic in the Star Wars game catalog.

Highlights

Gameplay mechanics are praised for their fun and fluid combat, especially the variety of Force powers and combos that empower the player.

The graphics and physics, while dated, still impress with destructible environments and interactive elements.

The storyline is engaging and nostalgic, with memorable characters and a unique narrative bridging Episodes III and IV, appealing strongly to Star Wars fans.

Criticisms

The PC port is widely criticized for technical issues including frequent crashes, locked frame rates, and audio problems.

Control schemes on PC feel unresponsive and clunky, with many recommending a controller over keyboard and mouse.

Boss fights and level design sometimes suffer from poor balancing and frustrating mechanics. The game is also noted as somewhat short and occasionally repetitive.

Pros

  • Engaging Star Wars story with strong nostalgic appeal for fans.
  • Fun and fluid combat with diverse Force powers and combos.
  • Destructible environments add to immersion and gameplay variety.
  • Good replayability with challenge modes and collectible hunting.
  • Level design is straightforward and accessible for most players.
  • Graphics and physics still hold up reasonably well for its age.
  • Multiple difficulty levels offer tailored challenge experiences.

Cons

  • PC port plagued by crashes, locked 30 FPS, and audio glitches.
  • Unresponsive and clunky controls, especially on keyboard and mouse.
  • Boss fights often feel frustrating and poorly balanced.
  • Some difficulty spikes without clear guidance frustrate players.
  • Level design can be repetitive and simplistic at times.
  • Length is relatively short, around 7-10 hours for main story.
  • Excessive quick-time events detract from gameplay flow.

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Worth the Price
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A game that will show gamers the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.

Release Date Dec 15th 2009
Publisher LucasArts, Lucasfilm, Disney
Developer LucasArts
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