Star Wars: The Force Unleashed DS
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Metascore
61 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critics What's this?

User Score
5.6 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Summary: 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 expansive story, created under direction from George Lucas, 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 assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny. Unleash and upgrade the Secret Apprentice's four core Force powers - Force push, grip, repulse and lightning - throughout the course of the game, and combine them for ultra-destructive, never-before-seen combos. The Secret Apprentice doesn't just Force push enemies into walls - he Force pushes enemies through walls. The Secret Apprentice doesn't just Force grip foes to throw them aside - he Force grips them in midair, zapping them with lightning, then dropping them to the ground to explode like a bomb. In addition to new adversaries created just for the game, such as fugitive Jedi and Force-sensitive Felucians, players also confront and associate with familiar faces from the Star Wars films, including Darth Vader. Visit locations such as Episode III's Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk and the floral Felucia, the junk planet Raxus Prime, plus an Imperial TIE fighter construction facility. Decisions made by players throughout the game determine the path of the story, including multiple endings that will rock Star Wars continuity as they know it. [LucasArts]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. 1UP
    75
    An enjoyable Star Wars experience that any fan can appreciate on the go. Not only will you get the same story found on the console versions, but you'll also get it packaged with some creative combat and fun minigames.
  2. IGN
    70
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed for DS is a fun, straightforward action game with a unique and enjoyable control scheme.
  3. N-Europe
    60
    The enjoyable story, decent combat and overall play mechanics are dragged down by linear level design and a lack of graphical effort, making this title stop just short of being a true force to be reckoned with.
  4. GameSpy
    40
    The admittedly cool storyline is wasted on infrequent text windows with motionless character portraits.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. JaredJ.
    7
    Unique and entertaining combat, basic but enjoyable levels, and an outstanding story save the hyped up star wars title. It is however far too short, and the controls can be frustrating.… Expand
  2. ChrisPedersen
    6
    Star wars the force unleashed is a slightly deranged low quality clone of the wii version.Throughout the game play many parts of the story became eather changed or completely wiped out of the story wich makes it some what less exciting. The pre programed control touch pad buttons make fighting slow,chopy and limited. However the wide veriety of combos are easy to execute and make up for some of its dissapointmets… Expand
  3. grandpajoe6191
    6
    "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" doesn't really offer anything special, but basic hack and slash entertainment people enjoy.

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