Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - 'Ultimate Sith Edition' Coming Holiday 2009

[zewone]

But from where? And I have to aim for that thing I blew up, right?

You have to pull up that big metal platform from the ground.

[lilboo]

?!?!

That big thing on the ground that's flashing?! :shock:

EDIT: :rofl: WTF

[Wolve11]

there ya go....:D

[Wolve11]

here's an awesome guide with all holocron locations by the way....but be aware for spoilers as well.
http://www.msxbox-world.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11852

[svt1029]

dude zewone i totaly thought your picture was at first sarah palin i was like holy shit,


WHOA

[62t]

The story is really amazing. The story telling is lot better than Episode 1, 2, the clone war movie and the recent extended universe novels.

[pelf21]

how many levels in this game? I think I'm on the 4th?....

[zewone]

9, 10 if you count the Vader level.

[nickmad]

the game is terrible. i quit playing. i'm glad i didn't buy this dumper.

[Wolve11]

i'm kind of surprised by how some really love this game and some just really hate it. It doesn't seem like there's a lot of averages, just a lot of haters and lovers. :D

[lilboo]

I think I'm going to like this game. I haven't played since last night, and I ended up in the spot where I was confused on..:lol:..but I think I'm going to like it. It just feels kinda clunky...like it doesn't seem to respond as quickly as your pressing the button(s)?

Am I alone on that?

[dmaul1114]

i'm kind of surprised by how some really love this game and some just really hate it. It doesn't seem like there's a lot of averages, just a lot of haters and lovers. :D

That's usually the way it is with mediocre licensed games. Fans of the material see past the flaws and enjoy the game, people who aren't big fans end up hating it.

There's more too it than that of course. i.e. some people really like mindless hack and slash games and can get more out of this than people who don't care for them etc.

But the license has a lot to do with it. If this was generic game and not Star Wars it would have sold like shit and not even had a thread here discussing it.

[coolsteel]

I think I'm going to like this game. I haven't played since last night, and I ended up in the spot where I was confused on..:lol:..but I think I'm going to like it. It just feels kinda clunky...like it doesn't seem to respond as quickly as your pressing the button(s)?

Am I alone on that?

I noticed that, I would press for a force hold and he would just stand there or it would be just a little too slow. The targeting system really needed more work, should have fired the development team only after it was 100 percent done and gold.

[JP]

But the license has a lot to do with it. If this was generic game and not Star Wars it would have sold like shit and not even had a thread here discussing it.

That is definitely true in this case. I'm not a huge Star Wars fan, but I'm collecting all the Star Wars games from PS2, Xbox, GC, and 360 I can get. No duplicates of course, but the only I reason I got this game was because of that. I have enjoyed this game, but it was definitely something that I should have waited on. Luckily I had used my excessive store credit on this game so I didn't pay anything out of pocket on it.

[destinywaste]

I noticed that, I would press for a force hold and he would just stand there or it would be just a little too slow. The targeting system really needed more work, should have fired the development team only after it was 100 percent done and gold.

Holy Fuck .. is the target lock on system annoying or what?! Here I am trying to do a the lightning on a boss and my character instead focuses on nearby objects than the enemy...and its almost impossible to lock on manually unless you wanna use all your fingers to jam Y + RB while moving the left and right stick! Pi$$ed the hell outta me when dealing with those large troll/beasts in level 4.

[coolsteel]

Holy Fuck .. is the target lock on system annoying or what?! Here I am trying to do a the lightning on a boss and my character instead focuses on nearby objects than the enemy...and its almost impossible to lock on manually unless you wanna use all your fingers to jam Y + RB while moving the left and right stick! Pi$$ed the hell outta me when dealing with those large troll/beasts in level 4.

That junk level really pissed me off during that sub-boss fight, I had him all set up to cause an avalanche but could never get a lock on to do it.

[jer7583]

The PSP version of this game is actually quite good, because you just have lowered expectations. As a next gen, $60 game, it's pretty rough.

[Ice2Dragon]

Good lord this game is boring... at least the movies in the game are nice and sound great..

The lack of descriptions for what you are supposed to do kinda surprises me.. its kind of like wander around until you find out what to do :(

[tiredfornow]

Beat it last night on Sith Lord after crying for hours on the last boss. :bouncy:Good lord this game is boring... at least the movies in the game are nice and sound great..

The lack of descriptions for what you are supposed to do kinda surprises me.. its kind of like wander around until you find out what to do :(
Theres a map with a yellow marker telling you where to go.

... If you press select, it'll give you your mission objectives.

Maybe you're not playing the same game as everybody else. :-k

[Ice2Dragon]

Beat it last night on Sith Lord after crying for hours on the last boss. :bouncy:
Theres a map with a yellow marker telling you where to go.

... If you press select, it'll give you your mission objectives.

Maybe you're not playing the same game as everybody else. :-k

Im aware of the mission objective, I meant a description of it. I know where to go, its just I got stuck a few times throughout a few of the levels :( Granted I was tired at 2am when I played it, but it didnt help keep me awake :(

[chubbyninja1319]

Wow, i'm glad I waited on this game after reading the info on this thread. And, I'm a HUGE SW fan. Maybe I'll just read the novel to get the story and wait until this drops to $20.

[Ahadi]

I'm not hating the game at all. Though it's really not a $60 a game... It's definitely got a high fun factor and a really neat story. I think this would have been better as probably a comic book or graphic novel though, or maybe release with something of the sort, just to fill in any gaps in the story that there might be.

[Madness09]

I just completed the game today, and I've gotta say I was very satisfied. I wasn't expecting the best game ever, but it was definately fun. Also, the story was incredible! Lots of twists and turns, interesting characters, tons of action...it was one of my favorite stories in a game i've ever played. My only complaint is the short length of the game. Nonetheless, I'll be playing through it again over the next few days :bouncy:

[coolsteel]

Holy crap the Star Destroyer thing was a pain. They turned one of the highlights of the game into one of the biggest annoyances.

I really am enjoying the story, despite the "average" (Yes, average, Wombat) reviews.

Agreed 100 percent, i'm on that part right now and it isn't anywhere near fun, I would say whoever came up with this shitty idea needs to be fired but odds are they already were.

Edit: Just beat it and damn did the level design become a complete joke by the last few levels, going back where i've been before then going through a giant tube? All that time spent developing the engine and the best they could come up with were a bunch of levels where it isn't used anywhere near it's full potential ?! I mean damn I couldn't even break windows anymore, the environment became the same old same old stuff seen in a million other games. I loved the final boss fight though, I got the bad ending but it was worth it for that fight.

[dmaul1114]

I think this would have been better as probably a comic book or graphic novel though, or maybe release with something of the sort, just to fill in any gaps in the story that there might be.

Don't know about a graphic novel/comic, but there is a novelization out.

http://www.amazon.com/Force-Unleashed-Star-Wars/dp/0345499026/ref=pd_bbs_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1221765950&sr=8-4

[Ahadi]

Don't know about a graphic novel/comic, but there is a novelization out.

http://www.amazon.com/Force-Unleashed-Star-Wars/dp/0345499026/ref=pd_bbs_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1221765950&sr=8-4

Meh. Not nearly as neat as a comic would be...

Also, can someone tell me how I can remove the cranes from the sarlack?

[DarkTower80]

Ahadi,

You can target the chains and throw your lightsaber at them from the three platforms.

[Ahadi]

Hah. Thanks. I figured it out not long after I posted :-x

So here's my first real gripe with the game... It's seriously the same 3 levels over and over again. I seriously hate the jungle like planet and the junk planet. So fucking lame! But the starships are still fun. Something about busting out the windows just feels... right.

Ahadi,

You can target the chains and throw your lightsaber at them from the three platforms.

[Mr_hockey66]

I'll buy it from you guys for 45 shipped. You will only get 35 at eb. pm let me know. I'll prob pick it up friday night if no takers

[JP]

With the cellfire trade-in coupon and edge you can get $49 for it.

[The 7th Number]

Well i just cleared the junk yard level. So far its pretty entertaining.

Cons.
- Right analog camera moves too slow.
- Seen some slight tearing in the screen.
- Lack of direction.....a few times i was confused on where to go.
- I hate the action button sequences when you have to finish off a boss
(it takes away from the game, you cant watch the endings, because you are too considerated on what button to hit next.)

[Mattte]

Just started the 4th level:
WTF do I do in the beginning?! I keep breaking the glass and running around looking for something to turn the gas off...I'm confused as hell...

[Wolve11]

Just started the 4th level:
WTF do I do in the beginning?! I keep breaking the glass and running around looking for something to turn the gas off...I'm confused as hell...

Answered on XBL

[lilboo]

This game gives me cancer.

[PacManster17]

Just picked up the game today and I already finished the junkyard level. This game so far is a generic, mediocre action/platformer with great graphics. I don't expect it to be a long game. The star wars canonical story is the only keeping me through it.

[Rodimus]

I just beat it. Took me a little under 9 hours. This was one of those perfect rental games. And even though it's a side story the plot carries a lot of weight in the SW universe. I think the reviews were a bit too harsh. it's a 8/10 in my book.

The game was very glitchy. Here's a few I ran into:
- "Default Text" glitch, this is a bad one, this happens randomly, usually during the last part of the game. You know you have it when you view the the sub-missions menu and it says is "Default Text." in the top sub-mission slot. Sounds harmless but it nulls all your sub-missions including points & hologlyphs. You still get any items or attribute points you collect but it doesn't count towards the missions.
- A mini boss feel through the level and I couldn't beat him thus I couldn't progress, had to restart.
- At the end of the game in a boss fight he froze and stopped moving, The bad part is that I couldn't damage him. It sucks cause I almost beat him. I had to restart.

[Dante Devil]

Still plan on buying it, but I am going to wait for a couple of months and wait for the price drop. Going to get Lego Batman for sure!

[RedvsBlue]

Just picked up the game today and I already finished the junkyard level. This game so far is a generic, mediocre action/platformer with great graphics. I don't expect it to be a long game. The star wars canonical story is the only keeping me through it.

You can make the game even shorter by just force running past all the enemies. Don't worry, they won't follow you for very long and almost nothing holds you back from running the whole way. I finished it in around 5 hours or so doing this.

[Ahadi]

Seriously. Fuck this game. I just spent honestly the last an hour an half minimum trying to bring down the Star Destroyer. Absolutely impossible. This game is being traded in so fast.

[coolsteel]

Seriously. Fuck this game. I just spent honestly the last an hour an half minimum trying to bring down the Star Destroyer. Absolutely impossible. This game is being traded in so fast.

I had to read the Gamefaqs boards for this one, you know what the secret is? When you get to a certain point IGNORE THE FUCKING SCREEN DIRECTIONS, seriously they are flat out WRONG. Just keep going until you center it by eye using just the left stick, then tilt it up with the right until the nose is pointing right in the center. Then just pull it down. I got stuck on the same part and the on screen directions didn't make a lick of sense after awhile

[The 7th Number]

I didnt have a problem with the Star Destroyer, although i was playing on easy. It just takes a few times to bring it down after getting rid of the tie fighters.

Overall it was a decent game. I cant say its worth buying. The story is okay, definitely not what i would want to see as a star wars movie. There were some problems with the game, like targeting barrels instead of a big dude right in my face, and how long he takes to get up after getting knocked down. Sometimes i couldnt get up fast enough and would end up getting shot more. The graphics are nice, but i have a headache after playing that, and the camera can be terrible at some points. But overall it was worth the rent.

[lilboo]

Yes, this is VERY glitchy. I do like it and it's def not horrible..but I am finding myself more frustrated than enjoying it. I am getting frustrated over things that shouldn't be. If this game was a better smoother, and not so damn clunky..AND THE APPRENTICE WOULD GET UP FASTER AND STOP LAYING ON THE GROUND AS PEOPLE SHOOT HIM...It'd be a little bit more enjoyable.

What is the current trade in @ GS? It's probably $35, right? :-k
If I can beat it sometime today or tomorrow..maybe I can get it in with the current get $15 deal.

[JP]

Yes, this is VERY glitchy. I do like it and it's def not horrible..but I am finding myself more frustrated than enjoying it. I am getting frustrated over things that shouldn't be. If this game was a better smoother, and not so damn clunky..AND THE APPRENTICE WOULD GET UP FASTER AND STOP LAYING ON THE GROUND AS PEOPLE SHOOT HIM...It'd be a little bit more enjoyable.

What is the current trade in @ GS? It's probably $35, right? :-k
If I can beat it sometime today or tomorrow..maybe I can get it in with the current get $15 deal.

I called last night and they said it was $25 dollars. Just for giggles I wanted to see what Rock Band 2 was and it was $24 dollars. I can verify these numbers later today when I stop by.

[lilboo]

:lol: $25?!

[JP]

That is what they told me over the phone. Even if you used the cellfire coupon for the trade-in the max you would get is $35 which is craziness. I'll double check that amount at my regular store today in about an hour and a half when it opens.

[The 7th Number]

Yes, this is VERY glitchy. I do like it and it's def not horrible..but I am finding myself more frustrated than enjoying it. I am getting frustrated over things that shouldn't be. If this game was a better smoother, and not so damn clunky..AND THE APPRENTICE WOULD GET UP FASTER AND STOP LAYING ON THE GROUND AS PEOPLE SHOOT HIM...It'd be a little bit more enjoyable.

What is the current trade in @ GS? It's probably $35, right? :-k
If I can beat it sometime today or tomorrow..maybe I can get it in with the current get $15 deal.

I agree about the clunkyness. It would have been better to slow down his jump, its way too fast. The camera is not very good. But most importantly is the combat is not great. Its no God of war. Plus the fact that you have these awesome powers, yet enemies have shields to block them. This game could have been great if the gameplay was spot on, but instead its just good.

[Scorch]

Force Unleashed is $30 w/ MVP at GameCrazy..

Anyone having glitches unlocking costumes? I found the Sith Robe in the 2nd level, it looked badass as hell, but after I beat the level, it took it away from me! :bomb:

[The 7th Number]

I got the achievement for beating the game "Light Side" and there is an achievement where i can get for beating it "dark side", however i never noticed at any point in the game where i could make a choice. So how do i beat it with the Dark Side?

PS does entering codes prevent you from getting achievements?

[Wolve11]

I got the achievement for beating the game "Light Side" and there is an achievement where i can get for beating it "dark side", however i never noticed at any point in the game where i could make a choice. So how do i beat it with the Dark Side?

PS does entering codes prevent you from getting achievements?


When you defeat Vader the first time and the cinematic comes up with the Emperor using lightning on Kota you have a choice to jump down off the ledge where you can see Vader lying or continue walking left towards the Emperor to finish the light battle.

And yes, you can't use codes for achievements unless they are costume codes.

[lilboo]

Codes usually do prevent you from achievements..so.. I'd wait.. or make a gamertag and try the game on that.

I hate the boss battles because they are ALMOST epic...it's just the controls are so clunky that hitting the button fast and it doesn't respond.. :bomb:

[The 7th Number]

When you defeat Vader the first time and the cinematic comes up with the Emperor using lightning on Kota you have a choice to jump down off the ledge where you can see Vader lying or continue walking left towards the Emperor to finish the light battle.

And yes, you can't use codes for achievements unless they are costume codes.

K thanks i didnt notice that. But i remember the camera angle looking odd. I tried to save later levels in their own slots, but the game dont allow that. So no easy "go back to last level and make other choice" for me. :(

[JP]

Just double confirmed at GameStop, the trade-in is $25. However, since I bought it new, the store manager where I got it is willing to give me my full money back on it. Debating doing it.

[Rodimus]

It's nice that you have the option to get your money back, cause they'd be raping you with a $25 trade-in value. You could sell it on CAG for $40 shipped no problem.

[JP]

It's nice that you have the option to get your money back, cause they'd be raping you with a $25 trade-in value. You could sell it on CAG for $40 shipped no problem.

I don't know why he is offering me that solution, but I'm definitely thinking about it. He does tend to help me out whenever possible. I know I will just buy the game again though, because I collect the Star Wars games.

[Ahadi]

As it stands, because I'm still pissed off at the Star Destroyer and refuse to play for a while, the most enjoyable part thus far has been fighting Proxy as Darth Maul. Honestly, one of the biggest surprises that just wowed me.

[Rodimus]

The Star Destroyer/Tie Fighters were annoying, but it's got a few tricks. When I finally beat it it took me about 5 waves of tie fighters before I could bring it down. Once you figure out the sweet spots to grab the Tie's (Hint: the corners) then it should be a little easier. As soon as you see the indicator over the Tie quicky grab it. Also remember once you get the little green light to keep the Destroyer there for about 3 seconds then it'll promt you to pull it down.

[Ahadi]

Jumping/Force Lightning and they TIE's are done in like 30 seconds to a minute. But it's like once I get the Destroyer where I want it, a new wave of TIE's joins the party. Frustrating as all hell.

[coolsteel]

Keep at it, once you drag the Star Destroyer to a certain point it will remain there, so even if another wave of ties comes in the ship doesn't keep moving back. Personally I just used force lightning in the left hand or right hand corner and took out the majority of the ships , then went right back to positioning and pulling the SD down. It also helps to not be afraid to take a few hits from the tie fighters then do a force speed dash to cover right before you die.

[destinywaste]

I'm on the same fucking level as Ahadi. I've spent an hour trying to get that motherfucking star destroyer down. Whats the best way to deal with the wave of enemy aircrafts? Should I do lightning on the enemies or the containers that pass by?

I absolutely HATE it when games have stick wiggling mini-games, more so when its one miss and you start again. Hopefully its not as sensitive in this game or I'm gonna flip out.

[coolsteel]

Lightning by far, just go into the left or right corner, as they go by jump up and hit them. Once you get the hang of it you can take out almost all of them in the first pass.

[The 7th Number]

I used the force and just kept tapping LT, eventually it would grab them and throw them into the tie fighter right behind it. But again, i was playing on the easiest level.

[lilboo]

oh what the fuck.
Im in this level where the wind is blowin and im flyin all over the fuckin place.

WHAT.
DO.
I.
DO.

I'm inside something, aren't I? :lol: ???

[The 7th Number]

oh what the fuck.
Im in this level where the wind is blowin and im flyin all over the fuckin place.

WHAT.
DO.
I.
DO.

I'm inside something, aren't I? :lol: ???

Stand behind some of the "walls". Then the wind wont blow you back. They shield you from the wind.

[lilboo]

Liar. This is NOT working!!!!!!!!


Edit: LOL I did it. Fuck this game though

[KamiNoYadoru]

To me, it felt completely manufactured and even though I was interested in the story, the whole thing felt like I was at a blockbuster movie which had been pieced together to appeal to everyone and ended up feeling completely flat. (http://www.8bithacks.com/2008/09/when-it-comes-t.html) IE: fuck this game.

...Naturally, they had all the boxes checked: a fleshed-out story that bridges the gap between Episodes III and IV, lots of involvement from Vader, over-the-top force powers that are usable frequently and to great effect, dramatic Jedi duels, and a story spanning the galaxy taking you through all the memorable locales of the movies. It feels like so much concern was put into making sure that the game "had everything" that they forgot to stop to think whether or not the game would be any fun.

Well, the answer is, after 15 minutes of endlessly throwing rebels around around, choking them with the force, and blasting them with the seemingly-uber-cool lightning bolts, the game felt played. When using the force is as easy as tapping a button and you are encouraged to use the force constantly throughout the game, it ends up feeling joyless as it just becomes "another video game power." The desire to make the game all about the force and take the force powers "over the top" is what becomes the game's undoing. In the best of the films, force powers were rarely used and significant when they were used. In Unleashed, even when you reach the fun lightsaber duels (the highlight of the game), the force no longer feels significant whatsoever and instead feels like another set of weapons to manage.
{continued}

[lilboo]

Looking at previous conversation---what position does the Star Destroyer have to be in? :-k

[lilboo]

Well I finally took down that stupid ass ship..it took me like 45 minutes and my fingers hurt. :bomb:

When I checked my "Current Objectives" it said "*DEFAULT TEXT* for my bonus objective, it also constantly had 0 force points..and even when I collected holocrons it said 0/15.????

On the next level, it's doing the SAME thing?!?!!? :wall: What the fuck?
And no, I did NOT use any cheat codes. I just got an achievement for bringing the star destroyer down!

[Ahadi]

I've spent a total of about 3 hours collectively trying to take down the Star Destroyer and am still yet to take it down. I'm officially done with this game. Excellent story, some fun gameplay mechanics, but other than that, its shit. But whatever... It's a hot game right now, so I think I could get some money or a good trade for it. Blah.

[lilboo]

Some money?! $25 at GS! [-(

[Scorch]

You could sell it on CAG for $40 shipped no problem.

I've got it new/sealed for $45 and can't get any takers.

[The 7th Number]

Well im done with it. If i didnt rent it i would try to more achievements, but for the most part im happy with the ones i have. The game is alright, i beat it twice in two days (on easy). First time took about 5 hours, and most of the levels you can just run through, without having to attack many enemies. It was fun while i had it, but i doubt ill look back at it as one of the games i enjoyed a lot. I want to send it back and hopefully get Lego Batman. :D

[Ahadi]

Some money?! $25 at GS! [-(

Meh. It's more than it deserves... Maybe I can find someone in the trading forum who might want it.

Either way, I wish this was just a comic book or something.

[destinywaste]

OK after wasting another hour at the piece of shit sty destroyer battle.. i figured how to destroy the wave of fighters and do the thumbstick wiggling up to the point where he says 'good now rip it out' and the thumbstick arrows go green and then there's this red pointer that points downwards. now what the fuck does it want me to do? wiggle the damn sticks downwards or just leave it to center? FUCK..i've never had this kind of annoyance at a game for a long long time...and to think of it there's one more fucking level left. only reason im playing through this is to get through the rest of the story.

[coolsteel]

Go straight down with both sticks then one time and one time only go back up and down really fast, for the most part you are just holding it down.

[destinywaste]

YES! Finally made it through. My fingers feel like they were jammed in a door after the end of this session.

[Rodimus]

I've got it new/sealed for $45 and can't get any takers.

Wow, that's a shock. I've never had a problem selling anything less than a week old for 75% of MSRP. But I'm sure all the hate on this thread isn't helping it much either.

When I checked my "Current Objectives" it said "*DEFAULT TEXT* for my bonus objective, it also constantly had 0 force points..and even when I collected holocrons it said 0/15.????

I explained this glitch several posts back. It seems to effect people in the later part of the game. I got it too.

[The 7th Number]

The endings were okay.

Dark ending was lame. And what looks to be the fake ending since Vader dies.

Light ending was good. But still felt a little too much like anakins story but reversed from being evil and turning to the light side. Im guessing this is the cannon ending since everything would have gone on as planned.

The story is alright. Maybe i just got confused but it seemed pointless for Vader to save this kid, then try to use him to kill darth sidious, only to lie about it and try to kill the apprentice. Did i miss something?

[Jimbo Slice]

I explained this glitch several posts back. It seems to effect people in the later part of the game. I got it too.

If you beat the game, do you still get the achievements? I was gonna playthrough the game again before sending it back, but I was just hit with Default Text on the last stage.


At this point I just want to finish up the game and send it back, but I'm curious if I'll get my nerd points.

[ITDEFX]

Holy shit didn't see that coming. I guess I got the bad ending in which I am turned into a part man, part machine.

What did I do wrong?



Overall good game!

[zewone]

If you beat the game, do you still get the achievements? I was gonna playthrough the game again before sending it back, but I was just hit with Default Text on the last stage.


At this point I just want to finish up the game and send it back, but I'm curious if I'll get my nerd points.

I'm pretty sure you will. The only ones you would be screwed out of would the holocrons and bonus mission achievements.

[lilboo]

When I checked my "Current Objectives" it said "*DEFAULT TEXT* for my bonus objective, it also constantly had 0 force points..and even when I collected holocrons it said 0/15.????

On the next level, it's doing the SAME thing?!?!!? :wall: What the fuck?
And no, I did NOT use any cheat codes. I just got an achievement for bringing the star destroyer down!

Anyone know what is up with this?

[Rodimus]

I'm pretty sure you will. The only ones you would be screwed out of would the holocrons and bonus mission achievements.

You're right. You'll still get achievements for everything else. If you're renting it (like I did) the glitch shouldn't be a huge problem, but if you want to get 1000/1000 then you're screwed. I'm not even sure if the glitch has been officially addressed yet.

Didn't the production team at Lucus Arts get canned, and that's why this game turned out so glitchy and half-assed? Honestly the concept is great but it feels like they feel asleep half-way through production.

[Poor2More]

I actually am really enjoying the game so far, Im not really into Star Wars but damn this game makes you feel like a badass, I am very happy with it, I am going to beat it today

[Wolve11]

The endings were okay.

Dark ending was lame. And what looks to be the fake ending since Vader dies.

Light ending was good. But still felt a little too much like anakins story but reversed from being evil and turning to the light side. Im guessing this is the cannon ending since everything would have gone on as planned.

The story is alright. Maybe i just got confused but it seemed pointless for Vader to save this kid, then try to use him to kill darth sidious, only to lie about it and try to kill the apprentice. Did i miss something?

This is discussion about the story, only click it if you beat it:

The reason Vader used the apprentice was to start the Rebel Alliance (which was his destiny) and it wasn't to overthrow the Emperor. The reason the story is amazing is because we find out that it was really Vader who started the Rebel Alliance through his Apprentice because he knew there needed to be a way to defeat the Empire. Starkiller's destiny was to be that spark of hope people needed to feel inspired to fight the Empire. This is what made the story amazing...at least if you like Star Wars a lot like I do...

[JP]

Yeah I got rid of my copy today. Took my local manager up on his offer to return the game for full credit. I used that to pay off my last two preorders.

[dmaul1114]

Some money?! $25 at GS! [-(

For any of you that do Goozex, it's going for 900 points on there ($45 equivalent). Still low as most new release games go for 1000 points, but much more than the $25 at GS.

There's also only 1 ready for trade at the moment and 200 some requests so you'd be matched up with someone right away.

[stormrage360]

Are they honoring the full credit guarantee on all Gamestops? it say's Canada, but I'm in Florida

http://i.neoseeker.com/n/3/sfu.jpg

[stormrage360]

Just got back from Gamestop, I took them the print out. They eventually gave me full credit but it wasn't easy. Not because they didn't want to but because they didn't know what to do exactly. Eventually the guy called someone and they gave them the green light to give me credit and with it I got Rock Band 2

[Guerrilla]

Are they honoring the full credit guarantee on all Gamestops? it say's Canada, but I'm in Florida

http://i.neoseeker.com/n/3/sfu.jpg

Erm... this isn't standard for Canadian Gamestops, right?

[Ice2Dragon]

Im done with this freaking pos game.

The default text glitched happened on the last level for me after finding all the holycrons, so I cant get the ach on that data.

Started a new data on sith master or w/e the hardest is..

default text glitch on the second level :(

Patch the damn game lucas arts.

[Scorch]

Beat it today..

The end guy/s (no spoilers) were the two easiest battles in the game =/

For those having trouble..

With Vader, when he goes to force push you (as he charges), dash behind him and wail away. He'll grip you. Hit the button to power out of it, hit him a few times, dash away, dash behind him when he charges a force push, rinse, repeat. Second part, just throw shit at him quickly. Third part, no real strategy, wail away..

With the Emperor, just hit him. If he goes to lift objects, run behind one of the little desks that have the battle plans above them. For the guards he calls in, blast them with a quick round of lightning (one quick shot) then wail away. Rinse and repeat. Insanely easy.

[zewone]

Beat it today..

The end guy/s (no spoilers) were the two easiest battles in the game =/

For those having trouble..

With Vader, when he goes to force push you (as he charges), dash behind him and wail away. He'll grip you. Hit the button to power out of it, hit him a few times, dash away, dash behind him when he charges a force push, rinse, repeat. Second part, just throw shit at him quickly. Third part, no real strategy, wail away..

With the Emperor, just hit him. If he goes to lift objects, run behind one of the little desks that have the battle plans above them. For the guards he calls in, blast them with a quick round of lightning (one quick shot) then wail away. Rinse and repeat. Insanely easy.
What difficulty?

The second boss you mention is close to impossible on Sith Lord, but retardly easy on :baby: mode.

EDIT: I see from your achievements that you beat it on Normal. He's really tough on Hard.

[WildWop]

What difficulty?

The second boss you mention is close to impossible on Sith Lord, but retardly easy on :baby: mode.

EDIT: I see from your achievements that you beat it on Normal. He's really tough on Hard.

I second that. You definitely can't just wail away on the [second boss] on Hard... if you're in close for more than 2 or 3 swings you get rocked for about 1/3 health (I had fully upgraded health and damage mitigation...) and blown backwards. If you're really lucky, you might get blown backwards and into the force field for extra damage.

I was lucky alot...

[JP]

Just got back from Gamestop, I took them the print out. They eventually gave me full credit but it wasn't easy. Not because they didn't want to but because they didn't know what to do exactly. Eventually the guy called someone and they gave them the green light to give me credit and with it I got Rock Band 2

I'm really surprised that they gave it to you. Most of the times stuff like that that are tagged for Canada wont get honored here in the states. Congrats on that though.

[Scorch]

The [second boss] I got lucky on, I think he glitched in a corner and I got at least 1/2 of his health down.. then he used a.. er, shocking move and put me in my place.

I never upgraded a lot of the special "recover this faster" stuff.. I probably should've. If you do, does it ever end up recharging to near full charge in a badass amount of time like Vader at the beginning?

[lilboo]

Well this sure is awful :)
I'm in the Death Star level, and I was falling off of a platform..and I got stuck--IN THE AIR!! :whee:
So now I'm just walking around in the air!

They did a fantastic job checking for bugs in this game! :applause:

[Ice2Dragon]

The [second boss] I got lucky on, I think he glitched in a corner and I got at least 1/2 of his health down.. then he used a.. er, shocking move and put me in my place.

I never upgraded a lot of the special "recover this faster" stuff.. I probably should've. If you do, does it ever end up recharging to near full charge in a badass amount of time like Vader at the beginning?

Nowhere near. My apprentice had all abilities except two fully researched.

[lilboo]

This is fuckin corny.
I'm at the end fighting Vader for the last time. What the fuck? How is it that he is blocking everything and I can't get many hits on him? He was charging for the force push thing and I jumped over him and started attacking and he didn't lose anything!! What the hell?

Why is it that boss' can use their force powers on YOU, but you can't do shit to them?
God this game fuckin blows

[The 7th Number]

This is fuckin corny.
I'm at the end fighting Vader for the last time. What the fuck? How is it that he is blocking everything and I can't get many hits on him? He was charging for the force push thing and I jumped over him and started attacking and he didn't lose anything!! What the hell?

Why is it that boss' can use their force powers on YOU, but you can't do shit to them?
God this game fuckin blows

Do the force grip and pick him up and throw him.

[lilboo]

What? I tried picking him up! It doesn't work! It didn't work on ANY of these boss' :lol:

But I did end up beating him and chose the dark side ending. That was. Weird.

[iluvmywife]

Need help with two holocrons!

The one on Imperial Felucia that is floating high above the large pit before the lung room. I can't double jump and dash across to get it! What am I missings?

The other one is in imperial Raxus Prime. It is the 13th holocron. It is the one on the far left beam before you spin the two wheels. Again, I can't double jump and dash across. Not even where the beam is closer by the wheel.

Any help would be great!

[lilboo]

I wish my game kept progress of my holocrons! :wall:

[Ice2Dragon]

Need help with two holocrons!

The one on Imperial Felucia that is floating high above the large pit before the lung room. I can't double jump and dash across to get it! What am I missings?

The other one is in imperial Raxus Prime. It is the 13th holocron. It is the one on the far left beam before you spin the two wheels. Again, I can't double jump and dash across. Not even where the beam is closer by the wheel.

Any help would be great!

You have to double jump, then dash, then hit B in mid dash. It propels you faster, its an ability you have to buy in one of the options. That's how you get both of them. Its tricky, if you fail in the pit one on IP immediately quit the game, it saves if you fall down..


I wish my game kept progress of my holocrons! :wall:

Default text glitch for the win. Im done playing til its fixed..

[Scorch]

Beat the game as both sides. Light side ending is definitely better.. way better.

[Poor2More]

I started the game today and beat it today, very short buy pretty fun, anyways I got the Light side achievment, but how do you become the dark side?

[lilboo]

You actually have to replay the entire game again, right? :lol:

Would New Game bring all your stats over, or just go to continue? I think I'm an asshole for trying to do it on the harder difficulty..but I figure I bought the damn game why not try and get as much out of it as possible.. :wall:

[Scorch]

I hit continue, mission select, then the death star. Took me like ten minutes to get to the end fight.

[Poor2More]

How do you get the dark side achievment?

[Scorch]

How do you get the dark side achievment?

by fighting vader at the end (jump off the platform to the right)

LOL.. did anyone notice Jar Jar's appearance in the game?

[The 7th Number]

by fighting vader at the end (jump off the platform to the right)

LOL.. did anyone notice Jar Jar's appearance in the game?

I did. But i also seen it in EGM in their review.

About the "good/bad endings", i think its very easy for people to overlook that decision part of the game. Some might even beat the game without even knowing there are two endings. I for one didnt know where the fork in the road came up.

[Ice2Dragon]

You actually have to replay the entire game again, right? :lol:

Would New Game bring all your stats over, or just go to continue? I think I'm an asshole for trying to do it on the harder difficulty..but I figure I bought the damn game why not try and get as much out of it as possible.. :wall:

Click CONTINUE GAME after the cutscene.. itll take you to the fight before the final boss.. as long as you didnt do anything else.. its how I did it.

No you cant save your stats over to a new game, nor change the difficulty on level 1 on the same game.. you have to make a whole new save file

[iluvmywife]

You have to double jump, then dash, then hit B in mid dash. It propels you faster, its an ability you have to buy in one of the options. That's how you get both of them. Its tricky, if you fail in the pit one on IP immediately quit the game, it saves if you fall down..




Default text glitch for the win. Im done playing til its fixed..

Big Thanks for the help.

Got both on the first try.. I practice the dash B button a few times on the way to get the holocrons.


I personally like the story in this game, I thought it was pretty good Star Wars stuff.

:hot: I will be selling both my Xbox360 version of this game with the Game Guide for $50 if anybody is interested :hot:

[gr8asianman]

Finished it last night on Sith Lord :bouncy:

Overall it was pretty good worth buying with this weeks GS coupon, and the part where proxy changed into Darth Maul was awesome enough to calm me down after, although it came before, the fuckin' the star destroyer part which I believe messed up my left analog stick.

[lilboo]

For me to play this on another difficulty (:wall:)..i'd have to do New Game, right? :-s

[whoknows]

Beat it last night. I thought the ending Was good. I thought that Starkiller would end up dying, but I didn't really want him to...wish they could have made up some reason for him to just go into hiding or something.

Pretty much I enjoyed the whole game except for the Star Destroyer battle. It was a cool idea, it was just executed horribly.

[62t]

Finished it last night on Sith Lord :bouncy:

Overall it was pretty good worth buying with this weeks GS coupon, and the part where proxy changed into Darth Maul was awesome enough to calm me down after, although it came before, the fuckin' the star destroyer part which I believe messed up my left analog stick.

it was even better when they have the same music from the movie

[Scorch]

There has GOT to be a way to unlock Darth Maul and Vader. And the Emporer. If not, it needs to be DLC. Imagine playing the game as the emporer with only force push and lightning. That would be awesome.

[Lost_In_Shadows]

I beat it last night, and thought it was a pretty good game overall. It was however very short. I beat it in under 6 hours.

[Trakan]

There has GOT to be a way to unlock Darth Maul and Vader. And the Emporer. If not, it needs to be DLC. Imagine playing the game as the emporer with only force push and lightning. That would be awesome.

The last one is a code. There's a few others as well. Check gamefaqs.

[Tha Xecutioner]

The Sith Robe costume + Black Lightsaber combo I'm rockin' is badass.

[Scorch]

The Sith Robe costume + Black Lightsaber combo I'm rockin' is badass.

I did the same, though it wouldn't let me keep the sith robe. I found it in one of the levels. I grab it, but after I beat the level, it just takes it the fuck away.

I did find a cheat code for the last guy I requested, and it's AWESOME.

Here's a list of ones discovered so far:

HOLOCRON Jedi Adventure robes
DANTOOINE Jedi Ceremonial robes
KORRIBAN Sith Stalker armor
WOOKIEE Kento's robes
PROTOTYPE Proxy costume
FERRAL Scout Trooper costume
VICEROY Senator Bail Organa costume
MANDALORE Kota's Costume
HARDBOILED Drunken General Rahm Kota
TK421GREEN Kashyyk stormtrooper
MASTERMIND Emperor Palpatine
BLACKHOLE Shadow stormtrooper
TK421WHITE Stormtrooper
TK421BLUE Stormtrooper commander

[Ice2Dragon]

For me to play this on another difficulty (:wall:)..i'd have to do New Game, right? :-s

Ive answered you 3 times now.

YES.

[zewone]

I wish all those costume codes were around when I was actually playing the game.

But, I did rock the Sith costume (which was kind of a bitch to get) and the black lightsaber.

[zewone]

For me to play this on another difficulty (:wall:)..i'd have to do New Game, right? :-s
No.

You can change the difficulty in the options menu, but you won't get the "beat the game" achievements.

[lilboo]

Well that's what I mean. I did the game on Sith Warrior so I got the 2 achievements. If I want to do Sith Lord, I'd have to do new game as Sith Lord..right? :-s

[JP]

Yes.

[whoknows]

by fighting vader at the end (jump off the platform to the right)

LOL.. did anyone notice Jar Jar's appearance in the game?

Where is he at? I knew he was in the game, I just never noticed him.

[lilboo]

Now I'm fighting this fuckin Emporer. They make it more frustrating than it is to do! :rofl: I really despise this game.

[Scorch]

Where is he at? I knew he was in the game, I just never noticed him.

He's in Ozzik's quarters on Imperial Kashyyk, I think. That place you go in and there's a ton of stuff mounted in a huge circle and there's a Wookie in the middle.. if you look on the wall, you'll see him in carbonite. Crumb is on the wall, too. I think that's his name.

[Ice2Dragon]

Now I'm fighting this fuckin Emporer. They make it more frustrating than it is to do! :rofl: I really despise this game.

Thats why you fight vader... hes much easier...

[WildWop]

Are they honoring the full credit guarantee on all Gamestops? it say's Canada, but I'm in Florida

http://i.neoseeker.com/n/3/sfu.jpg


I remember this was in an ad for the US as well... I think it was sent out via email in July or August, which I deleted since I didn't anticipate getting this game back then...

[Layziebones]

Got the good ending after 4 1/2 hours. Game was way to short.

[iluvmywife]

Quick question, when you play on Sith Master difficulty and beat the game do you get the achievements for the easier levels like Sith Lord and Sith Warrior?

[zewone]

Quick question, when you play on Sith Master difficulty and beat the game do you get the achievements for the easier levels like Sith Lord and Sith Warrior?

Yes. But, you can't play Sith Master right away. The highest difficulty is Sith Lord. You have to unlock Sith Master by beating the game once.

[iluvmywife]

Yes. But, you can't play Sith Master right away. The highest difficulty is Sith Lord. You have to unlock Sith Master by beating the game once.

Thanks for the help, I beat it on easy and got all but 6 achievement including the 3 harder levels.

My plan is to go back and beat it on Sith Master and score those three big 100 point ones.

Problem is that I am getting sick of the game and really want to unload it now and try to recoup some money now while demand is high.

This game is pretty bad. Great Story and I love SW but the playability is fairly poor IMHO.

[yukafls]

How do I overload the towers to blow up the ship yard and destroy the star destroyer???

[The 7th Number]

How do I overload the towers to blow up the ship yard and destroy the star destroyer???

Go to the top of each of the 4 towers, and use the lightning force.

[yukafls]

Naw, I did that. It must have been a weird thing cause it worked when I tried it again. Oh well, I got passed it today and beat the game. A pretty good ending, the battle is intense.

[Tha Xecutioner]

I started the game on Sith Master today and, after about 5 hours of cursing/throwing my controller/popping veins in my neck, I finally beat it.

EDIT: Now I have all 1000/1000 points 8-)

[lilboo]

Does the kill count go across each save file?
Could I just keep creating new games and playing the Darth Vader save to get most of those "mastery" achievements? I <3 that level.

[Tha Xecutioner]

Does the kill count go across each save file?
Could I just keep creating new games and playing the Darth Vader save to get most of those "mastery" achievements? I <3 that level.Not each save file, no. If you wanted to get the Mastery achievements easily you could do it on the Prologue level with Vader by standing at the infinite spawn point for the Wookies (the bridge you have to cross when a tie fighter blows up the one you get ready to walk across). That's how I got all the ones Vader could get (all except Lightning and Lightning Shield).

[Trakan]

Does the kill count go across each save file?
Could I just keep creating new games and playing the Darth Vader save to get most of those "mastery" achievements? I <3 that level.

It doesn't go across each save file, no. You can play the Vader prologue up until the part with the second bridge and the wookies will spawn endlessly. I've had them stop spawning before, but you can just save and reload the level and they'll spawn forever again. You'd only be able to do the achievements for the force powers that Vader has as well.

[Scorch]

How does the lightning shield work? Activate it then kill people or what?

[yukafls]

How does the lightning shield work? Activate it then kill people or what?

I think it makes your regular attacks, lightning attacks.

[Theduck]

Love this game so much. Loooooove it.

Grabbing dudes and throwing em as soon as I get em is $.

[Admiral Moo]

Beat it today with the good ending and I have to say, the story was great. I have a slight issue making the founders of the rebellion looking a little weak and being to cowardly to act without someone to "lead them."

Final fights were epic.

[Tha Xecutioner]

How does the lightning shield work? Activate it then kill people or what?Once you max it out, hold LT + Y until it drains your force meter is drained and lightning tendrils will spark out of your shield and hit enemies close by - only the tendril damage that results in a kill counts towards the 100 or 500, not lightsaber damage. To get the achievement, use it against regular stormtroopers and the like since they are weak.

[Scorch]

To get the achievement, use it against regular stormtroopers and the like since they are weak.

Sounds like I'm being regulated to a few hours at the Tie Fighter Factory..

[Rei no Otaku]

More content for the game coming:

http://kotaku.com/5056648/new-campaign-characters-coming-to-the-force-unleashed

[Tha Xecutioner]

Obi-Wan and Luke playable characters + mission at the Jedi Temple

<3

[sp00ge]

"We had a list of 20 locations in our exploration phase," he said. "Those got whittled down. Which ones were viable and which weren't. The temple hung on and hung on and hung on. We had to make cuts right before production and it was one of those."

More like "Which of these levels will people be willing to pay for? We'll cut those and leave the ones people really don't want in the game."

That's how I see it, anyways.

[JP]

More like "Which of these levels will people be willing to pay for? We'll cut those and leave the ones people really don't want in the game."

That's how I see it, anyways.

That is probably 100% accurate. Just another reason to hate the game if you ask me.

[coolsteel]

The game was entirely too short to suddenly become an episodic adventure,if that were the case it shouldn't have been full price. I already sold mine so maybe i'll pick it up in a year or two when the game has hit rock bottom prices on ebay and get the DLC then.

[JP]

That's definitely the best plan I would say. Man, Lucasarts is just making me hate them more and more.

[The 7th Number]

Yeah i hated the junk yard level. They didnt have any levels better than that piece of trash?

[zewone]

Lame.

[Theduck]

Obi-Wan and Luke playable characters + mission at the Jedi Temple

<3

This

[distgfx]

Depends on whether or not the extra content is free...

[iluvmywife]

Hey guys, what is a "Aerial Ambush juggle combos"?

Thanks in advance.

[Tha Xecutioner]

Hey guys, what is a "Aerial Ambush juggle combos"?

Thanks in advance.Go into your Force Upgrades and buy the grapple move (who's button config. is: Y + B) and then, when you use it on an enemy, it throws them up in the air leaving you to hit them (X + X) before they come back down. The hits in the air must be the thing that kills them, not the throw and not them landing on the ground.

Your other option would be to buy the Force Combo aptly named Aerial Ambush (and Aerial Strike, Aerial Slam, etc.) and hit the combo (X + X + X + hold B until you leap in the air after the enemy) and then slash them in midair (X + X). This way is a lot less reliable because you kill the enemy with the initial combo before popping him into the air more than 2/3 the time.

[The 7th Number]

Zero Punctuation: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/251-Star-Wars-The-Force-Unleashed)

Dont look now...... actually i havent watched it yet.

[cochesecochese]

ZP reviewed the Wii version.

[jkanownik]

I am a huge Star Wars fan, but I was unable to finish this game. A huge disappointment. There are times where the force powers are awesome, but they are few and far between. The gameplay itself simply was more frustrating than it was fun. It is quite possibly one of the hardest games I've ever played on normal difficulty due to horrible targeting (the most critical part of the gameplay), invisible walls all over the place and random events that can take off 3/4 off your life. And I @%&#*$! hated the quick time events.

I've grinded out a lot of games I didn't care about, but I don't regret trading this sucker in despite the fact I wanted to love the game. I don't even care how the story ends. I'm even tempted to sell my Rogue Shadow Lego Set.

[flybrione]

I hope they patch this game soon. I had some of the worst game glitches over the weekend. It made a great game a pain in the arse to play.

I once disappeared after getting hit by the Sarlac fighting Shaak Ti. Then I got stepped on by a Rancor and fell through the floor. Finally I had the famous *Default Text glitch which gives you no credit for picking up the Holocrons.

Who the hell tested this game? After all the hype I am truley disappointed. I refuse to play it again until they release some kind of patch. I really enjoyed most of the game but the glitches are unacceptable!

[DT778]

I got a question about the plot.

I'm at the part where Vader "kills" the apprentice. My question is why does Vader want his apprentice to assassinate the Emporer?

[ITDEFX]

I got a question about the plot.

I'm at the part where Vader "kills" the apprentice. My question is why does Vader want his apprentice to assassinate the Emporer?


Since this game has been out of awhile...

Has to do with the rule of two. Siths always try to wait for the other to become weak before taking over. Vader couldn't take the Emperor on alone because he was too powerful (the man who single handlying maniplated an entire galaxy into going to war without anyone noticing until it was too late) so he needed the Apprentices help. It later becomes a double cross down the story leading to another fight with Vader.

[OnyxPrimal]

I got a question about the plot.

I'm at the part where Vader "kills" the apprentice. My question is why does Vader want his apprentice to assassinate the Emporer?


Keep playing as this sort of resolves itself.

[DT778]

Thanks

[crunchb3rry]

I don't think Vader wanted his apprentice to kill the Emperor. He wanted the apprentice to run a fool's errand to expose the location of Bail Organa, Mon Mothma, etc. Then he could make it look to the Emperor like he did a great job crushing the rebellion before it even formed. Essentially the appentice was just a puppet in Vader's attempt to bolster the Emperor's trust in him, and allay any suspicions that Vader was trying to usurp his throne.

I'm on the last level, so if there are no major plot revelations that's what I gathered from the plot up to that point.

[ITDEFX]

I don't think Vader wanted his apprentice to kill the Emperor. He wanted the apprentice to run a fool's errand to expose the location of Bail Organa, Mon Mothma, etc. Then he could make it look to the Emperor like he did a great job crushing the rebellion before it even formed. Essentially the appentice was just a puppet in Vader's attempt to bolster the Emperor's trust in him, and allay any suspicions that Vader was trying to usurp his throne.

I'm on the last level, so if there are no major plot revelations that's what I gathered from the plot up to that point.



I suggest fighting Vader in the lower pit FIRST instead of going after the Emperor. You will get the cool bad ending, the acheviment and then get a chance to go back (reload the ending part) and fight the emperor for the good ending. Vader, even on easy mode is a real bitch when he is mega hurt.

[flybrione]

I just recently read that they have finally patched the game with the release of the new character skins pack on the marketplace. I can not confirm this but I am going to pop on in after work and see.

The patch removed the default text glitch and should give you credit for any holocrons or objectives you completed when the game glitched.

[lilboo]

I wonder what kind pricing the DLC will get... :-k

[flybrione]

I wonder what kind pricing the DLC will get... :-k

It is 400 points for the character skins download.
It includes 7 new character skins and three new apprentice outfits.

Hooded Combat Gear
General Starkiller
Sith Assassin

Imperial Commando
Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker
Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker
Darth Sion 8-)
Ki-Adi-Mundi
Kit Fisto

[JJSP]

I picked this up relatively cheap from the Movie Gallery sale. Should I bother jumping into it now (likely won't happen) or should I trade it to GS while the value is high? I'll probably just rebuy it later cheaper with the latter option.

[ryanbph]

Did anyone dl the Jedi academy level?

[LinkinPrime]

I picked this up relatively cheap from the Movie Gallery sale. Should I bother jumping into it now (likely won't happen) or should I trade it to GS while the value is high? I'll probably just rebuy it later cheaper with the latter option.

Play it, the game is bad ass...you owe yourself to at least try it if you plan on trading it in.

Did anyone dl the Jedi academy level?

I did, but I just started the game so not sure when I'll get to that point.

[JP]

I did and it definitely wasn't worth the points in my mind. I finished it in under 20 minutes. Even with he character pack included, still not truly worth it. They justify the price as a character pack with a level included.

[ryanbph]

Supposedly there is going to be a lot of levels available.

[LinkinPrime]

Did anyone install the game to the HDD yet? Wondering if the load sequences between upgrading your character, changing skins...etc. get any better.

[benjamouth]

Did anyone install the game to the HDD yet? Wondering if the load sequences between upgrading your character, changing skins...etc. get any better.

I've got it installed on the HDD, there's still significant load times when changing skins, lightsabres etc.

Game was good value at $20, I should finish it on Sith Master difficulty tonight. I'm not gonna bother with the DLC though, especially as the new Achievements don't stack with regard to difficulty.

[LinkinPrime]

Thanks for the tip, guess I'll skip on installing this one.

[bigdaddybruce44]

800 points for a level and some skins/characters? Hmmm, still seems a bit much.

[rodeojones903]

How do you access the new lvl? I DL'd it and its not available in the mission select screen. Do you have to start a new game completely to access it?

[JP]

Start a new game, and then you can choose to do that level by itself. You'll be able to use your character with the stuff he already has put on his attributes. Since you have multiple save blocks you are good to go.

[RudyPants]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I just finished the game and was pretty impressed.

I can see how people would have been frustrated by the game - lots of glitches and cheap enemy AI.

It was still a fun experience. The story was interesting and both the graphics and sound were outstanding. Definitely a rental, but I'm sure most people have either already played this or have passed it by.

[Corvin]

I just played/finished it a couple weeks ago myself. I loved it.

[Xavin]

I've played the demo over and over again... can't wait to get the full version.

[chubbyninja1319]

Glad to hear you guys had a good experience. I thought it was one of the biggest letdowns I've played in a long time. Note, I'm a HUGE SW fan. I wanted, nay, needed to love this one. But, the gameplay is just horrid. It's like the developers didn't learn anything since Super Mario 64. Just sad. The story was even on the weak side and that was the main reason I pushed through the shoddy gameplay.

[coolsteel]

ChubbyNinja is right, level design was downright atrocious .They built this stunning engine for the game but it was obvious they didn't know where to go from there outside of walk down corridor kill grunts in way. And just for good measure the game designers sabotaged their own game by having a ridiculous number of enemies that simply laugh off force powers and a star destroyer segment that caused many a person to throw their controller and quit in disgust. Want proof of that one just read earlier in this very thread.

I want to say the team could probably get it right on a sequel but hell they were all fired when the game was done outside of a few people to wrap it up.

[Corvin]

I know there were a ton of complaints, but those of us playing it now, more than likely, picked it up a lot cheaper than most. It's easier to shrug off some of the problems when your buy-in point is closer to $20 than $60. At any entry point though, the Star Destroyer level sucked ass.

As for the design itself, it was kind of a mesh between Shadows of the Empire and Psi-ops, good or bad. I enjoyed the story well enough, and liked Sam Witwer in the role of the Apprentice.

Personally, I started on 'Sith Lord' difficulty which also extended the gameplay quite a bit. I imagine it's a pretty short game on the easier difficulties which could be viewed as a negative as well.

[lilboo]

Will there be anymore DLC? I still haven't downloaded what's out now.. I figure it might be cheap one of these days :razz:

[Corvin]

I want the DLC, but every review says it only lasts about 30 minutes which is criminal for $10. Hell, you can watch the whole thing on YouTube. :lol: I hope that gets cheaper.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah, if they drop the price or have a sale, I might consider it for 400 points. 800 is just too much.

[OnyxPrimal]

as much as I want the DLC I have to agree. 1 Level and a few skins for $10 is unreal. The Skin packs should be 160 points and the level should be 400. I'd buy at that price.

[Xavin]

as much as I want the DLC I have to agree. 1 Level and a few skins for $10 is unreal. The Skin packs should be 160 points and the level should be 400. I'd buy at that price.
Agreed.

[RudyPants]

It's funny that that you mention Shadow of the Empire Corvin - I recognized the same audio track from SotE in TFU and it made me smile.

There's a special place in my heart for the N64 title because it was one of only a handful of games available shortly after the system's launch. That and the game was $70 new in 1997.

[chubbyninja1319]

[QUOTE=coolsteel;5486552]... and a star destroyer segment that caused many a person to throw their controller and quit in disgust. QUOTE]

This x 10. I've never experienced such a brilliant idea that was so horribly ruined.

Note on the DLC, it's one of the funner levels and the level boss was pretty good. But, not worth $10 overall. It's very short.

[sp00ge]

I finally sat down last night and played the last few levels. The star destroyer segment wasn't that bad, just an extreme exercise in patience.

Overall, not a terrible game, but still a huge letdown gameplay-wise.

[blitz6speed]

This is up next on my epic backlog. I am on level 3 (2nd level of apprentice) right now and am enjoying it so far. I like the cinematics and boss fights quite a bit. The gameplay is a bit... hmm.. not sure the word to use.. its not complicated or anything, but theres a lot to do and remember. Force powers arent too bad to use, and the physics are out of this world at times, i love how stuff just breaks and bends everywhere when using the force powers. That is easily the most impressive part of the game. The levels themselves also look really great, nice scale they went for and achieved. Im having fun so far and hope to clear it out of the backlog tomorrow.

And.. Just finished it! It was a lot longer then i imagined, i had heard it was a 6 hour game but its way longer then that! Anyhow, i enjoyed it a lot. What i liked a lot were the cutscenes, story, voice acting, music, controls were great once you get used to the force stuff and the graphics, at times, looked absolutely amazing, while looking just good other times. Overall i'd rate this a B. Once i finished it, i had no desire to ever play it again lol, so it gets points knocked off for that alone.

Good game tho, and i hope we get more using the same engine.

[Matt Young]

Just got a new copy for $20 and I was wondering- after I beat the game, can I go back to each individual level and collect all 15 Jedi Holocrons, or must I play through the whole game again?

[crunchb3rry]

If you choose a new difficulty, then you have to find the holocrons again (or at least just the useful ones). Otherwise, you just pick chapters and the game functions the same (cutscenes are still intact, completing one level automatically loads up the next).

[thehuskerfan]

I rented this game over the weekend for a nice little escape.. and boy was I disappointed! i really had high hopes for this game after finding the demo really fun. The targeting system was incredibly awkward and I had a game horrible glitch that prevented further gameplay. The only good thing about this experience was that the "Sith Master" difficulty was extremely difficult. So it was rewarding when I finished this evening.

[Matt Young]

Thanks, crunchb3rry. I'll just do my normal playthrough and then go back with a guide to pick up missed Holocrons.

I rented this game over the weekend for a nice little escape.. and boy was I disappointed! i really had high hopes for this game after finding the demo really fun. The targeting system was incredibly awkward and I had a game horrible glitch that prevented further gameplay. The only good thing about this experience was that the "Sith Master" difficulty was extremely difficult. So it was rewarding when I finished this evening.

Really? I've put in 2 hours according to the game clock and I'm loving it so far. I'm only on the 3rd level (counting the prologue) but I did spend 15 minutes in the prologue mowing down 500 stormtroopers for a few achievements.

[Danil ACE]

Targeting system in this game blows, and I still haven't beat it even though I've had this game for a long time. I didn't find the star destroyer part difficult, but I also completely ignored the analog stick directions that it was telling me to do. I think I might actually be on the last level, so I should beat it I suppose...

[Vulcan2422]

I actually re rented it again last weekend and beat it on the second to last hardest difficulty. Still had a hell of alot of fun playing it. I think I will pick it up this weekend cause I really love it, and I love how it fits into the storyline in a way. Alot of emotions going amuck in it as well. For $20, you can't beat it really.

[thehuskerfan]

Thanks, crunchb3rry. I'll just do my normal playthrough and then go back with a guide to pick up missed Holocrons.



Really? I've put in 2 hours according to the game clock and I'm loving it so far. I'm only on the 3rd level (counting the prologue) but I did spend 15 minutes in the prologue mowing down 500 stormtroopers for a few achievements.

Just wait until you're facing either the second boss (Kazdan Paratus - hardest level IMO) or the Emporer on Sith Master difficulty, and you'll agree that the targeting system is broken. It's hard enough that you can die after 3 hits, but when you try to lightning the guy and it hits a totally inanimate object.. it just adds fuel to my dislike for the game overall. :roll:

[Anthem85]

On xbox.com, new achievements came out for DLC for the force unleashed. One was that you had to kill obi-one. So the rumor is you get to play as Vader through Episode IV.

Lucas said they have some huge announcments at Comic-con and this will be one.

[Corvin]

I liked the game, so I might be down for it.

[perdition(troy]

That would be pretty sweet.

[jollydwarf]

(Pounding fork and knife on dinner table) "Bat-tle-front THREE! Bat-tle-front THREE!"

[tenzor]

(Pounding fork and knife on dinner table) "Bat-tle-front THREE! Bat-tle-front THREE!"

Battlefront III would be nice, but I would rather have a Knights of the Old Republic III.

[OnyxPrimal]

We all want BF3 and KOTOR III, but I'll be happy for this. I've been waiting to get the other DLC on sale, but might have to pick it up anyway.

[danked]

game was fun, but look at my sig =)

[Immortal fWd]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185893

[chubbyninja1319]

As a big SW fan, the game disappointed. Weak story and horrid technical glitches. But, this new DLC has me intrigued. Especially if you get to play as Vader. Plus, Boba Fett is involved. I heart Boba Fett.

Now I just gotta rebuy the game. Doh!

[deszaras]

As much as I enjoyed the game, I got enough out of it when I finished it through a rental. I would have liked to have had a reason to own it. Maybe this DLC will be worth doing so now that it's dropped in price.

[tcrash247]

One was that you had to kill obi-one.

orly?

[LinkinPrime]

Major Nelson (http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/07/20/deal-of-the-week-the-force-unleashed-jedi-temple-mission-pack.aspx) notes that this week's "deal" on Xbox Live's marketplace is the "Jedi Temple Mission Pack" for 400http://www.blogcdn.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/11/microsoftpointslogosmall.gif ($5). That's half off the normal price and is available only to gold members.

http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/07/20/deal-of-the-week-the-force-unleashed-jedi-temple-mission-pack.aspx

Also:

New incoming DLC:
http://xbox.joystiq.com/2009/07/16/new-force-unleashed-achievements-discovered/

[SumOG]

your prediction...will dlc be free...eventually?

[Matt Young]

Crap. I only have enough points for All Fronts.

[gunm]

I got irritated with the game and sold it off, but now I really want it again thanks to Ultimate Sith Edition!

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/53016.html

[Matt Young]

Good to see continued DLC support. I'm sure I'll want that after I finish the main game.

[LinkinPrime]

Time to dump my regular edition and wait for the Sith Edition.

[coolsteel]

If the targeting system is fixed it might be worth buying

[saunderscowie]

I might pick this game up now if I can find cheap.

[m0rningbreakfast]

So is the Sith missions part of an entirely new edition of the game same game already out, or will we be able to buy that DLC and use it on the original copy?

[gunm]

I believe it's only part of the special edition. The disc also includes all the DLC released so far. I dunno if they will "fix" anything with the original/main game.

[OnyxPrimal]

Is Ultimate Sith edition coming to Xbox 360? From what I've read it's saying PC/Mac.

[Banjora]

Awesome that they would have the Jedi Temple Mission on sale all week right before they announce a new edition with all the past DLC and 1 mission that you can only get from the special edition.

[Banjora]

m0rningbreakfast: From what I read over on Joystiq its supposed to have all the past DLC plus 2 new missions. 1 of those missions that will be available to all of us as DLC and 1 that will be solely for those who get the Sith Edition.

OnyxPrimal: Joystiq is reporting that its 360, PS3, and PC/MAC. Though on Game Daily it was saying just PC/MAC.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/24/star-wars-the-force-unleashed-receiving-ultimate-sith-edition/

[OnyxPrimal]

m0rningbreakfast: From what I read over on Joystiq its supposed to have all the past DLC plus 2 new missions. 1 of those missions that will be available to all of us as DLC and 1 that will be solely for those who get the Sith Edition.

OnyxPrimal: Joystiq is reporting that its 360, PS3, and PC/MAC. Though on Game Daily it was saying just PC/MAC.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/24/star-wars-the-force-unleashed-receiving-ultimate-sith-edition/




Thanks for that. I'll pick this up and then gift my old copy to one of my nephews. Both are nuts for Star Wars and neither is online with their console so they won't worry about DLC.

[jonathanp]

Does anyone think the Ultimate Sith Edition will have its own set of achievements?

[Corvin]

Speak with your wallets. Don't reward Lucasarts for this double-dip nonsense. If the game tanks, that exclusive will be DLC sooner than you know it. If not, rent the game. Don't give Lucasarts your money for such blatant "screw our fans" strategies.

[OnyxPrimal]

Speak with your wallets. Don't reward Lucasarts for this double-dip nonsense. If the game tanks, that exclusive will be DLC sooner than you know it. If not, rent the game. Don't give Lucasarts your money for such blatant "screw our fans" strategies.

or Bethesda for GOTY editions with the DLC included (Oblivion and soon Fallout)? or Bioware for including DLC with the GH release of Mass Effect? I will be picking this up as I like the game and now I don't have to buy any DLC.

[bigdaddybruce44]

GotY editions, like those of Oblivion and Fallout, are great service to gamers. If you wait long enough, you get all the content at a lesser price. And it doesn't screw over the people who supported the game throughout, because there isn't any exclusive content or new achievements. This, though, I don't like. Oh well.

[Gothic Walrus]

Speak with your wallets. Don't reward Lucasarts for this double-dip nonsense. If the game tanks, that exclusive will be DLC sooner than you know it. If not, rent the game. Don't give Lucasarts your money for such blatant "screw our fans" strategies.

What about those of us who haven't bought the game yet? Besides, who's to say that this won't release at a lower price? I wouldn't be surprised if this was like Mass Effect - a Platinum Hits title, but with extra content added.

If it's $20? They've got my money. If it's $50? Nope.

[Hydro2Oxide]

Wow, a PC version? Awesome!

[Corvin]

GotY editions, like those of Oblivion and Fallout, are great service to gamers. If you wait long enough, you get all the content at a lesser price. And it doesn't screw over the people who supported the game throughout, because there isn't any exclusive content or new achievements. This, though, I don't like. Oh well.

Re-read the press release. There is exclusive content on this new version. It screws everyone that already supported the game and made it a hit. All the other games you mention didn't do anything of the like.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Re-read my post, boss. I clearly was not talking about this game. I was talking about GotY editions. At the end, I said, "This, though, I don't like."

[doctorfaustus]

WTF?
I just passed the Jedi Temple mission on Sith Lord Difficulty and did not receive the achievement. Has any one else here had the same problem?

[Scorch]

What about those of us who haven't bought the game yet? Besides, who's to say that this won't release at a lower price? I wouldn't be surprised if this was like Mass Effect - a Platinum Hits title, but with extra content added.

If it's $20? They've got my money. If it's $50? Nope.

It'll probably be $29.99.

[shrike4242]

The game has sold more than enough copies for GH/PH status, so when they "re-release" it, it should come out at $30. Probably come in GH/PH packaging as well.

[Gothic Walrus]

It'll probably be $29.99.

I'll still probably go for it at that price. I'm interested in the game but I've been low on money for the past few months, so I didn't bite at the $15 price. With any luck, I'll have some money coming in when the game is rereleased, and I might as well go for the complete package.

Re-read the press release. There is exclusive content on this new version. It screws everyone that already supported the game and made it a hit. All the other games you mention didn't do anything of the like.

Maybe you should reread the press release. ONE MISSION is exclusive to the Sith edition, and I can almost guarantee that the only reason it's there is to try and dissuade people from buying cheaper used copies of the first pressing. You're not being "screwed" - you're just overreacting.

[phantomfriar2002]

It's pretty sad that instead of developing a sequel the publishers believe they can now just add a couple of levels and repackage an existing game as some kind of "special edition." It's all about them doing as little as possible to make as much money as they can. I hope most gamers won't support this kind of thing, because it only spells more and more situations like it down the road.

[robin2099]

It's pretty sad that instead of developing a sequel the publishers believe they can now just add a couple of levels and repackage an existing game as some kind of "special edition." It's all about them doing as little as possible to make as much money as they can. I hope most gamers won't support this kind of thing, because it only spells more and more situations like it down the road.

Funny. Seems like every sequel that comes out features everyone bitching about how sequels feel more like expansions to the original game. Now they complain when expansion packs get released instead of sequels. Go figure.

Maybe you should reread the press release. ONE MISSION is exclusive to the Sith edition, and I can almost guarantee that the only reason it's there is to try and dissuade people from buying cheaper used copies of the first pressing. You're not being "screwed" - you're just overreacting.

Seconded. This reeks of all the stupidity related to the Left 4 Dead sequel.

[Hydro2Oxide]

I do agree that this is kind of a cheap tactic, to make this one have some exclusive content. It's like the Colonies Edition of Lost Planet for the PC, it destroys the worth of the old copies of the game and penalizes people for supporting the game earlier.

[phantomfriar2002]

Funny. Seems like every sequel that comes out features everyone bitching about how sequels feel more like expansions to the original game. Now they complain when expansion packs get released instead of sequels. Go figure.

I'd much rather have a sequel than an expansion pack if the only way to play some of the new content is to buy the otherwise exactly the same damn game all over again. Go figure.

[icedrake523]

I got my SWFU copy a month ago when TRU had that "Buy 1 new, get one 60% off" deal. I never opened it and I can still return it so I can get this.


That said, I hate this type of thing. I hate a lot of DLC in general. In fact, DLC is why I have become a CAG.

[ITDEFX]

Finally it makes it way to the PC.. You know it's gonna be modded to hell so pay DLC can screw themselves.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I think that what annoys me and others is that we bought the game when it came out. We supported the game by buying the DLC. We want to play this exclusive level. I don't even care if it's a time-exclusive and is made available for purchase later on. It's just a cheap tactic to get obsessive SW fans, like me, to buy the same game again, though, and that's annoying.