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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Also known as: The Force Unleashed, Star Wars: Force Power Pre-Vis [demo title]
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

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Published by: LucasArts
Developed by: LucasArts
Release Date: September 16, 2008
Genre: Action
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About This Game

This entry in the Star Wars saga casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice", unveiling 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 will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny. As its name implies, The Force Unleashed completely re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force by taking full advantage of newly developed technologies that will be seen and experienced for the first time anywhere in videogaming.

ESRB Rating: T for Fantasy Violence
Genre: Action
Also Available On: PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, iPhone, Wireless
Release Date: September 16, 2008
MSRP: $59.99
September 19, 2008
September 17, 2008
 

Juno Eclipse
Juno was hand-picked by Darth Vader to pilot the Rogue Shadow, an advanced spy ship that ferries Vader's Secret Apprentice to his various missions.

Maris Brood
A character from the Star Wars universe, Maris harbors a strong desire for revenge and is still intent on confronting Darth Vader.

Proxy (Star Wars)
A character from the Star Wars universe, PROXY is a prototype holodroid who has been a constant companion of the Apprentice of Darth Vader for many years.

Rahm Kota
A character from the Star Wars universe, Master Rahm Kota is a tough, grizzled general and participant in many combat sorties during the Clone Wars.

Shaak Ti
A character from the Star Wars universe, Jedi Master Shaak Ti is a revered and legendary member of the Jedi Council.

Starkiller
A secret apprentice in the Imperials Empire, Darth Vader has spent years personally training this mysterious figure in the ways of the Sith.

General Features
  • During the period between Episodes III and IV, players hunt Jedi in the role of Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice.
  • 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.
  • Examples of unleashing the Force in ways never thought possible: The Secret Apprentice won't just Force push enemies into walls - he'll Force push enemies through walls. The Secret Apprentice won't just Force grip foes to throw them aside - he'll Force grip them in midair, zap them with lightning, then drop 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 will 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 will determine the path of the story, including multiple endings that will rock Star Wars continuity as they know it.
  • The Force Unleashed is LucasArts' first internally developed title for next-generation consoles, and it represents the first in-game collaboration of talents and technology between LucasArts and Industrial Light & Magic, two companies now finally under one roof at the new Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco's Presidio district.
  • The Force Unleashed debuts Digital Molecular Matter from Pixelux and euphoria behavioral simulation from NaturalMotion Ltd.
  • LucasArts is preparing an unprecedented promotional effort around the launch of The Force Unleashed, encompassing a full line of toys and game-based action figures from Hasbro, as well as a full publishing program from Dark Horse, Del Rey and Palace Press.

ESRBStar Wars: The Force Unleashed
Publisher: LucasArts
Platform: Xbox 360
Release Date: September 16, 2008
Release Region: United States

PEGIStar Wars: The Force Unleashed
Publisher: LucasArts
Platform: Xbox 360
Release Date: September 19, 2008
Release Region: United Kingdom

OFLCStar Wars: The Force Unleashed
Publisher: LucasArts
Platform: Xbox 360
Release Date: September 17, 2008
Release Region: Australia

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