Force unleashed getting slammed by reviewers

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Squilliam on 06 September 2008

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Official Xbox Magazine 75

With its non-branching storyline and no multiplayer, Force Unleashed is certainly less ambitious than the classic "Jedi Knight" games - and ultimately, its design makes it feel more videogame-y and less of an all-engrossing Star Wars experience than Xbox entries like "Jedi Knight II" or "Jedi Academy." But when the game is on, it's on. [Oct 2008, p.70]

GamePro 70

Make no mistake: you can have a lot of fun with The Force Unleashed. [Oct 2008, p.88]

games(TM) 70

By even allowing the choice between simple hack-and-slash gameplay and the more complex mix-up combos, LucusArrts has ensured that many will never view the title’s full potential. [Oct 2008, p.104]

Electronic Gaming Monthly 56

An ambitious--yet ultimately dissatisfying--effort. [Oct 2008, p.82]

Holy smokes, I had really high hopes for this game, I was expecting around 80% so scores like these are really disapointing (Unless they are the true scores all games should get and other higher rated games are just over-rated) It will probably still sell reasonably well based on advertising and IP...

Tease.

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SHMUPGurus on 06 September 2008

GamePro 70

Make no mistake: you can have a lot of fun with The Force Unleashed. [Oct 2008, p.88]

That's all I need.

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Skeeuk on 06 September 2008

i tried the demo it was only ok, but i expected this to be a good game

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Torillian on 06 September 2008

Seems like EGM might have been a little harsh, but the rest seemed around right. Nothing specifically broken about the game, some fun moments, but really just not great. Didn't leave me feeling like I wanted to play more after the demo. I hope those were looking forward to the game have a completely different experience and enjoy the hell out of the game, though.

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chenguo4 on 06 September 2008

If I saw this before I played the demo I would've been shocked, this game looked great and with all the talk about the physics it was gonna have. But then I played the demo and the gameplay just wasn't that fun.

Granted I still thought the game would've been more fun than the demo, and I didn't think it would be this low, but I can't say I'm surprised.

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freebird4 on 06 September 2008

I don't care, I'm still getting it, the demo is full as Hell.

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brute on 06 September 2008

That's a bit lower then i expected.
The Wii version has an average of 75 though ,so I might get that version.

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TheRealMafoo on 06 September 2008

I am 39 years old, and it's a Star Wars game.

There is no level of shit this game could be that would keep me from buying it and enjoying it.

It's ingrained in my generation :p