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Doesn't Hold Up to the Original
posted by lemonball (CHARLESTON, SC) Dec 12, 2010
Member since Dec 2007
9 out of 10 gamers (90%) found this review helpful
I was a big fan of the original Force Unleashed, so I had high expectations for this game. It turns out that although the game is not bad, it certainly could have been better.
Pros
-Good combat system
-Decent graphics
-Good boss battles
-Pretty good AI
Cons
-Easy, short
-Great characters like Juno and PROXY aren't up in the front anymore, disappointingly
-Story wasn't the best and was difficult to follow at a few points
It's good, but as the title of this review states, it doesn't hold up to the original's greatness.
Pros
-Good combat system
-Decent graphics
-Good boss battles
-Pretty good AI
Cons
-Easy, short
-Great characters like Juno and PROXY aren't up in the front anymore, disappointingly
-Story wasn't the best and was difficult to follow at a few points
It's good, but as the title of this review states, it doesn't hold up to the original's greatness.
The Force is sort of with this game
posted by JMichaud (BETHESDA, MD) Oct 28, 2010
Member since Jan 2008
8 out of 10 gamers (80%) found this review helpful
I wonder - how do you put a leash on the Force?
Anyways, Star Wars: the Force Unleashed II is a much simpler version of the original; it’s easier to find the controls for the special Force powers (push, lightning, hold, and so on)
The story mode picks up not too long after the last one ended. Starkiller’s clone is activated so Lord Vader can use him as the apprentice.
However, Starkiller breaks free from the dark lord and goes off on a journey of self discovery - and blasting vast platoons of Stormtroopers and other Empire troops.
Along the way, you’ll have to solve puzzles using Force Sight (to move switches from one side to the other), open doors, move platforms, blast open walls and floors
But mostly you’ll be slicing up those Empire troops, which don’t consist of many different types of soldiers: you have the Stormtrooper, a guy with a lance, an invisible guy, midget fighters, a large two legged machine, and a large humanoid robot with a shield and a flaming gun.
I would’ve liked to see more variety in the enemies; I was turned off when the end of some sections consisted of nothing more than me beating back wave after wave of these few enemy types.
And the fighting consists mostly of mashing that A button; there’s little reason to utilize the other moves the game can give you - or why you should level up in those moves with points you get beating up the Empire army.
Another problem I had with this game is the camera that kept moving to exactly the spot I didn’t want it to go to - a huge problem when fighting one or more of those big enemies.
All in all, the story mode will last about four and a half hours (some of you can do it in less time). It’s a good length, but not enough for that $50 price tag.
Also included in this package is a multi player game where up to four players can fight each other with characters from the game. It’s okay.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II gives great fun, but it’s too short and repetitive for $50. RENT IT
Anyways, Star Wars: the Force Unleashed II is a much simpler version of the original; it’s easier to find the controls for the special Force powers (push, lightning, hold, and so on)
The story mode picks up not too long after the last one ended. Starkiller’s clone is activated so Lord Vader can use him as the apprentice.
However, Starkiller breaks free from the dark lord and goes off on a journey of self discovery - and blasting vast platoons of Stormtroopers and other Empire troops.
Along the way, you’ll have to solve puzzles using Force Sight (to move switches from one side to the other), open doors, move platforms, blast open walls and floors
But mostly you’ll be slicing up those Empire troops, which don’t consist of many different types of soldiers: you have the Stormtrooper, a guy with a lance, an invisible guy, midget fighters, a large two legged machine, and a large humanoid robot with a shield and a flaming gun.
I would’ve liked to see more variety in the enemies; I was turned off when the end of some sections consisted of nothing more than me beating back wave after wave of these few enemy types.
And the fighting consists mostly of mashing that A button; there’s little reason to utilize the other moves the game can give you - or why you should level up in those moves with points you get beating up the Empire army.
Another problem I had with this game is the camera that kept moving to exactly the spot I didn’t want it to go to - a huge problem when fighting one or more of those big enemies.
All in all, the story mode will last about four and a half hours (some of you can do it in less time). It’s a good length, but not enough for that $50 price tag.
Also included in this package is a multi player game where up to four players can fight each other with characters from the game. It’s okay.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II gives great fun, but it’s too short and repetitive for $50. RENT IT
lucasarts flys out of the galaxy with this one
posted by trex6504 (HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA) Jun 15, 2011
Member since Jan 2011
I had recently received this game and was excited to play it because i enjoyed the first game. I was not disappointed by the graphics and storyline in this game. The gameplay is alot simpler as well with one button touch controls for your duel lightsabers and movement of the nunchuck up and down for your force push moves. The voice acting is very good better than the original. The worlds are nicely designed and easy to move around without getting lost. Another feature I liked about this game is not having to travel to the same planets over and over to complete your missions. I also like the fact that when you die it takes you right back where you died from not the beginning of the level. I would highly recommend this game as a buy for star wars and none stars wars fans alike. It is a truly enjoyable action adventure platformer with good voice acting and beautiful graphics.
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