Okay, let me start out by saying I am not an avid gamer. So keep that in mind as you read this quick mini-review.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is tons of fun on the Wii. From what I understand, the graphics aren’t as fab as on, say, the PSP or whatever. But the main draw is using the Wiimote as your lightsaber to slice up all your enemies. Swing it left, right, up, down, and thrust - the character onscreen responds in kind. You even have the ability to toss your lightsaber at ranged opponents. You use the nunchuk attachment to control your Force powers- using the Force to shoot lightning, pick up objects and enemies, and toss 'em all over the place. Plus, with certain button combos, you can build up a Force charge that blasts everything around you.
The story is that you play as Darth Vader’s secret apprentice, assigned to hunt down rogue Jedi who escaped Order 66. So basically you go into different levels and chop everything up. I’ve only gotten through one level, but had so much fun it was hard to stop.
The other attraction to SW:TFU is the duel mode. You choose from a variety of Star Wars characters (some who you unlock through game play) and battle it out with your friends - or, in this case, my kids. As was fitting, for one duel my son chose Luke Skywalker, so I picked Vader. Yes, I beat his Jedi-*** all over the Bespin arena.
As I said, I’m sure hardcore gamers will find nits to pick with this game. But for a sometime gamer, and longtime Star Wars fan, I’ve been having a blast.:vader:
