A satisfying power fantasy as Darth Vader's secret apprentice. Force powers feel genuinely impactful and the story adds nicely to Star Wars lore. Fun throughout despite combat that grows repetitive over time.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player12+
Description
Action by LucasArts transposing a secret Vader apprentice between Episode III and IV. Published by LucasArts, released in September 2008 in Europe, Korea and North America. Starkiller alias Galen Marek Darth Vader's secret Sith apprentice between Episode III and IV hunting surviving Jedi, over eight chapters crossing Raxus Prime, Felucia, Kashyyyk and Imperial Kamino, signature action gameplay with overpowered Force powers mixing levitation, push, electrocution and lightsaber, Lightsaber Crystals mechanic to customize color and saber properties, over fifteen alternative costumes to unlock, DMM and Euphoria technology for realistic physics of objects and enemies, English voice-over with Sam Witwer as Starkiller, symphonic soundtrack by Mark Griskey with Star Wars themes.
Star Wars - The Force Unleashed review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Blending John Williams's immortal themes with original martial compositions, the music raises the fall toward the dark side to the scale of a great film. Dark brass and menacing choirs underline the power of the Force. This symphonic breadth, faithful to the galaxy, elevates every epic confrontation.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾20,3 GB📅16/09/2008
Published by LucasArts
Star Wars - The Force Unleashed (PS3) price, value & rarity
An action game from LucasArts, Star Wars The Force Unleashed puts exaggerated Force power at the service of a story set between the trilogies, carried by its physics and spectacular powers. Still common in the West, its interest lies in this place in the saga's timeline rather than scarcity. An affordable piece for fans of cathartic Star Wars action.
Is Star Wars - The Force Unleashed still worth playing in 2026?
Star Wars The Force Unleashed offers a delicious power fantasy, putting the player in the shoes of Darth Vader's secret apprentice, between Episodes III and IV. Unleashing the powers of the Force, hurling enemies and wielding the Force with jubilant excess delivers real satisfaction, heightened at the time by an impressive object physics. The story, which cleverly fills an unexplored part of the lore, charms fans of the universe. The gameplay runs in circles over the long haul and the tech has aged. But for the Star Wars fan after a Jedi outlet, the journey stays enjoyable.
