Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

The movie series may be over, but the saga lives on with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. The storyline takes place between films Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, with the Galactic Empire nearing the peak of its far-reaching power. You are none other than Darth Vader's secret apprentice, engaging in covert missions to defeat those with designs on dismantling the Imperial regime. The PlayStation 2 version has you exploring the Jedi Temple and participating in a series of trials, where you must defeat resurrected spirits of the Sith's deadliest Jedi. As in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 editions, the action is viewed from a third-person perspective with the apprentice holding his red lightsaber behind his back. The Force can be used as a tool or weapon to lift and throw objects as well as bodies. The protagonist will travel to various worlds in his relentless search for the few remaining Jedi who escaped Order 66. Featured locales include a TIE Fighter construction facility, the Wookiee home of Kashyyyk, a junkyard-like realm known as Raxus Prime, and a fungus-infested planet called Felucia. Each features groups of enemies that must be eliminated in stylish fashion, with Force power combos earning players experience points to customize their character. Accompanying the lead character at various points is a prototype "holodroid" called Proxy as well as a blond Imperial pilot named Juno Eclipse. The Sith Lord's apprentice faces several deadly foes throughout his mission, including Maris Brood, a Zabrak warrior bent on revenge, and the primary target: grizzled General Rahm Kota, who learned the ways of the Force under the tutelage of Mace Windu and Yoda.

CONTROLS

MENU CONTROLS

Start Button = access main menu
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick = select menu options
X Button = confirm selection
Triangle Button = return to previous screen

GAME CONTROLS

Left Analog Stick = move character
R3 Button (Hold) + Left Analog Stick = first person view
Right Analog Stick = rotate camera angle
Square or L2 Button = block
R2 Button = use lock-on camera
R1 Button = dash (while running or jumping)
X Button = jump
X Button + X Button = double jump
Square Button = use lightsaber
Circle or Triangle Button = use force powers
Start Button = pause game, open pause menu
Circle Button = skip cinematic