Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

 DS
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. 1UP
    75
    An enjoyable Star Wars experience that any fan can appreciate on the go. Not only will you get the same story found on the console versions, but you'll also get it packaged with some creative combat and fun minigames.
  2. IGN
    70
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed for DS is a fun, straightforward action game with a unique and enjoyable control scheme.
  3. Nintendo Power
    60
    The DS version is certainly not the best way to experience The Force Unleashed, but the story is compelling enough to keep you playing to the end. [Oct 2008, p.87]
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  5. N-Europe
    60
    The enjoyable story, decent combat and overall play mechanics are dragged down by linear level design and a lack of graphical effort, making this title stop just short of being a true force to be reckoned with.
  6. 3DJuegos
    60
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed gives us the opportunity to go over to the dark side in order to enjoy addictive, durable and fun gameplay. It's also a bit monotonous, but nothing out of the ordinary problems of a game which has a passable try in Nintendo DS.
  7. GameSpot
    55
    The Force feels quite leashed in the DS version of this Star Wars action game.
  8. Pocket Gamer UK
    50
    The Dark side of the Force unleashed: unresponsive controls, plain combat, and rudimentary graphics choke an electrifying story.
  9. GameSpy
    40
    The admittedly cool storyline is wasted on infrequent text windows with motionless character portraits.

Awards & Rankings

100
#100 Best DS Game of 2008
46
#46 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
82
#82 Most Shared DS Game of 2008

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 27
  3. Negative: 8 out of 27
  1. grandpajoe6191
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" doesn't really offer anything special, but basic hack and slash entertainment people enjoy.
  2. storygamer
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed isn`t revolutionary at all but the combat system is quite entertaining. Sometimes the controls spill a lot ofStar Wars: The Force Unleashed isn`t revolutionary at all but the combat system is quite entertaining. Sometimes the controls spill a lot of the fun. And even though the story is cool and atmospheric, the game is far too short. Special recommendation for all hardcore Star Wars fans!… Full Review »
  3. Bladeryx
    Dec 23, 2013
    4
    This game is the least greatest port for the Force Unleashed. Combat is repetitive and still is surprisingly fun when you knock back a bunchThis game is the least greatest port for the Force Unleashed. Combat is repetitive and still is surprisingly fun when you knock back a bunch of Stormtroopers off the balcony in Bespin. The game can be completed within an hour and graphics look like graphics from the PS1. The story is really nice and the level layout, although basic, is still fun. Overall, a pretty bad game and I would recommend the console versions instead.… Full Review »
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