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. GameSpy
    40
    The admittedly cool storyline is wasted on infrequent text windows with motionless character portraits.

Awards & Rankings

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#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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