Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

 DS
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
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  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. ChrisPedersen
    Jan 1, 2009
    6
    Star wars the force unleashed is a slightly deranged low quality clone of the wii version.Throughout the game play many parts of the story became eather changed or completely wiped out of the story wich makes it some what less exciting. The pre programed control touch pad buttons make fighting slow,chopy and limited. However the wide veriety of combos are easy to execute and make up forStar wars the force unleashed is a slightly deranged low quality clone of the wii version.Throughout the game play many parts of the story became eather changed or completely wiped out of the story wich makes it some what less exciting. The pre programed control touch pad buttons make fighting slow,chopy and limited. However the wide veriety of combos are easy to execute and make up for some of its dissapointmets… Expand
  3. JaredJ.
    Sep 17, 2008
    7
    Unique and entertaining combat, basic but enjoyable levels, and an outstanding story save the hyped up star wars title. It is however far too short, and the controls can be frustrating.
  4. 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 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 wouldThis 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.… Expand
  5. 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 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!

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. 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]
  2. Pocket Gamer UK
    50
    The Dark side of the Force unleashed: unresponsive controls, plain combat, and rudimentary graphics choke an electrifying story.
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  3. GameSpot
    55
    The Force feels quite leashed in the DS version of this Star Wars action game.
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