Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

 PSP
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
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  1. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    80
    While the story and settings are the same as on the PS3, the levels and the way the apprentice develops are completely different. [Oct 2008, p.76]
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  2. GamePro
    80
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is an incredibly original and rich experience, and may be the best handheld Star Wars game to date!
  3. IGN
    75
    Uninspired level design and some tedious enemy battles mar an experience that gives you power over the Force like we've never really seen before. While it's far from perfect, Star Wars fans will find that it's worth playing through simply for its story and the ability to use the Force in fairly awesome ways.
  5. PTGamers
    75
    Force Unleashed PSP is worthy of attention, due to the gripping storyline, fun playability – although with its flaws – and good customization options.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    70
    An entertaining new chapter in the LucasArts saga, but one that could have used a bit more time to fix silly technical flaws before being unleashed.
  7. GameSpy
    70
    Force Unleashed may not be the mind-blowingly awesome "Star Wars" game that it was hyped to be, but thanks to some cool play mechanics, a great story, and a couple fun extras, it's still a fun (if flawed) ride.
  8. GameSpot
    70
    The wonky camera gets in the way, but extra modes make this a Force-powered adventure worth taking.
  9. 3DJuegos
    70
    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 very decent PSP version.
  10. Modojo
    60
    With a little bit more development time, The Force Unleashed could've been a monstrous hit, even bigger than the Death Star. However, it's good for lightsaber nuts looking to play something on the go.
  11. 1UP
    42
    Instead of providing a streamlined alternative to the more ambitious console iterations, the PSP version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is an abridged disappointment.

Awards & Rankings

23
#23 Best PSP Game of 2008
5
#5 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008
8
#8 Most Shared PSP Game of 2008

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 113 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 113
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 113
  3. Negative: 6 out of 113
  1. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    This game is just one giant, endless, awesome battle that I never get tired with. The controls work well with force and lightsaber attacks.This game is just one giant, endless, awesome battle that I never get tired with. The controls work well with force and lightsaber attacks. This endless battle is a near-perfect game.… Full Review »
  2. AV-
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
    really loved this game, truly iconic for me. had it on the PSP, probably would be better on console or pc
  3. JoeReview
    Dec 23, 2020
    0
    i love this port of the game the way it plays on PSP is great and and it didn't feel stale it seemed like it was designed for the PSP wouldi love this port of the game the way it plays on PSP is great and and it didn't feel stale it seemed like it was designed for the PSP would recommend 100%… Full Review »
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