Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Review (Xbox 360)

Throughout the Star Wars films, books and games, we have always witnessed great Jedi battles, full of acrobatic lightsaber duels.  However, the battles have always felt one dimensional, and lacking what could be the full power of a Jedi unleashed.  The Force Unleashed looks to change that opinion, with spectacular set pieces that show off what kind of force a Jedi can be when allowed to use power without restraint.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed tells the story of the events between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, focusing in on Vader and his secret mission to overthrow the Emperor.  To assist in this plan, Darth Vader has secretly groomed an apprentice, a child he found while ravaging the planet of Kashyyyk, to do his bidding in this task.  The Apprentice, also known as Starkiller, has been dispatched by Vader to kill the last remnants of the Jedi, who have hidden themselves on planets throughout the galaxy.  From the beginning, your character moves from a loyal apprentice, to one that questions whether his master has been completely truthful to the final outcome.

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