Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Platinum Edition

by LucasArts

Product Features

• Fight through challenge levels designed to test and hone your fighting and Force power skills while you skillfully manage your combat techniques to defeat brand-new enemies, which will culminate in epic boss battles
• Continue the galaxy-altering journey of Starkiller, Darth Vader's fugitive apprentice, that shapes the key events between Star Wars: Episode III and Episode IV
• Unleash the Force with more power and precision through improved controls and new powers, such as the deceptive Mind Trick, which turns enemies against their allies
• Discover the true power of Starkiller with Force Fury, where his attacks and Force powers are exponentially increased
• Take combat to the next level with the ability to wield dual lightsabers and punish enemies with all-new combo attacks as well as expanded customization options such as new costumes and power-enhancing lightsaber crystals

Product Details

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• ASIN: B0030F1DOO
• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.3 x 6.7 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 26, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (174 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #537 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #14 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Adventure

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 | Edition: Standard

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II is a single player action game for PS3 and sequel to 2008's Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Following a unique storyline revolving around Darth Vader's secret apprentice, that parallels the events of Star Wars: Episode III and Episode IV, The Force Unleashed II revels in addictive and over-the-top Force-based gameplay powers which include those seen in the first game as well as new powerful additions like Force Fury and the Jedi Mind Trick. Additional features include dual-wielded light sabers, increased puzzle-solving gameplay, expanded customization and all-new combo attacks. The Epic Saga Continues The Star Wars Saga continues with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, the highly anticipated sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game ever created, which has sold more than seven million copies worldwide. In Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, the world was introduced to Darth Vader's now fugitive apprentice, Starkiller-the unlikely hero who would ignite the flames of rebellion in a galaxy so desperately in need of a champion. In the sequel, Starkiller returns with over-the-top Force powers and embarks on a journey to discover his own identity and to reunite with his one true love, Juno Eclipse. In Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, Starkiller is once again the pawn of Darth Vader-but instead of training his protégé as a ruthless assassin, the Dark Lord is attempting to clone his former apprentice in an attempt to create the Ultimate Sith warrior. The chase is on - Starkiller is in pursuit of Juno and Darth Vader is hunting for Starkiller. Continue the adventures of Darth Vader's fugitive apprentice Starkiller. View larger. All-New Abilities and Tactics With all-new devastating Force powers and the ability to dual-wield lightsabers, Starkiller cuts a swath through deadly new enemies across exciting worlds from the Star Wars films - all in his desperate search for answers to his past. Along with using the power of the force to puzzle-solve by creating paths where there once were none, players can also look forward to a new explosive abilities. A few of these are Force Fury, a temporary ratcheting up of standard Force powers far beyond normal levels, and the Jedi Mind Trick that can make enemies either act as allies in combat, or cause them to take their own lives. Key Game Features Continue the galaxy-altering journey of Starkiller, Darth Vader's fugitive apprentice, that shapes the key events between Star Wars: Episode III and Episode IV Unleash the Force with more power and precision through improved controls and new powers, such as the deceptive Mind Trick, which turns enemies against their allies Discover the true power of Starkiller with Force Fury, where his attacks and Force powers are exponentially increased Improved targeting system enhances precision use of Force powers and greater interaction with puzzles and the environment Take combat to the next level with the ability to wield dual lightsabers and punish enemies with all-new combo attacks Experience the most lifelike interactions with Pixelux Entertainment's Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) coupled with euphoria from Natural Motion LTD and the powerful Havok Physics system Expanded customization options such as new costumes and power-enhancing lightsaber crystals Fight through all-new challenge levels designed to test and hone your fighting and Force power skills Skillfully manage your combat techniques to defeat a variety of brand-new enemies, which will culminate in epic boss battles Immerse yourself once again in the story that was honored with awards from the Writer's Guild of America and the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Additional Screenshots: Force powers old & new. View larger. Dual wield light sabers. View larger. Run for your life moments. View larger. All-new powerful enemies. View larger.

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The Star Wars Saga continues with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, the highly anticipated sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game ever created, which has sold more than seven million copies worldwide. In Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, the world was introduced to Darth Vader’s now fugitive apprentice, Starkiller—the unlikely hero who would ignite the flames of rebellion in a galaxy so desperately in need of a champion. In the sequel, Starkiller returns with over-the-top Force powers and embarks on a journey to discover his own identity and to reunite with his one true love, Juno Eclipse. In Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, Starkiller is once again the pawn of Darth Vader—but instead of training his protégée as a ruthless assassin, the dark lord is attempting to clone his former apprentice in an attempt to create the Ultimate Sith warrior. The chase is on – Starkiller is in pursuit of Juno and Darth Vader is hunting for Starkiller. With all-new devastating Force powers and the ability to dual-wield lightsabers, Starkiller cuts a swath through deadly new enemies across exciting worlds from the Star Wars films - all in his desperate search for answers to his past.

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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A major letdown and a ripoff for the price, October 28, 2010

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Troythegeek - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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I loved Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and my only complaint was with how short it was. I was hoping that would be corrected in the second game. Well, the time it took to beat The Force Unleashed II was different than the first one, but not for the better. Game play in the sequel is only about 5 to 6 hours. This just should not happen for a $60 game. It is a huge ripoff in my opinion and for more than for just the short play time too. They showed Yoda and Boba Fett in videos for the game, but they show up in cut scenes only for about 3 minutes of screen time. Much like the first game, everything is very repetitive and you fight the same characters over and over again. It is a blast playing a game like this with force powers and there are many things they could do that will make your jaw drop, but they just did the bare minimum to get your money. There are much better games that provide you a good value for your money. This one is a rental only.

95 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars In almost every way, inferior to the first., October 26, 2010

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Kevin J. Redmond (Albertville, AL) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (Video Game)

While The Force Unleashed 2 has some nice graphics, it was something of a disappointment for me. It is shorter than the first, the dialogue worse than the first, the gameplay/combat is more tedious than the first, and the story is more lacking than the first. The game really seems like a step back.

I beat the game the night I got it... in just a few hours. The first game was too short, this one is basically a joke. I don't understand the production company here... the shortness of the first game was probably the biggest complaint. Why would they make the sequel even shorter? I've played demos that were longer than this (and they were free). This is probably part of why the story suffered so much... it was too rushed and made to be a little farcical. About that:

The story is very haphazardly put together and pretty cliche, even for an IP that has many cliche game stories. All your amazing power and you are just a clone. That isn't much of a spoiler, since it's in the demo and in the first minute of the game. Are the three flashes of memory you have your own? (Yep, that's about how much development the plot has.) Well, let's not bother with that yet -- let's just save the girl we think we might have fallen for in 10 minutes flat (hey, we beat Anakin's record!) and we might have maybe left behind when we may have sacrificed ourselves in that event that might have happened to us. Why not, it'll be fun right? What makes the story even worse is the awful dialogue. I got so sick of hearing Kota gripe that I wasn't doing something fast enough. His inane instructions were equally annoying, because I always knew what needed to be done before he opened his mouth.

The combat starts out feeling smooth and fun. Some of the controls are slightly, very slightly, better than the first game. This game takes a step back, however, in that combat becomes repetitive very quickly. You basically only fight 4 baddies -- regular/flying troopers, shock troopers, force users, and robots. These are all recycled throughout the game. You basically have an "I-win" button as well, with the grapple. Doing it over and over gets incredibly boring, however. There is at least one memorable moment in the first boss fight, but you'll soon be forgetting it when you get back to the repetitive stuff. I also noticed that on the PS3 the game lags up quite a bit whenever there is a lot going on. This happened during regular fighting as well as on the final boss fight. Nothing says awesome when a Jedi gets up close and personal only to start stuttering. Still, there were some moments that made me think "hmm, that's kinda neat". The parts of the game where you are falling and using force powers to deflect or blow up stuff in your way was actually enjoyable.

You would think with a game so short, it would be difficult to become bored. It still happened, at least for me. So, despite the couple of not-quite-saving-graces the game has, I would say it is worth a rental. If you don't get your hopes up too high you might have a bit of fun... but you won't get $60 worth.

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Force Leashed, October 27, 2010

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Jared Burdick "JBurd" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (Video Game)

I really enjoyed the Force Unleashed despite all of its flaws. What the game lacked in polish, it made up for in a storyline that I really enjoyed.

Fast forward to the Force Unleashed II. Most of the control issues have been fixed. A lot of the graphical hiccups have been adjusted as well. The game looks and plays very well, but not great - no wear near the level of a game like God of War III. The force powers have been upgraded, dual lightsabers look great and sith fury is just awesome. The targeting system has been vastly upgraded, so there is less blasting plants or walls when you are trying to hit an enemy. At the same time, you still get trapped in your animations and can be carried away from enemies or off of ledges. Even with those gripes, there is far more polish here than on the original.

Unfortunately, the story is sadly lacking. Where I was compelled to see what happened, excited to see familiar faces and square off with The Emperor; here it was just kind of...meh.

Many of the reviews claim the game can be completed in 5-6 hours. That is true, on easy, not completing many of the "tasks" to fully complete the game. That said; if you're not into trophy collections and collecting various items for your costume, combos, etc., Force Unleashed II is probably a rental. If you enjoy playing through several times to get every last dime out of your purchase and don't mind waiting for the inevitable DLC or must own all things Star Wars, than this is a nice addition to the catalogue. Good, not great, wholly unremarkable.

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