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Star Wars The Force Unleashed For iPhone Hands-On
Posted by Jason Chen at 12:09 PM on September 30, 2008
We first saw the Force Unleashed iPhone game back at E3, and since then not a whole lot has changed. You still control Darth Vader's apprentice by drawing shapes on the screen to correspond with force powers or actions, which is quite suitable for the iPhone, but not as satisfying as it would be to actually draw lightsaber strikes or even swing around the phone like an idiot. Nevertheless, it's really polished and has luscious 2D backgrounds that your PS1/Dreamcast-era guy runs across. Worth $US9.99 (AU: $12.99) if you're a fan of Star Wars, lightsabers, or drawing shapes with your finger. [iTunes]
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wishnias
Posted 12:50 PM 30/9/08
@diabolusunknownTheSecond: Wow. The pricing scheme completely annihilates the DS and PSP. /relativity
wishnias
entropyman
Posted 12:49 PM 30/9/08
it looks better than the DS version but far crappier than the psp version
entropyman
exer881
Posted 12:27 PM 30/9/08
seems like a ds port
exer881
diabolusunknownTheSecond
Posted 12:16 PM 30/9/08
Wow. The control scheme completely annihilates the DS and PSP. /sarcasm
diabolusunknownTheSecond
phungy
Posted 1:16 PM 30/9/08
Gave it a try and beat it within an hour, its too short but I like using the Force™
phungy
diabolusunknownTheSecond
Posted 1:15 PM 30/9/08
@diabolusunknownTheSecond: Makes sense. You get 20 dollars less worth of game than the PSP version. /fact
diabolusunknownTheSecond
wishnias
Posted 1:40 PM 30/9/08
@diabolusunknownTheSecond: Methinks my point was postulated with a heavier hue of subtlety than what can be seen by some eyes in the dark of night...
I was merely pointing out that less money of course will equate to less game (relativity, get it?), so direct comparisons between an iPhone app and a full blown handheld game aren't really applicable here. Judge it for what it is, an inexpensive, more casually oriented, unique take on the popular game franchise.
Can you dig it?
wishnias
shockwaver
Posted 2:06 PM 30/9/08
I'd rather not turn my $60 frustration and disappointment in to a $70 frustration and disappointment.
I'm so tired of saying to my wife with a big sigh, "It had -so- much potential."
shockwaver
hanspecans
Posted 3:01 PM 30/9/08
to be more specific the iphone version is like the modern version of an old lucas arts scummvm type game. ie: The Dig. the backgrounds mostly look hand painted and don't move and the music is really cheesy. But instead of point and click adventuring you slash and make gestures with your finger. the major con of this game is that just as you are finally getting the hang of it and learn all the force powers, the game is suddenly over.
hanspecans
kaizoku80
Posted 3:00 PM 30/9/08
@shockwaver:
You mean you X don't like pushing O button combos in ∆ situations where you X shouldn't O need to?
kaizoku80
hanspecans
Posted 2:58 PM 30/9/08
the psp version is the best version of the force unleashed. the 360 / ps3 version sucks friggin jar-jar ass. typical lucas destruction of star wars. BUT, i have to say, although the iphone version is way too short, it was surprisingly enjoyable! if it was $4.99 it would be worth it that's for sure.
hanspecans
AppVee
Posted 3:18 PM 30/9/08
We have covered Star Wars with a full video walkthrough and review:
[www.appvee.com]
AppVee
peacefulpony
Posted 4:21 PM 30/9/08
AppVee@
@AppVee:
Thanks for spamming your poorly written 'review'.
peacefulpony
speakerwizard
Posted 8:44 PM 30/9/08
Generic defensive comment to my handheld or smartphone.
speakerwizard
rexplex
Posted 11:21 PM 30/9/08
@speakerwizard:
Your handheld or smartphone is total weaksauce compared to my handheld or smartphone
rexplex
phungy
Posted 11:56 PM 30/9/08
I forgot to mention that I got the game for free. There is a method to hack any app store app for free (:
phungy
stre
Posted 1:51 AM 1/10/08
seems to be the same whirly motion to kill every guy in the game. how hard can that be?
stre
JEmlay
Posted 3:26 AM 1/10/08
@diabolusunknownTheSecond:
Ok, so then compare it to something of equal value. Flash based games.
I played it and I thought it was horrible for $10. I've spent $10/$15 on plent of games and have gotten 5 times the value.
Glad I didn't waste my money on this.
Another good example of Craptastic XCode.
JEmlay
Con Seannery
Posted 5:34 AM 1/10/08
Generic query as to the nature of the device called "iPhone".
Con Seannery
Uncle Jerry
Posted 11:58 AM 1/10/08
@shockwaver: That's what she said!
Uncle Jerry
Clancycoop
Posted 12:56 PM 30/9/08
I think its great that developers are taking advantage of the unique control scheme possibilities on the iPhone/iPod Touch. Sure you may be more used to a D-pad and buttons, and it may offer a more traditional means of controlling your character, but that is why you have a PSP or DS.
I say keep the touch-controlled apps coming. It is interesting to see what they come up with.
Clancycoop