The universe of "Star Wars" has long since turned into a cash cow for publishers Lucas Arts. Six feature films, animated series, a recent attempt to make friends with the Jedi three-dimensional animation in the face of The Clone Wars, countless books and comics - all of this is in itself an inexhaustible source of scripts for all sorts of computer and video games. But the old capitalist vs. Lucas and amateur developers do not mind: "there are a couple of good ideas - why not give them the green light?".
It is through this approach in his time there was a known dilogy Kinghts of the Old Republic, it is also largely ensured the publication of the long-promised The Force Unleashed. This game Star Wars fans waited a few years - and as it turned out, waiting for a reason. Of course, the new brainchild of Lucas Arts is not without flaws, and call the game perfect the language does not turn even the most rabid fan. However, the fact remains - the opposition of light and dark side to consoles for a long time not proceeded much fun and did not look so impressive. This makes The Force Unleashed to forgive, if not all sin, then many. However, we will not run ahead and tell you to start, because of what the new unrest in the far-predalekoy galaxy.
 | Actors |
Although familiar characters in The Force Unleashed lacks in abundance, there are plenty of newcomers - and each one definitely deserves attention of fans. First things first, of course we're talking about a protagonist face young apprentice of Darth Vader, who will play an important role in future events. Do not forget about the proxy - regular droid-comedian, who continues the glorious tradition of "arrangements with the character", launched another C3PO and R2D2. Belle Joon Eclipse screen time is given somewhat less than might have wanted to, but the lady is already too colorful, moreover, it is this (surprise!) will be the main reason for some unexpected decisions and actions of the Disciple. Finally, do not forget to mention the well-earned Master of the Order of the Jedi Knight Rahm Kota - stern warrior ethos and appearance resembles a medieval samurai, and experienced fighter, he initially acts as an enemy, and, moreover, dangerous, but was later able to considerably broaden the horizons of our hero, showing him the true differences between light and dark sides of the Force.
 | |  | Proxies are not only reminiscent of C3PO eccentric in appearance, but also serves as the comic duties with the main character. So unexpectedly associated dramatic strokes of the plot. | | Combat system The Force Unleashed is not primitive, and is rich in surprises. Some tricks and combos can rehearse only towards the end of the game. But do not worry: leveling your character is saved for re-passing. |
Ambitious plans The Civil War ended. Chancellor Palpatine with the help of his loyal legions quickly quelled a few pockets of resistance and became the sole ruler of hundreds of star systems - the Emperor. The main weapon of the Emperor - dressed in white armor attack aircraft, a lot of spies who managed to penetrate almost every planet and ... Vader. The man once known as Anakin Skywalker, now became the embodiment of evil and punishing hand of Palpatine. The main objective of Vader - search and destroy surviving Jedi who escaped death in the finale of the Clone Wars. Such lucky not too many, but each is a priori considered a mortal threat to the future of the Empire. And because the news of Jedi ukryvshemsya on the planet Kashyyyk Wookiee, Vader is not only directed to the kinsmen of the famous Chewbacca whole fleet, but took the trouble to personally take part in the hunt.
The latter, in fact, devoted the entire first level - a kind of pre-history to future events and a little warm up before serious hostilities. Severely punished the rebellious troops of the Wookiees, we are in the image of the Dark Lord, we get the opportunity to cross lightsabers with the first of the Jedi. And it is easy to come out on top - to finally get acquainted with the future student, young talent, which is taken Vader teaches to treatment with the Force ... in secret from the Emperor. And by no means out of the goodness of the soul. With the help of a minor (for the time being) a ward treacherous Sith - at least in words - intended to deal with Palpatine. And for the sake of the willing to wait more than a year, patiently mushtruya talented, but such unpredictable youngster. After all, time will pass and the student ...
| Other galaxies |
While trapped in the survey experience The Force Unleashed relate mostly versions of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, you can not fail to mention the versions for other platforms - especially for the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii. First, in general, is a simplified (mainly technology) with the cast of "sisters", with slightly different levels and some of my sub-routine, designed to diversify the passage. On the Wii version could be said about the same thing - apparently it is not much different from PS2-version - if it were not notorious control with the remote and nunchuk. Beating one intended to simulate a lightsaber blows, the second is responsible for the use of some Force Powers so heavily used during the QTE.As if nothing unexpected, but the implementation of management was surprisingly okay - on the Wii there are not many multiplatform games, and even in action-genre where the protagonist of control would be as comfortable as possible. Luck and option for the PSP, which decided to diversify by several additional modes, where you will manage a variety of characters, Star Wars, including such "stars" like Luke Skywalker.
 | |  | A beam of lightning - one of the most useful skills Sith. We advise you to pump it up to a maximum as soon as possible. | | The protagonist acquires a new costume on every (!) Level. And for special services may get a few more garments. |
Prosecution witness ... Will become perhaps the most effective weapon master. The boy has already proved its right to a lightsaber successful completion of not one or two orders of deadly - and a new task at hand. Their essence is usually simple: the protagonist must go to one or another planet, where he was hiding another Jedi, the rebel politician or a strategically important object, the destruction of which will serve as a great mission. Meet with the intended victim (as an option: to be in the right place), immediately, of course, will not leave - the enemies are desperate to live - and to start have a lot of sweat, bulldozed his way to the goal. Candidates for the role of cannon fodder is usually more than enough: robots, representatives of local fauna, the Rebel Alliance soldiers, and even an Imperial Stormtrooper do not expect to meet with the student Vader's nothing good. Why? Response to the surface: the need to observe secrecy precludes any humanity. And witnesses - they were destroyed quickly and ruthlessly. Fortunately, the destruction in The Force Unleashed, in the first place, not too difficult, and secondly, very, very diverse - with all sorts of tricks with the sword and tricks with the Force, which over time develops our ward.
Here, perhaps, should re-think of the prologue. Vader and his apprentice - is not the same thing. First unhurried, mnogoopyten, convinced of his power and Power owns almost flawlessly. Second, in contrast, agile, impetuous and is only the beginning of a fairly long journey. Pass an entrance level for the Darth Vader - is like cutting paper with sharp scissors: everything goes as smoothly as clockwork. One touch of a button you cracked down on the mighty Wookiees in the melee, strangling them, lifting into the air, push stones and tree trunks, sending a well-aimed throws into oblivion lightsaber. Vader - the ideal machine of destruction, and the protagonist unconsciously expect the same. More unpleasant to realize that, starting from the second level, your resources are limited, and suddenly longed to - already tested! - The power of the dark side now have to grow and grow, diligently pumping character, carefully choosing the right combo from the list and razuchivaya new ways of the Force. The need to balance the developer forced us to move with you on the starving: a sense that development funds are sorely lacking, it is hardly leave you until the final level. A fair distribution of points earned between a Force Power will become a constant cause for mental agony - in fact, adding extra kilowatts to the lethal potential of the Force Lightning, you have some time will not be able to strengthen udushayusche cuddle Force Grip.However, the need for new means of struggle for existence is constantly growing - opponents somehow imperceptibly become a meaner, tougher health and, even worse, more numerous. We are not talking about the boss - even if they can not boast of special resourcefulness and ingenuity, yet not once make you worry about the outcome of the protracted struggle and complain to bodily infirmity protagonist.
| SECRET! |
According to good old tradition, Lucas Arts have provided two possible endings for The Force Unleashed. Which one will be able to see you - depends on a single but extremely important decision to be taken during the final bout. Remember: hatred and revenge invariably lead to the dark side, while the followers of light side will always find the strength and courage in the selfless act.
 | |  | For all the big enemies always provided entertainment QTE-fatality. | | The plot of The Force Unleashed stars from the sky is not enough, but there is intrigue, and the finals already two pieces. But the main thing - the effect of immersion "into the universe is, and it is this, honestly, the plot and should be. |
Form and content Properly implemented the battle is quite simple. Responsible for moving the character left analog stick, one button is selected by a simple blow with his lightsaber, one more - a jump, the rest is somehow involved in the use of well-known from the outset or later razuchennyh manifestation of power. The more such will be at your disposal, the more shortcuts to remember.
One should not forget about the combo system, most of which also involves the use of a certain sequence of buttons. Short, but powerful attacks of the "chain" will be useful for beating the ordinary foes, and battles with key opponents.
Have not gone unnoticed and still fashionable QTE-team, without whom today is inconceivable genre. Fortunately, here from us is not that often require time to click on a button - and yet no serious fight without it can not do. Usually, only the successful implementation of QTE-team will complete an important battle in their favor, whereas the random error probably make again "is further squeezed," seemed to have vanquished the enemy. In general, it is nothing new, but sometimes pretty annoying - especially after the third or fourth failure in a row. It turns out that even fairly earned a victory, you are obliged to prove the superiority of God knows who, doing a such a test for fine motor skills. And despite the fact that the battle might well have been completed for a few minutes ago, effectively fried ruthless foe stream of lightning. In addition, if you think about it, The Force Unleashed did not have a pair of steps up to become a true breakthrough among their own kind. And after all-and it was necessary that refuse QTE, extending beyond its borders through the combat system and wiped his nose blockbusters like God of War 2 and Heavenly Sword.Do not think, if we complain - rather, just dreaming out loud ...
| Was there a boy? |
Star Wars universe is large and extensive. In addition, to its formation had a hand in more than one person - and it created more than one decade. How many people, so many opinions and a variety of books, comics and even taken personally by Lucas movies often tell us a mutual information. Did the writers of The Force Unleashed fit into the already existing "coordinate system"? In general - yes. Nevertheless, we would be very interested to know why, according to official figures, and Lucas Film Lucas Arts, the deeds of Vader's apprentice and a few other characters in the game does not say in the old trilogy (and should have been, if we follow the logic of the plot) and books describing the events in the corresponding time interval.
Strengths and weaknesses Especially, QTE were not the only compromise that have solved - or were forced - to go to the developers. Say, the level design (and in fact they are not so much) has turned out extremely ambiguous: luxury introductory chapters later give way to the far less interesting from any viewpoint stages. Usual for the genre's disease, linearity, could not overcome, and here - the road to the finals in The Force Unleashed provides only one. Again, for a full slip is not pulling, everything seemed in the given a few years ago standards. But from a project of this magnitude would like more.
Sometimes it's great cause nervous system autoguider ill-conceived (it used to tricks with the Force), together with the wicked camera - scattered student has a nasty habit of randomly switching from one target to another, which often turns out okay bout the architecture of the chain precisely calculated attacks in the chaotic melteshenie on the screen where it is difficult to make out who's who still beats. The camera also adds a cluttered choice sometimes very strange angles - especially in cases when the fight broke out in a narrow corridor or on a relatively small platform. Of course, the situation can be corrected right analog stick (and thanks for that), but not every adversary will wait until you are familiar with "technical" malfunctions.
Fear developers go too far played a cruel joke, even with the widely advertised "dopdvizhkom» Euphoria, whose ability - and, in particular, physics - promises to be one of the major trumps The Force Unleashed. But, perhaps, never have. Yes, on the one hand, the graphics are really good, open spaces pleasing to the eye, and the physical model of the first causes to admire each discarded with Force Push container. However, the first enthusiasm passes, telekinesis bored, colorful special effects are already seen as a tribute, and other uses Euphoria was not found. Timid attempts to diversify the passing of a few simple "physical" puzzle does not count.
In addition, the main engine was slightly damp - and for this reason, the screen sometimes appear downright comical situations. For example, in a battle with the first encountered by AT-ST hero simply stuck between the legs a gigantic machine. On another occasion, he deftly reflected light blasters ... hanging in the air. Somewhat later miracles of levitation has demonstrated one of the bosses, imperceptibly to himself off the ground.
In short, in front of The Force Unleashed offers considerable scope for improvement. Yet an examination of aptitude ...
| Master class |
Struggles with the boss in The Force Unleashed is most reminiscent of God of War - the enemy is usually necessary to stack the blades in stages, first vykolachivaya of his stamina with memorized attacks and combos, and after demonstrating proficiency in the QTE-episodes. In this rare boss allow the player to get bored: as a rule, the enemy is constantly attacking, forcing you to simultaneously evade enemy attacks and take a moment to strike back as soon as the enemy will show up in the defense of a breach.
Final certification ... A new hero has passed even if not brilliantly, but at least with a very good result. Star Wars fame for many developers do not just become an excuse shamelessly skive, upsetting fans of raw, uninteresting games for which time and a free was a pity, not to mention money. But The Force Unleashed - is another story. It turned out to be surprisingly folding and bright, interesting, not only in form but in content. Let some of its elements is clearly not enough attention to copyright, but the other one and did not think, The Force Unleashed managed to live up to expectations. And it is most important.
| Alternative view |
Artem Shorokhov: One can argue, why this game pinned so much hope community. From her testimony, and waited for the revolution, or the failure so loud resounding blow to the last nail in the coffin of the once-renowned developers. Playing the result was all the luck - neat, without any frills or innovations, but not mediocrity. And experience, as a consequence, produces mixed. If you subtract the bad, The Force Unleashed - diligently arranged gameplay God of War or Devil May Cry in the entourage of "Star Wars". Diligently so that say about her that something new really do not get - just re-read the relevant reviews. That is why most journalists and fixated on the annoying little things - the main, sadly, the distinctive features of novelty - because of that, and rushed to low grades and unpleasant views, which we do not share. Yes, bosses are boring and uncompetitive. Yes, it does not come across a couple of offensive bugs will be able to just blind. Yes, there is no puzzle, and the power is only used in battle. And finally, yes, yes on this stuff with such trump cards you can - you! - It was still put pressure drop, creating a trifle not okay, and real mother Hitische - such that memorable descendants par with Dark Forces and the Knights, Jedy Academy and Knights of the Old Republic. Still, The Force Unleashed not miss a connoisseur of good slasher (combat system stands the test with flying colors last level of difficulty), no fan of Star Wars. Because, as Freud bequeathed to the great, sometimes just a game ...
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