Force Unleashed…More questions answered…

Some more questions have been answered by our Force Unleashed representitive over on the LucasArts Forums.

Again there are a lot of unhappy PC gamers out there and this question has been asked a multitude of times. Again the answer is strickly, no, there will not be a PC version.

“Also, I know lots of people have asked me about a PC version of the game. I realize that no matter how I phrase this, PC gamers will be unhappy. But when the game ships in September, there will not be a PC version. I wish I could get into the details of “why” there isn’t going to be a PC version, but honestly, I just don’t have the information. As such, all PC-related questions will not be answered.”

Some of the more interesting questions are as followed.

I guess my only question is why is it going to be 6 months until the game is released, when the game appears to be pretty much finished now?

“The entire TFU team is dedicated to making sure that when you go out and buy the game, you’re getting the best, most polished, and exciting experience possible. As such, they’re hard at work making sure that the game is going to be just that? the best it can be.”

What types of customization are there (lightsaber, fighting styles, ship stuff, etc.)

“While there aren’t specific fighting styles, like what you might find in a fighting game, combat in TFU is quite varied with lightsaber combo attacks and Force powers. You can modify your lightsaber as you progress through the game to include various effects, and coupled with the ability to use Force powers in combat create a wide number of different fighting options.”

Customization will include clothes and lightsaber color modifications, right?

“Correct, you can alter the color and powers of your lightsaber, as well as unlock special costumes for the Secret Apprentice.”

Any chance of a possible multiplayer mode for the 360/PS3 versions at a later date?

“Honestly, I have no idea whether multiplayer is a possibility in the future. But I do know that when the game ships in September, the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions will deliver one heck of an exciting single-player experience.”

Can you pick up weapons dropped by enemies?

“The Secret Apprentice can’t pick up blasters or other weapons from defeated enemies. But, remember that the he does have a wide number of combat moves with both his lightsaber and Force powers, each of which can be strung together to create a large number of different attack combos.”

In some of the gameplay videos the Secret Apprentice is being shot at by Stormtroopers, but the laser blasts have no effect on the character and seem to go right through him. Is this how final gameplay will look, or is it too going to be updated?

“Simple answer, when you take damage, you’ll see it translate as such on-screen. Long answer, when putting together videos used for marketing purposes, sometimes developers will turn on a God Mode or other debug tool to make sure they can capture a cool shot or action sequence without the pesky risk of getting blown to bits in the process. So, if you see a video where it looks like blaster shots go right through the Secret Apprentice, don’t worry, it’s not going to be like that in the final product.”

Are we going to see these guys do lots of random things with euphoria, or is it just duck, dive, and grab?

“euphoria is being used to imbue enemies with behavioral patterns and actions to provide them with more life-like reactions to what’s going on around them. This includes them being able to duck out of the way, dive, and grab onto anything they can when faced with a physical threat. In short, enemies will do what they can to take them out of harm?s way. They won?t, however, do the following: play chess, take a nap, make and eat a sandwich, dance or sing.”

Will the Wii version of the game have destructible environments?

“Keep in mind that in all versions of the game, certain parts of the environment can be destroyed, such as using the Force to blow metal doors that are hindering your progression. But, keep in mind, TFU isn’t going to be featuring 100% destructible environments. While it’s a neat idea, being able to completely decimate your environment poses a few gameplay issues. Rest assured, though, you’ll be able to do the same sorts of things in the Wii version.”

Finally, I’ve heard that the SA can use Force Choke? Is this correct? Of course, I understand if you can’t tell me this yet as well.

“You?ve all probably seen the Darth Vader video segment that aired on Spike TV on Sunday. In the segment, we all get the chance to see Darth Vader Force Choke a few unlucky Wookiee warriors. But to fill everyone in, Force Choke is a power exclusive to Darth Vader. The Secret Apprentice doesn?t have this power, but instead gets to utilize the very enjoyable Force Lightning power. Zap!”