GameTrailers: The Force Unleashed XBOX360 Review…

As the release of The Force Unleashed gets closer and some of the more popular gaming sites and magazines get their hands on the game, more and more reviews come flying in. Unfortunately, most of these reviews are giving a fair to mediocre review.

GamerTrailers.com recently sent forth, their review of The Force Unleashed, and to be honest, it wasn’t a very good one. Overall, they rated The Force Unleashed, a low and satisfactory 6.9 out of 10.

They claim that there are numerous bugs and glitches in the retail version, so I suspect LucasArts will be releasing some patches for the game in time.

Check out what they have to say below:

Also, be sure to check out a great review from TheForce.net.

Some highlights from the review:

“Kicking someone’s ass with the Force”
This is what LucasArts promised players would be able to do in this game, and boy, did they deliver! Utilizing the full capabilities of the Havok physics engine, LucasArts has ramped it up with a pair of new behavioral technologies. Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) material programming allows the physical objects in the game to act just like they would in the real world: glass shatters, wood splinters, metal rends…it’s truly a lifelike experience roaming through the game. With the euphoria behavior-simulator engine brings to life all of the characters in the game, creating a different reaction not only each time you encounter them, but also each time you play the game. What’s more, the game is different each time you play…not only due to the moves you make, but also the reactions of the characters you encounter.

Playing “The Force Unleashed”
The gameplay is pretty smooth. the story does lead you by the nose through the levels, as you progress throughout each world not only hunting down the Jedi, but also wiping out every “witness” as well. Plus, there are a number of hidden holocrons throughout, which will either give you temporary power boosts (Sith holocrons) or help unlock extra bonuses (Jedi holocrons). The camera stays behind you, and you can control it pretty easily so, if you are like me, you can look around each world and admire the scenery, scoping out your next victim. There’s a handy map that helps guide you, since it’s pretty easy to get lost while exploring (especially on Felucia or Kashyyyk).

So is it worth the wait?
Absolutely! This may be a new chapter in the Star Wars saga, but it totally feels right at home with the movies. As mentioned above, the delays have helped built the excitement for the game’s release, and The Force Unleashed really delivers on what LucasArts has been promising…you really CAN “kick someone’s ass with the Force!”

There’s some humor in here as well, through the character of PROXY, a droid who acts as a walking talking databank, providing you with background info in the game, as well as your guide through the training missions. Since PROXY has been programmed to train you by trying to kill you, there’s an interesting relationship here.

Check out the full review here!