Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a fast-paced action game set in the Star Wars universe, published by LucasArts in 2008 for PlayStation 2 and a number of other platforms (including PSP; the game later also arrived on Nintendo Switch). The story intersects with the events of the classic trilogy and offers a fresh take on the rise of the Galactic Empire.

You play as Starkiller—Darth Vader’s secret apprentice, a hunter of Force users who survived Order 66. The main highlight is the spectacular use of the Force: telekinesis, lightning, and other abilities you can upgrade, combining them with lightsaber strikes for flashy, varied combat.

The plot adds new touches to the canon, revealing hidden intrigues and the motives of key characters. The visuals and sound capture the atmosphere of a “galaxy far, far away,” while the set-piece battles keep the action engaging.

Key features in short:

• play as Vader’s apprentice and make moral choices on the path of Light or Dark;

• powerful Force abilities and upgrades that let you creatively wreck enemies and the environment;

• cinematic cutscenes and a strong connection to the series lore.

The Force Unleashed delivers the feeling of limitless power and lets you experience one of the most vivid “untold” stories between the films.