Star Wars: TFU Wrap-up

I finished The Force Unleashed last night. I played it through on the standard difficulty without too many problems. I found all of the hidden items, unlocked all of the additional content, and completed all optional mission objectives (except for one really annoying one.) When I beat it on "normal" mode, it unlocked a "super hard" mode. I 'm playing the game through one more time on the super hard difficulty level.

The story elements, voice acting, facial animations, and plot revelations make this game a must-play for any Star Wars fan. I won't spoil the story, but I will say that it really does show what a bastard Darth Vader really is, and it sets up Episode IV perfectly.

When I'm done with this play-through, I'll loan it to a friend because, as much as I enjoy the game, it is short. I didn't track my playing time to the minute, but I know it didn't take more than ten-twelve hours to beat it. By the time I play through it one more time, I'll be ready to put it down and try something else. I still have a month to go before Fable 2 comes out.

I see this game the same way I see Bioshock. It's incredibly fun to play because there are so many ways to wreck havoc, but it's only good in short doses. I'll pick it back up in a few months and have fun all over again as I kill things in ways I didn't try during the first go-around.

For now, I think I'll dust off my copy of "Knights of the Old Republic 2." It isn't as action-oriented as the one I'm playing now, but my current game allows minor lightsaber customization through the use of two types of crystals. It's simpler but similar to the customization options available in KOTOR2 (which allowed players three or four customization options plus three blade styles.)