Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Nintendo Switch Review!
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- Hey SwitchUp Family! Firstly, a thanks to the publisher for the review copy. Here’s our full review of Star Wars The Force Unleashed - releasing on Nintendo Switch on April 20th! Based on the Wii version of the game and with a few enhancements - how does it hold up? Let’s find out! #ForceUnleashed #Switch #Review
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Hey Switchup Family! What are your thoughts on this one? Mark
I loved the Wii-version as a kid, but I really hoped for the 360/PS3-version to come to the Switch, because this way I see no chance for The Force Unleashed II to follow onto the Switch.
Another old port 👎
It looks nice but I am waiting for a remake of Rogue Squadron
Lego Star Wars or SWTHFU ?
I have been looking forward to this game but it sounds like I will not be able to play the thing I have been looking forward to the most… I don’t have anyone else to play the two player part with and if there’s no computer support looks like it’s just something I’m not gonna be able to play that sucks!!!
It's so awesome that you consider Mexican currency when you put the prices. Not a lot of people consider us so that's pretty special to me, thank you!
Yo you were in breaking bad (joking)
Switch up is one of the few global reviewers tgat has a good track record with me
Glad you guys did a review of this, and that it's actually good too! Keen to pick it up eventually to add to the neverending backlog 😅 thanks, SwitchUp!
Highly impressed with the performance. Even though I am a massive Star Wars fan, I will be waiting to see if the second one also releases to the Switch and then look for a bundle. I played this back in the day on the XBox 360.
This port is sort different than that version I think
its different. There are at least 3 different versions of this game... PS2 - Wii - Ps3/360/PC. This is the Wii Version.
Also, do not forget the ultimate PSP version. That had way way more tons of crap than the other versions ever had. Was called Force mode and it even had historical campaign missions like the Anakin and Obi-Wan duel and they did it so perfectly, so well 🙏🕹️🎮💯💜
Relieved this one is a decent port because nostalgia factor makes this an essential pick up for me!
The majority of games I’ve played recently run up a vast amount of hours and trying to balance gaming around real life stuff are quite a challenge in itself. I guess it’s nice to play a short game like this for once without the need of collecting a million items or picking up a ton of side quests! (HFW). I last played this back in the 360 years and would be nice to revisit this story as I remember it being quite enjoyable. Great review chaps.
I remember really enjoying this back in the day on the Wii. Great to hear that it's a good port. Cheers lads!
Another great and welcome video from you guys, keep up the great work 😊
I’d love if you did some news uploads because there isn’t enough switch news channels where they even acknowledge uk versions of physical stuff and where and when to get them. I do however appreciate you doing the sale videos and including physical sales. Thanks again, happy gaming
I remember playing this gane so mucho on the PSP. One of the best Star Wars games.
Another excellent review team!!
My only place to go to for my Switch reviews, hoping this gets a physical release and I’ll bite!
Hey thanks LUke mate! MArk
It does. It's up on limited run: limitedrungames.com/products/switch-limited-run-146-star-wars-the-force-unleashed
Cheers
I got this for both Wii and Sony PSP, I always kinda hoped for a version that combined motion options with the PSP button/handheld options. I almost can't believe I'm going to buy this game a 3rd time 😂
Glad to see that y'all did a review of this game. Really looking forward to buying it, but I might wait for sale. It'll be a minute but I have so many games to catch up on as is. I'm glad that Force Unleashed finally came on the switch because, in my eyes, the only StarWars game that comes close is being similar is Fallen Order. Love the Force Unleashed series and hope the sequel will get a port as well. Thanks for doing the review 😁
This does look AWESOME! I was unsure from the screenshots but it looks so good in this video! Thanks guys :D
Great review! I was unsure about buying this title but your review sold it well & it looks like a great port. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Would've liked the 360 version with that controlled impact of the star destroyer scene
I was sceptic as it is an old game but your review shows that it actually is quite fun and playable. Might pick it up when on sale (or earlier if I absolutely can‘t resist) Thanks guys!
I played the original so much back on the 360 and have revisited it over the years on the current Xbox’s and most recently the Series X, this version looks like it includes a different take enough for me to pick it up on the switch. Thanks for your review I can’t wait to buy it later today! 😊
Been anticipating this one was gonna wait for your review, but couldn’t resist when I saw it in the eshop last night. Glad the performance is up to snuff, and it’s a good all around port.
YO BEEN WAITING FOR THIS, this channel is great, if a game is bad they will say or if a game is awesome,
I grew up with an xbox 360 copy and I absolutely loved that game so when I checked the eshop a week ago to see what was new I was completely blown away with the big nostalgic logo. I instantly pre-ordered it without hesitation so you can imagine my surprise when I found out it was the wii version they were porting. As soon as I saw the trailer, I was immediately let down, but I wasn't gonna let that stop me from enjoying a new experience in a galaxy I'm VERY familiar with; and to be honest, I'm glad I didn't let my disappointment linger. I just got to the first raxus prime mission and I'm already loving the combat and how it keeps on surprising me when I stumble into a move I had no idea about. For example, in the fight with the jedi hunter sith on coruscant, I figured out that if you lock on and dash backwards, you'll do a stylish little evade. On the 360 version, I would've never thought to even lock on in the first place, seeing starkiller actually dance around the enemy so gracefully like that while the camera was right on starkiller the whole time blew my mind and actually got me invested in the fight. I can't wait to see what other surprises this game has in store for me
Tldr: Neurodivergent bitch didn't like change before, is currently falling head over heels for gameplay now
Thank you for including the MXN price! Was not expecting that
Super glad this came out for the Switch. Your reviews are the best SwitchUp!
You forgot the main selling point of this game: the Wii version (along with the PS2 and PSP versions) had more content than the 360/PS3 version. There are extra levels and costumes, and the levels they do share have completely different layouts (Felucia is one that comes to mind). It's practically a different game.
I remember playing the hell out of this when i was laid up recovering from spinal fusion when I was younger. Rushed out to get 2 when it dropped also.
Man I remember playing this game so much I think I replayed it over 100 times back when this used to be my only game on the psp and I played it on the Wii as well along with the sequel
Great review. Been waiting for this one!
Excited about this one, but I might wait for a sale. Hope this means the second one shows up at some point
Great job as always, you guys are my go-to review channel. Cheers!
I've been looking for reviews of this all day (I'm in Korea and not used to the time difference), and finally I see one and it's from the best reviewers. Perfect.
Thank you mate! Mark
Let’s go not only do u get to play the game on my switch but I also get to watch a review of it by you guys
This is the review I was waiting for. Let's go!
They should port STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTER (the GameCube version) and include The Mandolorian characters to play as.
Just platinumed Fallen Order in anticipation for replaying this. Can’t wait to delve into this masterpiece (imo) once again! 👌
Yeah it's a great game! Mark
Great to see this is a solid release and they only thing missing that would have made it perfect would have been the inclusions of the PSP's extra modes Order 66, and Historic Missions but oh well that version still has a purpose for me and I'll wait until LRG's release to get this one
Yup! Give me a shout if hear of it. I would love to have that version.
I’ve played through all the other Star Wars games on the switch and despite being a very recent Star Wars fan I’ve enjoyed the games (currently about half way through Lego skywalker saga) and the movies/spin offs so I’ll definitely be picking this one up once I’ve finished Lego nice to see it running and 60fps too
Just letting you know that a lot of people say it’s to blurry. I know a fix to this.. go to accessibility & scroll down until you find motion blur & turn off
Including KOTOR?
If you haven't played Knights of the Old Republic yet I highly recommend it. It's really the best Star Wars game and a certified classic of an RPG.
Yeah I’ve played KOTOR it’s brilliant !
@@hcastro35 thank you for the comment, I'll keep that in mind when I download it.
thanks! as an aussie ive been waiting all day for this
I'm so grabbing this. Hope for a physical release asap, if not still getting it. Cheers Mark, excellent review.
Limited Run Games are currently taking preorders for a physical release. Possibly after that's done THQ will make a version to put in stores.
This game for me was just fun. Kinda like GTA where I would love to just drive around and see how many stars I could get. In this it was hiw brutal I could be with enviornments and stormtroopers. That small gameplay loop was rewarding for me.
I've seen a playthrough of the Ultimate Sith Edition on PC many years ago, and oh boy, this game totally turns you into a full-on badass! Great that it's finally on Switch!
Not the same version
@@Agonized_Soul nearly the same
@@thehighground1226 PC version is lame..
For anyone curious the switch version is a remaster of the Wii version of the game. There is also a pc/ps3/x360 variant, a ps2 variant, a psp variant, and a ds variant as well. All the variations play differently, have different graphics, different game modes and some even have different story moments that don't happen in others. Gotta collect em all!
Been thinking of getting this game your videos allwes help me make a choice thanks as allwes guys
amazing video as always, this is a game i’ve been looking forward to!
Superb review, sounds like Aspyr are finally starting to get things right ... talking of which, I'm still waiting for KOTOR to appear in a Patched Up video, lol. I'm a fan of The Force Unleashed and still have the Wii and 360 versions (I always preferred the Wii version, so I'm happy it's the base for this port) and not in a huge rush to buy this again ... but some time down the line at a discounted price I may well be tempted, cos feeling The Force flow is just so good in this game.
I just popped in the 360 version a few weeks back and the screen tearing is out of hand. Made it unplayable for me.
Totally agree, don't watch the Nintendo Life review it's an embarrassment
I do remember when you first meet Juno in the way version the camera has you looking at her from bottom to top lol
was considering getting the limited run games physical copy, but after this review and the nintendo life one, i think i'll wait for this to go on sale and get it digitally lol
I feel like aspyr are now really getting the hang of how to port these old games to switch. I really hope they revisit some of their older titles like republic commando and touch them up a bit performance wise.
I was kind of hoping Aspyr would find a way to combine the Wii and PSP versions so that we could get an all in one package with the optional motion controls of the Wii and the additional content from the PSP version (Order 66 and Historical Missions). However, I am still impressed as the Wii version is my second favorite version (PSP being my first and the HD versions on 360 and PS3 being my third, least favorite being the PS2). Maybe Aspyr could add those features as DLC and/or an update?
Hopefully we get a port of the second game because the Wii version was way better than the PS360 versions and is a bit of a hidden gem.
Thanks for the review, as always your videos are very detailed and generally really well done
You realize it is a port of the Wii version right, not the original game.
@@richardfranklin6003 no, but I realised after a couple of hours of playing that I don't like it much.
Love the 60FPS improvement for Switch. Definitely gonna pick this one up!
Perfect timing for my lunch break 🤣🤣 Not really interested in this one but awesome review as always ^_^
Good to see that I can use standard button controls and overall it's a solid game. I'm hoping for a retail release because I really want to avoid waiting 6 months or more from limited run games.
Honestly might be at retail in a bundle eventually, but you’ll probably wait even longer for that than waiting for LRG
got this one firmly on my wish list i can feel that sale coming
I’ve never played a game with motion yet and I’ve had my switch for quite some time now lol. I forget about them. I use a dobe controller in hand held about 98% of the time. Looks like this would be so much fun. Thank you for the video! Need to look through my library now for more motion games
It’s cool we are getting all these Star Wars games on the go… next up KOTOR 2 let’s hope 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 great review guys
Let’s hope so mate - thank you for watching! Mark
i just want litterally any cod game. even cod mobile i dont care. the only good fps on the switch rn is borderlands and thats fine but it should be more than that.
@@sharkyslegoandotherstuff I think cod mobile would be a good game to put on switch
@@sharkyslegoandotherstuff the Doom games are all on there and play much better than the borderlands games. Also look into the metro games as those ports are really great as well
Unless it has the restored content mod included with it, I wouldn't play a switch port. The game is incomplete without that mod.
Thanks for the timely review! It sounds like the developers did a good job bringing the game over with a reasonably nice set of enhancements. I still wish this was based on the 360/PS3 version due to the character and environmental detail cutbacks of the Wii version, but hearing that this runs at a rock-solid 60 fps is awesome! A high consistent frame rate feels so good in action games like this. I quite enjoyed the game on its original release but don't own it anymore, so I'm going to wishlist this and maybe pick it up on sale somewhere down the line. I'm currently getting my Star Wars fix with the Skywalker Saga. :)
Was going to comment, but then saw you have put exactly how feel! I’m hoping we see more Star Wars ports for switch! But as you said….skywalker saga is fulfilling my Star Wars fix!
I've always preferred the Wii/PS2 version over the PS3/360 version. I guess I'm just weird lol.
@@JonTheJedi honestly,same here. The 360 and PS3 had the visuals but the Wii and PS2 had those extra levels that felt right. I played a tiny bit of the 360 one first but the Wii was my first full experience.
@@MSR-24 I also always preferred the gameplay in the Wii/PS2 version. The PS2 was the first version I ever played and once I finally did get a PS3 and played it on there it just felt off to me.
@@JonTheJedi nah, the Wii/PS2 versions were received better
“Flapping away like a headless chicken!” had me rolling because it brought back memories of me playing Wii games as a young lad!
heheh yeah that’s me right there! Mark
I played this in the Xbox a while ago, but the motion controls look interesting enough to grab it on a sale
This game blowed my mind when it first came to PSP and it was my only console. . It was my first game to play as kick ass jedi and I am happy to see it is not 60€ or 40€ like what nintendo would do but 20. Not bad for Switch standards.
Facts bruh bro was deadly with it in this force unleashed the new ones ight but idk but this one bro seems brutal lol
After growing up playing the Wii version and recently picking up the Ultimate Sith Edition on the PC, I can say this was a pleasant surprise.
If later down the line the Switch version gets a DLC update which incorporates the "Historic Missions/Order 66" content from the PSP version and adapted the Dark Side Tatooine and Hoth DLC missions from the PS3/360/PC versions, then this would be the Complete Definitive Version for me.
This is one of my favourite Star Wars games, so getting this for sure. Worth it for to nostalgia value alone.
I feel like the campaign lasted much longer than 6 hours but I did play it when I was 10. I definitely put dozens of hours into it then.
Yes!! 60fps! This is a must-buy!!
Glad to see it honestly!
Amazing they did it. I know it’s an older game but it always feels like a mini miracle when a non first party game runs this well on switch.
Played this on psp to completion absolute banger
The Historic Missions, Force Duel and Order 66 modes were SO awesome!😀
I was at the celebration event when they had the concept art for this game and next to the new Lego Star Wars and KOTOR it’s my favorite Star Wars game probably
Thanks! Totally forgot the release date was today
I wasn’t looking to get this as it’s the wii version, but I’m now waiting for it to be in one of the sales vids and I’ll add it to my backlog
Also, do not forget the ultimate PSP version. That had way way more tons of crap than the other versions ever had. Was called Force mode and it even had historical campaign missions like the Anakin and Obi-Wan duel and they did it so perfectly, so well 🙏🕹️🎮💯💜
Thank you for this review, really clears it up for all the seven different versions there are out there now LOL (technically only three different versions)
OH YEAH, LET'S ALSO NOT FORGET THE EXCLUSIVE NINTENDO DS TITLE LOL WUT
(Actually end up playing that one very first LOL then the holy PSP version, then the rightful x360 version))💯
Physical copies are available for pre-order from Limited Run Games
Beat this on my PSP a few years back. Great game & story
Thank goodness I waited for your review I've been doing this thing where I buy it anyways and it's a mistake But this one looks great I loved it when I played it on xbox and I'm going to buy it in about 1 hour from now Thank you
It honestly would have been nice if they added in content from all the versions of Force Unleashed and released them on the platforms that way. So then it would truly be a remastered version and the definitive version. Still feel as tho it could have looked better than the other versions too. Still tho glad people enjoy it.
Loved this game back in the day
Awesome review as always lads!
I initially discovered the Force Unleashed back in the days with the second installment on PS3 (Force Unleashed 2), and boy does this seem a vastly superior game !
Two key take away :
- I too want to flap my arms like a headless chicken ;
- duel mode seems awesome - and we really need a proper Star Wars (2D or 3D) fighting game, and this is beyond me why we have never got one.
Cheers
Yes I remembered doing the 2nd game after doing the 1st one and oh god that second game is trash in comparison to the 1st one.
The Revenge of the Sith game is--in my opinion--the closest we ever got.
Will defo pick this up in a sale
I wish an updated version would come to Steam. I recall the PC port being broken. I loved the game on my 360 back in the day, and the PSP version was really cool too!
Love this game and Aspyr will absolutely put out a physical version eventually. Hopefully pairing it with Kotor 😁
I already pre ordered the physical version from them
You know you’re a SwitchUp fan when you can guess what the score will be. I guessed a B- and sure enough, haha. Still waiting for that coveted “perfect score” with 20s across the board! 👍🏻
Glad to hear this game is preforming well.
Loved this game back in the day on 360! May have to replay it on the go, so glad the performance is smooth on switch.
Not the same version friend. This is the PSP and Wii version. The controls are AMAZING, but you'll be missing some cool setpieces and force grip loses as much freedom as it gains; no y axis control.
@@thesurvivorssanctuary6561 I know just glad the switch version runs smoothly.
Deffinately going to buy this today.
Man I bought it off limited run games! But I can't wait for such long shipping!!! I want to record videos already.
Had I not beat this game up so bad on the PC, I might be interested in on my Switch.
So glad the motion controls work decently enough
I watch these vidoes for that last "see yaaaa" hahaha
I played this for XBOX years ago. Great game.
Yooo new review time
I do have a question, I played through the "360" version many times. Would you say this is a fresh enough experience? or should I wait for a sale just to have a version of that game on switch?
Only 6 hours? wow that's really short. I was excited for this since I never played it, but I guess I'll have to wait for a discount.
Will definitely pick this up on sale cause I already have it on PC and am still busy playing Kotor
The binboks on the oled makes me all the jelly
I played the original a ton, was so much fun just decimating waves of stormtroopers ans the story was really fun. Never played the wii port, but I think I'll still pass on motion controls. It'll be a fun Nostalgia trip on the switch.
If you've only played the PS3/360/PC version, this version is pretty much a completely different game. The bosses, levels, enemies, and locations are all so much different to the next gen version. In many ways this is a much more epic version of the story even if the visuals and technology aren't quite as good.
Thanks for the info. Haven't played it before & was deciding between PC/switch. Both it is! 😂
Ty for that info. I played it 3 times on X360 and 2 times on PS3. Wasn't going to pick this up but I might have to now.
I still would really like some sort of remake, really just take the best looking version of the game, add the motion controls, and bring up the resolution. I like the version on switch, but it jus leaves me wishing I was playing on 360, which is at my dad's house 4 hours away
It was released on the PlayStation Portable (PSP), not the Vita. It’s playable on the Vita, but the PSP version had some features the Wii version did not.
Yep a slip of the tongue - I ALWAYS do that with Vita and PSP it's a curse. Third time now
I do the same! This one’s one of my all time fav games though so I think the specs are etched into my brain somewhere. 🤦♂️
With points in Arc Dex and Strength, occult scaling and bleed are identical, but you get more bleed with blood affinity.
Also, Beastman’s curved swords have higher AR with bleed affinity.
And Gargoyle’s Twinblades have higher AR and hit 6 times per jump, so that trumps curved swords by a long shot.
What game are you talking about!?
@@SwitchUpYt lmao sorry thought I was commenting on another video 😂
I played it on 360 back in the day so I see no reason to return to it, but it is nice to have it on a more recent console.
Another cool port to the switch, I'm glad they keep coming :D
I'm kinda on the wall with this one ,it being a lot cheaper through backwards compatibility on series x and it being a lot cheaper there. Maybe a later pick up when it drops in price.
Biggest woe is without order 66 mode, that psp mode was the best
Same to character historical fights obi Wan foddering awaking was great
Remember playing this game on my psp
Great review guys! However £17.99 seems a bit steep. I have had a look in my nostalgic wallet and after much rummaging and several pet moth escapes i have decided to wait for a steep sale. My decision is to use the coin department for a future purchase but thank you for your review 👍🏻😜❤️