![]() The toys may be faster, and the Death Star-that's-not-but-actually-is might be bigger, but it's still essentially A New Hope with modern-day editing. It's positively flabbergasting how a film like this can be hailed as a masterpiece when it feels for all the world like watching a bunch of children dressing up and re-enacting their version of A New Hope. The single biggest problem with The Force Awakens is how desperately and despairingly unoriginal it is. But as someone who looks upon the originals fondly - or at least acknowledges their deserved place in cinema history - I still count myself among those wanting this to be good, rather than hoping that it would fail outright. It's also true that I have never been the biggest fan of Abrams, branding him "the master of hype" and "our generation's Wizard of Oz", who is capable of making flashy, tempting trailers but less capable at telling original stories. ![]() It's true that I was initially dismissive of Disney's decision to buy Star Wars, back in the days when I regularly wrote for WhatCulture!. Sadly, that last great hope has ended up as just another version of A New Hope, leaving us dazzled by the modern visuals but otherwise disappointed. It seemed as though everyone was pinning their hopes on this film working, as though it was the last great hope that Star Wars could one day be good again. Having already convinced themselves, like long-suffering Highlander fans, that things at least couldn't get any worse, the hype steadily grew as the old cast members returned and more and more details were affectionately teased. Abrams, gave the sci-fi community and the film-going public reason to have positive expectations about this series again. It took less than ten years after Revenge of the Sith brought the ghastly prequel saga to a sorry conclusion for the powers-to-be (in this case Disney) to decide that audiences would be ready for another instalment or three.ĭisney's acquisition of Star Wars from George Lucas, coupled with the involvement of J. The seemingly endless wave of remakes, reboots, re-imaginings and redundant sequels was bound to hit the Star Wars franchise sooner or later. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu, which has increasingly become the mantra of Hollywood executives. "That is not dead which can eternal lie" - the immortal line from H. Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the last of the Jedi Knights. When a defector named Finn crash-lands on a desert planet, he meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a tough scavenger whose droid contains a top-secret map. If you are looking for a great action game with some great video sequences then this is the game for you.Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. Having said that though, the game is fairly short as I finished it in just under 6 hours. The storyline is stellar and fits perfectly with the rest of the stories in the Star Wars universe. Overall, I think this game is a great addition to the Star Wars franchise. Sometimes the Lighsaber sounds don't match the actions on screen, but that's not a big deal in the big picture. The lip syncing is spot on for the most part and the voices are very well done. The game looks and sounds more like a movie than it does a game. The sound effects and voice acting in the game are extraordinary. ![]() Reflections from the sun or suns depending on what planet you are on are super realistic and further enhance the gaming experience. It's great to see this much attention to detail! The lighting in the game is great as well. ![]() When you force push gateways, they twist and warp seamlessly. If you slash trees with your lightsaber, they scorch and shred apart. From the start of the game when you first set foot on Kashyyk, the tone is set for the entire game with the lush landscapes and amazing attention to detail on all interactive objects. I played the PS3 version and was blown away by how well the environments react to your movements. But with all the hype around this game, is it actually worth the wait? You assume the role of Darth Vader's secret apprentice StarKiller, as he travels across the Star Wars galaxy to familiar and never before seen battlegrounds to carry out the evil orders of Lord Vader. By DJ_Redline | Review Date: SeptemStar Wars: The Force Unleashed takes place after episode 3, but before episode 4. ![]()
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