I remember playing the Wii version as a kid and trying to talk to a friend about the game. I was so confused about why the version he played was so different from mine. It wasn't until a few years ago I learned what was actually going on.
My “main version” I always had my memories on was the Wii version as a kid literally jumping off stuff over stuff and around things swinging my arms like crazy thinking i was for sure starkiller. I bought the ports of the games 1 and 2 for the Xbox series s and the game is slightly different then so remembered. Didn’t know there were differences across consoles. It is neat though. But I guess I have preference for the Wii version because of the nastolgia
I played all the versions. And the PS2//Wii versions were the superior in almost every way. What I never got was the fact the original Xbox was Kotor and Jedi Academy capable, and the ps2, while not as powerful as the Xbox, was still pretty level with it. And the Wii was next gen and actually more powerful than the Xbox and GameCube. (That’s right people and Sony pony. PS2 was the most sold yes, but it was the least powerful of the 3. Unreal, I agree. And I didn’t know this fact until a year ago) So by and large, the graphics should of been merely slightly downgrade of the main versions. Tad more blocky, and less enemies on screen sure, but not as downgraded as the Wii version was to match the PS2, which could of done it too, as Kotor and Academy aren’t that less impressive than TFU. But I got off track. Overall the PS2/Wii had the one with way more story, customization options, and more powers. I had the PS2 version. And played it WAY more than my 360 version. And when I finally played the Wii version I was blown away. Just like the PS2 version, but the controls were better and the graphics were slightly better. And the duel mode?! OMG I jizzed my pants first time. And I was a 20 something year old at the time. Lol
I like the detail that the stormtrooper's outfits are a hybrid of the clone and stormtrooper outfits in the PS2/WIi version. I wish they had that detail on the 360/PS3 versions.
Fun fact - that was actually a custom design by Krome, as I later learned when talking with the project leads for a feature. They even got a unique playset of them as action figures at Target, which apparently blew everyone at Krome's minds.
Yeah. Also they should of used those designs in the new Star Wars canon imo. Give the middle timeline a unique flare and separate them from the original trilogy's design of the stormtroopers.
The stormtrooper designs in the prologue level are in fact different to the normal stormtrooper designs in the game and movies (although not as apparent as in the Khrome version since they lacked the markings etc) and you can’t really see it unless you walk close to them.
Krome studio’s version is the reason why The Force Unleashed is so beloved, no wonder there’s people who says it is overrated when they’ve only seen the 360/ps3/Pc versions. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if this game is the Actual Force Unleashed and the other ones are the ports. Which would be accurate to say considering how much Krome studio deepened the story and characters.
Because the Wii was a big seller companies wanted of course to cash on the Wii, but yea because of hardware limitations usually the Wii version is outsourced to another stupid and provited with a smaller budget. Here is a fun fact originally the first Epic Mickey was planned to be for all 3 consoles but the studio said they cannot make the game work on the Wii so Disney scrapted the 360/PS3 versions of the game
If I recall, the base of the Wii version was quite old compared to the PS3. That’s because Krome approached LucasArts with the prototype as a untitled Force Star Wars game. Not sure about the history after but I believed LucasArt then planned and focused on the PS3/Xbox 360 ports to capitalize on the new tech, while Krone was told to finish their prototype under the name of a Force Unleashed port for the older consoles.
Except for people who have played them before like me. I remember my first full playthrough on ps3 and i was like where are my jedi temple missions, then i realized it was because they are dlc on ps3
It's funny seeing as I grew up playing this version. When I got older and got HD consoles and decided to try out the HD version after not playing for a while, I was kinda underwhelmed, thinking nostalgia was making me remember the game as better than it actually is. Interesting to see that may not be the case
Having both Force Unleashed 1 and 2 on PlayStation Now disappointed me as of recent I thought the games are supposed to be the best ports for the games but apparently not the PlayStation 2 and the Wii versions are much better
Can we appreciate Kota's delivery for the second half of the game being way more fitting? He actually sounds drunk during that "I paid for this table" part.
I like the engine cutscenes. It makes the game feel customizable, since as long as you have selected a costume of Starkiller, the cutscenes will adhere to your choice of Lightsaber and Costume. If you want to see Maris Brood surrendering to Galen while he wears the Ceremonial Jedi Robes and a yellow Lightsaber, you can do that.
I love the wii version, it literally was a jedi/sith simulator. I love the counter/reversal system in the jedi vs jedi combat! I love the historical missions on the psp! Yes lol, i own all the versions.
I played the recently released Switch remaster and it honestly made me appreciate this version of the Force Unleashed even more. Krome Studios could have easily put out a half baked port, but they didn't. They created something that could stand toe to toe with its HD big brother.
They didn’t just cut proxy’s fight. Chrome did everything they could to bury the plot point of proxy trying to kill Starkiller because of programming. Honestly a good choice cuz it was kinda lame imo
It does suck that they forgot to fix it in the biography section of the game(which I did read at one point years ago and actually loved so much I still remember a lot of it to this day).
I actually forgot about that plot point, so to me it just kind of came out of nowhere when he became a boss fight. So yeah I'm kind of glad they cut that out guess the mid kind of feels pointless
@@Dass_Jennir if only they knew they could have just put Darth Maul in the game, would have he been alive in unleashed or would have Kenobi already have killed him?
It was a bigger deal in the OG script and novel by Hayden but for the longest time it was cut from the next-gen version as well but the fight could be finished last minute during development.
One thing you missed on the PS2 was the physics. Every other PS2 game only had a box or something in a small area, and that was 'physics'. We had rag doll, cloth tech and loads of movable objects. Most noticeable was the number of things happening with the Force Maelstorm.
@@UnabridgedGamer saw your Shadows video on the Steam feed cuz it’s on sale rn. I have played every Star Wars game ever so I love this playlist. Fun Fact: I had the Wii one and me and my brother had a gentlemen’s agreement not to use lightning or grip in the versus mode because if you did you would win easily everytime lol
It may be nostalgia, but I kind of prefer the voice acting in Krome’s version. It occasionally puts in certain pauses and specific moments that I think elevate the character through implication. Starkiller is far more professional on missions, only really opening up around PROXY, which makes sense for an emotionally stunted man who has been raised to obey and to kill. He does overdo it occasionally, but I like to view it as him being really indoctrinated into the Sith way of doing things.
I've always liked in-engine cutscenes over pre-rendered ones since they share assets with the actual game, and don't look way better than it, then plop you into a low poly/res mess by comparison. Plus iirc it let you use skins you had unlocked to use in cutscenes. They also probably did them in-engine to save space on the PSP's little UMDs that probably couldn't fit all those (relatively) good looking assets as well as a bunch of high res cutscenes.
As someone who really loved the 360 version and when my girlfriend said she loved that game so much it was cause she played it on Wii. And I, loving the 360 agreed it was good. I asked if she played on the PS3 or 360 and was shocked to hear she said Wii. I just literally assumed her standards were low and went on for years now knowing. When it was announced on the direct this was the version we were getting and now after some research I'm actually genuinely excited to see what I missed all those years ago.
Force Unleashed was alright on PS4 but I had know idea there was a Wii and PSP version! The remember the PS2 version had you going back to Coruscant three times for the Jedi Trials, but that versus mode with Obi-Wan, Anakin, Mace Windu, Aayla Secura, Shaak Ti, Jango Fett, Old Ben, Farmer Luke, Jedi Knight Luke, Skywalker, Darth Vader, Mara freaking Jade? WTF!? That's incredible. Almost looked like LucasArt's Battlefront II or Episode III: The Game!
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I played the 360 version, then the PSP version. I was immensely surprised at how well the port was made and as to how legitimately more enjoyable it was. The game allows you to collect hilts so you can change them out each mission. The cool thing is if you want to follow the book and the graphic novel. You can switch to Kota’s hilt after a certain point in the story where Starkiller is supposed to lose his lightsaber. Vader gives him Kota’s saber as a replacement and that becomes his Jedi saber. After finding his Dad’s blue Kyber crystal he takes Kota’s crystal out to replace it with that one.
Great review! I have a lot of nostalgia with this game. This was the first console game I ever played. And I remember being thrilled with the levels, excited when I passed the quick time events. This game made me fascinated with the lore of Star Wars even more. The story feels a little bigger in this version. The gameplay and force powers feel more fluid and varied to me. The quick time events feel more powerful and impressive, compared to the basic PS3 and XBox 360 versions. I thank you for giving a fair review.
So, coming back to this video after replaying both this and the HD version extensively, I probably prefer the Krome version by and large. But there's a few things of note. Firstly I did not find the level design better in Krome's version. I found it a lot more repetitive and overall having less destructibles to use to your advantage than the HD version. I also feel like the game lacks enemy variety compared to HD, and mixes enemies a lot less. This makes for a much more unchallenging experience compounded by the fact that there's no difficulty slider unlike HD. Yes, HD did have it's frustrating setpieces, but it had plenty of varied and interesting ones to hold my attention. Bosses however, are where Krome wins me over. It's yet another area where it's easier, but I feel it comes from a better place here because you still have to try, there's more interesting arenas, and Krome's superior combo game comes together here, where the HD version had plenty of annoying bosses. I just wish Krome could've stuck the landing more with better stages. The mechanics are another subjective thing since I think HD had more experimental gameplay with the force powers and all the different ways you could interact with them, but Krome had better lightsaber combat with a better combo game. As for the story, I'm gonna have to disagree with you here about HD's being better. I thought the more stoic nature of Starkiller in Krome's version was largely for the better, as this character basically had his childhood sapped from him by Vader and this is supposed to be his turning point from Sith the Jedi. Krome simply shows us more of his internal conflict informing his motives throughout the game. The more sarcastic side of him in HD's fine but I would not trade these more introspective moments in Krome for it. I'll give you that Krome having Kota fly out into space was dumb and that HD fixed that, but Krome's version is actually the only Star Wars material we see of how Garm Bel Iblis joined the Rebel Alliance, since iirc the books kinda brushed over that part, so I'd say that addition is welcome. I also appreciate the inclusions of Darth Desolus and Darth Phobos as extensions of the lore. One last thing is that while the PSP version is the best version side modes-wise, I'm not sure if it's my preferred version since it lacks free camera control, looks and performs worse than the others, and the levels feel smaller and I feel like there's even less enemy mobs, making an already damn easy game even easier despite the camera control not being there. I'll put it to you this way. If I'm interested in side modes I'll go PSP>Wii>PS2, but from the perspective of just wanting to play the story again I'd go Wii>PS2>PSP. The combat on Wii feels surprisingly natural with motion, having directional swings. Nothing as robust as say, Red Steel 2 or Skyward Sword but something I did make use of frequently, and luckily the camera control wasn't sacrificed. I also like the lighting on Wii more than PS2 or PSP, and there's real time shadows that look surprisingly good for Wii
Another detail i love in these versions is how the opening level on kashyyyk was set at night instead of a bright day, makes it so much more dramatic slaughtering wookies
The Wii and PSP versions fuckin slapped when I had access to them. I’ll gladly take the dip in graphics for the higher level of overall customization and replayability
I played the version on PS2 when I did not want to break the bank buying a 500 dollar PS3 at the time during 2008 crisis and I liked a lot. Is definitely of the most impressive PS2 games. And is surprisingly faithful to the PS3 and 360 versions in terms of the script, voices and cutscenes are basically the same and the gameplay fells more free and natural
Honestly, I think the PS2/PSP/Wii versions are superior to the PS3/360/PC ones just due to how much content is there on the former versions compared to the latter. I wish they allowed you to do stuff like select your own hilt and had the Rouge Shadow hub in the PS3 version.
I played on both PS3 & PSP versions. I remember enjoying the PS3 story & graphics but once I completed its story & dlc story I never played it again. PSP version I'm still playing to this day! Speaks volumes to Krome's genius design. Sure gfx are a little ugly but it's still my favorite Star Wars game thanks to the Historical missions. It made a dream come true to play as Vader against Luke on Bespin.
I have the game on Ps2, Wii, DS and PC. My favorite version is the PS2 version. I just love being in the spaceship and switching lightsabers or outfits. Not just doing it in the menu like PC or Ps3.
It's actually quite simple - different development teams, with less oversight (so they have more creative freedom), and while often working with tighter budgets... they're working with lower detail requirements and a stronger emphasis on gameplay or story above all else. Combine that with lowered expectations for success, and it's easier for them to turn it around and impress their publisher & gamers alike. There's other factors, but I've talked to folks who've worked on these sorts of handheld versions, and they typically ENJOY the challenge. It's a weirdly more positive atmosphere than what you hear from some mainline console games.
Both versions of the game are great. I love to replay both. Ps3 has a well told story that's short and sweet with much better graphics. Wii and ps2 are the power fantasy trip with great bosses and more levels. Not as well done story tho
Fun fact story is the same across both versions. The teams making the next gen games did not have time to put in everything (talking about story) that the old gen versions had (Bespin mission and Jedi temple comes to mind although Bespin was slightly retooled in the PS3 and 360 versions. Some scenes just made it as far as mo-cap for the next gen version.
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Glad you're enjoying the channel! All I can say in regards to Vita is that it's a regional thing *shrug* sorry! I hope you and similar commenters' statements are right - been trying to break through for a few years now, but if nothing else, it's fun putting this stuff out there regardless! Should be some new videos soon, so be sure to keep an eye out!
Unabridged Gamer you’ll break through one day because your quality is top notch and your commentary isn’t annoying like some people’s. You get to the point but you’re funny as well. I’ll make sure i mention your name on comments on other videos and post your stuff on reddit
Had the wii version PSP and now switch, kinda sad they didn’t port the ps2 version with the film duels but collecting the hilts and crystals is still so good
I didn't have a 360 or PS3 back then. I did buy the PS2 version of Force Unleashed though and played quite a bit of it. It was a pretty good game. I also bought the PS2 version of Mercenaries 2 which was a terrible game. But ps3 and 360 version wasn't any better. Force Unleashed was easily worth the $30 or $40 I paid for it back then. It reminded me of God of War just with some physics-based gameplay elements. I finally got a PC capable of playing games well in 2016 and I bought the PC verson of Force Unleashed 1 and 2 during a Steam sale years ago. I even have Fallen Order which I bought during a sale recently for $15. Though I haven't played it yet.
Tbh all versions of the force unleashed are fantastic but I know a lot of people who never played the psp/wii ver and barring a few cut sections from the psp ver it slaps and tbh going between playing it on ps3 and psp I had no real issues with either version except for a minor nitpicks
I agree, I was first introduced to the psp port of the force unleashed and it was my favorite game on my psp, infact, it was way better than the ps3 and 360 version
Something I dislike about this version is that you only unlock a level's canon outfit after you beat it, therefore, you can only see what the game really is supposed to look like after you've already beaten it once.
I was one of those lucky bastards who got the Wii version and the Xbox 360 versions. They were both fun in their own ways. The Xbox version was my favorite because of the DLC stories.
I had the Wii version as a kid and I loved it. Tried the 360 version a couple years back and felt like the game was lacking. It was good, but felt... empty
I remember wheb i was a kid there was this argument at the time with the star wars fans in my school 2008 as to which version of tje game was better. Even the teachers who loved star wars got in on the convo. Im still pro ps2. That shit was another level even more than the ps3.
I think it's rather bonkers they're not including the PSP content since they're clearly using the PS2 models and ragdoll physics, plus enhanced lighting. I know for a fact from discussing with the Krome devs in an interview that the PSP content was totally viable for Wii if they'd had more time. So not including it in what will be viewed as the definitive modern remaster of the game is a huge oversight on Aspyr's part. Otherwise looks fine, but it just seems a shame it's not COMPLETE, you know?
Im playing the switch remaster. Why does everyone say this deepens the characters and story? The video seems to suggest the narratjve execution is kinda sloppy
It’s almost like the ps2 version was the main platform or something 🤔 the 360 and PS3 versions were the actual ports that got pushed to be the main game due to the new hardware being out
I agree, though I think that comes down to the trick of balancing for good gameplay over authenticity. Jedi: Fallen Order's lightsaber combat, much vaunted as it is for being closer to the films, magically stops working like a lightsaber whenever you face a boss as well. Until a Star Wars game is willing to go for a really high risk/reward difficulty curve, I'm not sure sabers are ever going to be quite like the movies.
@@UnabridgedGamerthey probably did that to make he force shine, only games that kinda do saber right in regards to movie accuracy are the Jedi knight ones, and specially when you activated the extreme dismemberment cheat
I think it's great! But should absolutely include the PSP content. In my inquiry, Aspyr wouldn't really acknowledge if they'd even explored this possibility, so that makes me a touch less enthusiastic.
I remember playing the Wii version as a kid and trying to talk to a friend about the game. I was so confused about why the version he played was so different from mine. It wasn't until a few years ago I learned what was actually going on.
Literally the same. I kinda wanna play the PC/console version but i also kinda want to keep the warm memories i have for the wii version.
@@TacoKat haha same here.
Same. Lucky for us we played the better versions of the game
My “main version” I always had my memories on was the Wii version as a kid literally jumping off stuff over stuff and around things swinging my arms like crazy thinking i was for sure starkiller. I bought the ports of the games 1 and 2 for the Xbox series s and the game is slightly different then so remembered. Didn’t know there were differences across consoles. It is neat though. But I guess I have preference for the Wii version because of the nastolgia
I played all the versions. And the PS2//Wii versions were the superior in almost every way. What I never got was the fact the original Xbox was Kotor and Jedi Academy capable, and the ps2, while not as powerful as the Xbox, was still pretty level with it. And the Wii was next gen and actually more powerful than the Xbox and GameCube. (That’s right people and Sony pony. PS2 was the most sold yes, but it was the least powerful of the 3. Unreal, I agree. And I didn’t know this fact until a year ago) So by and large, the graphics should of been merely slightly downgrade of the main versions. Tad more blocky, and less enemies on screen sure, but not as downgraded as the Wii version was to match the PS2, which could of done it too, as Kotor and Academy aren’t that less impressive than TFU.
But I got off track. Overall the PS2/Wii had the one with way more story, customization options, and more powers. I had the PS2 version. And played it WAY more than my 360 version. And when I finally played the Wii version I was blown away. Just like the PS2 version, but the controls were better and the graphics were slightly better. And the duel mode?! OMG I jizzed my pants first time. And I was a 20 something year old at the time. Lol
I like the detail that the stormtrooper's outfits are a hybrid of the clone and stormtrooper outfits in the PS2/WIi version. I wish they had that detail on the 360/PS3 versions.
Fun fact - that was actually a custom design by Krome, as I later learned when talking with the project leads for a feature. They even got a unique playset of them as action figures at Target, which apparently blew everyone at Krome's minds.
Yeah. Also they should of used those designs in the new Star Wars canon imo. Give the middle timeline a unique flare and separate them from the original trilogy's design of the stormtroopers.
I suppose the closest thing to that on the 360/PS3 version is the Kashyyk troopers
The stormtrooper designs in the prologue level are in fact different to the normal stormtrooper designs in the game and movies (although not as apparent as in the Khrome version since they lacked the markings etc) and you can’t really see it unless you walk close to them.
Krome studio’s version is the reason why The Force Unleashed is so beloved, no wonder there’s people who says it is overrated when they’ve only seen the 360/ps3/Pc versions. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if this game is the Actual Force Unleashed and the other ones are the ports. Which would be accurate to say considering how much Krome studio deepened the story and characters.
No matter which version you consider superior, that's not how the ports work, chief.
Because the Wii was a big seller companies wanted of course to cash on the Wii, but yea because of hardware limitations usually the Wii version is outsourced to another stupid and provited with a smaller budget.
Here is a fun fact originally the first Epic Mickey was planned to be for all 3 consoles but the studio said they cannot make the game work on the Wii so Disney scrapted the 360/PS3 versions of the game
@@AllardRT it was a way of saying. Don’t take everything so literal, chief.
If I recall, the base of the Wii version was quite old compared to the PS3. That’s because Krome approached LucasArts with the prototype as a untitled Force Star Wars game. Not sure about the history after but I believed LucasArt then planned and focused on the PS3/Xbox 360 ports to capitalize on the new tech, while Krone was told to finish their prototype under the name of a Force Unleashed port for the older consoles.
I’m just now trying the ps3 version on the ps now service and the Wii version and ps2 version were wayyyy better. Yet nobody talks about them.
Except for people who have played them before like me. I remember my first full playthrough on ps3 and i was like where are my jedi temple missions, then i realized it was because they are dlc on ps3
It's funny seeing as I grew up playing this version. When I got older and got HD consoles and decided to try out the HD version after not playing for a while, I was kinda underwhelmed, thinking nostalgia was making me remember the game as better than it actually is. Interesting to see that may not be the case
Having both Force Unleashed 1 and 2 on PlayStation Now disappointed me as of recent I thought the games are supposed to be the best ports for the games but apparently not the PlayStation 2 and the Wii versions are much better
Can we appreciate Kota's delivery for the second half of the game being way more fitting?
He actually sounds drunk during that "I paid for this table" part.
Yeah, he does a solid job there.
I played the wii version when I was younger and absolutely loved it. Glad you gave it a fair shot.
I grew up with the Wii version, I think it's a lot more colorful than the HD versions. I'm glad your review did it justice.
I like the engine cutscenes. It makes the game feel customizable, since as long as you have selected a costume of Starkiller, the cutscenes will adhere to your choice of Lightsaber and Costume. If you want to see Maris Brood surrendering to Galen while he wears the Ceremonial Jedi Robes and a yellow Lightsaber, you can do that.
the psp version of the game is one of my favorite games of all time and i believe it has some of the coolest bosses in a game
I love the wii version, it literally was a jedi/sith simulator. I love the counter/reversal system in the jedi vs jedi combat! I love the historical missions on the psp! Yes lol, i own all the versions.
I played the recently released Switch remaster and it honestly made me appreciate this version of the Force Unleashed even more. Krome Studios could have easily put out a half baked port, but they didn't. They created something that could stand toe to toe with its HD big brother.
So this version of the game is getting ported to Switch.
“A surprise to be sure but a welcome one”
They didn’t just cut proxy’s fight. Chrome did everything they could to bury the plot point of proxy trying to kill Starkiller because of programming. Honestly a good choice cuz it was kinda lame imo
Yeah, the Darth Maul fight really felt like filler and fan service.
It does suck that they forgot to fix it in the biography section of the game(which I did read at one point years ago and actually loved so much I still remember a lot of it to this day).
I actually forgot about that plot point, so to me it just kind of came out of nowhere when he became a boss fight. So yeah I'm kind of glad they cut that out guess the mid kind of feels pointless
@@Dass_Jennir if only they knew they could have just put Darth Maul in the game, would have he been alive in unleashed or would have Kenobi already have killed him?
It was a bigger deal in the OG script and novel by Hayden but for the longest time it was cut from the next-gen version as well but the fight could be finished last minute during development.
Man I remember playing this on psp. Honestly one of my favorites.
Man I'm so glad someone talked about the PSP version, so underrated. People really missed out
One thing you missed on the PS2 was the physics. Every other PS2 game only had a box or something in a small area, and that was 'physics'. We had rag doll, cloth tech and loads of movable objects. Most noticeable was the number of things happening with the Force Maelstorm.
Never heard much about the Wii and PSP versions of the game. Interesting to see how different they are.
Cant believe I just now found this. Thank you for letting the people know!
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@@UnabridgedGamer saw your Shadows video on the Steam feed cuz it’s on sale rn. I have played every Star Wars game ever so I love this playlist. Fun Fact: I had the Wii one and me and my brother had a gentlemen’s agreement not to use lightning or grip in the versus mode because if you did you would win easily everytime lol
It's dumbfounding just how great the PSP version is, honestly I prefer it way more than the HD releases
It may be nostalgia, but I kind of prefer the voice acting in Krome’s version. It occasionally puts in certain pauses and specific moments that I think elevate the character through implication. Starkiller is far more professional on missions, only really opening up around PROXY, which makes sense for an emotionally stunted man who has been raised to obey and to kill. He does overdo it occasionally, but I like to view it as him being really indoctrinated into the Sith way of doing things.
I've always liked in-engine cutscenes over pre-rendered ones since they share assets with the actual game, and don't look way better than it, then plop you into a low poly/res mess by comparison. Plus iirc it let you use skins you had unlocked to use in cutscenes. They also probably did them in-engine to save space on the PSP's little UMDs that probably couldn't fit all those (relatively) good looking assets as well as a bunch of high res cutscenes.
As someone who really loved the 360 version and when my girlfriend said she loved that game so much it was cause she played it on Wii. And I, loving the 360 agreed it was good. I asked if she played on the PS3 or 360 and was shocked to hear she said Wii. I just literally assumed her standards were low and went on for years now knowing. When it was announced on the direct this was the version we were getting and now after some research I'm actually genuinely excited to see what I missed all those years ago.
Thank you for making this video
Force Unleashed was alright on PS4 but I had know idea there was a Wii and PSP version!
The remember the PS2 version had you going back to Coruscant three times for the Jedi Trials, but that versus mode with Obi-Wan, Anakin, Mace Windu, Aayla Secura, Shaak Ti, Jango Fett, Old Ben, Farmer Luke, Jedi Knight Luke, Skywalker, Darth Vader, Mara freaking Jade? WTF!? That's incredible. Almost looked like LucasArt's Battlefront II or Episode III: The Game!
I played the Wii version back in the day and. God damn it slapped with how much the content was
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I played the 360 version, then the PSP version. I was immensely surprised at how well the port was made and as to how legitimately more enjoyable it was. The game allows you to collect hilts so you can change them out each mission. The cool thing is if you want to follow the book and the graphic novel. You can switch to Kota’s hilt after a certain point in the story where Starkiller is supposed to lose his lightsaber. Vader gives him Kota’s saber as a replacement and that becomes his Jedi saber. After finding his Dad’s blue Kyber crystal he takes Kota’s crystal out to replace it with that one.
I thought he used the blue and green crystals together which gave the real color but I could be mistaken great game tho I like all versions
@@andersonsmith2871 Yes, thank you for correcting that.
@@khfreak5531 you're welcome
Great review! I have a lot of nostalgia with this game. This was the first console game I ever played. And I remember being thrilled with the levels, excited when I passed the quick time events. This game made me fascinated with the lore of Star Wars even more. The story feels a little bigger in this version. The gameplay and force powers feel more fluid and varied to me. The quick time events feel more powerful and impressive, compared to the basic PS3 and XBox 360 versions. I thank you for giving a fair review.
It still pisses me off that the Wii version got so many more levels...
There's a surprising story behind that: unwinnable.com/2018/10/17/unleashed-potential-krome-studios-the-force-unleashed/
So, coming back to this video after replaying both this and the HD version extensively, I probably prefer the Krome version by and large. But there's a few things of note.
Firstly I did not find the level design better in Krome's version. I found it a lot more repetitive and overall having less destructibles to use to your advantage than the HD version. I also feel like the game lacks enemy variety compared to HD, and mixes enemies a lot less. This makes for a much more unchallenging experience compounded by the fact that there's no difficulty slider unlike HD. Yes, HD did have it's frustrating setpieces, but it had plenty of varied and interesting ones to hold my attention.
Bosses however, are where Krome wins me over. It's yet another area where it's easier, but I feel it comes from a better place here because you still have to try, there's more interesting arenas, and Krome's superior combo game comes together here, where the HD version had plenty of annoying bosses. I just wish Krome could've stuck the landing more with better stages. The mechanics are another subjective thing since I think HD had more experimental gameplay with the force powers and all the different ways you could interact with them, but Krome had better lightsaber combat with a better combo game.
As for the story, I'm gonna have to disagree with you here about HD's being better. I thought the more stoic nature of Starkiller in Krome's version was largely for the better, as this character basically had his childhood sapped from him by Vader and this is supposed to be his turning point from Sith the Jedi. Krome simply shows us more of his internal conflict informing his motives throughout the game. The more sarcastic side of him in HD's fine but I would not trade these more introspective moments in Krome for it. I'll give you that Krome having Kota fly out into space was dumb and that HD fixed that, but Krome's version is actually the only Star Wars material we see of how Garm Bel Iblis joined the Rebel Alliance, since iirc the books kinda brushed over that part, so I'd say that addition is welcome. I also appreciate the inclusions of Darth Desolus and Darth Phobos as extensions of the lore.
One last thing is that while the PSP version is the best version side modes-wise, I'm not sure if it's my preferred version since it lacks free camera control, looks and performs worse than the others, and the levels feel smaller and I feel like there's even less enemy mobs, making an already damn easy game even easier despite the camera control not being there. I'll put it to you this way. If I'm interested in side modes I'll go PSP>Wii>PS2, but from the perspective of just wanting to play the story again I'd go Wii>PS2>PSP. The combat on Wii feels surprisingly natural with motion, having directional swings. Nothing as robust as say, Red Steel 2 or Skyward Sword but something I did make use of frequently, and luckily the camera control wasn't sacrificed. I also like the lighting on Wii more than PS2 or PSP, and there's real time shadows that look surprisingly good for Wii
I'm probably going to emulate the PSP version now I bought the og version recently on pc got nostalgia
How'd that go?
I played the wii version as a kid and recently played the Xbox 360 version and thought this game was a fever dream
The Wii and DS versions were what I grew up with. Years later, I played the Xbox 360 version, and absolutely hated in
Apparently, the force unleashed 2 on Wii has the highest metacritic score of all of the versions.
Yeah. I did a review of it.
It did not deserve that score, and I sincerely have to question Nintendo Power giving -that- game a bloody 80 out of 100.
Another detail i love in these versions is how the opening level on kashyyyk was set at night instead of a bright day, makes it so much more dramatic slaughtering wookies
The Wii and PSP versions fuckin slapped when I had access to them. I’ll gladly take the dip in graphics for the higher level of overall customization and replayability
I played the version on PS2 when I did not want to break the bank buying a 500 dollar PS3 at the time during 2008 crisis and I liked a lot. Is definitely of the most impressive PS2 games. And is surprisingly faithful to the PS3 and 360 versions in terms of the script, voices and cutscenes are basically the same and the gameplay fells more free and natural
Honestly, I think the PS2/PSP/Wii versions are superior to the PS3/360/PC ones just due to how much content is there on the former versions compared to the latter. I wish they allowed you to do stuff like select your own hilt and had the Rouge Shadow hub in the PS3 version.
I'm so happy this version's coming to the Switch now, I love both versions of the game but I played this one first so it resonated with me more.
What version? PSP and Wii or Ps3/Xbox 360?
@@johnylightning1259 PSP/Wii
@@RiksGamingChannel oh nice! I'll take it!
@@johnylightning1259 clarification it’s just the Wii version so no historic duels from the PSP.
@@slushg3326 oh are you sure? The Wii and PSP it's not the same?
Nice review! Getting into buying games for the vita and there was a Star Wars bundle! This is included!
I highly recommend also checking out Renegade Squadron and LEGO Star Wars III in that bundle!
Anyone else here for the switch remaster of the Krome version? :)
Judging by the massive boost in subs and views, I'd definitely wager a few!
@@UnabridgedGamer i follow your channel since the Adventures of Cybertron video. Keep looking for the underapreciated sidegames/versions
I played on both PS3 & PSP versions. I remember enjoying the PS3 story & graphics but once I completed its story & dlc story I never played it again. PSP version I'm still playing to this day! Speaks volumes to Krome's genius design. Sure gfx are a little ugly but it's still my favorite Star Wars game thanks to the Historical missions. It made a dream come true to play as Vader against Luke on Bespin.
I played it on the ps3 when I was a kid good times good times
The battle theme song is so badass
I was so confused when I got the Xbox version last year because I only remember the Wii version from my childhood and tbh the Wii version was better
grew up playing tfu on the psp
i played the Wii version as a kid, so when played the pc as an adult, i was blown away by how DIFFERENT it was
I remember playing the psp version way more than the console version
I have childhood memories of this game being hard because of the lighting being so dark
To me the wii addition was a master piece when I played it as a child.
I have the game on Ps2, Wii, DS and PC. My favorite version is the PS2 version. I just love being in the spaceship and switching lightsabers or outfits. Not just doing it in the menu like PC or Ps3.
I remember my friends being confused by how the console version felt worse than the psp
I don't understand how some games handheld ports are better than the MAIN CONSOLE PORTS?!
It's actually quite simple - different development teams, with less oversight (so they have more creative freedom), and while often working with tighter budgets... they're working with lower detail requirements and a stronger emphasis on gameplay or story above all else. Combine that with lowered expectations for success, and it's easier for them to turn it around and impress their publisher & gamers alike.
There's other factors, but I've talked to folks who've worked on these sorts of handheld versions, and they typically ENJOY the challenge. It's a weirdly more positive atmosphere than what you hear from some mainline console games.
Both versions of the game are great. I love to replay both. Ps3 has a well told story that's short and sweet with much better graphics. Wii and ps2 are the power fantasy trip with great bosses and more levels. Not as well done story tho
Fun fact story is the same across both versions. The teams making the next gen games did not have time to put in everything (talking about story) that the old gen versions had (Bespin mission and Jedi temple comes to mind although Bespin was slightly retooled in the PS3 and 360 versions.
Some scenes just made it as far as mo-cap for the next gen version.
Honestly I feel the story is also superior on the Wii. I feel this is not a equal exchange, the Wii version is simply better besides graphics.
Bro youre channel is great and you definitely deserve more views, BUT my pet peeve is people mispronouncing words that have only one way of pronunciation. Literally no one on earth says vita wrong lol, they tell you how to say it in every commercial. anyways keep up the good work this video is extremely good and its on a gaming subject that not a lot of people have touched on. You've found your niche, and youre going to grow soon
Glad you're enjoying the channel! All I can say in regards to Vita is that it's a regional thing *shrug* sorry! I hope you and similar commenters' statements are right - been trying to break through for a few years now, but if nothing else, it's fun putting this stuff out there regardless! Should be some new videos soon, so be sure to keep an eye out!
Unabridged Gamer you’ll break through one day because your quality is top notch and your commentary isn’t annoying like some people’s. You get to the point but you’re funny as well. I’ll make sure i mention your name on comments on other videos and post your stuff on reddit
Thank you! I... just... words, work - thank you. I greatly appreciate that, and your kind words.
Unabridged Gamer anytime man, i love you and i have a few other small under 5000 sub channels and they’re my favorite. It’s something about you guys
The psp version was awesome asf I loved the order 66 game mode a lot
I grew up with the 360/PS3 version and watching this video has me wanting to get the Wii version. Luckily it's coming to Switch!
Had the wii version PSP and now switch, kinda sad they didn’t port the ps2 version with the film duels but collecting the hilts and crystals is still so good
I didn't have a 360 or PS3 back then. I did buy the PS2 version of Force Unleashed though and played quite a bit of it. It was a pretty good game. I also bought the PS2 version of Mercenaries 2 which was a terrible game. But ps3 and 360 version wasn't any better. Force Unleashed was easily worth the $30 or $40 I paid for it back then. It reminded me of God of War just with some physics-based gameplay elements. I finally got a PC capable of playing games well in 2016 and I bought the PC verson of Force Unleashed 1 and 2 during a Steam sale years ago. I even have Fallen Order which I bought during a sale recently for $15. Though I haven't played it yet.
can't wait to play the remaster soon
Yeah me too
Won't call it remaster but yeah nice this version hasn't been forgotten
@@alumlovescake it was 60 fps in the 2nd trailer
2019 this was great review! PSP version here I come. Cuz its the only system I have now.
You're gonna be VERY happy then, because more PSP games will be covered in the future. It's an impressive console library.
The Wii version of the force unleashed 1 (NOT 2) actally slapped (no wii remote pun intended). the multiplayer was surprisingly fun with friends
I would love to see a version of force unleashed that had the extra levels of the PS2/PSP/WII versions in the PS3/360 of the game
I’m happy this version of the game is coming to the Switch.
Tbh all versions of the force unleashed are fantastic but I know a lot of people who never played the psp/wii ver and barring a few cut sections from the psp ver it slaps and tbh going between playing it on ps3 and psp I had no real issues with either version except for a minor nitpicks
the switch remaster brought me here.
Found the PSP version at Goodwill today and immediately bought it. 8 bucks for the best Star Wars game on PSP is a good deal
I agree, I was first introduced to the psp port of the force unleashed and it was my favorite game on my psp, infact, it was way better than the ps3 and 360 version
I still own all version of this game and ngl I’ll end up picking up the Switch port as well.
Fighting mandalorians and a basilisk war droid was just the coolest part of the Wii version
Something I dislike about this version is that you only unlock a level's canon outfit after you beat it, therefore, you can only see what the game really is supposed to look like after you've already beaten it once.
I also noticed that in the hd version. You hold the lightsaber behind you
I was one of those lucky bastards who got the Wii version and the Xbox 360 versions. They were both fun in their own ways. The Xbox version was my favorite because of the DLC stories.
Krome? Damn that's Revenge Of The Fallen ps2/wii people!
Makes me exited for the Switch version. Might dust off the PSP and give that version a try 🤩
I had the Wii version as a kid and I loved it. Tried the 360 version a couple years back and felt like the game was lacking. It was good, but felt... empty
Yeye 7.5 is pretty good. I definitely preferred wii over the 360 version
I actually preferred this version
Nice review, UG
TY, ID!
I remember wheb i was a kid there was this argument at the time with the star wars fans in my school 2008 as to which version of tje game was better. Even the teachers who loved star wars got in on the convo. Im still pro ps2. That shit was another level even more than the ps3.
I just bought this on vita partly because of this review. Its now in my top 5 favorite games. Much appreciated.
Enjoy! Happy to help!
Theres also a couple prince of persia ports that are very different per console
Indeed, Forgotten Sands was... gosh that was a painful experience on the Wii.
What do you think about the upcoming switch port of TFU?
I think it's rather bonkers they're not including the PSP content since they're clearly using the PS2 models and ragdoll physics, plus enhanced lighting.
I know for a fact from discussing with the Krome devs in an interview that the PSP content was totally viable for Wii if they'd had more time. So not including it in what will be viewed as the definitive modern remaster of the game is a huge oversight on Aspyr's part.
Otherwise looks fine, but it just seems a shame it's not COMPLETE, you know?
Im playing the switch remaster. Why does everyone say this deepens the characters and story? The video seems to suggest the narratjve execution is kinda sloppy
It’s almost like the ps2 version was the main platform or something 🤔 the 360 and PS3 versions were the actual ports that got pushed to be the main game due to the new hardware being out
Um, no, I can confirm from direct sources that that's entirely the opposite of how things worked out.
It's also on the Nintendo Switch now.
Played the shit out of this, with so much love
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. These versions of the force unleashed are better than the 360/ps3 versions in all areas except visuals ofc
i really like these versions, my only real problem is that the saber feels like you are using a foam stick
I agree, though I think that comes down to the trick of balancing for good gameplay over authenticity. Jedi: Fallen Order's lightsaber combat, much vaunted as it is for being closer to the films, magically stops working like a lightsaber whenever you face a boss as well.
Until a Star Wars game is willing to go for a really high risk/reward difficulty curve, I'm not sure sabers are ever going to be quite like the movies.
@@UnabridgedGamerthey probably did that to make he force shine, only games that kinda do saber right in regards to movie accuracy are the Jedi knight ones, and specially when you activated the extreme dismemberment cheat
Hello there from Nintendo Switch version)
Plot twist: Disney refused to make this game canon because it has dismemberment
The graphics here have aged better than the 6th gen versions, change my mind.
...These are the 6th gen versions?
PS3/360 were 7th gen
What do you think of the wii version being ported to Switch?
I think it's great! But should absolutely include the PSP content. In my inquiry, Aspyr wouldn't really acknowledge if they'd even explored this possibility, so that makes me a touch less enthusiastic.
xmen origins wolverine all ports were different i think the only ones that were the same was the pc version
Well, there's three versions there - HD/7th gen hardware, PS2/PSP, and DS.
The DS version was the best
Ive played both versions. im not being funny but I dont see this deeper story argument there both the same story pretty much
Greates Star Wars Game of all time?? Havent you played Jedi Knight x-y?
Jedi Knight X? They never got past Jedi Knight 3, last I recall.
Psp port slept on
Best version. Period.