3/09/2008

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Information from PTOM April 2008


The latest issue of PlayStation: The Official Magazine (April edition) has a cover feature for LucasArts' upcoming game, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Here is the information:
  • Controls
    • Force Jump - X
    • Force Push - O
    • Lightsaber - Square
    • Force Grip - R2
  • Game uses 3 physics engines (Euphoria engine, Havok engine, and DMM engine).
  • Timed button presses do more damage than button mashing.
  • Takes place between Episode 3 and 4.
  • Huge plot twists for the entire series.
  • Camera follows enemy bodies when spectacular moves are done.
  • Force powers take more force the stronger they are but are usable with any amount for desperate attacks.
  • You can grab flying TIE fighters and toss them into stormtroopers.
  • Blocking lasers is automatic, but pressing L2 increases chance of blocking and reflecting.
  • After completing missions you get points to upgrade powers and unlock new combos and skills.
  • Force talents are separate and are used to upgrade health, energy, deflection chance, and lightsaber damage.
  • Exploration is encouraged by finding holocrons. Sith holocrons, grant powerups, and Jedi holocrons unlock new costumes, lightsaber hilts, and crystals.
  • Enemies can grab onto things like railings to stop your force grip.

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