Gamertell Review: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed for DS

Title: Star Wars: The Force UnleashedPrice: $34.99System(s): DS (PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP)Release Date: September 16, 2008Publisher (Developer): LucasArtsESRB Rating: “Teen” for fantasy violence.Pros: Unique touchscreen control scheme, decent graphics and the usual amazing Star Wars score and settings. Two multiplayer modes.Cons: Locked camera and direction control issues.Overall Score: One thumb up, one thumb sideways; 84/100; B; * * * out of five.

LucasArts decided to conquer the task of creating a Nintendo DS version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed by not creating a simple port but, instead, a slightly different take utilizing the Nintendo DS’s unique touchscreen, using he same core story and adding some missions, a few new opponents and a multiplayer mode. The result is a decent game with an interesting controls scheme although it is not nearly as engrossing or addictively enjoyable as the big brother version

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