The Force Unleashed

[phranctoast]

Star Wars The Force Unleashed, LucasArts' first current-gen adventure in the post - Hayden Christensen saga, has been slowly lifting its curtain over the past few months as we've gotten word on a release date and more. The Wii version's Duel Mode has been getting its fair shar of press lately, and the PSP/DS's wi-fi play is sure to notice soon; but the multiplayer component for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions (which was confirmed nearly a year ago), has been on media blackout.
If what a LucasArt's PR rep is saying is true, there's a reason why: it doesn't exist. Speaking to Total Video Games, Adam Khan (great Jedi name, by the way), senior PR manager for LucasArts said that due to the fact that the Wii and handheld versions of The Force Unleashed have some sort of head-to-head offerings, the Euphoria-based Jedi experience on the HD consoles will be missing out.

To be specific, there's no multiplayer in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, because there is on the Wii, PSP, and DS. As far as specific reasons are concerned, we don't really like to get into the reasons why we don't do things because I don't think there's really a satisfactory answer that people would really be happy with. So, there isn't multiplayer and that's kind of how it is...

I'm sorry...WHAT? Does that make sense to anyone else? There's no multiplayer on PS3/360 because it exists on the other platforms? That might sound ridiculously stupid to some, and that's because it truly is. I can understand there not being an online component to the game if it's because of the technology (the game uses a combination of Euphoria, Digital Molecular Matter and Havok), but because it just simply wasn't developed out right...even though it's already been announced? Let's hope that this was some misunderstood statement, and clarification arrives soon, or I sense that quite a few sales for The Force Unleashed were just lost. Either that, or LucasArts is really hoping people will buy this game twice.

This really sucks. I really enjoyed the mp aspect of the jedi knight series. Enjoyed it more than the battlefront games!

[Elandyll]

Translation of the guy's explanation:

"We want people who own two consoles (a lot of console owners) to buy 2 x "Force Unleashed" because the versions will be intentionally crippled, but to have a HD experience you'll have to buy a PS3 or 360 one..."

Despicable to say the least ...

[DezNutz]

Star Wars games have NEVER been developed fully, or done right.. steps are skipped simply becuase it is Star Wars and will sell anyways..

this coming from a Big Star Wars fan, but man if they could pull their heads out of their asses and make a complete Star Wars game that could stand on its own and than add the Star Wars world into it.. the game would be a true blockbuster.. simply put though it has not happened.. and I do not see it happening anytime soon.. for whatever reason they develop Star Wars games about 70% functionality of other games of the same genre..

[mightypen]

Originally Posted by DezNutz

Star Wars games have NEVER been developed fully, or done right.. steps are skipped simply becuase it is Star Wars and will sell anyways..

this coming from a Big Star Wars fan, but man if they could pull their heads out of their asses and make a complete Star Wars game that could stand on its own and than add the Star Wars world into it.. the game would be a true blockbuster.. simply put though it has not happened.. and I do not see it happening anytime soon.. for whatever reason they develop Star Wars games about 70% functionality of other games of the same genre..

I think TIE Fighter would like a word with you...


how much would I pay for an HD version of TIE Fighter or X-Wing.....

[Chocolatejas]

They want you to buy multiple copies of the same game for different systems. I will only buy the PS3 version. No multiplayer isn't that big of a deal to me.

[jkwest]

LOL!!

That has to be the best PR manager quote evar!!

Originally Posted by Adam Kahn aka Jeditdouchebag

To be specific, there's no multiplayer in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, because there is on the Wii, PSP, and DS. As far as specific reasons are concerned, we don't really like to get into the reasons why we don't do things because I don't think there's really a satisfactory answer that people would really be happy with. So, there isn't multiplayer and that's kind of how it is...

[Marine Mike]

I think that I'll purchase the Wii version and rent the PS3 version.

[MasterXeus]

Originally Posted by mightypen

I think TIE Fighter would like a word with you...


how much would I pay for an HD version of TIE Fighter or X-Wing.....

I would love to have another spacebattle game, bring on another X-Wing vs Tie Fighter.

As far as what the OP quoted, it sounds like Lucas wants us to buy multiple copies. I was hoping for online Co-op but I guess I'll live without. My friend is a big Star Wars fan so I was going to buy it on release date that way I can play online with with him. Now there's no real reason too, I'll pick it up later on or just put in on my Christmas list.

[Kyzer the Medic]

Originally Posted by mightypen

I think TIE Fighter would like a word with you...


how much would I pay for an HD version of TIE Fighter or X-Wing.....

+1

I have been saying that since I played it on the PC back in what... 1995 maybe... Without a doubt the ONE game that needs an HD treatment...

[phranctoast]

Originally Posted by DezNutz

Star Wars games have NEVER been developed fully, or done right.. steps are skipped simply becuase it is Star Wars and will sell anyways..

this coming from a Big Star Wars fan, but man if they could pull their heads out of their asses and make a complete Star Wars game that could stand on its own and than add the Star Wars world into it.. the game would be a true blockbuster.. simply put though it has not happened.. and I do not see it happening anytime soon.. for whatever reason they develop Star Wars games about 70% functionality of other games of the same genre..

Cant really agree with this but there are some SW games that aren't all that great.

games I feel make the cut:
Dark Forces
Mysteries of the Sith
Jedi Knight
Jedi Academy
Battlefront 1 and 2
Empire at War (rtd)
Knights of the old republic 1 and 2
Lego (all of them)
Starfighter
Jedi Starfighter
Rouge Squadron (all of them)
Xwing
Tie Fighter
Shadows of the Empire

Games I never played
Galaxies
Republic Commando


Games I wish I never played
Star Wars Racer
Battle for Naboo
Revenge of the Sith
Rebel Assault 1 and 2

[bajor27]

Like many cross-console games, they wanted each version to have some exclusive content. I think the PS2 version has some extra levels, and the Wii/PSP versions are getting some multiplayer (I can't remember if it's different multiplayer modes or not).

Same sorta thing seems to be happening with Ghostbusters. From what I've heard, the Wii version offers co-op and the 360/PS3 versions don't

I understand the logic to a degree, but it does kinda suck.

[BIRD status]

ok so this is my first post on this site :] I've been a long time lurker though.

I think we need a first person star wars game. Has anyone seen trailers for the game mirror's edge? something like that concerning the star wars universe would be amazing

[phranctoast]

Originally Posted by BIRD status

ok so this is my first post on this site :] I've been a long time lurker though.

I think we need a first person star wars game. Has anyone seen trailers for the game mirror's edge? something like that concerning the star wars universe would be amazing

republic commando is a fps star wars game.
Dark forces is as well

jediknight/mysteries/jedi academy all go first person to third person when you pull out the saber.

[AikonEnt]

Seems a petty poor excuse to me, but I'm not that bothered about multiplayer on this title. I've got a PSP and a Wii but I'll be getting it on PS3 (assuming it doesn't suck balls).

[WickyWoo]

Same sorta thing seems to be happening with Ghostbusters. From what I've heard, the Wii version offers co-op and the 360/PS3 versions don't

The 360 version will have online co-op, so I'm sure PS3 will as well.

Honestly I get the biggest feeling that there is no online component on the next-gen systems because they're spending all their time getting physics engines working together properly.

The PS2/PSP/Wii/DS versions are literally an entirely other game based on the same basic concepts, and since none of those has the horsepower to run those engines, they had a lot of extra time on their hands

[phranctoast]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

The 360 version will have online co-op, so I'm sure PS3 will as well.

Honestly I get the biggest feeling that there is no online component on the next-gen systems because they're spending all their time getting physics engines working together properly.

The PS2/PSP/Wii/DS versions are literally an entirely other game based on the same basic concepts, and since none of those has the horsepower to run those engines, they had a lot of extra time on their hands

Are you sure about the 360 online co op? I don't recall hearing that at all.


I watched a developers commentary on the game and they said they were working on making the ps2 version as close as possible to the ps3. They need to use tricks and not rely on the engines, so that may take extra time on the development end for that.

[MasterXeus]

Originally Posted by phranctoast

me thinks you may be replying to wrong thread.........?

No, I'm on the right thread...

Originally Posted by bajor27

Same sorta thing seems to be happening with Ghostbusters. From what I've heard, the Wii version offers co-op and the 360/PS3 versions don't

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

The 360 version will have online co-op, so I'm sure PS3 will as well.

Originally Posted by phranctoast

Are you sure about the 360 online co op? I don't recall hearing that at all.

WickyWoo was commenting on Ghostbuster, which you might have taken for Force Unleashed.

Getting back on topic, I'm sorry to hear PS3/Xbox360 will not have co-op, but on the bright side. They said a demo will be coming, so I guess we check it out before buying it.

[PS3-Playb3yond]

Originally Posted by MasterXeus

They said a demo will be coming, so I guess we check it out before buying it.

There is a demo coming soon? Cool!

[partridge]

Personally I'm not bothered, I am unhappy with the idea that every game has to have an online element these days. Why? PS1 and (for the most part) PS2 managed perfectly well without online play, so why this insistence that every PS3 and 360 game has to have online features?

Some games always work best when it's you and only you playing the game, Drake's Fortune is a prime example. A fantastic single player game.

So if the Force Unleashed is offline, fine by me.

[Blu Jacket]

Originally Posted by partridge

Personally I'm not bothered, I am unhappy with the idea that every game has to have an online element these days. Why? PS1 and (for the most part) PS2 managed perfectly well without online play, so why this insistence that every PS3 and 360 game has to have online features?

Some games always work best when it's you and only you playing the game, Drake's Fortune is a prime example. A fantastic single player game.

So if the Force Unleashed is offline, fine by me.

I agree wholeheartedly. I prefer single player games myself, too many juvenile personalities in online play. Though I do like playing with a friend in the same room, THAT is social gaming. I don't see the need for every damned game to have online and/or multiplayer. And this new idea of multiplayer only (Warhawk and SOCOM) will only prevent me from ever trying the game. We don't need multiplayer options in every gorram game for Pete's sake. Multiplayer = loss of story in my book. I want to play games that make me feel like I'm playing an adventure, not another mindless fragfest.