Force Unleashed... on the PC

Post by **Paradigm Shifter** » 27 Jul 2009, 14:23

May 2008

July 2009

Amazing how much PC's haven't moved on in a year, isn't it? Pfft.

"PCs are too weak" "Would take $4000 system"... pfft.

The PS2, Wii, PSP and DS seemed to run it OK, didn't they?

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It still doesn't change the fact that I want an X-Wing Alliance sequel. ;) :(

Post by **skipclarke** » 27 Jul 2009, 15:10

I played it on Xbox360. I enjoyed it there. Didn't finish, as I got to the frustrating Star Destroyer part. I would be interested in playing it on the PC, especially if it supports Surround.

Post by **Paradigm Shifter** » 27 Jul 2009, 15:22

Yeah, I did the same on the PS3 - enjoyed it but got annoyed with the Star Destroyer. My cousin completed it while I was out at work one day and said the ending wasn't really worth it.

If it's free of nasty (ie: online activation) DRM, and Games for Windows Live (which I can't stand...) I'll probably buy it on the PC.

Post by **CrackerJackMack** » 27 Jul 2009, 15:42

I played it on Wii... definatly one of the more fun games on Wii ( next to mario party). I'm not sure I could enjoy it on PC after playing it on Wii. Though TH would be addictive as those dudes on jet packs wouldn't stand a chance this time!

X-Warrior · Post by **X-Warrior** » 27 Jul 2009, 15:51

Got it on Wii as well. Great game, even though it is claimed by some that PS3/360 versions are even better (which is quite simply true).

Might consider it if Steam puts it on a good weekend deal. I've little doubt it will be on Steam, with Lucasarts' recent appearance on there.

Post by **The_cranky_hermit** » 27 Jul 2009, 17:58

For me, this is too little, too late. Though chances are I'll probably never buy a Star Wars game or product again until LucasFilm officially retcons the PT (or at least makes a game that is free of its dark influence).

Fraggle42 · Post by **Fraggle42** » 27 Jul 2009, 19:33

I really enjoyed this on PS3, finished it but nearly went crazy trying to destroy that star destroyer. Probably wont by this on PC now I have finished it.

Post by **GeneralAdmission** » 27 Jul 2009, 20:21

Well, now that the Wii version is down to a reasonable price a PC version gets announced. Back to the waiting game....

Post by **Paradigm Shifter** » 27 Jul 2009, 21:14

Y'see...? Release games on consoles and those PC gamers who want them will buy them on consoles! So when they release the PC port 'n' years later, the devs/pubs can bitch and whine about 'PC games don't sell'. Bah. Humbug.

Post by **GeneralAdmission** » 27 Jul 2009, 22:14

Y'see...? Release games on consoles and those PC gamers who want them will buy them on consoles! So when they release the PC port 'n' years later, the devs/pubs can bitch and whine about 'PC games don't sell'. Bah. Humbug.

Steam, GOG, the Target clearance shelf, and other outlets have already trained me to bide my time and wait for substantial price drops. For me this BS game of platform exclusivity just gives me more reason to put off a purchase.

Congratulations to the game industry. Just like the movie studios that double and triple-dip DVD releases, you've effectively convinced me to delay purchasing your products for years. ;)

Post by **Paradigm Shifter** » 27 Jul 2009, 22:25

Some games I can't do that with. ;)

The Shin Megami Tensei games (particularly Lucifer's Call and Digital Devil Saga) get snapped up in record time and from that point on command frankly ridiculous prices.

And there are some games that I'm too impatient to wait for. That said, I think my days of buying games left, right and centre are ending (particularly because I've got a back library of console RPGs that I haven't touched yet...)

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But hey. Regardless, the extra content will hopefully be pretty decent. And maybe controlling 'The Apprentice' won't be such a pig with keyboard/mouse. :D

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On the other hand... I really wish Lucas would publicly state he was on something illegal when he came up with the prequel trilogy, and that they were no longer canon. Because combined with the New Jedi Order chronology (starting with Vector Prime) the prequels have managed to make me dislike Star Wars. A lot. :(

Frag Maniac · Post by **Frag Maniac** » 27 Jul 2009, 23:06

Force Unleashed... on the PC

Yeah, and word is it will even have content the consoles don't. Somehow that doesn't justify their having ignored 1000s of posts on their forum asking why no PC version though. They could have at least said no confirmation at this time, or nothing planned yet like Capcom did with RE5. SOMETHING to at least keep us from disowning them. Fact is, many are saying the game is not all that great as hyped anyway. They'll be lucky if most whom play it on PC don't pirate it. I mean I know how NDAs work, but they go so friggin overboard with them in protecting their precious console sales, it actually causes a lot of cash flow problems on the PC versions, primarily due to theft.

erikjanneman · Post by **erikjanneman** » 04 Aug 2009, 10:04

I'll probably pick it up for a budget price after 6 months or so.

StingingVelvet · Post by **StingingVelvet** » 08 Aug 2009, 10:11

I really liked the game on console for no other reason than it was visually interesting and authentic to the franchise. It felt like I was a jedi running around in those locations, which was really fun and impressive.

I think it's worth buying on PC simply for the graphics enhancements, if it is a decent port.

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