Earlier this week, LucasArts re-released The Force Unleashed for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Dubbed the Ultimate Sith Edition, this version comes packaged with an exclusive Hoth level not available in the standard retail SKU, or as a download.
In a similar vein to the recently released DLC for Tatooine (which also comes packaged in this version), this level is a reimagined look at Empire Strikes Back's battle of Hoth, complete with AT-ATs, Lord Vader ordering snowtroopers around, and for whatever reason, dozens of angry wampas. The twist, outside of the wampas, is the insertion of Starkiller, who makes a dramatic appearance by leaping off of an AT-AT, and running into a cave just as a snowspeeder crash lands.
Starkiller's goal is to wipe out the Rebel Alliance, and of course, all of the angry wampas. As he works his way through the serpentine ice halls, neither the Rebels nor the wampas put up much of a fight. One of the Rebel troops wears a shield that blocks Force powers, but doesn't stand much of a chance against his saber. Taking out the Alliance isn't as much fun as I had hoped it would be. The repetition in the battles and bland visuals (look at all of the snow!) do little to give this familiar experience any life.
The only moment that stands out as something memorable is a laughably bad duel against Luke Skywalker, who oddly sounds more like the Robot Chicken caricature than Mark Hamill. This fiction tied to this fight breaks Star Wars canon in more ways than just altering the story, and is something I wish I never saw. Needless to say, this duel is a horrible conclusion to an otherwise lackluster level.
So, if you've already played through The Force Unleashed, steer clear of a second purchase, or even a rental. The Hoth level is not worth your time. Luke, who already holds the title of galactic loser, shouldn't be viewed in this disrespectful form.
First!
You first commented on your own blog post!? How dare you!
Kidding aside, that's kinda disappointing to hear.
Second....
This post makes me sad and happy at the same time. I planned on buying Ultimate Sith Edition (and probably still will, since I haven't purcahsed any of the DLC yet and this is more cost effective), but knowing that the exclusive content sucks is pretty disappointing.
This level sucks. The Jedi Temple is pretty sweet. Tatooine is okay.
I was disapointed with the game as a whole. It wasn't bad, but the lightsaber combat was boring (hold block button until enemy pauses then wail on him) but the force powers were cool. I'll be skipping this.
I already played the game. And you know what? I might have actually bought the special edition even if it was bad. IF IT HAD COME OUT WITH THE ACTUAL RELEASE LIKE ANY OTHER SPECIAL EDITION!
@ crash_course
Block button? I wasn't aware there was one. I used the "jump gracefully through the air and chop the *** out of people" button the whole game.
I haven't played the force unleashed (the original) in ages. If they want to re-release a game, they should at least fix some bugs update graphics, add powers ect. One level doesn't count as a good re release.
Why does George Lucas hate Star Wars?
If he wants to do a bunch of new random crap *hackcoughashokacoughcough* then he should make a new universe and keep it very far away from my beloved Star Wars. Seriuosly.
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Watch it.
@samgamereviews
It's not just one level. It's more of a "Game of the Year" edition akin to recent releases like LittleBigPlanet and Fallout 3. It gives you the full game in addition to all of the previously released DLC which includes extra costumes and levels, and one exclusive level.
I'll stay away form this game. I already downloaded all the DLC that this game as to offer on Xbox live.
I'm such an achievement ho that I am going to rent it to get the Tatooine achievements. I got the original 1000 then the extra 220 for the Temple. I might as well check out Hoth as well, although both of these new episodes seem pretty lame.
Hoth doesn't give you achievements. This is quite odd since the PS3 version gives out Trophies.
What? Ultimate Sith Edition? ***, Lucasarts, I already bought your game. It was OK. I'm not buying it again for a crappy add-on level.
But if I can find it used, I'll probably sell my current copy and pick it up. Unless the DLC isn't on the game disc. Then I'll probably skip it entirely.
I still want to get it.
If I had to choose between Star wars and my right leg, I'd kiss my leg good bye.
Honestly, Star Wars continuity is so muddled and murky as is that I don't think I can handle crap like this even if I know it's out-of-canon.
I think Star Wars should of been left alone a long time ago. I haven't had fun with a Star Wars game since Battlefront I and II. And the new movies are absolute garbage.
What's Star Wars?