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The Force Unleashed II Hitting Almost Every Platform On 10/26

Sorry in advance, PSP owners.

By Brad Nicholson  |  June 7, 2010

Ex-Sith apprentice Starkiller will be stomping mad and hunting down his girl on multiple platforms, acccording to LucasArts. The publisher recently revealed Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II will appear on the Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii and Nintendo DS on October 26, 2010. 

This probably isn't from the DS version. 
This probably isn't from the DS version. 
There's not much more to this than a platform update, but just in case you didn't know, here are some light details about the game's setup: the Starkiller in TFUII is a clone, created by Vader after the events in the original game. Yet, even though he's technically different, he's still hot for Juno Eclipse, and Vader still wants him dead. Why? Because Starkiller's memories are inherited by clone Starkiller. 

TFUII brings about new powers and more abilities. You'll be able to wield dual-lightsabers, fiddle with enemies' brains with the Jedi mind trick, do even more combos, and freak out in the Force-intensifying Force Fury mode. You may also be able to enjoy the game this time around--Lucas is promising better controls, more interactive puzzles, and fewer-but-tougher enemies.  

Anyway, In addition to the platform details, some images from the game are being passed around by Lucas. I'm not a big fan of the edging around the characters, but I'm digging the weather effects and the backgrounds. You?
    
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79 Comments
BulletproofMonkon June 7, 2010 at 3:21 p.m.

yes
Landonon June 7, 2010 at 3:21 p.m.
Can't wait for more Starkiller action!
HatKingon June 7, 2010 at 3:22 p.m.

Aww... darn the only platform I own is a PSP.   
 
(joke)
Slaxon June 7, 2010 at 3:22 p.m.
Man I'm excited for this game. I enjoyed the first one, this will hopefully make some much needed improvements.
smellylettuceon June 7, 2010 at 3:23 p.m.
Maybe they'll get it right this time..
skrutopon June 7, 2010 at 3:23 p.m.
Huh, so I guess I should get around to playing the first one at some point.
HT101on June 7, 2010 at 3:23 p.m.
I enjoyed the first game so more of that but better is just fine in my book.
Venatioon June 7, 2010 at 3:25 p.m.
I think it looks awesome
 
And I really liked the first one so...YAY
MattBodega moderator on June 7, 2010 at 3:26 p.m.
In the sequel, you get TWO LIGHTSABERS. 
That's brilliant marketing. Corner offices for everyone.
Rhaknaron June 7, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.
I actually quite enjoyed the first one, but I got it cheap >_>
MormonWarrioron June 7, 2010 at 3:32 p.m.
I really wish a publisher out there would officially announce that a game is legitimately coming to EVERY platform, and just have absolutely everything...360, PS3, Wii, PSP, DS, 
iPhone, GBA, PS2, Xbox, GameCube, Atari 2600, Colecovision, SNES, PSone, N64, Saturn, Dreamcast, Wonderswan, and of course the Virtual Boy.
MordeaniisChaoson June 7, 2010 at 3:33 p.m.
Just a note: pretty sure that crappy outline is a rain thing, it only seems to be in rain pics, and it is always up rather than all around. 
 
I hope it's good, but they have a lot of improving to do.
warxsnakeon June 7, 2010 at 3:33 p.m.
cool, so the PC is getting the shitty port same day now!
Jeust is online on June 7, 2010 at 3:34 p.m.
Nice article, although i'll stay with the first one. This clone story doesn't convince me. 
Death_Unicornon June 7, 2010 at 3:35 p.m.
Ugh, the plot sounds horrendous.
I was extremely hated the plot in the first one, so much so, I refuse to accept it as canon.
MisterMouseon June 7, 2010 at 3:36 p.m.
Interesting that the PSP was left out. And I hope they fix the flaws from the first game.
Vitoron June 7, 2010 at 3:40 p.m.
Sweet - the PC version is actually pretty decent post latest patch so I'm looking forward to playing it there, was worried they'd forgo that version. Who knows? Maybe they've learnt from their prior mistakes (although, looking at the mess Black Rock made in porting Pure to the PC, and the same issues being prevalent in Split/Second, the precedent that has been set doesn't look great). 
 
Hopefully the level design can live up to the art direction this time - although, having played through the Jedi Temple and Tatooine bonus maps in the Sith edition, you can really feel a marked improvement in how they've built the locales from a mechanical standpoint; shorter but sweeter - way less repetitive corridors, way more variety and an overall tighter feel.
Xolareon June 7, 2010 at 3:40 p.m.
@MattBodega said:
" In the sequel, you get TWO LIGHTSABERS. That's brilliant marketing. Corner offices for everyone. "
In the third a lightsaber is tied onto Starkiller's cock.
Ramyunon June 7, 2010 at 3:48 p.m.
@MattBodega said:
" In the sequel, you get TWO LIGHTSABERS. That's brilliant marketing. Corner offices for everyone. "
Uncanny prediction by No More Heroes 2.
BananaStandon June 7, 2010 at 3:50 p.m.
Ugh, now I have to go and play through TFE so I can get ready for this

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