DON'T Play Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2 In 2023... Review

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  • Should You Buy Star wars the force unleashed 2 in 2023?
    Force unleashed 2 is well the sequel to star wars the force unleashed released back in 2008 which I covered just over a week ago.
    The force unleashed 2 was developed for a whopping 10 months, yeah they had 10 months to make this game which makes its shortcomings make so much sense.
    Force unleashed 2 was not received well back in 2010, reviewers didn't like it and fans of the series were left disappointed by the lack of innovation in gameplay and equally annoyed by how the story
    was handled.
    Force unleashed 2 took me just under 4 hours to beat and thats with like a 30 minute break cause i had to walk my dog Roy so thats less than half of the original games length, the 10 months thing
    is making more sense now for you i think.
    The developers decided to remain focused on giving players a linear experience with an even bigger power trip than before while offering a pretty massive bump in visual quality but that is not enough.
    I'm not gonna shake the boat with my opinion here, i feel very similarly to everyone back in 2010, there are some glimmers of hope throughout its 3 and a half hour run time but they gets squashed so quick
    you will probably forget about the glimmer of hope you had.
    So without further a due here's my review of the force unleashed 2.
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    0:00 Intro
    1:01 Pc Port
    1:57 Story
    4:06 Platforming customisation level design
    6:23 Combat Xp Upgrades
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Komentáře • 113

  • @harryglithero3504
    @harryglithero3504 Před 9 měsíci +73

    Unpopular opinion: This was the most fun I've ever had in a Star Wars game.

    • @Youtubeviewerwhoiscool
      @Youtubeviewerwhoiscool Před 5 měsíci +3

      Same this was one of my favorite 360 games. I even bought it again cause my series s doesn't have a disk drive

    • @RandalphTheBlack
      @RandalphTheBlack Před 3 měsíci +1

      Dang, interesting take. Is it safe to assume you haven't played jedi academy, jedi outcast or knights of the old republic? Nor battlefront 1or 2?

    • @Rsgh0st9
      @Rsgh0st9 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@RandalphTheBlackI’ve played all but it’s still my fav Star Wars game

    • @Wade_Tyler
      @Wade_Tyler Před 2 měsíci

      I still love playing force unleashed 2. Both main and Wii versions.

    • @TK-985
      @TK-985 Před 27 dny

      I actully liked it myself aswell but i just thought the story was a little short

  • @Gtc2000
    @Gtc2000 Před 11 měsíci +22

    It’s 5-10 bucks, short answer is yes

    • @dono_fauteux2505
      @dono_fauteux2505 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I agree i bought the game at a pawnshop (never rly played old starwars games but the force unleashed on nintendo ds) and if its bad idc it was only 10 $ cad so yea i agree with ya

  • @user-ls3gv8mj3g
    @user-ls3gv8mj3g Před rokem +30

    I just recently played through it again along with the endor dlc and it was enjoyable but the first was so much better

    • @th3w3irdguy
      @th3w3irdguy Před rokem +1

      way better tbh the 2nd one just feels like a shadow of itself which a lot of sequels feel like nowadays

    • @bigcheesyslicesbatholomewj8467
      @bigcheesyslicesbatholomewj8467 Před 6 měsíci +2

      How did you get the endor dlc I've been trying to find out if and how I can get the dlc on ps3

  • @NyxTheNerd
    @NyxTheNerd Před rokem +13

    I played this on PC and Wii. The Wii’s combat made it so much better alone. Your combos were rewarded with an attack triggered by you swinging the wiimote, which unleashed 5 different attacks depending on how long your combo was kept up, starting from a base swing, to Padawan, Knight, Master, and Unleashed, as well as having the Rage ability, which looked bad ass. It also had a more fun Vader boss fight, where he’d sic the clones on you, which you could use against him to distract him. You also just flung him into a giant fly zapper too. The flagship is such a downgrade from this version. Using the combo system alone makes this a regular replay for me. Plus it had a 1v1 mode too iirc, and the colors for the sabers weren’t as much of a pain to get.
    TL;DR, flagship was butchered, get the Wii port. It’s so much more fun. It might have some of the same issues as the flagship, but it’s at least a bit more fulfilling to play. Both are fun, but Red Fly did a real good job on this version of the game imo.

  • @rishabh9188
    @rishabh9188 Před rokem +76

    I’m offended

  • @raweuphoria4225
    @raweuphoria4225 Před rokem +7

    Just stumbled across your channel and have spent the last 2 hrs watching your content. You're putting out great content, really well articulated with high quality editing and production. Well on par with, and surpassing other gaming related channels. Keep it up and I wish you good success. 👍

  • @MatDazNah2005
    @MatDazNah2005 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I'm trying to buy this game digitally on my PS3 and I want to have all the DLC, plus there was a pre-order bonus with 2 exclusive costumes and 2 new exclusive challenges. I know it's 2023 but is there a way to get the pre-order bonuses or is it too late?

  • @goatedjoe
    @goatedjoe Před 11 měsíci +6

    Everything you said about the combo system is just so incorrect. Play the first challenge trial, it teaches you all the combos. Actually play the game fully before you review it

    • @stemup
      @stemup Před 17 dny

      Thank you! British reviewers piss me tf off

  • @eeqol2268
    @eeqol2268 Před 4 měsíci +2

    This game deserves a reboot/remake its still a great concept it deserved better. disney was the one to blame for its rushed development. Its no wonder they dont want starkiller to be canon.

  • @lewis18051
    @lewis18051 Před rokem +4

    I think it’s free on Xbox gamepass or ea play but if it was around £15-£20 and you’ve never played it as a Star Wars fan I would definitely recommend buying it, my only criticism is that it was too short other than that it has extremely fun gameplay and a decent story with great voice acting. The best part though is being able to wield black lightsabers

  • @joeymatos3579
    @joeymatos3579 Před 6 měsíci +3

    They should make a Star wars the force unleashed 2. For the Nintendo switch

  • @Pyr0r6
    @Pyr0r6 Před rokem +3

    Im just hoping for a live action and actually building on the cloning idea. But none of it will happen 😢. Disney bring back starkiller to cannon

  • @maxpowerscomic7586
    @maxpowerscomic7586 Před rokem +1

    you should make dissections like this a running playlist

    • @JacksGameReviews
      @JacksGameReviews  Před rokem +1

      I've tried playlists but my videos are kinda messy when it comes to it being a retrospective or just a review ya know

  • @IveHeardenuff-vn2np
    @IveHeardenuff-vn2np Před 8 měsíci

    Great video family....salute 👊🏾

  • @Particle_Ghost
    @Particle_Ghost Před 7 měsíci +3

    I recently played these again on the Series X and they're both better than the new games that came out. They both bring you back to the when games had quality over quantity, they didn't focus on being gigantic boring walking simulators with platform section after platform section. Unleashed 2 just gets some hate because it is shorter than the first game, just think of it as worthy expansion. There is also an Endor DLC that adds another 45 minutes for $1, but I don't think it was released on PC, only consoles.😢

  • @silverninja2132
    @silverninja2132 Před 10 měsíci

    i used to play this all the time on the wii when i was like 8, didnt have to be that harsh we get it. Nice vid

  • @Redacted_Ruler
    @Redacted_Ruler Před 10 měsíci +7

    For a game you can buy for like 5 bucks on steam, I think it’s worth a play. Defiantly wouldn’t buy it for 60 bucks though lmao.

    • @realpoesolo
      @realpoesolo Před měsícem +1

      Nahh, get Republic Commando instead! 1000x better. Also check out SWTOR and SWGOH

  • @RandoMan07
    @RandoMan07 Před rokem +1

    I played this game first because it was a gift and that might be the reason I prefer TFU 2 over TFU 1. I actually only got the first one a few days ago and am still playing the story.

  • @small2612
    @small2612 Před rokem +2

    Brotha how the hell did your pc manage to run the port?? It’s literally the most broken thing ever for like 99% of people. Wish I was lucky as you

  • @puertoricanboy100
    @puertoricanboy100 Před rokem +4

    Did you changed your name? From CGR to JGR?

    • @JacksGameReviews
      @JacksGameReviews  Před rokem +5

      I did yeah, wasn’t reviewing many classics and when I did it didn’t really do all that well so I thought why not change the name :)

    • @puertoricanboy100
      @puertoricanboy100 Před rokem +1

      @Jacks Game Reviews I like the change tbh! It also gives us an identity for you. Not that you didnt have one, love your opinion and the way you deliver them🔥🔥

  • @heyitsfp
    @heyitsfp Před 2 měsíci

    My take on it was that vader was doing test runs with starkiller and eventually clone himself to recover his body. After Frankensteining himself back together, with his body whole a whole new ceiling of force abilities could be available. Anyway the writing can be taken interesting places, when there are gaps like this I just enjoy filling them with my own stuff.

    • @JacksGameReviews
      @JacksGameReviews  Před 2 měsíci

      Always handy to have a creative mind when the writing is all over the place :D

  • @PureEvil1138
    @PureEvil1138 Před rokem +2

    I got it for five bucks on sale and I’m playing through it to get some achievements, it’s pretty fun but I would never pay $60 for this

  • @BFG-Based
    @BFG-Based Před 8 měsíci

    Never played this, just picked up the first one, really liked the review it was funny :)

  • @tyrannosaurus62
    @tyrannosaurus62 Před rokem +1

    And here I thought I was playing another Anaken story back in the day on the PS3.

    • @JacksGameReviews
      @JacksGameReviews  Před rokem

      That would be a cool elseworld story, the emperor clones anakin before he becomes vader or something :D

    • @tyrannosaurus62
      @tyrannosaurus62 Před rokem

      @@JacksGameReviews true but in my opinion. I personally feel that Star Wars Died when Lucas sold the rights to Disney. I know that is unfair but I tried to like the new ones. I really did. They’re so awful. Even Mandalorian Season 3 was disappointing and Book Of Boba was boring and watered down so much. Learning about the BTS on Star Wars then to Star Wars now is so sad.

  • @w33zythedreadedeagle
    @w33zythedreadedeagle Před rokem +6

    We need a remake of this game. It's one of the best Star wars games ever made in my opinion. Well the first one deserves an remake or remaster, imagine this on the PlayStation 5 OMG 😳

    • @jjgaming6662
      @jjgaming6662 Před 10 měsíci

      I have had my finger crossed for years even a swfu3 or as you said remake or remaster
      Just got the new xbox and wow these 2 games look amazing

  • @realpoesolo
    @realpoesolo Před měsícem

    It continuously crashed on me to the point where I had to remove a few cutscene files. The story wasn’t as good as the first one and I didn’t really enjoy the fight scenes as much. First one was miles better than the second imo and if you have a couple bucks to spend on a sw game go get Republic Commando! It is one of my top favorite SW games. A few others to check out are SWTOR and SWGOH. (My system was not the problem with The force unleashed 2, I have a RX6700XT and I think it was the Ryzen 3600? Could be wrong on the CPU.

  • @Its_LumberJack
    @Its_LumberJack Před 6 měsíci

    This game and the first one were both so much fun for the time and had so much potential. Its a shame they fell short and didnt get the development time they deserved. The brutality of the combat was everything I wanted in a star wars game and the story had so much potential. I still have fond memories of both of them, but definitely remember the first one being much better.

  • @VascovanZeller
    @VascovanZeller Před rokem +4

    Yahtzee (zero punctuation) had an epic takedown of this game back in the day. If you've never watched it, go ahead it will make your day!

    • @JacksGameReviews
      @JacksGameReviews  Před rokem

      That literally just popped up on my suggested videos
      Might give it a watch tonight :D

    • @VascovanZeller
      @VascovanZeller Před rokem

      @@JacksGameReviews go ahead and watch it, it's a riot. While you're at it, check out bioshock 2 from the same guy.

  • @Eradictus
    @Eradictus Před 6 měsíci

    I agree with you.. i was so hyped for FU2 when i finished first one.. only to stop playing it after two and half hours because it was bad.

  • @donvhermit5803
    @donvhermit5803 Před 6 měsíci +1

    i dont wanna be that guy cuz its a decade old game but why cant people review shit without spoiling the plot...

  • @lorddarthkairos01
    @lorddarthkairos01 Před rokem +1

    I'm what a gameplay, but I'm know for certain that the novel is quite the book!!! But look at the cinematics they still hold after 13 yrs and some parts are better what we got in some games here and there

  • @goatedjoe
    @goatedjoe Před 11 měsíci +1

    Gameplay is amazing but the story is trash compared to the first. Some things in the second were actually good, especially the challenges. With the campaign being short atleast they had challenges that take a long time to complete, and is also how you obtain costumes and second lightsaber crystals

  • @mistervanderveer
    @mistervanderveer Před 10 měsíci

    Playing this game on PC with unlimited FPS fix upscaled to 4k is an absolute joy.

  • @CeceliPS3
    @CeceliPS3 Před měsícem

    Thanks for this. I just bought the PS3 collector's edition of the first game and I'm extra happy that I won't have to buy the silly collector's edition of the second game. It comes with a silly flash drive... LOL. People seem to just have given up at some point in the past. Just like GTA IV. Collector's edition of IV was amazing, of the V it was trash! lol

  • @armiliol4591
    @armiliol4591 Před rokem

    I played the game like a second ago and the game was not too bad but they shouldnt release the game so early they needed more time for the game develepmont

  • @michaelschwartz8730
    @michaelschwartz8730 Před 7 měsíci

    TBF, the cutscenes were eye-popping for the time

  • @davidecortese5744
    @davidecortese5744 Před 10 měsíci

    Just got this game for free from Amazon gaming. Might play it just for the lore.

  • @ElCocaino
    @ElCocaino Před rokem

    Bro i got this game yesterday,i think its good game for graphic and costumes

  • @spookledrealhard7154
    @spookledrealhard7154 Před 7 měsíci

    This game easily could've had 40 hours of gameplay if the game devs actually wanted to but it's obvious they were trying to setup for a 3rd game and trying to spread the story line to grab more money, but they never got the chance to make a 3rd clearly probably due to the fact this game was very underwhelming. Literally as soon as shit gets cool and you are ready for more this game hits you with end credits.... It's a massive let down. And there's no finish to the story just left with a cliff hanger that will never be finished.

  • @abstraction6212
    @abstraction6212 Před rokem

    the best part of the game is the evil dcl ending.

  • @evnvader1337
    @evnvader1337 Před 28 dny

    I don’t care about the quality or even the platforming but I soooo depressed with how short the game was and how little the story actually made sense compared to the first one it’s a bad game unfortunately

  • @nobleskywalker4639
    @nobleskywalker4639 Před 10 měsíci

    No play the OG game in whatever form you can

  • @jonathandiaz4997
    @jonathandiaz4997 Před rokem

    9 days ago

  • @idk.4303
    @idk.4303 Před rokem +1

    hi

    • @JacksGameReviews
      @JacksGameReviews  Před rokem

      Harrrrrow

    • @cheriejones44
      @cheriejones44 Před rokem +2

      ​@@JacksGameReviews
      The game cobbles together glorified fan fiction for what amounts to an unexceptional subplot as it abruptly ends in the second act screaming, SEQUEL GOES HERE! The ragdoll physics was handled with more care than anything else. Makes sense since it's kind of the trademark of the series. Awesome video by the way!

  • @weaponisedfarts1382
    @weaponisedfarts1382 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Galen Marek was at least realistic with his feelings for Juno Eclipse in the original game, in the sequel he’s more obsessed with her, like, unnecessarily obsessed.

    • @Redacted_Ruler
      @Redacted_Ruler Před 10 měsíci +2

      Well, to be fair, it’s one of the two things he can clearly remember from his past life. He also doesn’t really have anyone else, except for Kota of course.

  • @dannyd4339
    @dannyd4339 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Whine whine whine whine. It was a great game. It just wasn't long. Imagine playing at 1440p 💀 and suggesting the worst version, the Xbox version.

    • @PrinceFloof
      @PrinceFloof Před 6 měsíci

      When did he say he suggested the Xbox version, didn't he say that about the first game because it was only 1080?

  • @Youtubeiscool865
    @Youtubeiscool865 Před 11 měsíci

    Ah yes, to be back in 2010.

  • @arkeshn729
    @arkeshn729 Před rokem

    Force Unleashed were games for their time. Two was extremely unnecessary. Cant get through them now.

    • @PrinceFloof
      @PrinceFloof Před 6 měsíci +1

      I feel bad for anyone who find it impossible to get it done

    • @arkeshn729
      @arkeshn729 Před 6 měsíci

      @@PrinceFloof I enjoyed them when they first came out now they feel like bad fan fiction.

  • @mrgamingmg9164
    @mrgamingmg9164 Před 2 měsíci

    Yeh this games great get a grip

  • @soleonshae8657
    @soleonshae8657 Před rokem

    I can see why you disliked it, but ironically, this game (somehow) felt like a better powertrip then the first one. Which dick kicked you without remorse

  • @kallafilms
    @kallafilms Před 3 měsíci

    Just bought it for $2. Probably a crappy game, but for $2, idc.

  • @TheElfGuyGmaes
    @TheElfGuyGmaes Před 9 měsíci

    I don’t think I am going to buy the game anymore but I just got the first one and I can’t wait to play it

  • @Arfifias
    @Arfifias Před rokem

    In the first game starkiller couldn't force grip more than one stormtrooper in the second game he can lift more than one

    • @k.r.a.b5400
      @k.r.a.b5400 Před rokem +4

      He could lift 3 people in the first game, you had to hold LT and RT at the same time after upgrading the grip ability.

  • @Moscoe...
    @Moscoe... Před 8 měsíci

    Cloning starkiller is just dumb and ruins the original trilogy why if you can jist clone powerful force users why wouldn’t the empire just clone 100’s of anakins they’d be unstoppable why waste so much time hunting down the rebels when you could just have 5 anakins kill all plolitical powers sympathetic to the rebellion why make the death star when you hhave the ultimate contingency with the ability to just create powerful sith lords who can bring down star destroyers and shoot billions of volts of electricity out of there hands this game is complete shit

    • @PrinceFloof
      @PrinceFloof Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yea I hated the clone subplot

  • @travispipes3
    @travispipes3 Před rokem +1

    Wish this game was good

    • @JacksGameReviews
      @JacksGameReviews  Před rokem +1

      Same man, had tons of potential but it was rushed out the door
      Then again we may have never got it if they took their time since Disney bought Star Wars

  • @maxpowerscomic7586
    @maxpowerscomic7586 Před rokem +1

    they polished it really good, but its still a shit.
    oof
    this is why i come to your reviews

  • @liquiddenmark1315
    @liquiddenmark1315 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2 is not made for your generation and that's why you don't like it.

  • @josephmarshall2295
    @josephmarshall2295 Před 9 měsíci +2

    How anyone can like 1 over 2 is beyond me. 2 had better levels and level design as well as less annoying enemy types, better combat and graphics. But to each they own

  • @ConstantineB0gd4n
    @ConstantineB0gd4n Před rokem +1

    Im sorry to tell you bro...because of people's like you thats why we dont have a remastered or a 3rd part ... this is the best sw game ...not like all games in this days all of them become RPG ,this one is simple and make you fell like a real jedi or sith

    • @TheRomagames
      @TheRomagames Před rokem +3

      God forbid someone dislikes a 4 hour game with mediocre combat and lack of content

    • @loyalcompanion2104
      @loyalcompanion2104 Před rokem

      Imagine playing a game where you play as a force user and the only jedi/sith you get to fight is Vader and that's only at the very end of the game. Not to mention the is fight is overly long and shit, he just runs away from you 90% of the time

    • @PrinceFloof
      @PrinceFloof Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@TheRomagamesI agree with everything minus the combat, that was the best thing about the game

  • @judith8693
    @judith8693 Před 10 měsíci

    "Where is she" is basically the entire plot of this crappy sequel.

  • @streetfighter2471
    @streetfighter2471 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Nobody plays star wars for the platforming. You're being a little anal about it.

  • @darklordots
    @darklordots Před rokem

    I just bought this game on eBay fml 🥲