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I'll admit it - I was pretty skeptical about The Force Unleashed when I first heard about it.  Just another Star Wars game I thought.  I paid it no mind and continued my day.  Eventually I tuned in and checked it out.  Thankfully I was completely and utterly wrong.

The demo basically restates what is already known: unleashing the force is pretty damn awesome.

First off, the game felt a little more action-y then I expected, similar to the likes of Devil Mar Cry or God of War.  Thankfully my worries were put to rest after playing around for a bit and getting the hang of things.  Really though, I was expecting something more along the lines of Jedi Outcast/Academy (two of my personal faves, save for Shadows of the Empire).

The combat is... in a word or two, very extremely satisfying.  Similarly to No More Heroes, destroying your enemies never gets old.  You've got so many ways to dispatch them it's just plain awesome.  You could smash them into a wall, smash something into them, throw a saber combo... whatever your heart desires.  It never feels repetitive (even after playing the demo five times in a row).

Probably the most exciting feature of the game is your Force Grip power.  You can pretty much grab any nearby object in the game, and do what you wish with it.  Yes, you can even grab TIE Fighters that just happen to be nearby, and toss them at your foes.  You can even grab your enemies and dispatch them how you see fit.

You've got two other powers at your disposal, Force Blast and Force Lightning.  Force Blast is basically what it sounds like, a quick blast of force energy in front of you.  Perfect for sending your enemies flying, or opening those dastardly blast doors (which is surpsingly satisfying!).  Force Lightning is what we've all come to know and love.  You can even charge up your saber with some lightning energy (which is pretty badass).

I do have a few gripes with the game though.  Namely, the T-rating.  You know what this means.  No dismemberment!  Arguably the best feature of Jedi Outcast (even if it was a cheat), you could chop off limbs, torsos, and even heads.  I could just chop for hours on end.  It's a shame it won't be in here, but I'll cope.  Also, the jumping feels a little strange, not as fluid as one might expect.  I didn't really see the point to all the jump-combos Starkiller has, but perhaps thats because there really isn't an opportunity to use them in the demo.  Any other gripes were mostly minor things, just a few bugs and glitches (which I'm sure have been taken care of).

All in all, this is one game that will be highly recommended, and a must-buy for any Star Wars fan.  The hard part will be waiting...

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