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As beautiful as the graphics look, the length of the game can’t make you appreciate them. The first game was at least 8-10 hours and this game is barely 5 hours. This game should not have been as short as it was(including both endings).

The lightsaber crystals grant you a few bonuses such as regeneration, force powers use less energy, lightning attacks do more damage, etc. The targeting is a tad better this time around but some of the same issues are still around. Some of the animations are good but become repetitious. Dual-wielding lightsabers are nice especially since you can now chop off limps and decapitate storm troopers. I just wish that the Jedi Mind trick could be used more (having the storm troopers open up doors, reprogram the pilot of TIE fighters and walkers to shoot their comrades would’ve been great). LucasArts gets points for bringing in the Jedi Mind Trick and dual-wielding lightsabers. The Pros: Right off the bat, the game’s graphics look great. You do have cameos of Boba Fett and Yoda as you journey on to answer the ultimate question: Why is Starkiller alive? By the time the story somewhat picks up, the game is over.

Force grab, Force push, and Force lightning all make their return with only the animations changing. Adding this to the game should open up some new combos and nice animations. The dual-wielding lightsabers is a nice touch. Watching troopers jump off a high rise or shoot their friends repeatedly is quite hilarious. The Jedi Mind Trick is nice to have if you are surrounded by enemies. Graphics are better this time around you have the Jedi Mind Trick, and dual-wielding lightsabers. At first glance, this game seems promising. Starkiller has been brought back by Darth Vader and is being “reprogrammed”.

The Force Unleashed 2 picks after the first game (good ending). This review is based on the PS3 version of the game (also available on DS, PC, Wii, and Xbox 360). If you are a Star Wars fan boy, let me apologize if I do not know all of the Star Wars jargon.