Multiplayer Mode Smashes onto Wii Version of Force Unleashed 2

[Logan Westbrook]

Multiplayer Mode Smashes onto Wii Version of Force Unleashed 2

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The fight against the dark side takes many forms, like a side-on Smash Bros. style battler for example.

There's good news and bad news about the upcoming Force Unleashed sequel. The good news is that it's getting a multiplayer mode, but the bad news is that it's only going to be available on the Wii.

At first glance, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2's [http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Force-Unleashed-Xbox-360/dp/B0030EU3TG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1283872403&sr=8-1] multiplayer looks a great deal like the Smash Bros. games. But according to James Clarendon of Red Fly Studios - the developer that is making the Wii version of the game - it was actually an arcade game called The Outfoxies [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXOQJTDAlb8&feature=related ] that the studio had drawn on, which pitted players against one another in stages that changed as they played. He also said that games like SNK vs. Capcom 2 had inspired certain gameplay elements, like the ability to dash.

The mode has eight characters to chose from, with movie staples like Darth Vader and Boba Fett rubbing elbows with much newer characters like Maris Brood and General Rohm Kota - both of whom return from the first Force Unleashed. It's kind of a shame that this is only going to be on the Wii. It's not quite in keeping with the grim tale of betrayal and vengeance that Force Unleashed 2 is trying to tell, but it looks like it could be fun.

Source: Revo Gamers [http://www.revogamers.net/noticias/star-wars-wii-multijugador-lo-smash-bros-5475.html] via Nintendo World Report [http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/23989]


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[JaymesFogarty]

Why the hell is it only on the Wii?! It looks almost good. That can't be right.
Seriously though, is there no tacked on half baked online mode? Well done for not caving in, guys!

 

[Z of the Na'vi]

Heh, this looks to be a lot of fun. Certainly a break from Brawl. I would love to goofily play as Darth Vader in a 2D fighter against Boba Fett. Fear the power of the Dark Side!

I'm willing to give it a shot!

 

[Jared]

Only for the Wii? Seems lil...odd? Well, they can enjoy it at least, does sound entertaining

 

[Armored Prayer]

That actually looks a lot of fun. I'd say add more characters and it would great.

Also I couldn't help but laugh at the player using Vader constantly being killed by the monster.

 

[Not G. Ivingname]

Only for the Wii? Seems lil...odd? Well, they can enjoy it at least, does sound entertaining

Why the hell is it only on the Wii?! It looks almost good. That can't be right.
Seriously though, is there no tacked on half baked online mode? Well done for not caving in, guys!

Well, the original Force Unleashed had some (terrible) multiplayer exclusive to the Wii alone. I think its suppose to increase its use as a party game.

 

[Littaly]

It wouldn't matter if the game case was in solid gold. Nothing could ever convince me to buy the Wii version of another Force Unleashed game. I'm ashamed I committed that mistake in the first place, but I won't be fooled twice!

 

[Ancientgamer]

This reminds me of all the horrible starwars shovelwear that came out around the time of the big videogame crash; especially all the out of character fighters.

 

[Mr.Pandah]

This reminds me of all the horrible starwars shovelwear that came out around the time of the big videogame crash; especially all the out of character fighters.

You mean that one called Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi? Or something along those lines? I have that...thing. It was entertaining when you're 10 and don't know any better but good lord is that a piece of trash.

This game looks to just hook people in with the appeal of "Oh its multiplayer!" but that won't work for a lot of people I believe. Especially since I consider the Wii version to be the lesser of the 3 that will be released.

 

[JaymesFogarty]

Only for the Wii? Seems lil...odd? Well, they can enjoy it at least, does sound entertaining

Why the hell is it only on the Wii?! It looks almost good. That can't be right.
Seriously though, is there no tacked on half baked online mode? Well done for not caving in, guys!

Well, the original Force Unleashed had some (terrible) multiplayer exclusive to the Wii alone. I think its suppose to increase its use as a party game.

Oh god. You know something is up with your taste in games when you buy The Force Unleashed 2 for its', "family friendly multiplayer!" Yes, the original multiplayer I heard was absolutely terrible.

 

[righthanded]

I don't see the point of this other than putting something another bullet point on the box.

If type of thing interests you, I bet you already own SSBB. I don't want to prejudge either but I'm guessing Nintendo did a better job with Brawl than LA does with this feature. Conceptually, I think it's cool but they should just team up or license the SSBB engine and do this idea some justice.

 

[Not G. Ivingname]

Only for the Wii? Seems lil...odd? Well, they can enjoy it at least, does sound entertaining

Why the hell is it only on the Wii?! It looks almost good. That can't be right.
Seriously though, is there no tacked on half baked online mode? Well done for not caving in, guys!

Well, the original Force Unleashed had some (terrible) multiplayer exclusive to the Wii alone. I think its suppose to increase its use as a party game.

Oh god. You know something is up with your taste in games when you buy The Force Unleashed 2 for its', "family friendly multiplayer!" Yes, the original multiplayer I heard was absolutely terrible.

Mommy: "Look, a new multiplayer game for the Wii!"

Kiddies: YEAH!

*The Game*

Darth Vader: Don't make me show you the power of the dark side.... RAAVHGHWHAH!

Mommy: OH JESUS CHRIST!

Kiddies: YEAH!