Common Sense Media Review
By Marc Saltzman
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Short game with sci-fi action set in a galaxy far, far away.
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
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Based on 4 parent reviews
Based on 43 kid reviews
Kids say that the game offers an exciting and engaging experience, blending action, interesting storylines, and appealing graphics, but with notable violence including severed limbs and intense combat, albeit without blood or gore. Many reviewers suggest that while it is suitable for older kids, it may not be appropriate for very young players due to its violent content.
- action-packed
- mild violence
- suitable for older kids
- short gameplay
- engaging graphics
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What's It About?
What do you do after selling roughly seven million copies of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed? You create a sequel, of course. In STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED II we're reintroduced to Darth Vader's now fugitive apprentice, Starkiller, who ventures out to discover his identity and destiny. What's that, you say? Didn't Starkiller die at the end of the first game? Yes. Now you're a clone of Starkiller created by Darth Vader. Unfortunately for the Sith lord, the new Starkiller fights back against the Empire, resists his training, and vows reunite with his true love and former co-pilot, Juno Eclipse. The game's story is one of its greatest strengths.
Is It Any Good?
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II excels in its fiction and art direction. Plus, new Force powers and dual light saber wielding make the player feel like an extremely powerful warrior. However, the game's combat is repetitive, its boss characters are way too easy to defeat, and there are technical glitches that make it feel rushed to retail.
Compounding matters, this single-player game is much shorter than the original (only about 5 hours long on Normal setting) and just as linear. There's little replayability. It makes for a better weekend rental -- you should have no problem finishing it within that time -- than a $60 purchase.
Note: The Nintendo Wii and DS versions are not the same game, nor were they created by the same developer.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the commercial juggernaut that is Star Wars. The franchise has made billions off of multiple generations of sci-fi enthusiasts. Do you actively seek to collect Star Wars goods? Do you think that licensed Star Wars products are generally of good quality? Have you ever purchased something simply because it was associated with Star Wars and later regretted it?
Families can also discuss fantastical sci-fi violence versus violence set in the real world. Is there a difference between the two? Is fantasy violence somehow less disturbing? Why or why not?
Game Details
- Platforms : PlayStation 3 , Windows , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : LucasArts
- Release date : October 26, 2010
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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