Jeff Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 The Force to be Unleashed on Wii in Spring 08 In a surprise move today, LucasArts has officially announced that The Force Unleashed will appear on the Nintendo Wii in Spring of 2008. The Wii version is to be developed by Australia’s Krome Studios, a successful independent developer who was already developing the PSP and PS2 versions of the game. Players will wield the Wii remote as a lightsaber while controlling force powers with the nunchuck. An exclusive duel mode will also be available on the Wii version, allowing players to clash head-to-head in epic lightsaber battles. “Wii is a great platform for The Force Unleashed, because the console’s motion-oriented controllers really bring the game to life,” said Jim Ward, the president of LucasArts. “We’ve worked hard to make the Wii version of the game unique in order to truly let you unleash the Force.” Exciting news! I never saw this coming and am truly ecstatic as both a Star Wars fan and a Wii owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltiades Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 As Wii owner, you are lucky, yes. Me, still disappointed there's no PC version on the way. But using the Wii Remote as lightsaber and Nunchuck for controlling Force Powers must be lots of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantzen Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 zomg. We have a Wii, i get to play Unleashed I don't know how good the graphic is on a Wii, but can it handle it like the other console can ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 zomg. We have a Wii, i get to play Unleashed I don't know how good the graphic is on a Wii, but can it handle it like the other console can ? The graphics won't be in HD like they will be on the other consoles but I'm guessing the game will still look pretty good. Since Krome is developing it, it will probably be more similar to the PS2 version than the Xbox and PS3 versions in terms of graphics. I'm just guessing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Obi-Wan Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 ****in' A! I dunno which version I want... Xbox 360 or Wii? I might have to get both. Aww... ****. I hate decision. >___> Well, good news nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Sun Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Who cares about the stupid graphics??? You won't have time to notice some extra pixels when you're thrashing around the room like a madman/woman! Definately the Wii version I'm getting (hopefully I'll have a Wii by then ), guess we'll have to do that poll again huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawaJoey Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 It'll be a port of PS2 version, which is already a dumbed down port of the real version. Since Krome is making so many varying versions of the game, I doubt they'll have time to focus on the Wii specifically, meaning the motion control (which will be the entire appeal of that version) won't be all that great. (Krome has only ever made one other Wii title and it's not even out yet, so they don't even have that much experience with the system). Port of port with tacked on motion controls = very meh. Basically, even if I did have a Wii, I wouldn't be too excited about this announcement. Nevertheless, I guess it will still be pretty cool, especially the new duel mode. I just hope this doesn't dissuade Lucasarts from making a legitimate, good, one to one control Lightsaber game in the immediate future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanius Anglesmith Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 This just adds to the unbelievability of LA's bull**** excuse that PCs couldn't handle TFU. I doubt that Wiis are any more powerful than a good gaming PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Oh hell, I need a Wii now. Why is Nintendo so hostile against third world nations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawaJoey Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 This just adds to the unbelievability of LA's bull**** excuse that PCs couldn't handle TFU. I doubt that Wiis are any more powerful than a good gaming PC. The Wii is getting the same dumbed down port the PS2 is. There's no question whether a PC can handle THAT version, and even the real version could run on high end PCs. I don't think that's the reason that TFU isn't coming out for PC, because like you say, that's ridiculous. Give me a quote of an official statement that PC's couldn't handle TFU before you claim bull****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 I'm pretty sure that somewhere along the line LA did say something about not enough PCs having the minimum specs to make it worth doing a PC version, but I can't remember and can't find the source of that. So I don't want to be spreading rumors, but thats what I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoiuyWired Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Well, any reasonable PC would be able to handle the neutered PS2 version with relative ease. But yes by making this factor uncertain they might be able to sell some more of those PS2 versions before the PC version is out. Remember, people with a PS2 version may get a PC version too for mods and what not like multi-player, but the other way round is not true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Sun Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Well, any reasonable PC would be able to handle the neutered PS2 version with relative ease. But yes by making this factor uncertain they might be able to sell some more of those PS2 versions before the PC version is out. Remember, people with a PS2 version may get a PC version too for mods and what not like multi-player, but the other way round is not true. Very true, look at Bioware games for example...Jade Empire was out for cr*pBox first, but then they released a Special Edition for PC, now I think there's probably more than a few people who had it on XBox that bought it for PC as well, if not only for the extra content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 What saddens me most by this is the fact that when force unleashed was originally announced, i sold my wii for a 360 just to be able to play it...im so sad now must find money for a new wii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 You could sell your 360 for a new Wii I'd obviously have to play both versions to judge which is better but I'm still almost expecting the 360 version to be better. I hope the Wii version kicks ass though, we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Sun Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 the 360 version to be better. Yes and TPM is better than ESB C'mon, nothing can beat using the Force and a lightsaber with the controls the Wii has...nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I'm pretty sure that somewhere along the line LA did say something about not enough PCs having the minimum specs to make it worth doing a PC version, but I can't remember and can't find the source of that. So I don't want to be spreading rumors, but thats what I remember.Why don't they just come out and admit that there are not enough PC players to make it worthwhile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 Good question. Clearly that is the actual case. I don't remember exact numbers but for KotOR wasn't it like 85% of sales were for Xbox? Just think if they didn't think that was "worthwhile". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Yeah, 80%+ is what I remember. And that was a few years ago now. With the new consoles, that is only going to increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattousaiCV Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I pray duel mode has online play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctrl Alt Del Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Why don't they just come out and admit that there are not enough PC players to make it worthwhile? You may essentially right. Anyway, most games (Yeah, M$ and Bioware stuff) always come to PC later. I doubt there won't be a PC version, but it'll take time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Sun Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 It'll have to be just for mods and dismemberment, unless they include the latter as some form of cheat in the console games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Rhett Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I'll copy what I said in the KotOR forums about this. Lets look at this for a second before we get too excited. Follow these steps: 1. Check out what other games Krome studios has been churning out. 2. Look at what other SW titles they're working on and, more importantly, for what systems. 3. Sob uncontrollably because of the crappy PS2 port we'll be getting of TFU for the Wii. 4. Repeat #3 as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 You may essentially right. Anyway, most games (Yeah, M$ and Bioware stuff) always come to PC later. I don't think you can say that "most" games come out (read ported) for the PC. I would say that it is pretty much a rarity across the board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK-42 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Amazon.com has a listing for Force Unleased under Windows XP! But this is not confirmed by LA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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