Video: The tech behind Star Wars: Force Unleashed
Question. What do you get when you mix the powerful Havoc physics engine, the Euphoria AI engine and a pinch of digital molecular matter technology? Well, in Lucas Arts' case, you get a game that goes by the name of Star Wars: Force Unleashed and its freakin' amazing gameplay.
Embedded above is a a tech demo video where you can witness how Force Unleashed masterly blends each engine, each program and each effect into one cohesive gameplay experience. It's crazy cool. It's crazy crazy. It'll make your jaw drop. Watch as glass shatters, AI grabs onto the nearest object when lifted into the air and you'll see the entire environment breaks at its seams. Just watch and be awe-struck.
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1-25-2008 @ 1:21PM
Ranus Studios said...
Yes, objects do neat things. But how well does it PLAY?
Don't get me wrong, I'll still get it and attempt to break the physics engines, but I just hope the game itself is as good as the technology they're putting in it.
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1-25-2008 @ 1:32PM
Chroma said...
Looks fantastic, I hope the gameplay is just as exciting!
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1-25-2008 @ 1:32PM
Chroma said...
Looks fantastic, I hope the gameplay is just as exciting!
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1-25-2008 @ 1:43PM
Evan said...
However this game turns out the physics behind it are groundbreaking. If these technologies get licensed out I see a pretty sweet future for games.
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1-25-2008 @ 1:53PM
Kenshin Elite said...
Sweeet
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1-25-2008 @ 1:58PM
ccc said...
All I can say about this game is that Im gonna have to wait till some sites get thier hands on it and review it. I remember how cool Starwars episode 3 revenge of the sith the game was looking too. Then it came out and it sucked hard. Infact it was like a month later stores were selling it for 9.99. I hope this game rises above that and is worth montening with the names Jedi Academy and KOTAR.
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1-25-2008 @ 4:36PM
badarsemother3k said...
This and the Indiana Jones game are definite purchases for me. They look so fantastic. I can't wait!
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1-25-2008 @ 6:15PM
Arno said...
Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap!!!
HOLY FUCKING CRAP!! I need this game, NOW!
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1-25-2008 @ 6:34PM
BananaBoat said...
I'm a little bit confused...
If I'm Darth Vader's apprentice, why am I fighting Storm Troopers? What sense does that make?
If there is one feature I'm hoping for, it's lightsaber-destructable environments. For instance, if I take a lightsaber to a blast door, it should melt through it like in the movies. I'd settle for accurate burn/amputation damage to enemies though. I'm going to be really bummed if I can't do a Darth Vader and chop a dudes hand off.
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1-26-2008 @ 12:31PM
Etchasketchist said...
Hmm. Plot twist?
1-25-2008 @ 11:50PM
Vellocet said...
You know, I really want to be able to say, "Eat your heart out, Bioware," with this game.
And, as great as that video was... does anyone else still feel a little iffy? I mean, gameplay wise, I'm sure Unleashed will make a pretty damn good impression on the gaming community.
But, come on folks, Star Wars is all about the badass lore. Maybe I'm just afraid that the story will be crippled by all the attention on the tech.
Summer '08 is still a long ways off. Time will tell, I suppose.
Fingers crossed.
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1-26-2008 @ 2:45PM
Will said...
To quote Wookieepedia:
"His existence was meant to be kept a secret, so he would make a point of leaving few witnesses to his work, going as far as eliminating Imperial stormtroopers who saw him in action."
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