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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed on Switch is indeed the Wii version, and Krome is back to help on it as well

Hero of Legend

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Close second to MK8D DLC as the most random announcement. Especially as this is the Wii version, NOT the PS360 version. Wasn't the Wii version its own custom thing separate from the HD version? Krome did the Wii (and PS2 downport?), who did the HD version?

Edit: HQ trailer, 60fps confirmed!



What timing too as I just booted up Ty 1 on Switch just prior and it's a BEAUT of a remaster. Very vivid and smooth at 60fps. Krome did the Switch version of that on their own (QLOC did the PS4 and XBO versions). Wonder if that same magic is at work here?

Here's the segment in the Direct at 13:12 which IMO looks better than the trailer?

 
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ima step in before the usual discourse of 'wii game looks butt' takes

motion controls for this was rad and dumb and everything you expect from pretending to wield a lightsaber but in reality you were waving around a plastic remote
 
BossDumDrum

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Never played this game, but why the Wii one of all versions? That's like SEGA making a remaster of Sonic Unleashed on Wii.
 
HeRinger

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I was scratching my head at this announcement. Why the Wii version? Because of the multiplayer?

I don't know if it's better than the HD version. Both are very much 6/10 games. Wii version looks like ass, though.
 
AlexFlame116

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Guess it was too much to ask for a definitive edition that had the best parts of the Wii version mixed with the PS3/360 version xD
 
Tora

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Why the Wii version

I loved this game on 360
 
Man Called Aerodynamics

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I think it's kind of cool that Disney is acknowledging that this game exists at all. Get Sam Witwer into live action Star Wars! Canonize Starkiller! Lol.
 
JonnyDBrit

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Hero of Legend said:
Close second to MK8D DLC as the most random remaster. Especially as this is the Wii version, NOT the PS360 version. Wasn't the Wii version its own custom thing separate from the HD version? Krome did the Wii (and PS2 downport?), who did the HD version?
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The HD version was developed in-house by LucasArts themselves. It was their big project through the 00s.

BossDumDrum said:
Never played this game, but why the Wii one of all versions? That's like SEGA making a remaster of Sonic Unleashed on Wii.
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I suspect a combination of:
A minimising of legal issues (ie, they get the version previously published on a Nintendo platform, rather than have to make a new contract for the different port)
Maximising potential performance on the mobile hardware
Available developers. Particularly Krome - they'll be very much looking to get any work they can (can't just Kickstart Ty games forever)
 
chrisPjelly

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What a weird port, but honestly, I dig it. There's a bunch of hidden "Wii versions" of games that will be lost to time.
 
The Boat

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I thought the Wii version was much better than the PS360 one. Nothing outstanding, but mostly fun.
 
GlitchyDegree

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The Wii version is actually really good, much better than the 360/PS3/PC versions, so I'm fine with this.
 
LewieP

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I wonder if Aspyr could work their magic to make a Rogue Squadron Collection happen.
 
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The Dragon Mask said:
Always funny how retroactively accurate the title of "Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands" became. Not only is the PS360 version forgotten, but the apparently better Wii version especially lol.
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Different situation because The Forgotten Sands Wii is fucking phenomenal. Much better than HD version. It's really only surpassed by Sands of Time.
 
JigglesBunny

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Should be native 1080p, but I'm absolutely ecstatic to have this version of the game made available on modern hardware regardless. The visual upgrades (or lack thereof) won't even matter.
 
SkywardBeam

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BossDumDrum said:
Never played this game, but why the Wii one of all versions? That's like SEGA making a remaster of Sonic Unleashed on Wii.
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So The Force Unleashed on Wii was the superior version as well?

Kinda off-topic, but the Werehog levels in the Wii version of Unleashed were far more tolerable. More platforming than brawling, less stiff controls and the levels weren't even half as long as in the PS360 version. Which is absolutely a good thing, considering how many of them are present and how dragged out they are.
 
9-Volt

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They can still bring the other version as the "Ultimate Sith Version". They're totally different games and PS3 version got the Sith content too.
 
Lukar

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BossDumDrum said:
Never played this game, but why the Wii one of all versions? That's like SEGA making a remaster of Sonic Unleashed on Wii.
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In fairness, a remaster of the Wii/PS2 versions of Sonic Unleashed would be better than a remaster of the 360/PS3 versions, even if it'd be missing a few daytime levels.

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So The Force Unleashed on Wii was the superior version as well?

Kinda off-topic, but the Werehog levels in the Wii version of Unleashed were far more tolerable. More platforming than brawling, less stiff controls and the levels weren't even half as long as in the PS360 version. Which is absolutely a good thing, considering how many of them are present and how dragged out they are.
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^^^^^
 
The Dragon Mask

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HeRinger said:
Different situation because The Forgotten Sands Wii is fucking phenomenal. Much better than HD version. It's really only surpassed by Sands of Time.
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Can't really tell, since I've only played TFU on 360, it seems it could go either way on this game.

But yeah I definitely hear that a lot about Forgotten Sands. Only played Sands and Rival Swords (and 2008) so I should definitely go back one day for that. Just can't find the time.

It has basically a totally different story too, right? That's so strange but kind of interesting too.
 
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Is it really though?
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Yes it is lol.

Man Called Aerodynamics said:
I think it's kind of cool that Disney is acknowledging that this game exists at all. Get Sam Witwer into live action Star Wars! Canonize Starkiller! Lol.
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Everything cool about Starkiller has been shifted to other characters. He wouldn't be anything special in canon lol. Ahsoka is now Anakin/Vaders prized apprentice (backwards wielding and dual sabers included) The Inquisitors exist now to hunt and kill Jedi. Ezra and Kanan, (and Ahsoka who isnt a jedi) were the jedi that helped the Rebels.
 
UCBooties

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I remember that the psp version of Force Unleashed had a couple extra boss fights that weren't included in the HD version. Were those in the Wii version as well?
 
I Wanna Be The Guy

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SkywardBeam said:
So The Force Unleashed on Wii was the superior version as well?

Kinda off-topic, but the Werehog levels in the Wii version of Unleashed were far more tolerable. More platforming than brawling, less stiff controls and the levels weren't even half as long as in the PS360 version. Which is absolutely a good thing, considering how many of them are present and how dragged out they are.
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The Wii version of Sonic Unleashed isn't as bad as the HD version. But it also isn't as good.
 
Diogo Arez

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SkywardBeam said:
So The Force Unleashed on Wii was the superior version as well?

Kinda off-topic, but the Werehog levels in the Wii version of Unleashed were far more tolerable. More platforming than brawling, less stiff controls and the levels weren't even half as long as in the PS360 version. Which is absolutely a good thing, considering how many of them are present and how dragged out they are.
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I actually hated them way more, at least the combat in the PS360 had some different combos the only issue I have were the ungodly duration of the stages.

Unleashed on Wii is way worse as a whole imo, but would be nice if both got Remastered one day
 
TripleBee

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360 version of Force Unleashed was better than the Wii version in my memory - and I just checked Metacritic and the 360 version is indeed the higher scoring game. (Though barely). Not sure why everybody remembers the Wii version being good?
 
Piggsy

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Are they going to add support for regular controllers? I think the original game was Wiimote only.
 
KeyChainDude

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I played "this" version of the game on the PS2, and it was definitely more fun than on PS3. I remember the variety of combos and powers being more interesting.

If you dig the wiggle controls for some dumb lightsaber fun, this could be the perfect edition lol
 
Piggsy

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Azaan60 said:
So what're the differences between the Wii and PS360 versions?
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I've only played the PS2 and PC versions, and the campaings were different. I remember liking the PS2 version more, since it was more focused and less bloated/gimmicky. Also, you had cool costumes from different SW characters, while the PC versions were mostly outfits for Starkiller.

As far as I know the PS2, PSP, and Wii versions had the same campaign, and the Wii had motion controllers (duh) plus a VS mode.
 
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Hero of Legend

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Portable mode is supported, plus Krome's email says "optional" motion controls, so I guess they're using the PS2 version's controls in button mode.

Just like its original release on the Nintendo Wii™, players can unleash devastating Force powers and lightsaber combos using the Nintendo Joy-Con™ controller's optional motion controls. Use the Nintendo Joy-Con motion controls to truly feel the destructive power of the Force.
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STAR WARS™: The Force Unleashed™ for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site

Buy STAR WARS™: The Force Unleashed™ and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.
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Piggsy

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KeyChainDude said:
I played "this" version of the game on the PS2, and it was definitely more fun than on PS3. I remember the variety of combos and powers being more interesting.

If you dig the wiggle controls for some dumb lightsaber fun, this could be the perfect edition lol
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I tried the Wii version and controllers were awful. They must had though so too, because on the sequel, you can pretty much play using only the buttons.
 
Brainfreeze

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I really liked the Wii version at launch and have never been able to enjoy the HD versions. I wonder if it still holds up.

I'm glad they're remastering a version that isn't already available on other modern systems.
 
GlitchyDegree

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TripleBee said:
360 version of Force Unleashed was better than the Wii version in my memory - and I just checked Metacritic and the 360 version is indeed the higher scoring game. (Though barely). Not sure why everybody remembers the Wii version being good?
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For me personally, I liked the level design a lot more in the SD version. Playing both the PS3 and PSP versions back to back in 2017 reaffirmed my opinion. The only nice thing I can say about the HD version is that it looks really good.
 
Slayven

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I am amazed at the decision to remaster it at all. It was a fun game when i brought it used for 10 bucks. But nothing i would think is worthy of a remaster. Maybe a emulated port.
 
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