When people think of video games, they usually think of button-mashy, time-draining bits of visual flair. Usually, the writing does not live up the fun of the game. I mean, really, stomping turtles isn’t exactly a brilliant metaphor for world suffering or the trials of a hard life. It’s just stomping turtles, Freud.
But some video games can have those deep undertones. Gamers sat up and took notice with Bioshock in 2007, amazed at the story within the game. They weren’t alone. The Writers Guild of America were so moved that in 2008 they created an award for Best Writing within a Video Game. Dead Head Fred won for the 2007 span of releases – deservedly so, in my humble opinion. For the 2008 year, things hit a bit closer to home.
LucasArts is quite proud to have received praise from the Writer’s Guild. Regardless of what the critics said about The Force Unleashed, they all agreed the story is brilliant. And why not? Expanding the storyline of our beloved mythology, blazing ahead into previously unexplored dark times – who wouldn’t love that – gamers were hooked by the story as well as the brilliantly-crafted voicework and well-directed cinematics.
So, we extend congratulations to our friends Haden Blackman, Shawn Pitman, John Stafford, and Cameron Suey. Give them some love – they worked incredibly hard on the game and deserve every bit of honor they are given.
Tags: Awards, LucasArts, The Force Unleashed
I truly love the story of TFU. I was sceptic at first but it did convince me !
Now all we need is for George to turn it into a film!
I thought it was a great story, but, how can someone survive floating through space and the newly appointed Alliance leaders should not have been taken to the Death Star!
The story is truly amazing, and create a nice bond between ep III and ep IV
Great story, really awesome to finally see that extra chapter between episodes 3 and 4. Also seeing the beginning of the Rebel Alliance was awesome. Great work everyone!
TFU was probably as close to a 7th “episode” as we’ve gotten. I was very impressed & will be rooting for them.
Incidentally, I also loved the gameplay, locations, etc.
Regardless of some things that could have not been that possible (as jedi_dude77 said) I think we all big SW fans know that this is a great story and (for me of course) the best SW videogame. They did an excellent job and everything’s just fantastic. I mean I loved it since the very first moment. It totally has the trama to become an amazing Star Wars “precuel” or “secuel”, whatsoever. It’s very good and well, congratulations, that’s all I can say. Nice!
I loved all the tie ins to Ep IV and eventually VI.
To find out how the Rebels got their start.
I have played the game on the PSP several times over now, and definitely find it to be one of the best hand held games out there. For the story to come through so well in the PSP version, has me wanting to finally go out and get a newer console to experience TFU as it was fully intended.
Looking forward to more of the same.
May the Star Wars universe continue to fascinate us all
This is the best. I love the story, this new character is the best thing that came out of the star wars saga. The story is wonderfully tragic and at the same time it gives hope to any one that has made the wrong choices in there life, this is my favorite character so far, I would love to see more about the difficult childhood he must have had. The game as well as the Audiobook are a treat for the senses, finally we get to see how the force can be truly use by a Jedi or a Sid.
this game was awesome not just because of the brilliant picture and gameplay but i think they could make a movie out of the story 2 thumbs up
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it is a ggod game to play on and playstaiton. you can play on any tele vision it is a fantactic story and me and my fantastic story and game me and my friend louis we nearly play ever day
from ol and lou
this the best star wars game ive ever played! i am serious. it takes force to a whole new level.
OMFG!!
That was an amazing game I loved it and soo did my friends I hope more come out (lol more the starwars gamez XD)
anyways good job every one nicely done
^.^
See George, time for a theatrical release!
Awesome Game!
nice story between ep 3 and ep 4!
The apprentice was really powerful infact…
i always watch the gameplays and the cinematics of the game its awesome especially when you use some coll force powers a love it
Thats awesome I always watch the story of TFU and I just wish that I could get that get game and that would be awesome and also XBOX360.
I first picked up TFU for the PSP and then for the PS3. I’ve been playing it over and over again. Then I saw a a local bookstore the novelization of the game. I grabbed that up and have reread it over and over because this is a great story and another great filler in the space between III & IV.
i totally loved this game and as DARTH MOLECUON said it totally took the force to a whole new level.
hope more comez out <;
I LOVE the story line, nice graphics, I cant wait to see if it becomes a movie (star wars 3 1/2: the hidden chapter) spunds cool. I thoroughly enjoyed crushing people. In fact i just beat thye game only an hour ago.
And I was just speechless, INCREDIBLE WORK TO EVRYONE WHO TOOK PART IN MAKING THE BEST GAME IN A CENTURY!!!
i’am very sad, that this game is not produced for pc… i like to play it
I wish I had an X-Box 360.
its cool that the rebel alliance was funded and created by a sith apprentice, the very type of person that they had sworn to fight.
It`s an awesome game! And it`s very comedic because it lets you throw them into walls and the enviornment. The XBOX360 version doesn`t let you play the Jedi Temple Level that is available on other platforms. I would recommend it to all action, Star Wars lovers. My friends love it too. I know I will never sell it unless I have to. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
I read the novel (I know,didn’t play the vid game ’cause I suck …blah,blah,blah). It’s still rock-solid SW story that I ever read. In fact, Waaaay better than CGI animated “The Clone Wars”. They deserve a higher source to the media like A SW;TFU the movie, perhaps, hmm?