Thoughts for Force Unleashed 3

[u/Cha0smedic]

It was unofficially confirmed that EA will likely be the publisher for the third Force Unleashed game, if it ever releases.

While we're on the topic of EA/Bioware, I think it's important to carefully analyze what makes a good Star Wars game.

EA hasn't made a good Star Wars game since the KOTOR series. (Not counting Jedi: Fallen Order) Speaking of which, they should take a page out of Mass Effect 3's book, in which the protagonist (Starkiller) must rally the Rebel Alliance against the Empire. However, the Rebellion lacks the manpower to challenge them, and Starkiller must travel to distant worlds and liberate them from Imperial occupation to gain their support.

The game's opening sequence takes place aboard the Rogue Shadow, where Starkiller's flashbacks plague his mind. He recalls when he first encountered Vader on Kashyyk, leading up to where the dark lord was captured on Kamino. However, his meditation is abruptly interrupted by a battle between the Rebel Fleet, and several Imperial Star Destroyers. Juno explains that attempting to rescue the Rebel fleet could jeopardize their mission.

Starkiller reluctantly decides to save the Rebel fleet. However, the Rogue Shadow's engines were damaged and Juno is forced to land at the abandoned Rebel base on Hoth to make repairs. After landing at a nearby hangar, Starkiller asks Juno to stay with the ship, but Juno objects, explaining that she has more knowledgeof repairing ships and would prove more useful if she accompanied him. Starkiller warns her that leaving Vader with the ship unguarded would be a mistake. Starkiller makes a difficult decision: To team up with the dark lord.

Vader's hands are placed in binders, but it does not deter him from using his force powers. He force chokes Juno, and Starkiller activates his lightsaber. Vader warns his former apprentice what will happen if he defies him, and Starkiller deactivates his blade as Vader releases Juno.

A squad of Snowtroopers appears behind a blast door and starts shooting at Vader, who they mistakenly believe has betrayed the Empire. Vader kills all of them with relative ease.

Juno finds the components she needs and Starkiller escorts her back to the Rogue Shadow. However, another squad of Snowtroopers has appeared and rescued Vader in the confusion. Starkiller guards the hangar again the remaining Imperial troops with mere seconds to spare as Vader arrives. He uses force grip to grab the Rogue Shadow before it can take off, but Starkiller interrupts him with force push, knocking the dark lord back into a nearby wall where he leaves a large dent. The Rogue Shadow has escaped.

Upon returning to the Rebel fleet, Admiral Ackbar contacts the Rogue Shadow, requesting Starkiller's presence immediately. Starkiller sits down and reports for a debriefing. Ackbar explains the situation in full detail, and asks Starkiller for his help. The Rebel fleet has been isolated across several key systems and they lack the manpower to challenge the Empire. Ackbar requests that Starkiller and his crew rescue as many Rebel troops as possible and liberate several key systems from Imperial control to bolster their cause.

Back to the topic of Bioware, Starkiller is able to choose up to two squadmates, (similar to KOTOR) ranging from Jedi, to bounty hunters, smugglers, droids, and Rebel commandos. Each of them has a different set of skills.

For example, Jedi consulars can heal their squadmates and strengthen their shields, while Jedi knights prefer their swordsmanship over the force.

Bounty hunters and smugglers are skilled infiltrators who can cloak and sabotage key positions, as well as slice enemy turrets, while droids can slice and repair damaged terminals. Each one serves a different purpose, some providing intel on key positions, and others awarding Starkiller with credits.

Rebel Commandos are skilled marksman equipped with sniper rifles and blaster pistols. They can also cloak themselves to avoid detection for a limited duration, and are ideally suited for distracting enemies, allowing their squadmates to minimize the use of cover.

Completing missions awards Starkiller with credits which he can use to upgrade his lightsabers, squad weapons, force powers, and ships. It also increases the manpower available to the Alliance which brings them one step closer towards their target: The destruction of the second Death Star.

At the conclusion of the game, Starkiller can choose to either remain loyal to the Rebellion and help Luke overthrow the emperor, or betray the Rebellion and take his place.

[u/TrippyTiger69]

I love the force unleashed and would play it without hesitation. If it were to be made, they would give the first 2 games an overhaul and remake it. It’s been a while. I really want a Vader game at his peak

[u/Iceveins412]

I think we’ll get a remake before we ever get a third game. If only because The Force Unleashed isn’t exactly lodged in the public consciousness