How Do You Beat the Star Destroyer in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed?

Regardless of how you feel about Darth Vader and the Jedi, there’s no denying that Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a game that changed the way we played Star Wars games. The original release in 2008 blew the doors off of the genre and instantly became one of the most popular games of that year, establishing a new template for modern lightsaber combat while also bridging the gap between the first two trilogies.

In the years since its release, The Force Unleashed has aged rather well, with the latest iteration on Switch having improved on its predecessor in several important areas. However, while it’s still a surprisingly enjoyable and fun experience, the game’s core gameplay is dated and it lacks enough variety to truly excite its players.

Its combat isn’t as exciting as it could be, though; most attacks are too easy to kill, and the game’s level design often feels like it’s just rehashing the same set dressing and enemy types over and over again. This is exacerbated by a strange tendency for the camera to fight you as much as your foes, often snapping behind them and obscuring their view of the action.

The best part about the combat is that it’s actually fun to play, despite the limitations. It’s easy to use Force Push and Lightsaber Throw effectively, but if you want to do even better, you can also invest points into various abilities and powers.

For the most part, these upgrades don’t make much of a difference in a game that goes down so easily, but they do add a little bit of agency to Starkiller’s growth and give you some reason to keep going through the game’s many tough levels.

Aside from its gameplay, The Force Unleashed also offers a unique storyline that bridges the gap between the first and second trilogies of the Star Wars universe. In the process, it provides a more nuanced origin for Vader’s apprentice, Starkiller, and gives the player some insight into why the Empire went to war in the first place.

As the game progresses, the player gains experience points that they can use to upgrade their Force abilities and saber crystals. Although this doesn’t feel very rewarding, it does add a sense of depth to the experience that you won’t get with other Star Wars games.

You can also use these points to buy new equipment, including a more powerful lightsaber and an improved shield. These items are especially useful in the later stages of the game, when you’ll need to deal with multiple waves of enemies who can easily wipe out your health if you don’t take precautions.

The only real downside to the upgrade system is that it’s a bit limiting, given how many enemies you can kill with your base gear. It also means that you’ll have to face a huge number of foes throughout the game before you can start feeling confident about putting them down with your best arsenal.