Wait for the Wii Lightsaber is Almost Over
It isn't particularly often that I get as giddy as a schoolgirl over a computer game. The last time I even raised an eyebrow in interest at a forthcoming game was for Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, and that was several years ago now. However, the prospect of waiving my arms around like a fool in front of the television, dreaming of living a life in a galaxy far, far away, has got me all hot under the collar.
Since purchasing a Nintendo Wii some months ago, I have yet to even slightly consider buying another game for the console. I am more than content with the excellent Wii Sports that came with it. The truth is there are few games for the Wii, either available now or soon to be released, that I have any interest in forking out the best part of £40 for. Aside from the as yet unnamed Mario Kart Wii I have only had one thing on my mind since getting the Wii, and that is playing a game set in the Star Wars universe. More specifically, playing a game set in the Star Wars universe where you get to use a lightsaber.
The Wiimote controller was destined to become a lightsaber the second it was conceived, and the vast majority of the Wii community have been waiting with baited breathe for the inevitable announcement of a Star Wars game for the platform. Now, finally we have it. In spring 2008 we will be able to get our hands on Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. I have to say, it looks pretty good.
Set between the trilogies (after Revenge of the Sith and before a New Hope), you play Darth Vader's apprentice. Now that sounds good from the off. Playing a bad guy is always much more fun than playing a good guy. Especially when it comes to Star Wars since the Sith powers were always so much cooler than Jedi powers. You can't beat frying rebel-scum with that Sith Force Lightning.
For the time being we'll have to settle for a very nice looking trailer, in which the apprentice downs a Star Destroyer no less, whilst dreaming of dancing around like a prat in front of the television. At least the Wii will take care of the lightsaber sound effects for me. Imagine, if I ended up making those myself I really would look stupid.
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Nick Barrett
13 October, 2007
Wow, this looks awesome. I completely forgot about my Wii recently, just got bored of the lack of good games. Cannot wait for this ^^