Video: The tech behind Star Wars: Force Unleashed
by Dustin Burg 
{ Jan 25th 2008 at 10:15AM }
Question. What do you get when you mix the powerful Havoc physics engine, the Euphoria AI engine and a pinch of digital molecular matter technology? Well, in Lucas Arts' case, you get a game that goes by the name of Star Wars: Force Unleashed and its freakin' amazing gameplay.
Embedded above is a a tech demo video where you can witness how Force Unleashed masterly blends each engine, each program and each effect into one cohesive gameplay experience. It's crazy cool. It's crazy crazy. It'll make your jaw drop. Watch as glass shatters, AI grabs onto the nearest object when lifted into the air and you'll see the entire environment breaks at its seams. Just watch and be awe-struck.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kenshin Elite @ Jan 25th 2008 1:53PM
Sweeet
BobTheMonkey @ Jan 25th 2008 10:30AM
I cannot WAIT for this game.
BananaBoat @ Jan 25th 2008 6:28PM
I know it's early, but I think it's a safe bet....
BEST STAR WARS GAME EVARRRRRRRRRRR
(please don't quote me if it turns out sucky)
Zeus.:God @ Jan 26th 2008 10:56PM
SHADOW OF THE EMPIRE IS THE BEST ONE TO DATE.
This is the only one that can dismount it from it's throne.
sabotage187 @ Jan 25th 2008 10:32AM
nicccce!
itsburnsie @ Jan 25th 2008 10:39AM
I'll admit, that got me really pumped for this game. I'd say it's now in my top 5 anticipated titles for 2008.
Will @ Jan 25th 2008 2:52PM
I totally agree, dude.
MRacca @ Jan 25th 2008 10:42AM
Just when I thought this game couldnt look any better, it goes and looks even BETTER!
DemonGSides @ Jan 25th 2008 10:43AM
Can't wait.
xenocidic @ Jan 25th 2008 10:46AM
ANOTHER MUST BUY
Gregorius @ Jan 25th 2008 10:49AM
mmmmmmmmm...star wars
Bravo6 @ Jan 25th 2008 10:53AM
I'm in.
intRvenous @ Jan 25th 2008 10:55AM
where do I preorder?
petersjov @ Jan 25th 2008 10:55AM
Tumbs up, for more user interaction within the games, Yes!
HEY!!! @ Jan 25th 2008 11:06AM
not a big starwars fan but this game looks sick
evilJaze @ Jan 25th 2008 11:18AM
Fcukin' Aye!
xFenixKnightx @ Jan 25th 2008 11:32AM
@ itsburnsie
Yea me too, this is definately one of my most anticipated titles for this year. Looks fucking badass!!! And with Achievements FTW!!!
Big Wizz @ Jan 25th 2008 11:47AM
{Pulls up pants}
Anyone got a towel?
Tony @ Jan 25th 2008 12:02PM
Big proof that all this new power isn't just about "prettier graphics". This is really cool stuff and the game is looking amazing. I wasn't expecting to care about this whatsoever.
CDN Crockett @ Jan 25th 2008 12:30PM
WOW, just WOW!!!
JW @ Jan 25th 2008 1:08PM
Looks ok, the physics stuff looks cool but I'm not so impressed by the Euphoria "AI". It seems like there are only a couple of canned responses depending upon the scenario. How is grabbing a box that is flying away from you smart? Also bouncing a Storm Trooper off a Tie Fighter is fun, but why does it explode? That's a little silly. I think the more "realistic" games get, the more these things stand out(uncanny valley and all that)
Ranus Studios @ Jan 25th 2008 1:21PM
Yes, objects do neat things. But how well does it PLAY?
Don't get me wrong, I'll still get it and attempt to break the physics engines, but I just hope the game itself is as good as the technology they're putting in it.
Chroma @ Jan 25th 2008 1:32PM
Looks fantastic, I hope the gameplay is just as exciting!
Chroma @ Jan 25th 2008 1:32PM
Looks fantastic, I hope the gameplay is just as exciting!
Evan @ Jan 25th 2008 1:43PM
However this game turns out the physics behind it are groundbreaking. If these technologies get licensed out I see a pretty sweet future for games.
ccc @ Jan 25th 2008 1:58PM
All I can say about this game is that Im gonna have to wait till some sites get thier hands on it and review it. I remember how cool Starwars episode 3 revenge of the sith the game was looking too. Then it came out and it sucked hard. Infact it was like a month later stores were selling it for 9.99. I hope this game rises above that and is worth montening with the names Jedi Academy and KOTAR.
badarsemother3k @ Jan 25th 2008 4:36PM
This and the Indiana Jones game are definite purchases for me. They look so fantastic. I can't wait!
Arno @ Jan 25th 2008 6:15PM
Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap!!!
HOLY FUCKING CRAP!! I need this game, NOW!
BananaBoat @ Jan 25th 2008 6:34PM
I'm a little bit confused...
If I'm Darth Vader's apprentice, why am I fighting Storm Troopers? What sense does that make?
If there is one feature I'm hoping for, it's lightsaber-destructable environments. For instance, if I take a lightsaber to a blast door, it should melt through it like in the movies. I'd settle for accurate burn/amputation damage to enemies though. I'm going to be really bummed if I can't do a Darth Vader and chop a dudes hand off.
Etchasketchist @ Jan 26th 2008 12:31PM
Hmm. Plot twist?
?!?! @ Jan 31st 2008 11:23PM
I can't be the only person wondering why all of the stormtroopers become noodles with super grip hands when they are lifted into the air, right?
Besides that though, I'm really looking forward to this.
Vellocet @ Jan 25th 2008 11:50PM
You know, I really want to be able to say, "Eat your heart out, Bioware," with this game.
And, as great as that video was... does anyone else still feel a little iffy? I mean, gameplay wise, I'm sure Unleashed will make a pretty damn good impression on the gaming community.
But, come on folks, Star Wars is all about the badass lore. Maybe I'm just afraid that the story will be crippled by all the attention on the tech.
Summer '08 is still a long ways off. Time will tell, I suppose.
Fingers crossed.
Will @ Jan 26th 2008 2:45PM
To quote Wookieepedia:
"His existence was meant to be kept a secret, so he would make a point of leaving few witnesses to his work, going as far as eliminating Imperial stormtroopers who saw him in action."