Of the player's character, known only as the Secret Apprentice, the official site says, 'Very little is known about Darth Vader's mysterious apprentice. Vader has spent years personally training the Apprentice in the ways of the Sith, but no other Imperials – including the Emperor himself – know of his existence. Under Vader's harsh tutelage, the Apprentice has all but perfected the fine art of lightsaber combat and has learned to wield many fearsome dark side powers.
'As he grew stronger in the ways of the Force, Vader began testing the Apprentice by sending him on secret missions to dispatch the Dark Lord’s rivals and enemies.' The enemies on Darth Vader's hit list appear to include Jedi Apprentice Maris Brood, General Rahm Kota and Jedi Master Shaak Ti.
Those accompanying the Apprentice on his missions include pilot Juno Eclipse, and a droid known as PROXY, 'who has been the Apprentice's constant companion for many years. Although PROXY's origins are unknown, the droid is a one-of-a-kind unit capable of using advanced hologram technology and built-in servos to alter his appearance, becoming virtually anyone.'
Locations featuring in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed include the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk and colourful Felucia, both of which made appearances in Revenge of the Sith.
In addition to the compulsory lightsaber showdowns, control of the Force is sizing up as one of the main features of the game. In one mission, set in a TIE Fighter Construction Facility, players will be given plenty of objects to throw around against enemies.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed takes place between Episode III and Episode IV, and is promising multiple endings based on player actions. The game is slated to be launched sometime next year, and will be available on every platform imaginable, except PC.
Hopefully it will be very similar to the Jedi Outcast games as I use to love playing those games.
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