So I decided to start a series of reviews! First up: Force Unleashed.

Actual review's here... feel free to thumbs up if you like it. :P

STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED

Gameplay - 3/5
+ Good variety of combos and force powers
+ Nice finishing-move system
- Absolutely no creative boss fights to use these great abilities on (see "wasted potential")

Graphics - 5/5
+ Looks incredible, especially in HD
+ Fits in perfectly with the Star Wars universe

Sound - 4/5
+ Good music, decent voice acting
- Very little new material

Story - 3/5
+ Interesting premise, nice buildup
- Nonsensical plot twist, anticlimactic ending (see "wasted potential, pt. 2")

Biggest Gripes:
This could be such an incredible game! Why did they rush it?!

Final Thoughts:
I have to give the menus props for being well-organized and making it really easy to upgrade force powers/unlock new combos. The lightsaber customization is nice, too.

Unfortunately, there's loading screens to get to the menu, and even between menus. Really?! Motherf*cker, nothing's perfect in this game...

I wouldn't recommend getting this game unless you're A) a complete Star Wars nerd, B) you're really bored and need a new action game for your 360, or C) the price drops to $20 or lower, at which point it's probably worth a spin.

Considering the potential that this game has, though, I'd definitely keep an eye out for a sequel, this is really not a terrible start for a new franchise (within a franchise). Too bad the story leaves no room for a sequel...

OVERALL: 7.5