Star Wars: The Force Unleashed DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure / Beat 'em Up

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction-Adventure, Beat 'em Up
DeveloperLucasfilm Games
PublisherLucasfilm Games
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesStar Wars: The Force Unleashed
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is an action-adventure game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Lucasfilm Games. It blends action-adventure and beat 'em up elements.

It is part of the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed series; on the DS you can also try Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II. Lucasfilm Games also made Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Jedi Alliance for the DS.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session

What playing Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed cheats & codes

15 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max HP02127740 0001869F
Infinite Force Points1215C7E8 00006363
Infinite Force92012DB2 0000E595 02012DB4 E5851094 D2000000 00000000
Easy Black Hole Events520B42B8 E1822A01 020B42BC E1A00003 D2000000 00000000
Easy Lightsaber Battles520BB448 E59A00EC 020BB44C E0810000 D2000000 00000000
x29200E868 0000029C 0200E86C E0821081 D2000000 00000000

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed walkthroughs & guides

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed FAQ

Who made Star Wars: The Force Unleashed?

It was developed by Lucasfilm Games.

Is Star Wars: The Force Unleashed multiplayer?

Yes. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed supports up to 2 players.

How long does Star Wars: The Force Unleashed take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Star Wars: The Force Unleashed on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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