The Wii got the best version of the game and could easily be the game of the year if their wasn't for 2 major flaws....
The Wii got the best version of the game and could easily be the game of the year if their wasn't for 2 major flaws, but we'll get to that later.
First of all, the gameplay was Changed and improved a lot since the first game. Although it was great to use the wiimote around as your lightsaber, now the controls over the (dual!) sabers is primarily with the A button. The motion control is used only for a special attack that gets stronger as your combo meter is up. Ironically it makes it much easier to fight multiple enemies then single ones. Also, the Force powers got the pointer to the rescue. If in the first game you had to hope your picking the right item and not choking a rock, this time you have to point at your target. It makes everything more simple and intuitive. You just point and electrocute your favorite target! Of course, as you progress you will have the chance to upgrade your power and thus getting even stronger at your preferable moves.
As for the graphics, it is improved, and yet I'm not impressed. I know that the console itself doesn't have a lot of horsepower, but I did get to see other games with much better look. Every time I saw starkiller in the cutscenes, it reminded my of the little lemur from Madagascar. The only thing that compensate it is a great voice acting...
Moreover, the level design and difficulty is pretty easy, and their isn't a real variety of enemies... You'll fight hundreds of stormtroopers, dozens of Flamethrowers and as said before - as the numbers are getting bigger, the fighting is getting shorter, which brings me to my next point...
Well, my main complain about this game is the overall length and plot. Mere 5.5 hours for a game is about as short as one can get. Is it too much too ask for an extra level or two?and about the plot, well... The main thing that impressed me in the first game was the epic story that came to the great choice in the end between good and evil. This time it feels like an episode of Friends other then a full lengthened movie, and that is terribly sucks!
So far, with all it's downsides, it is the best game that came out this holiday season. it is really recommended as a great, and yet quite short, experience.
Have fun!