Darth Vader playable in Force Unleashed
 
 
The first level of the upcoming PS3/Xbox 360 game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be a Jedi-hunting trip to Wookiee planet Kashyyyk, where you get to assume the role of Darth Vader. It's like a childhood fantasy come true!
 
According to Vanity Fair, Vader must battle Wookiees using his full range of powers, simulated by the various technologies that make the game look so special.
 
Speaking about the level, Vanity Fair writes, "Then, pushing another button, he hurls that energy at the furry, fanged Wookiees. A bunch of them go flying off into space, causing the D.M.M.-enabled bridge to start rippling like a water bed. This sends more Euphoria-infused Wookiees toppling over the sides while those that remain struggle to regain their balance."
 
Between this and the tech trailer, it's hard not to get excited over the game's potential. We're still somewhat doubtful it actually plays as well as it seems to. It can't possibly live up to this, can it?
 
UPDATE: Vanity Fair also has an exclusive video of the Raxus Prime level, which we think is the first underwhelming thing we've seen on the game. Click here to check it out, and come back to let us know what you think in the comments below.
 
video raxus prime level
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/video/2008