The Garbage Unleashed...

So... I downloaded the new Force Unleashed DLC this weekend at a not so cheap $9.99... review after the jump.

I was very excited for the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Apprentice Mission Pack. I'd had so much fun playing the original game that the prospect of force pushing and force electrocuting my way through the Jedi temple (which is the location of the "mission") had me foaming at the mouth. Unfortunately this bit of DLC does not deliver.

Pros:
Gameplay:Although I am completely disappointed with this mission pack, the fact remains that the core gameplay is still intact. The game plays well, although I did notice a few glitchy moves here and there when trying to electrocute my storm-troopin' enemies. I really think the developers missed the opportunity to introduce some new force powers.

Skins: I'm a sucker for extra skins. The fact that you get six new character skins (including Mace Windu among others) and also three new costumes for the Apprentice helps justify the $10 price tag... but only if you're a huge fan of the game.

Cons:
Scenery: I will give the pack credit for having a lot of distinct statues, busts, and other jedi themed relics throughout. However, I would of enjoyed seeing more rooms or chambers that made me feel like I was in the temple I saw in the prequels. Its there, but not to the extent I feel it should be.

Trial of the Mind: The mission is supposed to mirror a Jedi Trial for the Secret Apprentice, however, the execution falls flat. There is a Trial of the Mind portion in which you have to "Force-Guide" some glowing orb along a predetermined path and I can only describe it as un-fun. It feels like an attempt to elongate the experience but it, at least for me, was an annoying obstacle on my way to the finish.

Duration: This is by far my biggest complaint. It took longer to download this add-on than it did to beat it. I think I spent anywhere from a half hour to forty-five minutes to beat this "level," and thats considering that I took several breaks to play with my puppy Temo aswell as take him out to do his business.

Leveling: You start the level with you're guy almost comepletely powered up... the troops and jedi training robots didnt stand a chance.

I really wanted to like this. I supposed if I ever play through the full game again, I'll have new skins to choose from, but was it worth downloading? Unfortunately the answer is "no."