Though mostly seen in a ceremonial role, the Emperor had other uses as well for the Imperial Guards: executioners, assassins and escorts for people other than Sidious himself - whether to defend them per his interests or to ensure their loyalty to him. They are also somewhat resistant to the Force, allowing them to withstand Force powers that would easily dispatch regular Stormtroopers. The unit is so secretive that suggestions as to its numbers have ranged from a mere fifty to tens of thousands Although trained in the use of many weapons, the Imperial Guard typically wield Force pikes, which they combine with hand-to-hand attacks during combat. Criteria for admission into the Imperial Guard include great strength and intelligence, along with an unwavering devotion to the Empire - especially to the Emperor.ĭespite their almost constant presence alongside the Emperor, very little is known about the workings of the Imperial Guard. Dressed in crimson robes and fitted with sinister helmets, they are rarely far from his side and their presence inspires fear into his subjects and enemies alike, for it is a reflection of the Emperor's will.Įach member has had the privilege of being selected by Darth Sidious from only the most successful Stormtroopers found in the ranks. The camera turns out to be the game’s greatest villain, swinging around when you least desire it and potentially exposing you to a killer plunge off a nearby ledge.The Imperial Guards are the Emperor's elite personal bodyguards, being charged with protecting him from any and all threats. After you crush, kill and destroy countless foes, the Force loses its wonder and becomes an excuse for Michael Bay-style destruction.
As I played, I realized I’d rather view the game’s plot through Vader’s eyes than those of his secret apprentice.Īs Starkiller, you possess powers that dwarf anything we've seen done in the “Star Wars” movies.
It doesn’t help that Vader comes off as a compelling, complex character, while Starkiller feels like a bit player.
It’s like “Enter the Matrix,” when you end up playing as a side character instead of Neo. It happens early on, when you stop being Vader and take the role of Starkiller, Vader’s secret apprentice. But soon the game slips to the Dark Side. If “TFU” had stayed in Vader’s shoes, this game would be a winner. On the higher-end consoles, the game looks and sounds just like a “Star Wars” film. Using the Force is an impressive feat, thanks to special physics engines built for the game. That’s right, you start out as Vader himself, using the Force and a lightsaber to wade through foes with merciless abandon.
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