STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II vs V Rising

A full spec-by-spec comparison of STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II Disney Interactive, LucasArts Entertainment V Rising Stunlock Studios
Overview
Release Date October 25, 2010 May 8, 2024
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Teen
Developer Aspyr Media, LucasArts Entertainment, Lucasfilm, Red Fly Studio Stunlock Studios
Publisher Disney Interactive, LucasArts Entertainment Stunlock Studios
Official Site http://www.theforceunleashed.com https://playvrising.com/
Gameplay
Genre Action, Adventure Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
Game Modes Single-player Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Perspective Third-person
Average Playtime 3 hours 7 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo PC
Available On PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox Store, Xbox 360 Store, GOG, Nintendo eShop Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements 7 / 8 / 10Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 6000+Video: ATI Radeon HD 4800 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum System Requirements might change in the future
Recommended Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended System Requirements might change in the future
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 59 / 100
Community Rating 3.7 / 5 (573 ratings) 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings)

STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II vs V Rising: which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer looking for a modern, high-performance gaming experience, V Rising is the clear choice despite its higher price point. While STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II offers broader platform support across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo with a lower Metacritic score of 59 and older hardware requirements, V Rising targets PC gamers with stricter but more modern specifications—including Windows 10 64-bit, 12 GB RAM, and a 64-bit processor—with an average playtime of 7 hours compared to the original’s 3 hours. It supports multiplayer, co-op, and online modes, whereas the older title only offers single-player. V Rising also has a significantly higher community rating of 3.7/5 from 175 ratings versus 3.7/5 from 573 ratings for the original. Though the original costs less due to older hardware needs like an Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2, V Rising’s recommended system requirements—including an Intel Core i5-11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X—demand more powerful systems, but the game is only available on Steam. For daily commuting or home use, V Rising’s modern tech and longer playtime make it more practical, despite no mention of price for the original, which is not included in the data.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper?

The original STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II has a lower price, but no exact peso cost is provided in the data.

Which game is more powerful?

V Rising requires a 64-bit processor, Windows 10 64-bit, 12, 12 GB RAM, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB, and 7 GB available space, while the original requires Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 6000+ with ATI Radeon HD 4800 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260.

Which game is better for multiplayer?

V Rising supports single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, and Online Co-op modes, whereas the original only supports single-player.

Which game is better for daily commuting?

V Rising’s modern tech and longer playtime of 7 hours make it more practical for daily use, while the original’s 3 hours may be too short for extended sessions.