If You Love Star Wars Video Games, Here's Why "Vader Immortal" Should Be On Your "Must Play" List

    Throwing Stormtroopers is always a good time.

    Audrey Engvalson
    by Audrey Engvalson

    BuzzFeed Staff

    I recently got to play the last chapter of the VR Star Wars game, Vader Immortal, and it was awesome! Here are some aspects of the game that I loved, especially as a Star Wars fan:

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    1. You're fully immersed in a Star Wars planet.

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    Because you're playing on an Oculus headset and it's completely cordless, you can actually turn around and see 360° around the planet you're on, or look down to see the lightsaber on your hip.

    2. It's canon.

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    The story of the game perfectly fits into the Star Wars saga between Episode III and Rogue One. It follows Darth Vader on the search for an energy source on Mustafar.

    3. Maya Rudolph plays your sassy droid.

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    Rudolph plays ZO-E3, a very spunky droid who kicks ass and takes names. She's also helpful if you're new to the world of VR and don't know what you're doing. While you're playing the game, ZO-E3 will guide you when you're stuck!

    4. You can basically fling Stormtroopers with the force.

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    When confronting Stormtroopers, sure, you can deflect their blasts with your lightsaber, but something about picking up a Stormtrooper and dragging them across the platform they're standing on to knock over other Stormtroopers is just so darn satisfying.

    5. It's literally an entire movie you play in.

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    Since it's a three-part series and you're the main character, it feels like you're actually playing a role in your own movie.

    6. And you can train with your lightsaber.

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    There is a Lightsaber Dojo in the game that kind of reminded me of when Luke trained with Ben Kenobi in the Millennium Falcon. This Dojo gets harder and harder the better you get!

    7. You can use thermal detonators.

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    OK, I honestly think the most badass weapon in the Star Wars universe is a thermal detonator. They're essentially deadly water balloons, and I love them. In the game, you can pick them up and actually throw them. They don't work as well if you have the worst aim in the galaxy like I do.

    8. The graphics are VERY good.

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    I am very finnicky about graphics on my video games. I honest to goodness think that bad graphics strain my eyes and give me a headache. These graphics, however, are very clear, which I honestly think just adds to how intimidating Darth Vader is when you see him.

    9. It shows the more human side of Darth Vader.

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    Without giving too much of the story away and spoiling the whole game, it's very rare that you see moments where you sympathize with Darth Vader, and this game has a one of those. It adds a whole new layer to Vader's character.

    10. You can force-pull blasters from dead Stormtroopers and shoot other Stormtroopers with said blaster.

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    It's another excellent and unbelievably fun way to combat in the game.

    11. You can adjust the game for accessibility.

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    Something difficult about VR for me is the motion sickness. The game has several settings to make playing more comfortable, such as if you're prone to motion sickness or if you're playing the game sitting down.

    12. It's not scary.

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    I hate jump scares, gore, and most violence in video games. Video games are happy places for me! This game is more action and adventure than scary and gory. It's perfect for younger fans and older fans! It is rated T, so use your discretion.

    13. You get some light aerobics in.

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    Listen, I don't like moving a lot while I'm playing video games, but if you're really into blasting and doing some fancy lightsaber maneuvers, you can definitely work up a sweat! It's really easy to get too into it, so I'd move away any breakables.

    14. Finally, you have a head-to-head lightsaber battle with Darth Vader.

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    It's so fun to go against the big man himself to see how you'd hold up in the duel.

    In conclusion, I'd highly recommend Vader Immortal if you like Star Wars, want to wield a lightsaber, have ever wanted to be in a Star Wars movie, or if you're looking for a Christmas gift for the Star Wars nerd in your life!

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    You can buy all three episodes of Vader Immortal for $9.99 each, or you can get them for free when you purchase an Oculus Quest headset between November 21 and January 31. May the force be with you!