Star Wars: Lethal Alliance is the first original Star Wars game built exclusively for portable gaming systems. Immerse yourself in an adventure that takes place between Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV: A New Hope. Gamers will engage in collaborative gameplay as they embody both Twi’lek Rianna Saren and her security droid Zeeo. Hired by the Rebel Alliance, this deadly duo must work together to infiltrate Imperial planets and fight legions of evil fiends. Our heroes’ ultimate goal: Uncover the Empire’s most deadly secret — the Death Star. Epic gameplay and cinematic action – From the chaotic planet of Coruscant to the dusty, dangerous alleys of Mos Eisley, Rianna and Zeeo must use a full bag of tricks to complete their mission. Set up holographic disguises to fool Imperial guards, commandeer gun turrets, master death-defying flying escapes, and battle carnivorous beasts Bold new Star Wars characters – Hope lies with Leia’s two newest followers. You must unite Rianna and Zeeo and fight together against oppression and evil, help save the Alliance, and defeat your lifelong enemy — collaboration is the key to your survival and the survival of the galaxy
- Collaborative fighting as you combine the elite weaponry and acrobatic skills of Rianna with the multifunctional defensive and slicing support of Zeeo
- Use an arsenal of tricks to complete the mission – Set up holographic disguises to fool Imperial guards, commandeer gun turrets, master death-defying flying escapes and battle carnivorous beasts
- Visit classic destinations like the Death Star and Tatooine, or new locations on Despayre, Danuta and Alderaan
- Encounter unforgettable Star Wars characters and species – Boba Fett, Kyle Katarn, Princess Leia Organa, Darth Vader, Imperial officers, Rodians, Quarren and Stormtroopers
- First original Star Wars game built specifically for PSP – Multiplayer modes enhance collaborative gameplay while taking advantage of the unique capabilities of the PSP portable entertainment system
List Price: $ 19.99
Price: $ 79.99
Terrible Application of the License,
First, let me state for the record that I’m a die hard Star Wars fan.
I’ve been collecting books, games, movies, memorobillia, and props related to the Star Wars license for the last 13 years or so.
In that time, I’ve seen some good Star Wars products, and I’ve seen some bad Star Wars products.
I’m sorry to say that this “game” may rank as the worst I’ve seen yet.
I’ve tried liking this game. I really have. All that it’s managed to do so far is raise my blood pressure.
The controls are sluggish, the plot is incoherent, the voice acting is terrible (and sometimes voices overlap each other…poor timing?) and the frustration factor is enormous.
What’s even more galling is that I think the story concept for the game is good. The idea of a rebel-alligned merc and her sidekick droid taking on the empire is an intriguing one.
Unfortunately, you don’t get the joy of exploration, because almost ever level amounts to being on rails…it’s very, very linear. (Kill all bad guys in this room, and now you can open THIS door). The camera is so buggy and difficult to control that you’ll kill yourself as often as the enemies do…and this lack of good camera control often means that you’ll have difficulty completing some puzzle-oriented objectives, because you have to stand in EXACTLY the right spot, looking in EXACTLY the right direction, to be able to hit the magic button that allows you to trigger a response you need…all while trying to avoid enemy fire and prevent your own character from auto-locking on other targets.
I can’t help but feel that this game might have been a lot of fun if it had been an RPG instead of an action title…but it could’ve been a lot of fun as an actioner if the controls had been appropriately responsive.
As it stands, I’d have to advise anybody to spend your money elsewhere.
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Star Wars: Lethal Alliance is a great PSP title that will keep you entertained whether at home, or traveling. I really enjoyed the character interactions, and the graphics and music are excellent enough to keep you glued to the screen. The music I should note is dead on Star wars, and truly classic!
I recommend this game for all true fans of the movies, novels, and everything else that is Star Wars. Buy it now!
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