Lady Sia

 Game Boy Advance
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: Join Lady Sia, bold defender of a world invaded by a race of ruthless beastmen. Help her use her sword and her wits in an intense battle across land, sea and air to free her people. Acquire the magic of the elements to defeat the giant T'Soa bosses, and invoke Sia's shapeshifting power in aJoin Lady Sia, bold defender of a world invaded by a race of ruthless beastmen. Help her use her sword and her wits in an intense battle across land, sea and air to free her people. Acquire the magic of the elements to defeat the giant T'Soa bosses, and invoke Sia's shapeshifting power in a final showdown against an unforgiving foe!… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. GameSpot
    87
    The gameplay is inviting, the characters are charming, and the challenge level is just right, while the inclusion of a strong female character directs the game toward all age and gender groups.
  2. GameZone
    85
    It offers breadth, scope, and a quality graphical presentation and level design. The game offers plenty of challenges, tempting the more avid gamer into raising their ratings even after completing the fields to fulfill their quests.
  3. IGN
    80
    It admittedly feels a bit unbalanced in a handful of places, but overall it's a well laid-out package.
  4. GameSpy
    74
    Unfortunately for its publishers, there are a few great platform games out for the GBA. "Castlevania: Circle of the Moon," "Rayman Advance," and "Klonoa: Empire of Dreams" are superior games that offer a more complete package.
  5. Electric Playground
    60
    Whatever the reasons, Lady Sia is able to remain enjoyable for at least half the time it takes to complete its quest, which is more than can be said of the majority of the new titles out this winter.
  6. Gaming Age
    58
    It certainly is not going to revolutionize the way we play platforming games, but it is definitely an enjoyable, great looking title that is worth checking out.
  7. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    45
    The gameplay feels very unfinished. [Oct 2001, p.158]
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  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. GamerNul
    May 9, 2021
    9
    Un des meilleurs titre de la GBA. Graphiquement superbe, les animations de Sia sont excellentes. Le game play varié et un scénario prenantUn des meilleurs titre de la GBA. Graphiquement superbe, les animations de Sia sont excellentes. Le game play varié et un scénario prenant font que l’on ne s’ennuie jamais. Seul petit bémol : les musiques clairement pas au niveau du reste même si elles ne sont pas nulles. Un hit a avoir ABSOLUMENT !… Expand
  2. PabloEnver
    Feb 22, 2023
    6
    La gente suele llamarlo "joya oculta", pero tras probarlo no puedo decir lo mismo. Graficamente es algo pobre, la musica es bastanteLa gente suele llamarlo "joya oculta", pero tras probarlo no puedo decir lo mismo. Graficamente es algo pobre, la musica es bastante repetitiva, y jugablemente es algo tosco e incluso dificil por momentos. Lo unico que se salva un poco es el diseño artístico.… Expand
  4. BrianR.
    Sep 24, 2002
    5
    It's fun for a while but it has no replay value.
  5. Boredo
    Apr 18, 2017
    3
    Initially, the game is very enjoyable (albeit not very challenging), but quickly becomes virtually unplayable by about the 4th level. TheInitially, the game is very enjoyable (albeit not very challenging), but quickly becomes virtually unplayable by about the 4th level. The gameplay is terribly clunky and, along with the level design, frequently and actively works against the player, forcing them into cheap deaths and damage via unresponsive controls and poor overall design. Lady Sia, to me, suffers from a strong misunderstanding of the difference between well-balanced and intentionally implemented challenge, and rough, frustrating difficulty due to unpolished and flawed design.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

33
#33 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
20
#20 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
8
#8 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2001