Lethal League

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. IGN Italia
    Sep 22, 2014
    90
    You can't go wrong with Lethal League, a perfect mix of baseball and dodge-ball. Everything in the game is almost perfect, starting from its netcode, powered by GGPO middleware. You'll get tons of fun, with this addictive arcade style game. Windjammers' spirit is alive and kickin'!
  2. Destructoid
    Aug 25, 2014
    90
    Aside from lacking robust online options and a few clunky menus, Lethal League is an amazing package. It’s my personal favorite of the revival of couch co-op games, and may be my favorite “tell a friend” game of all time.
  3. Vandal
    Aug 28, 2014
    87
    This is an incredible fighting game, addictive and both deep and accessible. It doesn't have too much content, but if you're OK with that, you're going to have a blast playing it with friends.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Sep 14, 2014
    85
    It's an unexpectedly competitive and engaging beat'em up, and at the same time it manages to to compete head on with the bigger titles. In other words, a great alternative game for all the fans of the genre out there.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 4, 2014
    85
    Lethal League is easy to learn, spectacular to watch and complex to master.
  7. Power Unlimited
    Sep 10, 2014
    82
    Lethal League is worth checking out, especially is you have the means to play it on the couch with friends. The online mode is decent but the offline experience is where it’s at.
  8. DarkStation
    Sep 25, 2014
    80
    Lethal League is a lean, intricately detailed fighting game designed for everyone in 2014, and what’s more, it’s a smashing good time.
  9. CalmDownTom
    Sep 16, 2014
    80
    The game is simple to get to grips with but complex enough that it can be challenging.
  10. Shacknews
    Sep 3, 2014
    80
    For its simple premise, its fun characters, and an experience that can be fully enjoyed both online and off, Lethal League has proven to be a delight.
  11. XGN
    Sep 9, 2014
    70
    Lethal League is a very creative brawler that's easy to learn. The fitting soundtrack and unusual way of fighting make it a very fun game to play.
  12. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 19, 2014
    60
    With more fine-tuning and content, Lethal League could have been a home run. Sadly, it balks the opportunity.

Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best PC Game of 2014

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 60
  3. Negative: 7 out of 60
  1. AttackingHobo
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    Amazing game. Simple yet extremely addicting.

    Its a fighting game where you don't need to memorize convoluted button presses to do combos.    Amazing game. Simple yet extremely addicting.

    Its a fighting game where you don't need to memorize convoluted button presses to do combos.

    Goal of the game is simple. Knock the ball into your opponent and avoid getting hit yourself. You can smack the ball in different directions, smash it down to double its speed, or bunt it to through off your opponent.

    Each character has different movement mechanics, and a unique special.

    The sense of speed is incredible. The hit pauses are suspenseful and add a lot of depth to the gameplay.

    My current Game of the Year for 2014.    … Full Review »
  2. MenageGameTrois
    Aug 31, 2014
    9
    Lethal League (LL) is the quintessence of competitive arcade gameplay. Being completely free of over complication, Team Reptile haveLethal League (LL) is the quintessence of competitive arcade gameplay. Being completely free of over complication, Team Reptile have fortunately channelled the most special elements of the nostalgic games of the golden era, where a sole focus on gameplay has driven design and development. The result being a game with no apparent story, not character progression, and no cheap ways of making you feel as though you should be playing the game, instead it slaps you in the face with a fresh take on Fighters, that is plain and simply, unsullied fun.

    The gameplay and structure of LL lends itself perfectly to the resolution of longstanding disagreements (1-on-1 Fights), bouts of personal worth and glory (4 way FFA), and also to bond-building exercises (2-on-2 Team Fights). The beautiful thing about the simple gameplay is it works so well not only in the hectic 4-way FFA, but also in 1-on-1 combat, where the simple mechanics eventually boil down to a game of whits, where you are more trying to force the other player/s to swing at the wrong point, or you are trying to think and act fast enough to catch them off-guard.

    That long winded jargon can be distilled down to; this game is perfect for playing with friends, and that is exactly how it should be consumed. This game has one of those qualities where if you get served too hard, you will hate it; so take it in with friends and you will instantly see the gratifying outcome of learning together, while also pulling off some badass manoeuvres resulting in you all squealing like manly Girl Scouts. We have not tried it in Online Play as my internet services would make the game run like an interactive slideshow. But we can safely say that by grabbing a few ales, a few controllers, and huddling around your PC, you will be parting in the finest display of competition I have seen in a video games since Mario Party 64.

    Team Reptile have not given this game a huge amount of content, with 5 characters and 6 Levels, BUT, the content in the game is so perfectly polished, I question whether the development team is really as small as they say. We would love to see more playable characters and levels in the future just to give the game that bit of spice, but where it stands now is a testament to where AAA game development falls short in modern game development; where such heavy focus on being the next money making machine makes games lose that…specialness.

    From a developer’s standpoint this game has soul, you can feel the love that went into it when you play it. So get it, you won’t be disappointed.

    3 / 3 Worth Playing

    - C    … Full Review »
  3. GRANITsalvo
    Aug 27, 2014
    8
    Jet Set Pong Smash Bros.

    Online options are skimpy. Video options are also slim. It's 2D so I don't expect much, but resolution options    Jet Set Pong Smash Bros.

    Online options are skimpy. Video options are also slim. It's 2D so I don't expect much, but resolution options would be great, thanks. Forced to use a 1360x768 TV and the game seems to scale it at 1920x1080 (guessing) which looks a bit blurry.

    On the positive side, the controls are responsive. It feels like any failure to win is my fault. The music is fantastic. And with the option of local co-op, I am having a fun time with my buddies. Fun. A FUN game. Paid full price, no regrets.

    Could not play Online to test the netcode, but it is the first day of Steam release so......maybe in a week.

    It looks like there is screen real-estate for more characters. Looking forward to that.

    Full keybinding. Playing with a USB SNES pad.    … Full Review »
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