Star Wars: Lethal Alliance

 PSP
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Dec 7, 2006
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 31
  3. Negative: 4 out of 31
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    48
    Even with my "I dig all things Star Wars" glasses on, I still realize this is an average-at-best game. [Feb. 2007, p.99]
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  2. PSM3 Magazine UK
    47
    Tedious gameplay with stitched-on flying bits? You've got yourself another drab Star Wars adventure. Rubbish. [Jan 2007, p.68]
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  3. games(TM)
    40
    This is gaming for the masses; completely undemanding and uninspired, but solid enough to appease the cerebrally challenged. [Jan 2007, p.116]
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  5. The Sydney Morning Herald
    40
    Hand-held technology may be perfectly capable but this game has little of the humour, adventure and excitement you would expect from that galaxy far, far away.

Awards & Rankings

98
#98 Best PSP Game of 2006
56
#56 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
54
#54 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. TooLateLouis
    Dec 30, 2021
    7
    We have to start this review by saying it is a wonder this game exists. Set right before the events of A New Hope and years before Rouge OneWe have to start this review by saying it is a wonder this game exists. Set right before the events of A New Hope and years before Rouge One the premise of this game revolves around the discovery of the Death Star which is quite interesting. Although this cannon as well as other EU lore was scrapped in the Disney merger it represents a time where the Star Wars EU was kind of the Wild West.

    Lethal Alliance was built as a game meant to be enjoyed on a handheld portable which certainly influences this review. The main character Rianna is an acrobat / assassin / mercenary who is not force sensitive and alas does not wield a saber. Clever combat controls which include auto-lock aiming allow the combat to center around movement and slow-motion flipping around the stage while pew-pewing which is very engaging and fun. It is rare to see a system developed because of limitations shine in such a way. All roses have their thorn and in this case it is the difficulty of disengaging the auto-lock-on for more precise control of the camera. In some situations flipping away leads to flipping to your death or into walls and other obstacles. It can be comical but also frustrating, particularly in boss battles where the system completely falls apart. These encounters feel built for another control scheme entirely which is a shame because with some thought they could have really played into the games strengths.

    Despite its many frustrations, lackluster story, general lack of polish and absolutely unforgivable treatment of Wookie faces (don’t even want to see those teef) - there is still a lot to enjoy about Lethal Alliance. Trips to familiar planets and some familiar characters ground an uncompelling tale but the droid companion is cute and full of save-the-day energy. Who needs the force when you can acrobatically flip into someone with a knife, you know?    … Full Review »
  2. mds03
    Jan 17, 2016
    9
    "Star Wars: Lethal Alliance" is set between Revenge Of The Sith and A New Hope, and focuses on a new hero. Rianna is a Twilek bounty hunter"Star Wars: Lethal Alliance" is set between Revenge Of The Sith and A New Hope, and focuses on a new hero. Rianna is a Twilek bounty hunter who gets involved with the Alliance, a resistance group, and becomes involved with a secret mission to steal the plans to the Death Star. The game's graphics, while not perfect, are passable with the extremely entertaining levels of gameplay.
    The length of the game is perfect. Not too long, and not too short. If you're a fan of the film series, and an avid player of video games, check this one out.    … Full Review »
  3. AaronP.
    Feb 9, 2007
    2
    This game has linear level designs and has a twitchy camera. The game is drab and boring. The worst part is the shortness of the game.
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