Do you remember a lot of games in the universe Star Wars? Surely a lot! But hardly call them all - and no one doubted that after the first uncomplicated game for the Atari 2600 (The Empire Strikes Back - in 1982!) Followed more than a dozen developments. In total, over 25 years, was established more than 120 projects of different directions: unpretentious platformers, large-scale strategy, racing and role playing, space simulators, virtual shooting galleries, met even puzzles and fighting games! It is difficult to think of a genre in which there was no place Star Wars. But more often we have to deal with the usual shooter. And Lethal Alliance - is no exception. And in itself a new game a revelation for anyone not become: a contribution to the genre of zero, and the plot of any intrigue is not provided. But first things first.
 | |  | While in the game and there is an automatic guidance, aiming to put a bullet after bullet turns out not always - better to stay closer to the enemy. (PSP) | | With the raid can be overcome unless the very first boss - all others are not easy to give up. And remember, without ZIO some villains to defeat impossible. (PSP) |
Events of the game wedged between the third and fourth episode saga (that is, between "Revenge of the Sith" and "New Hope"). Under the leadership of our sensitivity falls mercenary Ryan (Rianna), whose main purpose - to steal the blueprints of the Death Star. Combining business with pleasure, our ward passing avenge personal grievances. Simple story is fed into pieces exclusively between levels. True, the pieces are so fresh, that easily could have done without them. By the way, Ryan has no relation to the Jedi, so forget about the battles on the lightsaber. But even without them, there are plenty of ways to show the enemy, who is boss: first, there is a standard set of a pair of blasters, assault rifles and grenade launchers, and secondly - in Ryan is a melee weapon (I must say, very effective), in- Third, help is always ready to come android ZIO (Zeeo). Other times without it and did not do: ZIO podsobit Ryan climb the steep wall, or, conversely, to descend into a deep pit. If the corridor is too narrow for the main character, gets to the desired switch (not without our help, of course) is an android. Several levels even entirely given under "hops" Ryan with ZIO from point A to point B. In addition to such "forced aid, nimble android will fit on the battlefield. In the beginning, he, however, almost nothing can, but closer to the middle oh how will unfold: Ryan always will cover the energy shield, and even help to smear all opponents with one blow.
 | |  | Ryen - a professional, and part of the gymnastic frills tries to plug the belt itself Lara Croft.(PSP) | | Do not forget the Shift: even during the flight ZIO you can manage Ryan. (PSP) |
I must say that from running and logging did not get tired - the game is diluted with "steering" inserts. And no time to get bored spur robot, as is to stand at the helm of a spaceship. True, the control will not allow them - just shoot the annoying enemies. And everything is okay, but these moments are not all to enjoy: control laser system - a solid deuce. The same can be said about the stationary guns, poke here and there: if you had the opportunity to shoot with these guns, it is best to think again: because of the large reservoir management opportunities to go to the other world will only increase. But she listens to commands well Ryan: Ubisoft Casablanca took pity on the players and have built a decent system avtopritselivaniya (using the Shift, you can choose the target). It is this often so lacking in other fighters on the PSP. Except, of course, Jango Fett, and Kyle Katarn.
Superficially resembles the game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (with a discount on small screens and processing power of the DS and PSP), except that most of the adventure takes place indoors. However, any comparison with the Knights of the Old Republic can relate only to appearance - role of a Lethal Alliance and spent the night. But not without an unfortunate misunderstanding: in narrow corridors, often missing the floor or wall, in the crowded battles against the game is not much to lose framerate (thanks, although this happens infrequently). In multiplayer battles Lethal Alliance is working quite steadily, but the multiplayer here is clearly only for ticks - probably the very first Wi-Fi battle with friends will be my last.
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Despite these shortcomings, and devoid of exciting plot, Lethal Alliance - sturdy portable thriller with plenty of moderate advantages: easy operation, nice graphics and a rare variety of levels. But what really is not enough - so it's raisin: Lethal Allience with pleasure you can get a couple of days, and exactly the same number of completely forgotten.
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The plot, music and bosses - are common in both versions of the game, but most of the very different levels (unfortunately, the version for the DS design is much more monotonous), and the management will have to get used to a bit longer - still a PSP for games in this genre much more convenient. Appear to somehow make amends for this fact, developers have prepared a really nice exclusive: droid WIO in the PSP version pick locks itself, this time can not do without our help. Hacking is decorated in a variety of puzzles that are pleasantly diluted basic game. Of course, there has not been without a stylus. In addition, Lethal Alliance for DS, by the standards of the platform, it looks just fine - even disappearing walls in this version was seen much less. By the way, Lethal Alliance, as if in defiance of all the reviled, was created exclusively for the DS and PSP. Perhaps that is what saved her from a low estimate - for the "older" platforms like the game a long time are not uncommon, and demand from them much more severe.
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