The Force Is Strong In The DS

Today Ubisoft have announced a new Star Wars title for the Nintendo DS and PSP respectively, titled Star Wars: Lethal Alliance. It is being developed by Ubisoft’s Monteal and Casablanca Studios and is set for a worldwide launch this December.

This game marks the first original Star Wars game made for the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP. Players will immerse themselves in a story that takes place between the events of Episode III Revenge Of The Sith and IV A New Hope as they uncover a mystery as big as the Sith. The heroes of Lethal Alliance are Rianna Saren, a Twi’lek and her security droid Zeeo. Hired by the Rebel Alliance they work to infiltrate the enemy and take the fight to the Empire.

Click “”Continue Reading”” to see a list of Key Features in Star Wars: Lethal Alliance. Ubisoft is honored to announce this exciting and innovative Star Wars game, the first original game in the legendary franchise built to take full advantage of the unique capabilities of both the PSP system and the DS, said Serge Hascoet, chief creative officer at Ubisoft. We have worked closely with LucasArts to create a game that further develops the Star Wars universe, and unveils some of the mysteries that have kept millions of fans enthralled for decades.

Game Features include:

– One-of-a-kind collaborative fighting: Combine the elite weaponry and acrobatic skills of Rianna with the multifunctional defensive and slicing support of Zeeo to create a formidable team. Only by working together can you complete perilous missions and ultimately steal the plans for 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 an arsenal 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.

– First original Star Wars game built exclusively for handhelds: Multiplayer modes enhance collaborative gameplay while taking advantage of the unique capabilities of both the PSP system and Nintendo DS.

– Iconic environments and characters: Your mission takes you to classic destinations such as the Death Star and Tatooine, and allows you to discover never-before-seen locations on Despayre, Danuta and Alderaan. Each new environment offers encounters with unforgettable Star Wars characters and species, including Boba Fett, Kyle Katarn, Princess Leia Organa, Darth Vader, Imperial officers, Rodians, Quarren and stormtroopers.

– Multiplayer modes enhance collaborative gameplay while taking advantage of the unique capabilities of both the PSP system and Nintendo DS.