Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron

What if you could build your Star Wars soldier from the ground up yourself? Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron took the proven formula of the series' large-scale battles and enriched it with depth that handheld shooters rarely offered back then — extensive character customization.

Instead of fixed soldier classes, you assemble your own unit here: you pick weapons, gear and abilities, tailoring your combat style to suit you. This freedom gives the Battlefront series a new dimension and rewards experimentation — one build works for defending points, another for aggressive incursions, yet another for supporting the team. It's a clever way to add depth to otherwise arcade-style team action.

Otherwise, Renegade Squadron builds on what made Battlefront famous: sprawling battles on the ground and in space, capturing strategic points, piloting vehicles and starfighters, and taking part in a war across iconic galactic locations. Story-wise, the game casts you as a covert commando unit fighting for the Rebellion, which gives the missions their own context and a reason to throw yourself into battle.

Multiplayer was essential for this kind of game — Renegade Squadron aimed for shared multiplayer battles where your hand-assembled unit faces off against others. It was precisely this combination of deep customization and competitive team combat that made the game a long-term companion for many PSP players, one they were happy to return to.

For Star Wars fans who want more than pre-made classes and long to fine-tune their hero exactly to their liking, Renegade Squadron is one of the series' most distinctive handheld offerings. It delivers large-scale action with a personal stamp.

Why play: Large-scale Star Wars battles with deep customization of your own soldier and an emphasis on multiplayer — team action you tailor precisely to your taste.