Not so long ago, the PSP looked like a revolution for the video game world. Rather than having gameplay limited to their homes, gamers had the option of carrying their favorite console around.
Although the PlayStation Portable has been causing a stir in the gaming world for a while, there are still plenty of great games to come out of this era. Check out some of our favorite picks.
Burnout: Legends
Burnout: Legends takes the high speed race of Burnout 3: withdrawal and adds several tracks and game modes of the first two Burnout securities to create a deep and extremely enjoyable package for racing fans. Legends brings back fan-favorite tracks and modes like Pursuit, where players can take control of a police car and try to take out illegal street racers before they escape.
In total, the game features 95 unlockable cars, 18 separate maps, and nine unique race types (including the ever-popular Crash, where you just fly around intersections and try to rack up huge property damage bills). Just keep your thumbs busy for days.
Castlevania: Chronicles of Dracula X
Castlevania: Rondo de sang released in Japan in 1993 and critically acclaimed, but an English version of the game was never made - well, until 2007, when Castlevania: Chronicles of Dracula X made its way to the PSP. Chronicles included both Rondo and its famous suite, Castlevania: Symphony of Terror, in an incredible package of killing vampires.
In Chronicles, you play as protagonists Richter Belmont and Alucard, and attempt to navigate perilous side-scrolling 2D castles and dungeons in an effort to defeat Dracula. Old-school Castlevania fans and newcomers alike should enjoy the game's excellent soundtrack and updated graphics.
Daxter
A mobile side-story between Jak and Daxter and Jak II, one of the most iconic gaming franchises of all time, went mobile with this version of 2006, which brings the focus back to a pure and pure platform. Daxter is a front-and-back adventure full of personality and humor that perfectly complements the lightweight, skill-based platform that dominates the gameplay. The PSP visuals are a little dated at this point, of course, but Daxter The vibrant colors and subtle details give the game a ton of flair. Add in some mini-games that shake up popular movies and you have a really nice portable game.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy Fansseries will feel right at home in this real-time action prequel to the original PlayStation classic FFVII. As protagonist Zack Fair, member of Soldier and minor character of FFVII, you will search for the missing soldiers Angeal and Genesis and uncover the truth behind the Shinra company.
The game features real-time combat, creating a seamless experience, and the emails Zack receives throughout the game provide additional context and a greater sense of immersion. Core Crisis is also designed exclusively for gaming on the go, as dozens of short side quests provide entertainment for the bus or train back home.
God of War: Chains of Olympus and God of War: Ghost of Sparta
Everyone's favorite combo-droppin ', god-slayin' fighting machine is back for 2008 God of War: Chains of Olympus and the 2010s God of War: Ghost of Sparta. Both games, created by developer Ready At Dawn, feature a clever adaptation of God of the war and are among the most visually impressive titles for the console.
In Chains, we can see Kratos during his 10 years of service to the Olympian gods, as he attempts to save Helios - who, ironically, he would later kill - and save the Greek pantheon from Morpheus, the god of dreams , and Persephone, the queen of the underworld. Ghost of Sparta follows Kratos after the events of the original God of the war, as he searches for his lost brother Deimos and confronts Thanatos in his domain of death. Infused with Greek traditions, Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta provide tons of information about Kratos' life before the events of God of the war, which makes them must-have games for fans of the series.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
Just because you don't have a car doesn't mean you can't have fun on the road! With Rockstar Games, you can steal cars and stage epic police shootouts, all from the backseat of a public bus. Stories of Liberty City, a prequel to Grand Theft Auto III, follows Antonio "Toni" Cipriani as he ascends the ranks of the Italian Mafia in Liberty City. Vice City Stories, a prequel to City of vice, focuses on Private Victor Vance as he builds a crime empire in Vice City, Miami.
Those familiar with Grand Theft Auto won't see much of a difference to the console titles in terms of gameplay or features, despite playing on a smaller "portable" open world. The distinctive charm of the series still shines through, however, from humorous cutscenes to cops who just don't know when to stop. If you're a fan of the franchise, you won't want to miss out on these two PSP games.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth Through Sleep
Although we have now played Kingdom Hearts III - and even massive expansion Kingdom Hearts III: ReMind - they were little more than a twinkle in Square Enix's eye when Sleep birth released in 2010. At the time, this side story on PSP gave fans of the series something to calm them down in the meantime - and some reassurance that the series was still alive and well.
Sleep birth brings back the popular combat system of Kingdom Hearts 2 with a few welcome additions. Notably, the command system allows players to customize a command deck for combat and a focus bar that replaces the old MP (magic point) system. The plot follows Terra, Aqua and Ventus, three apprentice Keyblade carriers, on their journey through several Disney environments.
Lumines 2
Where the original Lumines captured audiences with its unique blend of pace and strategy, the follow-up brought renowned artists such as Gwen Stefani and Missy Elliott into the fray. This simple yet challenging puzzle game looks like Tetris at first glance, but packs so much more in its stylish packaging. The player keeps their board clear by creating square shapes using solid colors; each stage has two sets of colorful blocks that fall into boxes of four blocks with random patterns.
The game synchronizes a swipe bar that moves across the screen from left to right with a number of music tracks, composed of varying speeds. The speed of the beat determines the speed of the bar, which in turn determines how quickly you will need to create your squares to keep the board clean. The game is set up in such a way that you have to complete the tracks in a linear fashion to unlock the next track, which is a bother for some and an obsession for others. Either way, the game is perfectly suited for the short periods of playing time that mobile gaming offers.
Ratchet & Clank: size matters
You'll be delighted to know that Sony's Ratchet and Clank series is now fully on PSP, thanks to Developer High Impact Games, who miraculously crafted its duplication. Once again, Ratchet and Clank embark on their latest adventure, which happens to be a rescue mission. A young girl named Luna needs their help to escape the treacherous clutches of Otto Destruct, a tyrant of the Technomite peoples.
The iconic charm of the series returns, as does explosive gameplay packed with unique weapons for Ratchet and gripping puzzle sequences for Clank. Skill points, titanium bolts, the RYNO, they all come back triumphantly in Size Matters. Ironically, the title turns out to be wrong in this case as well: Ratchet & Clank can be great on consoles of all shapes and sizes.
Secret Agent Clank
Everyone loves to root for the underdog, and gamers are no different. Therefore, it is fitting that Clank's personal story is in high demand and does not disappoint. Secret Agent Clank follows Clank's story after filming a television series in Up Your Arsenal, the third installment of the game series. We are following Clank's attempts to solve the Eye of Infinity gem theft case, just as James Bond would.
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