PSP Games to get

Well seeing as a number of you guys now have a PS Vita, you no doubt are having a struggle finding any games to play, so I thought, considering I've played hundreds of PSP games, I could tell you some of the best ones to download, if they are available on the store.




Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix

If you loved the console version as much as I did, then get this. They stripped out the somewhat limited create-a-park mode in benefit of 4 extra (and may I say, awesome) maps. This extends the already great replay value. Project 8 isn't bad, and has some incredible physics, for a handheld no less.. but for real enjoyment THUG2 Remix is the way to go.



YS 7

Never heard of it? Neither did I, but my first experience with the series was a positive one. This game is a light-hearted hack n' slash RPG. Usually I ignore hack n' slash titles but it's damn addictive and tight. It's just good entertainment set in some nice looking, varied locations with a pretty compelling storyline.



Spider-Man 2

I'm one of those weird blokes that preferred first Spider-Man game to the second. It was more linear but the gameplay was just more entertaining, the camera was more consistent and it just generally took you to loads of different places. Luckily, Spider-Man 2 for PSP captures everything the first game was good for and is most likely the best handheld Spider-man game to date.



Crash Tag Team Racing

This game is far from perfect but it's also so wonderful in a way. It isn't just a racing game, it's a platformer too. You'll explore the large open park world, unlock loads of content (that you will actually value), race and shoot and get a few chuckles out of the surprisingly sadistic humour.



Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker

This game is a powerhouse. For the time it was one of the most graphically impressive games out there with sophisticated gameplay and realistic physics and great amounts of content. Some believed it to be one of the best MGS games to date. The mission variety is great, the visuals are stunning, the bonus levels are wacky and hilarious (if not always canon) and the strategy/tycoon elements work well as well and that's just brimming the surface...there's also Co-operative mode and much more which I don't want to spoil for you. Definitely one to pick up.



Final Fantasy Crisis Core

There's no doubt in my mind that this is one of the greatest games to have ever graced our planet. The soundtrack is a contender for one of the best in any game, the storyline is so unsettlingly and overpoweringly emotional and hard-hitting, the actual gameplay is tight and addictive and refreshing. On top of this the graphics are wonderful. I'm not an emotional person.. I've shed a manly tear or two watching Lord of the Rings and listening to melodic death metal, but that's about it. DAMN this game really tries to tug at your heartstrings and for the most part it succeeds. Even while writing this I'm trying to suppress a whimper.

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite



Monster Hunter games are just one of those games that you can't classify nor really know who to recommend to. You are pretty sure you love it and that others will too but you just can't quite pin down why... considering the game is all about tailoring. I shit you not. Sure the quests you do have backstory and you hunt monsters to protect your village but truly, what you gain from slaughtering a dragon is some scaley skin to have your armour made out of, so you can go do the same thing and get even better armour, or weapons if you prefer. And damn it's fun! You also have other distractions on the side like farming and some straightforward gathering quests. I mean like I said, I can't sell you this game but what you should do is fork out a few quid and get yourself a handheld game with hundreds of hours of content.




GUN Showdown

Maybe I'm wasting my time here. Maybe my recommendation will be lost on you. Especially since it's available on consoles and in a superior fashion. Yes, it's one of those "sloppy ports", although it does have multiplayer now if that's what you're into. But honestly, I love Gun Showdown in spite of it flaws (which include not being able to shoot civilians... WTF that was one of the best features of the console version, it was like gta in the west)... I love it because of the story, and the actual (if stripped down) gameplay. You can still explore a fantastically realized west; from empire city with its bank and casino to the dingy dodge city with its brothel, then down to the camps of your enemies. You'll side with the authorities and then you'll side with native americans. It's beautiful, the soundtrack is incredible and damn just the storyline in general makes it worth a buy.



Assassins Creed Bloodlines

Let's face it, you weren't happy with Liberation. You resent the fact that you are forced to play as the inferior kitchen-dwelling sex in a game that twists their role into ill-deserved superiority to the extent that they are killing men and getting away with it (typical feminists). This is why you should pick up a copy of Bloodlines instead, where you can play as a man.

I had Spider-Man 2 for PSP one time. It was good, but I was disappointed that it wasn't like the console versions when I first bought.

Mecha wrote:

I had Spider-Man 2 for PSP one time. It was good, but I was disappointed that it wasn't like the console versions when I first bought.

It wasn't like the console versions of Spider-Man 2 but it was very similar to Spider-Man 1... down to the same game engine I believe, with some of the same locations. I had a massive nerdgasm for it because I preferred the first game.

Didn't play Spider-Man 2 on consoles, so I can't say much. Spider-Man 3 sucked though. It was repetitive as hell.

Mecha wrote:

Didn't play Spider-Man 2 on consoles, so I can't say much. Spider-Man 3 sucked though. It was repetitive as hell.

I assume you mean you didn't play Spider-Man 1 on consoles? Or do you mean you bought Spidey 2 on PSP because you thought it would be like the console version you didn't have?

And yeah Spider-Man 3 was horrid. I only played PSP version but I doubt the other versions were any better...

Oh no, I had the first Spider-Man for the GameCube. I even had the more comic book based Spider-Man game on PC. I don't think I ever gotten Spider-Man 2 on consoles because I sold my PS2 at that time, and I thought my GameCube was broken. Which later I found that it wasn't. God dammit GameStop!

But anyway, the ports for Spider-Man 3 were far worse than the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions.

Great list, i would also recommend:

Half-minute Hero
The previous Persona games
Tekken games
Crimson gem saga
Castlevania: dracula X
Jeanne D'arc

Daxter
Secret Agent Clank
MGS Portable Ops
Killzone Liberation
Resistance Retribution

About 4 of the above games are not compatible sadly. Including the flagship title Crisis Core!

Well here is the list of Vita compatible titles http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316058

and from that list I've compiled a list of the only games really worth playing



* Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines - Heavily flawed but for those who miss Altair, you can't go wrong.

* Cladun: This is an RPG! - Simple yet so unique and addictive. Never takes itself too seriously and is good lighthearted fun.

* Crash Tag Team Racing - Although everyone hates newer Crash games, this is great fun with a nice mix of racing and platforming.

* Daxter - I don't really need to say much more do I

* Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories & Vice City Stories - depends on what you want more. For atmosphere, storyline and a great protagonist go for LCS. For a gameplay experience that is the closest thing to San Andreas on a handheld, VCS is the way to go.

* Gran Turismo - Was a massive letdown... but is still a great game. A significant roster of cars, nice detail and lots of great maps.

* Gun: Showdown - Sadly civilian killing is taken out but multiplayer is added and the storyline's good as ever. Best western game ever made.

* Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier - like Daxter, need I say more?

* Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble - Loved Rockstar's Bully? This is the next best thing, except with quirky Japanese humour.

* Killzone: Liberation - Released before Killzone 2, for a while this was the best game of the series and it still holds up today because of its whole new tactical gameplay style.

* LittleBigPlanet - Considering you have the Vita game available you probably have little need for this, but if you just can't get enough this is a great game.

* Manhunt 2 - Sadly the game only reaches its true potential if you have a hacked system (so you can remove the censorship) but if you want a dark, violent experience... this is the best you got.

* Medal of Honor: Heroes & Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 - The online community might be dead by now, but it's worth looking into.

* Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - One of the best handheld games ever made. Chances are if you like MGS you have the HD collection and so have this game already. If you didn't feel the need to get the HD collection but missed out on this game, it's worth going for it. With loads of new features and gameplay to die for...

* Midnight Club: L.A. Remix - If you are not too into the simulator side of racing or just can' get enough, Midnight Club was one of the best racing games on the system with stunning graphics, deep car tuning & customization and generally tight gameplay.

* Monster Hunter Freedom Unite - Through buying this game, you are buying yourself a good 300 hours of gameplay minimum. Addictive action/rpg that should NOT be overlooked.

* Obscure: The Aftermath - Some of the most stunning graphics on the PSP system. Rather generic horror but still good fun.

* Prince of Persia: Revelations & Prince of Persia: Rival Swords - These are just the PS2 games on a handheld. Nothing much more to them. It's just up to you if you want to experience them on the go.

* Pursuit Force - This game is Just Cause 2 on rails. It's crazy, over-the-top but bloody engaging.

* Resistance: Retribution - One of the PSP's best shooters, with stunning visuals.

* Rock Band Unplugged - If you are the kind of person that needs to play with plastic toys guitars, then look elsewhere. If you just like rhythm for the sake of entertainment, then you can't go wrong with this game.

* Silent Hill: Origins & Silent Hill: Shattered Memories - The former is your traditional horror game with the good old scares and bloody combat. Great game. The latter is more like a submissive Alan Wake, with no combat making it a lot more scarier in a sense.

* The Sims 2 - Most Sims games on handhelds suck. It is not the case for this one. It loses a bit of emphasis on the character creation and house customization, but it gains a storyline, interesting characters and just good entertaining gameplay.

* Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny - One of the better fighting games on the handheld. Nice visuals and awesome customization are the highlights.

* Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow - It's a shame the other games aren't available but this one is good enough. Considered to be better than the original titles, this was the Metal Gear Solid equivalent before it came to the system.

* Tekken 6 - A solid port. Need I say more?

* Tomb Raider: Anniversary - a solid port though as a fan of the original game I missed some changes... mainly due to nostalgia.

* Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade - A flawed top down hack n' slash rpg. Worth a look because it's just damn addictive.

* Valhalla Knights & 2- A horribly difficult dungeon crawler. Frustrating but rather satisfying.

* The Warriors - Remember the combat system of Bully? Wonder where it got it from? This is the game. And damn is it a good one. A lot more linear than you'd expect but it's an incredible brawler with some level of freedom and exploration. Breaking into shops and stealing stuff is good fun.

* WipEout Pulse - It's Wipeout. Need I say more? Nah.

I used to like the DS better. But fuck that, the PSP was obviously more superior. :fuckthat:

Teckno wrote:

I used to like the DS better. But fuck that, the PSP was obviously more superior. :fuckthat:

I can't tell if you're being serious or not. Not that there's any reason you shouldn't be.