NOTE: Where a game's sequel has outscored the original, only the sequel will feature in the list. Well, you wouldn't want the old FIFA when you can pick up the new one!
The Gamespot Top Twenty (as of 29th July 2006)
1. Tekken: Dark Resurrection = 9.2
"Tekken: Dark Resurrection for the PSP is an impressive graphical feat that also delivers everything that makes the Tekken series so great." - Jeff Gerstmann
2. Daxter = 9.1
"The pint-sized Daxter is every bit as good as its console counterparts, bringing all the best elements of the action-platformer Jak games fluidly to the PSP." - Carrie Gouskos
Player reviews = average score 9.1
3. Burnout Legends = 9.0
"Burnout Legends is the best racer the PSP has to offer, and any PSP owner should definitely check it out." - Alex Navarro
Shleco says: "Whilst it's not quite as polished as Ridge Racer or Wipeout Pure from a technical perspective, the game is still a blast to play thanks to the more aggressive take on driving. Soon you'll be slamming cars into the sides and it gets as fast as it is furious with the later racing classes. With one hundred crash circuits and seventy five levels encompassing races, burning laps, road rage and the welcome return of the Pursuit mode, you'll be entertained for a long time. It really is the best of Burnout."
Player reviews = average score 9.4
4. Lumines = 9.0
"Between the beautiful presentation, the innovative gameplay, and the excellent single-player and multiplayer modes, Lumines may very well be the greatest Tetris-style puzzle game since Tetris itself." - Greg Kasavin
Shleco says: "While graphically it may not have the punch of other PSP titles, the fantastic music and the simple gameplay mechancics will entrance you for hours at a time. There are also some brilliant little puzzle modes, computer battles and time attacks that means you can have a quick play if you have ten minutes spare. Fantastic stuff - can you get the perfect 999999 score?"
Player Reviews = average score 8.6
5. Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror = 8.8
"The first portable Syphon Filter is one of a rare breed for the PlayStation Portable--a shooter that offers not only intense stealth and action sequences, but also a control scheme that works." - Bob Calayco
Player Reviews = average score eleventy-two percent
6. World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 (aka Pro Evolution Soccer 5) = 8.8
"The PSP version of Winning Eleven 9 is almost indistinguishable from the PS2 game, but does lack a number of its features." - Justin Calvert
Player Reviews = average score 8.7
7. Wipeout Pure = 8.8
"Wipeout Pure is a joy to look at, and it's viscerally satisfying enough to please fans of the series and new players alike." - Ryan Davis
Shleco says: "It feels a lot more like the old Wipeout games and while the steering is initially tricky, the aggressive battling and sense of speed will keep you playing for a long time. It's a mean challenge too and you can get some free extra vehicles and tracks from www.wipeoutpure.com, which is a great way of eeking out every last drop of fun from the game."
Reader Reviews = average score 8.9
8. SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo = 8.7
"Fireteam Bravo effectively captures the spirit of previous SOCOM games on the PlayStation 2, making it easily the best shooter yet for the PSP." - Bob Colayco
Reader Reviews = average score 9.1
9. FIFA Soccer 06 = 8.7
"FIFA 06 not only addresses the problems of its predecessor, but also adds online play and an entertaining ball-juggling minigame to the mix." - Justin Calvert
Reader Reviews = average score 8.3
10. MLB 06: The Show = 8.6
"Despite not having a few of the features that its PS2 counterpart has, MLB '06: The Show for the PSP is a rock-solid baseball sim and a delight to the senses." - Frank Provo
Player Reviews = average score 8.7
11. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories = 8.6
"Liberty City Stories has its share of minor issues, but it gets enough of the GTA look and feel in there to be an exciting portable game overall." - Jeff Gerstmann
Reader Reviews = average score 9.3
12. MegaMan: Powered Up = 8.5
"Regardless of what you might think of Powered Up's ubercute presentation, there's no denying the addictive challenge the game provides." - Alex Navarro
Player Reviews = average score 8.7
13. WWE SmackDown! vs Raw 2006 = 8.5
"The first wrestler on the PSP is a worthy port of the acclaimed PlayStation 2 game, but its value is somewhat dubious to those who already own the original." - Alex Navarro
Shleco says: "The load times are a form of punishment in the seventh layer of hell."
Player Reviews = average score 8.9
14. Twisted Metal: Head-On = 8.5
"A colorful cast, a great presentation, exciting shooting action, and wireless multiplayer combine to make this one of the safest bets you can place when choosing your first PSP games." - Greg Kasavin
Player Reviews = average score 8.9
15. Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix = 8.5
"This "remixed" version of the original delivers almost everything that was great about the console versions, and with the inclusion of four new levels, the single-player experience has gotten even better." - Jeff Gerstmann
Reader Reviews = average score 8.7
16. Field Commander = 8.4
"Field Commander scores a direct hit with satisfying turn-based strategy gameplay, a lengthy campaign, and a healthy array of online multiplayer options." - Bob Colayco
Player Reviews = average score 8.5
17. X-Men Legends II: Rise of the Apocalypse = 8.4
"X-Men Legends II is a lengthy and fun adventure that anyone with a PSP and an interest in superheroes or beat-'em-up games will certainly enjoy." - Greg Mueller
Reader Reviews = average score 9.0
18. SSX On Tour = 8.4
"Despite being a mishmash of the two most recent console entries in the series, SSX On Tour manages to be a fun, fast-paced game all on its own." - Brian Ekberg
Reader Reviews = average score 8.9
19. Ridge Racer = 8.3
"Ridge Racer does a fine job of showing off the system's technical prowess while simultaneously providing more of the same smooth gameplay that still holds up after all these years." - Jeff Gerstmann
Shleco says: "One of the best titles for showing off what the PSP can do, the feel of drifting and racing furiously around the courses is fantastic. With the number of tours to complete and some tricky opponents on the tarmac, this'll also last you quite some time."
Reader Reviews = average score 9.0
20. Gradius Collection = 8.2
"More than a decade's worth of games from Konami's classic space shoot-'em-up series is contained in this great collection, which offers plenty of intense action, not just nostalgia." - Greg Kasavin
Players Reviews = average score 8.2
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Link to every PSP review, in score order
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