The all new PSP recommendation thread - resurrected in a dark manner! - page 6 - PlayStation Nation

Shleco · 2005-09-02 07:45:56

Now both our American and European forumites are able to get their hands on the wonderful PSP, you'll be wanting to get some games! Already the PSP has a large number of titles to choose from and it can be overwhelming knowing where to start, so I've compiled this guide to show off the top twenty highest rated games by Gamespot (yep, it's been expanded as the PSP continues to get cracking titles), as well as recommending the best title in each genre. There are also links to reader reviews if you want even more information, so you've got no excuses if you pick up a duffer now!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 Gerstmann2. 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 GouskosPlayer reviews = average score 9.13. 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 NavarroShleco 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 9.44. 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 KasavinShleco 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 8.65. 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 CalaycoPlayer Reviews = average score eleventy-two percent6. 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 CalvertPlayer Reviews = average score 8.77. 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 DavisShleco 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 8.98. 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 ColaycoReader Reviews = average score 9.19. 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 CalvertReader Reviews = average score 8.310. 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 ProvoPlayer Reviews = average score 8.711. 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 GerstmannReader Reviews = average score 9.312. 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 NavarroPlayer Reviews = average score 8.713. 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 NavarroShleco says: 'The load times are a form of punishment in the seventh layer of hell.'Player Reviews = average score 8.914. 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 KasavinPlayer Reviews = average score 8.915. 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 GerstmannReader Reviews = average score 8.716. 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 ColaycoPlayer Reviews = average score 8.517. X-Men Legends II: Rise ...

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