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Title: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: KaZudra on August 24, 2011, 07:48:22 PM
This thread is about all the Great PSP games small and Large alike, I'll start with my recommendations...

Gundam vs. Gundem Next Plus (there's a translation floating around)
Great game!, its accually better than the Dynasty warrior gundam games, plus it's got Gundam Unicorn!

Phantasy Star Portable 2 + Infinity (coming soon)
PSP2 is a must have if you won a PSP, this game has sooo much content, and its really fun to boot.
Infinity just breaks the scale adding over twice as much content to the original, Can't wait for the US release

Dracula X chronicles
a 2.5d Remake with a bit of new content, plus the original game AND an updated version of it's sequel, AND a bonus peke (pc engine, wrong chip minigame)
this game is proclaimed as the Orange Box of PSP.

Blazblue Continuum Shift 2
throw a Console game on the handheld, Give it all its DLC, and put in a few new modes and top it off with online play, pure win.
Gallery mode also has original peices and a few hints toward a 2.5D (like SFIV) BB3

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
its the latest GG with new features, nuff said.

Tekken Dark Ressurection
This was so popular it got a PS3 release, that alone stands for something.

Final Fantasy - ALL PSP releases
If Final Fantasy Sucks for you, you're probably still looking at console releases, the PSP has the best FF games as of late.
not to mention type 0. Holy Shit. I played the Demo and was blown away.

Persona 3 Portable
Part Life Sim, Part RPG. this game is renowned one of the best RPGs of all time, I agree.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep.
Sure KH is getting to a Milking point in the franchise, but this game is both Fun and challenging, also great for people who want KH to take itself a little more serious plot-wise.

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker.
Venture with Big Boss with the next best MGS, Honestly, this is way better than MGS4. with super high replay value.

that's it for me...
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Abnormal Freak on August 24, 2011, 09:07:43 PM
I hear the Death Jr. games are really great. I just ordered the Wii version of the second one for ten dolla; looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Kale on August 24, 2011, 09:37:47 PM
Quote from: Kamui Zero on August 24, 2011, 07:48:22 PM
Dracula X chronicles
a 2.5d Remake with a bit of new content, plus the original game AND an updated version of it's sequel, AND a bonus peke (pc engine, wrong chip minigame)
this game is proclaimed as the Orange Box of PSP.

Final Fantasy - ALL PSP releases
If Final Fantasy Sucks for you, you're probably still looking at console releases, the PSP has the best FF games as of late.
not to mention type 0. Holy Shit. I played the Demo and was blown away.

Persona 3 Portable
Part Life Sim, Part RPG. this game is renowned one of the best RPGs of all time, I agree.

Don't care about the rest. I do think Dracula X chronicles is a good, but oddly enough I don't like it as much as SotN, or CV3. o_O

FFT for Ipad is better than the PSP release. FFT for the PSX, while having less than the psp release actually runs better. I also don't like the new cutscenes... while I love the art style I don't like the speech they use, it's way over the top and feels unnatural. So I have to disagree.

P3P is indeed better, as far as I've heard, in everyway, it's a pity there wasn't a console version with updated graphics instead. It should've been the other way around, with fes on the psp and p3p as a remake. Or rather, the contents should have been switched.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: stiny on August 24, 2011, 10:30:24 PM
- All iterations of Grand Theft Auto (Liberty City Stories, Vice City Stories, Chinatown Wars). No brainer.

- Silent Hill: Origins. Say what you will about the main character, the mirror mechanic, the breakable weapons or some of the puzzles. On the whole, I liked it. Pity there doesn't appear to be any more 'proper' survival horror games for the PSP besides this one.

- God of War: Chains of Olympus. Short, but fun and very well made.

- Final Fantasy I and II: 20th Anniversary Edition. Dawn of Souls-flavoured FFI-II + amped up HD visuals and sound + assorted bits and bobs = Exactly what I was expecting and I'm totally fine with that.

I've also got a mostly untouched copy of Lunar: Harmony of Silver Star kicking around in my PSP's memory stick. I get the feeling that I made a horrifically bad choice when I bought it. Does it get better? 'Cuz all the irritating, cliched animu crap is seriously giving me pause.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Abnormal Freak on August 25, 2011, 12:36:48 AM
Silent Hill: Origins is so much better on PS2 that it's hard for me to consider it a great PSP game. A fully immersive game like that requires a large screen and big speakers; sitting in the dark with headphones, looking at a small handheld screen doesn't cut it.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: KaZudra on August 25, 2011, 01:16:25 AM
Ys I&II Chronicles, Ys: The Oath of Felghana, Ys: The Ark of Napishtim, and Ys Seven
All great games from a very underrated RPG series.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Dark Nemesis on August 25, 2011, 02:33:35 AM
I really love Ys series!!! I didn't knew that there was that many Ys games for the psp, i have only played Ys: The Ark of Napishtim. Thanks for the info bro!!!
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: KaZudra on August 25, 2011, 02:38:40 AM
Quote from: Dark Nemesis on August 25, 2011, 02:33:35 AM
I really love Ys series!!! I didn't knew that there was that many Ys games for the psp, i have only played Ys: The Ark of Napishtim. Thanks for the info bro!!!

Np, man
I love Ys too, though its so under the radar i sometimes forget it until something resparks my memory.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Deko21 on August 25, 2011, 02:41:53 AM
What? No mentions of WTF? i am dissapoint!
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Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on August 25, 2011, 07:13:34 AM
Patapon is a good music-oriented game.
So is Lumines.

Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins is great.

Gradius Collection.

MegaMan: Powered Up

Maverick Hunter X

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions has some new content to add to the classic game.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: PFG9000 on August 25, 2011, 12:53:57 PM
Lots of great stuff on PSP.  I will never understand why it gets bashed.

The Gradius Portable Collection, Salamander Collection, and Parodius Collection.  All fantastic games, all together in one spot.  I suck at arcade shooters, so I'll never be too good at these, but they're still addicting as hell and super fun.

Silent Hill 0rigins.  I love it.  I know a lot of people hate on it because it's nothing new, but that's exactly why I love it.  So many Silent Hills after SH3 tried to innovate, and they mostly failed.  This one didn't, and it was a great success, at least in my mind.  It has some killer atmosphere and some of the best "Foggy Silent Hill" moments in the series.  I have the PS2 version as well, but I've only played all the way through on the PSP version.

God of War: Chains of Olympus, God of War: Ghost of Sparta.  Both games really do a great job of bringing the console feel and scope to a handheld.  While neither game is as good as the console installments, and both feel like a cash-in, they're both worth playing through.

Tomb Raider Anniversary.  I'm really surprised at how well this translated to the PSP.  It's a really gorgeous game, and a great portable adventure.  I prefer Tomb Raider Legend, but the PSP port of that was horribly butchered.  I wish they would release a patch for PSP Legend that gives it the controls of Anniversary, because that makes all the difference in the world.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: crisis on August 25, 2011, 01:21:04 PM
I wouldn't bother getting the God of War games for psp since they're re-releasing both of em for ps3 soon with enhanced graphix n whatnot..

I had a blast with Viewtiful Joe:Red Hot Rumble since 4 people can play with 1 copy of the game. Capcom Classics Collection Volumes 1 & 2 also has some neat games.


I have a psp go lol
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Highwind Dragoon on August 25, 2011, 02:00:23 PM
Gurumin is a fun new school action/platformer

Brave story: New traveler is a great 30+ hour rpg with a good plot.

Popolocrois is the first 2 games in the series, with a new game that brings the 2 together.

Jeanne D'arc is a TRPG that can be challenging at times.

That's it for now.  8)
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: X on August 25, 2011, 09:23:37 PM
Might as well throw in my PSP collection too:

CV: DXC
Maverick Hunter X
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
Gradius Collection
Tomb Raider:Anniversary
Final Fantasy I & II
Star Oceans: First Departure & Second Evolution
Lunar: Silver Star Harmony
Metal Gear Solid: Portable ops & Peacewalker
Metal Slug XX & Anthology
God of War: Chain of Olympus
Street Fighter Alpha 3 max (with final fight characters too. Score!  :D)
Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower.
Ys I & II Chronicled \
Ys Oath of Felghana  ]-collector's editions
Ys 7                       /

Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Bloodreign on August 25, 2011, 11:41:44 PM
A few of my PSP games are imports:

Ultimate Ghosts N Goblins - didn't really like the fetching the game had you do.
Gokumakaimura Kai - the update to UGnG, gone is the fetching (the original UGnG game I believe is included), also back to 2 hits and dead, and a continue limit. Much harder than UGnG.

Gradius Collection - loved this, found some flaws other ports of the Gradius games didn't have. Got it before I snagged the other versions of the Gradius games, doesn't get played much these days.
Twinbee Portable - Ports of all the Twinbee games from the arcades, again some flaws, the extra Twinbee Da! remake (from the original Gameboy), Twinbee Yahho is missing some voice clips, Pop N Twinbee from SNES is nice and emulated, but playing verts on a PSP proves to be very hard to do.
Salamander Portable - arcade emulations (you insert coins) of both Salamander arcade games, sadly no MSX version included, though a smooth scrolling MSX Gradius 2 is icing on the cake, possibly the best Konami port of all the collection they did on PSP. Having the arcade Xexex is awesome too, this makes this pack extremely awesome.
Parodius Portable - this is my least liked of the collections, but I love Parodius to death. Music got changed from classical folk music, to......classical folk music, and 1 DDR song. Did not like the song changes at all, plus the Gokujyou Parodius, which seems based on the PSX version, does not include the hidden extra stage in stage 2. Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius and the others all seem based on the PSX versions as well, which means frame skipping. Saturn Parodius versions were the best save for Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius, the PSX and Saturn versions are near equal.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: KaZudra on August 26, 2011, 07:59:49 PM
Prinny, Can I be a Hero too?
Great Game for both platformer and Disgaea Fans.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: KaZudra on August 27, 2011, 04:20:18 PM
Trying em all out has shun new light on the PSP, there are very VERY good games on it, Sony completely Fucked this handheld in advertisement.

CRUSH
CRUSH is a 2D to 3D Puzzle game which you Use Perseptives of a 3d World and CRUSH em into a 2d World to solve, Its a point A to B with a very good flavor.

Coded Arms
amongst the few FPS that get it right, Coded Arms is very fun!

CUBE
Another Puzzle game which uses 3d elements to make you think

Peggle
This Game is Fun no matter what platform its on!

Half-Minute Hero
hard to Describe, But its one of the Best!

Final Fantasy IV Complete
Enhanced, Updated, and Features the complete Chronicles of FFIV for a good Price!

Angry Birds
Yep.

A Space Shooter for 2 Bucks!
Sorta a Duke Nukem of Shumps and Ultra Fun!

N.O.V.A
another F.P.S. that doesn't cripple you with bad controls.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: darkjak951 on August 27, 2011, 08:42:05 PM
1.Gundam Vs Gundam NEXT Plus: An excellent gundam game that sadly never made it over to the states, we usually get conned outta good gundam games anyway...
2Monster Hunter Freedom Unite: Fun game, but the controls were pretty horrendous at times.
3.Valkyria Chronicles 2: Not as good as the first one but still fun nonetheless.
4.Megaman Powered Up!: Deserved a sequel.
5.Megaman Maverick Hunter X: Also deserved a sequel.
6.Dracula X Chronicles: Good reboot of a great CV game.
7.Street Fighter Alpha EX: A very fun game, even added some characters from CvS2.
8.Gundam Battle Universe: Another great gundam game we never got. It's sequel, Assault Survive was garbage though...
9.Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy: Addictive game, not a huge fan of the story though.
10.Disgaea 2: Incredible TBS, very funny especially if you love anime.
 
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Deko21 on August 27, 2011, 11:44:37 PM
for me it'd be...

1. Queen's Gate: pretty neat SRPG, kinda similar to the Super Robot Wars series, only with an almost all female cast. There's only one male and some generic male type enemies. Not recommended for people who hate an all female cast and anime in general. Plus its japanese only so you probably won't get far unless you know what button does what.

2. Disgaea: another great SRPG. Pretty fun but grinding is a pain.

3. Metal Gear Peace Walker: A pretty good take on the Metal Gear series. Not much needs to be said about it unless you don't like sneaking around.

4.Castlevania the Dracula X Chronicles: Rly who in this forum doesn't love this game? Though maybe the simple answer is people who hate the new dub. Other than that, sweet remake.

5. Final Fantasy I/II/IV Complete Collection: Classic FF on psp, with updated graphics. Everyone should know how it goes.

6. Dissidia 012: Nice game for any FF fan. Its pretty fun but level grinding can be tedious at some points if you want to get through the story and don't have a save of the first game.

7. WDIDTDTML2 (What did i do to deserve this my lord!? 2): yea, long title is long. Basicly in this game you farm monsters to fend off heroes invading your dungeon. Really fun, but later stages are infuriating if you dont know how to properly farm monsters. Also has parodies of heroes from various games and media (richter belmont and indiana jones to name a few)

8. Work Time Fun: A wario ware ish game. has a good number of addicting mini games and bizzare extras. (like organizing chicks!!!11)

9.MegaMan Maverick Hunter X: A pretty good remake of the first Mega Man X game.

10.Tales of Vs: Bandai Namco's version of Dissidia, only with Tales characters. Pretty good if you like Dissidia and Smash Bros. Too bad it didn't get a localization.

Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: X on August 27, 2011, 11:44:55 PM
Quote
Final Fantasy IV Complete
Enhanced, Updated, and Features the complete Chronicles of FFIV for a good Price!

I knew I had forgotten about something in my list  >:( It's a good...3 games in one!  ;D
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: shelverton. on August 28, 2011, 04:22:12 PM
All my favourite games are already mentioned here, I think.. but I'll list them anyway:

Valkyria Chronicles 2
Jeanne D'Arc
Ultimate Ghosts'n Goblins
Prinny
Star Ocean First Departure
Star Ocean Second Evolution
Tactics Ogre
Disgaea
Capcom Classics Remixed & Reloaded
Taito Legends
Mega Man Maverick Hunter
Mega Man Powered Up
Castlevania DXC
Gradius Collection
Little Big Planet

...And stuff.
I am really interested in Poplocrois too. Gonna get it eventually. Also Astonishia Story though I've heard it's not that good. I do like what I've seen of the battle system though!
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Highwind Dragoon on August 28, 2011, 09:25:16 PM
Legend of heros 2: prophecy of the moonlight witch is pretty good for a short rpg.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Gunlord on August 30, 2011, 01:24:56 PM
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together. FANTASTIC remake. :D
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Maedhros on August 30, 2011, 10:50:52 PM
Lumines, Dj Max Series, Patapon Series, Loco Roco Series... all great games.

Most of the others I like on it were covered already.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Neobelmont on August 31, 2011, 12:29:38 AM
What has not been said? I like street fighter alpha 3, crisis core FF, Never land card battles, and I like the third birthday also I want to try persona!!!
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Maedhros on August 31, 2011, 11:59:16 AM
Quote from: Kale on August 24, 2011, 09:37:47 PM
FFT for Ipad is better than the PSP release.

It has no buttons. Seriously, it's fucking annoying to navigate on that shit. The game was made for a controller, not touch at all. So, even with the slowdowns in the PSP version, the game is still worth it, for me. The rest of your post is just your oppinion, I respect it.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: ScionOfBalance on September 02, 2011, 07:52:50 AM
Quote from: Jorge D. Fuentes on August 25, 2011, 07:13:34 AM
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions has some new content to add to the classic game.


It has some new characters like Luso Clemens(Final Fantasy tactics A2:Grimore of the Rift),Balthier(Final Fantasy 12),a better translation(or so my older brother says),and some other things.

Prinny 2 :Dawn of the Operations panties,dood!:Is a pretty fun game and difficult as hell.Good for people who like challenge,and it  has a baby mode for those who doesn't like difficult very much.

some of my favorite (most have been already mentioned) :

Luxor: Pharaoh's challenge
Dynasty Warriors: strikeforce
Dissidia:Final Fantasy
Patapon 3
Bleach:Soul Carnival 1&2
Megaman powered up
Megaman Maverick Hunter X
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: KaZudra on September 15, 2011, 02:41:17 AM
Resistance: Retribution
FUN 3rd person Shooter without the Notorious PSP Shooter Control problems.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Ialdabaoth on September 15, 2011, 06:04:12 AM
I'm surprised nobody here likes God Eater Burst...

Am I the only one then?
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: KaZudra on September 23, 2011, 09:47:24 PM
Me & My Katamari - great game once you've figured out the controls.

Quote from: Ialdabaoth on September 15, 2011, 06:04:12 AM
I'm surprised nobody here likes God Eater Burst...

Am I the only one then?
I'm gonna try out an English patched version soon, after all, this is the main purpose of this thread.

To mention the best PSP games and get other users to try em out.

Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: ShinAkumaXX on September 27, 2011, 09:42:06 PM
I kind of still want a PSP for a few games, Dracula X Chronicles being #1. Next would be Gradius Collection. The best Gradius game is Gaiden, which I have but this is the only way the game has ever came to the US. Sucks that Konami didn't put out collections like this on PS2 like every other company. Shit I have a dozen Anthology collections at least on PS2. I sort of hate Konami. Final Fantasy Tactics is one of if not my favorite rpg games. Also Star Ocean 2 is on PSP. Oh, wait I nearly forgot. I think nearly tied with Drac X Chronicles would be Ys I&II. Darn I wish those PS2 remakes of the games would of came out here! Basically I think these games would be in my collection already but I don't really like hand held systems. If I ever have some extra cash maybe I'll pick one up someday. Plus vita is on the way! Too bad it wont play PSP stuff.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: resnov on October 11, 2011, 02:52:07 PM
 :o I think god of war: ghost of Sparta is very cool because it's action and adventure. my best games on the psp would be god of war games. ;D :) :rollseyes:
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Bloodreign on October 12, 2011, 01:19:23 AM
Quote from: ShinAkumaXX on September 27, 2011, 09:42:06 PM
I kind of still want a PSP for a few games, Dracula X Chronicles being #1. Next would be Gradius Collection. The best Gradius game is Gaiden, which I have but this is the only way the game has ever came to the US. Sucks that Konami didn't put out collections like this on PS2 like every other company. Shit I have a dozen Anthology collections at least on PS2. I sort of hate Konami. Final Fantasy Tactics is one of if not my favorite rpg games. Also Star Ocean 2 is on PSP. Oh, wait I nearly forgot. I think nearly tied with Drac X Chronicles would be Ys I&II. Darn I wish those PS2 remakes of the games would of came out here! Basically I think these games would be in my collection already but I don't really like hand held systems. If I ever have some extra cash maybe I'll pick one up someday. Plus vita is on the way! Too bad it wont play PSP stuff.

We were lucky to even see two Konami collections over the years, one on PS1, the other DS (again Gradius 1 is on it, relegated to a handheld). Only Gradius 3 and 4 were lucky enough to be put on a PS 2 collection, shame the others didn't get the same love. But I'm thinking because Konami already had the third and fourth games on PS 2, and rereleased svseral times overseas, they didn't feel obliged to release 3 and 4 once again on a collection.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Neobelmont on October 12, 2011, 11:03:19 PM
Am I the only one who likes persona got three a couple months back it rocks.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: KaZudra on October 13, 2011, 12:28:05 AM
Quote from: Neobelmont on October 12, 2011, 11:03:19 PM
Am I the only one who likes persona got three a couple months back it rocks.
You are not alone.
I love Persona, its good that all 3 games are on PSP, I'm Hoping P3FES hits PS2 Classics...
Persona 4 and a Persona Tournament Fighter are coming out for the Vita! W00t!
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Neobelmont on October 13, 2011, 11:20:24 AM
Quote from: Kamui Zero on October 13, 2011, 12:28:05 AM
You are not alone.
I love Persona, its good that all 3 games are on PSP, I'm Hoping P3FES hits PS2 Classics...
Persona 4 and a Persona Tournament Fighter are coming out for the Vita! W00t!

Tournament Fighter I was talking with a CV fan in my oceanography about person a bit he said it was going to be a 2-d fighter is this true?
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: KaZudra on October 13, 2011, 03:21:15 PM
Quote from: Neobelmont on October 13, 2011, 11:20:24 AM
Tournament Fighter I was talking with a CV fan in my oceanography about person a bit he said it was going to be a 2-d fighter is this true?
Better yet, I've dug up the video.
PS3・XB360　ペルソナ4 ジ・アルティメット イン マヨナカアリーナ　PV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpq41IqOjPM#ws)
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Arma on October 19, 2011, 03:08:40 PM
I'll add:
Dead Head Fred
Dracula Undead Awakening
No Gravity the Plague of Mind
Wipeout Pure and Pulse
Medievil Resurrection
Cake Mania Baker's Challengue
Alien Syndrome
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: cecil-kain on October 20, 2011, 01:44:05 PM
I love Megaman Powered Up --that worldbuilder is hardcore gaming crack.  Spent 6 months designing a MONSTER stage and it's still my pride and joy.
Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: knightmere on October 26, 2011, 02:23:38 PM
Here are my PSP Favorites:

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
God of War: Chains of Olympus
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection
Phantasy Star Portable 2

I don't own the God of War games anymore because I got the HD versions on PS3 now.

Title: Re: Best of PSP Thread.
Post by: Husky on November 03, 2011, 11:27:48 AM
Some of my favs were

Dracula x chronicles
Street fighter Alpha 3 max
Darkstalkers
3RD Birthday
MGS: peace walker
Kurohyou: Ryu Ga Gotoku Shinshou
Tenchu: Shinobi Taizen
Hammerin' Hero
Tekken:DR