Suggested PSP games for PA East

whosgeo

If the DS can have its own thread, so can the PSP! I primarily play single player games on my PSP. So I'm not sure what is often played multiplayer standing around at PAX. I'm looking to pick up a couple games before heading to Boston. Any suggestions?

dardor

I don't like PvP (at all) so can't help you much there. I know that a few of us have Dissidia, which has pretty good head to head battling. If you're an FF fan you should get that regardless.

MisterPlissken

Both the Siphon Filter and Metal Gear: Portable Ops games have decent multiplayer. I might have to dust of mine before I come over.

DaNerd

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
Dissidia
Phantasy Star Portable
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
Lumines
Guilty Gear Accent Core Plus
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

Rdr

DaNerd wrote: »

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
Dissidia
Phantasy Star Portable
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
Lumines
Guilty Gear Accent Core Plus
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

I believe I see a pattern here. I'll be sure to bring my PSP and 3 copies of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite.

DaNerd

I guess I forgot a copy, since it's 4 person co-op.

Onmitsu

I'm pretty sure the answer is...
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

Or something like that. I might also bring Lumines, Warhammer 40k Squad Command, and FF Tactics, though I expect monster hunter to be the most common psp game by far. Anyone up for pwning a Lao Shan?

DaNerd

If by Lao Shan you mean Fatalis, then yes! Lao fights are so long and boring.

Onmitsu

Alright, sounds good. I personally mentioned lao shan because I figure 4 badass hunters pounding on it should actually kill the bastard with due speed. Maybe. Time I busted out the game and started training again.

BrennaCeDria

Can we switch this to "misc" like the DS thread was? Cause I won't be at PAX until Prime, but I'll be bringing Dissidia and Lumines at the very least, not sure what else; have to go through and see what I have is multi-player.

DaNerd

While you're switching it to misc, you might want to also add the 'X' to the end of "PA".

Mockduck

I will bring Atari Classics (c'mon 2 player action!) along with Dungeons and Dragons Tactics.

Gaus

I know in past conventions around the Boston area, DJ Max Portable has been very popular.

Also - Did anyone mention Monster Hunter Freedom Unite yet?

whosgeo

So i've sensed a theme here. Looks like I should pick up MHFU before PAX. Anyone a fan of Puzzle Quest? Any other suggestions? Or is the PSP not worth it at the con?

Oh, and if someone can tell me how, I'll change the category to "Misc" and add the "X" on PAX

Gaus

I think that it's totally worth it to bring the PSP, I just think the trend will be towards more modern games. ( Like MHFU ) Puzzle Quest just isn't in a lot of people's minds any more. ( especially since it was so glitchy in the beginning, it put a few people off )

ninja_blade

Okay so I'll bring dissidia...
does anyone have street fighter, or Star wars battlefront?

Gaus

I have Street Fighter. I don't have Star Wars.

ninja_blade

Street fighter is good and people are bringing dissidia

ayersrj

I picked up Blazblue today. Haven't even played the portable one, so I need to get my skills up very quickly.

Also was planning on bringing Gran Turismo, Lumines I & II, and if someone actually has a random copy kicking around NHL 07, which is by far the best portable hockey game since NHL 2002 (which was basically NHL 94 on the GBA)

50 More Trash

I really hope I can bump into someone to play a matchup of FF Tactics... I'm one of the only people in my circle of friends with a PSP and have never had a chance to try PvP Tactics... meaning I'd probably get my ass kicked, but it would still be fun to see what its like.

And I would think Lumines II over Lumines, if I recall correctly there's a few extra game modes in II... but I could be wrong.

Is there a meetup or something for PSP gaming, or are we just crossing our fingers and hoping we're next to eachother in line (best way to pass time in line!).

ninja_blade

50 More Trash wrote: »

I really hope I can bump into someone to play a matchup of FF Tactics... I'm one of the only people in my circle of friends with a PSP and have never had a chance to try PvP Tactics... meaning I'd probably get my ass kicked, but it would still be fun to see what its like.

And I would think Lumines II over Lumines, if I recall correctly there's a few extra game modes in II... but I could be wrong.

Is there a meetup or something for PSP gaming, or are we just crossing our fingers and hoping we're next to eachother in line (best way to pass time in line!).

I got FF tactics but I haven't really played it... do you know if it's just random generic units or leveled ones?

50 More Trash

ninja_blade wrote: »

50 More Trash wrote: »

I really hope I can bump into someone to play a matchup of FF Tactics... I'm one of the only people in my circle of friends with a PSP and have never had a chance to try PvP Tactics... meaning I'd probably get my ass kicked, but it would still be fun to see what its like.

And I would think Lumines II over Lumines, if I recall correctly there's a few extra game modes in II... but I could be wrong.

Is there a meetup or something for PSP gaming, or are we just crossing our fingers and hoping we're next to eachother in line (best way to pass time in line!).

I got FF tactics but I haven't really played it... do you know if it's just random generic units or leveled ones?

Oh man, that's one of the downfalls of the game. In PvP or Co-op it doesn't scale up or down your characters... meaning that if you play someone substantially higher level than you its impossible, and even if you're doing co-op the monsters are rated based on the highest level character... meaning it would be horribly hard... even if not for PAX, you really should play it though, it's an amazing version of an already awesome game.

ninja_blade

50 More Trash wrote: »

ninja_blade wrote: »

50 More Trash wrote: »

I really hope I can bump into someone to play a matchup of FF Tactics... I'm one of the only people in my circle of friends with a PSP and have never had a chance to try PvP Tactics... meaning I'd probably get my ass kicked, but it would still be fun to see what its like.

And I would think Lumines II over Lumines, if I recall correctly there's a few extra game modes in II... but I could be wrong.

Is there a meetup or something for PSP gaming, or are we just crossing our fingers and hoping we're next to eachother in line (best way to pass time in line!).

I got FF tactics but I haven't really played it... do you know if it's just random generic units or leveled ones?

Oh man, that's one of the downfalls of the game. In PvP or Co-op it doesn't scale up or down your characters... meaning that if you play someone substantially higher level than you its impossible, and even if you're doing co-op the monsters are rated based on the highest level character... meaning it would be horribly hard... even if not for PAX, you really should play it though, it's an amazing version of an already awesome game.

I've passed the PS1 version, it is good, but my PSP is what I do when there's nothing else. I love my psp don't get me wrong, but God of War 3 is out...not to mention the time killer (final fantasy 13)

50 More Trash

ninja_blade wrote: »

50 More Trash wrote: »

ninja_blade wrote: »

50 More Trash wrote: »

I really hope I can bump into someone to play a matchup of FF Tactics... I'm one of the only people in my circle of friends with a PSP and have never had a chance to try PvP Tactics... meaning I'd probably get my ass kicked, but it would still be fun to see what its like.

And I would think Lumines II over Lumines, if I recall correctly there's a few extra game modes in II... but I could be wrong.

Is there a meetup or something for PSP gaming, or are we just crossing our fingers and hoping we're next to eachother in line (best way to pass time in line!).

I got FF tactics but I haven't really played it... do you know if it's just random generic units or leveled ones?

Oh man, that's one of the downfalls of the game. In PvP or Co-op it doesn't scale up or down your characters... meaning that if you play someone substantially higher level than you its impossible, and even if you're doing co-op the monsters are rated based on the highest level character... meaning it would be horribly hard... even if not for PAX, you really should play it though, it's an amazing version of an already awesome game.

I've passed the PS1 version, it is good, but my PSP is what I do when there's nothing else. I love my psp don't get me wrong, but God of War 3 is out...not to mention the time killer (final fantasy 13)

PSP is for playing at work... I was at a customer service job when I picked up my copy of Tactics for PSP, so it took me about a week or two of playing at work to get a solid play through, complete with sidequests, etc. I love the PSP for the re-releases of games I used to love (looking at you Dracula X Chronicles/Symphony of the Night specifically).

Gaus

50 More Trash wrote: »

I really hope I can bump into someone to play a matchup of FF Tactics... I'm one of the only people in my circle of friends with a PSP and have never had a chance to try PvP Tactics... meaning I'd probably get my ass kicked, but it would still be fun to see what its like.

And I would think Lumines II over Lumines, if I recall correctly there's a few extra game modes in II... but I could be wrong.

Is there a meetup or something for PSP gaming, or are we just crossing our fingers and hoping we're next to eachother in line (best way to pass time in line!).

I think everyone is going to be meeting up in the handheld lounge. ( you probably can't miss it since it's the loonng hallway with the windows looking out onto the street. )

Also wanted to say that I just picked up Eye of Judgment portable and hope to see some people to battle.

macrogeek

I'll be bringing bust-a-move, lumines, and wipeout pure.

DJ Lushious

I didn't think about Street Fighter Alpha. I'll be picking it up this weekend.

So, is it mainly we'll link up in the handheld gaming lounge? I was thinking that it would just be a matter of seeing *someone* broadcasting a game at any point during the convention.

AstroLad

Anyone bringing Lumines 2? Or my personal favorite Ac!d 2?

50 More Trash

Not sure how many of you have played it but Resistance: Retribution is down to 20$ here in Canada (assuming it might be even cheaper in the USA)... its pretty fun (very Goldeneye/Perfect Dark actually) and has a couple multiplayer modes... anyone bringing theirs?

That's the great part about PSP games... I can bring my whole Library and take up almost no space in my bag...

Gaus

I love Resistance: Retribution. I haven't played for soo long though.. I should definitely bring it.

DJ Lushious

Okay, so I got Sreet Fighter Alpha and am finding the smaller D-Pad to be a complete bear to pull off some characteras supers (Vega, Guile, etc.).

I've not given the BlazBlue series a whole lot of time. Would I be better to give that a try? Does BlazBlue's special/ultra/whatever moves translate to the PSP d-pad better?

DaNerd

BlazBlue is a p terrible game. If you want something that plays the same, but is much better, pick-up Guilty Gear: Accent Core Plus.

50 More Trash

That's not entirely fair to BlazBlue... I played tons of GG on the PS2... and found that BB is about 78% more approachable for newbies... they take the overall feel of GG and tweak it a little bit for BB making it much easier for someone to get into, but still having that high level of skill to actually master it (and even then, I would argue that mastering all the characters would be almost impossible, I've had the game for about a year and play on a regular basis and can only really say I'm "good" with Noel and Arakune).

But I also have never played either on PSP, I tend to grip the PS controller 'arcade style' and also have a tournie stick for play at home, these tendencies and preferences wouldn't transfer over too well on the PSP I think... but that's just me.

PSP Games I will have in my bag:
Resistance Retribution
Dissidia
Lumines II
FFT

Does Crisis Core have a multiplayer element? I seem to remember there was a trade thing or something.

ShadowWolf9

What about Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny?

It's my favorite fighter on the PSP.

creid8

I'm bringing:

Lumines
FFT
Monster Hunter Freedom (haven't started 2, don't own Unite)
Metal Gear Ac!d 2 (because someone mentioned it)

50 More Trash

creid8 wrote: »

I'm bringing:

Lumines
FFT
Monster Hunter Freedom (haven't started 2, don't own Unite)
Metal Gear Ac!d 2 (because someone mentioned it)

Do you have a high level game at FFT? I only have an endgame (pre Helm's Deep mind you, but still very high level, Dark Knights, Dancers, etc) save and would love someone to be around that level to play with or against...

Lotus9

I was thinking Tekken? Wireless Tekken on PSP is pretty sweet. Wait, 6 is out. Nevermind. I only have 5 on PSP. Hmmmm. I'm bringing it and FFT and Lumines. @REMGS on Twitter if you're down.

50 More Trash

Man... I only have Lumines II... please tell me some of you guys have it... I've seen most of you post Lumines... but never the "II" part... such a good game... I was asked a question by a friend of mine with less-than-legal PSP (mine is not modded so no worries there)... do hacked versions of games work multiplayer with legal systems? If nobody knows we'll find out pretty quickly at PAX, but until then he nor I are sure.

Aryman

Well... besides Dissidia there's nothing else that's been mentioned that I play. I guess I'll be leaving my Phat at home.

AstroLad

I have and will bring Lumines II. Don't know how long I'll be in line for if at all, but I am definitely bringing and playing Lumines II and Ac!d 2.

Gaus

50 More Trash wrote: »

Man... I only have Lumines II... please tell me some of you guys have it... I've seen most of you post Lumines... but never the "II" part... such a good game... I was asked a question by a friend of mine with less-than-legal PSP (mine is not modded so no worries there)... do hacked versions of games work multiplayer with legal systems? If nobody knows we'll find out pretty quickly at PAX, but until then he nor I are sure.

So games do and some don't. Most do though.