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PSP Game Recommendations?

Dublo7Dublo7 Registered User regular
edited July 2007 in Games and Technology
Hey guys,

I'm getting a PSP sometime this week, and I'm just curious if you have any opinions on what games I should get?

So far, on my list of possible purchases, I have;

Metal Gear Solid PO
Lumines
Ratchet and Clank (I've never ever played a Ratchet game before. Are they any good?)
Metal Slug Anthology
Syphon Filter Dark Mirror

Also, what's a decent RPG for the PSP?

Cheers.

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  • LegacyLegacy Stuck Somewhere In Cyberspace The Grid(Seattle)Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited June 2007
    Metal Gear Ac!d 2.
    Metal Gear Digital Graphic Novel.
    MegaMan Maverick Hunter X.

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  • leafleaf Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Wipeoute Pure, Loco Roco, Lumines.

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  • tardcoretardcore Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    New Super Mario Bros.
    Sonic Rush
    Phoenix Wright
    Brain Age

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  • Unco-ordinatedUnco-ordinated NZRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I'd highly recommend these games:
    Killzone: Liberation
    Lumines
    Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
    Metal Gear Acid 2
    Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
    Daxter
    Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters

    Good RPG's? Tales of Eternia (import) and Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth. Failing that, you can wait until later in the year when Jeanne d'Arc, Brave Story and Final Fantasy Tactics all come out.

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  • commathecommathe Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Hot Shots Golf is really good, and dont forget Disgaea coming soon.

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  • ronzoronzo Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    tardcore wrote: »
    Whoops, I'm being an eleist asshole

    If you like fighting games Tekken DR is good, as well as Guilty Gear judgement.

    Also, Sega Fucking Genesis Collection. 29 of the best the Genesis had to offer like sonic 1 & 2, Phantasy Sat II, III, IV, Ecco the Dolphin I and II, etc (though its missing sonic 3 and knuckles for some reason)

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  • Unco-ordinatedUnco-ordinated NZRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    ronzo wrote: »
    tardcore wrote: »
    Whoops, I'm being an eleist asshole

    If you like fighting games Tekken DR is good, as well as Guilty Gear judgement.

    Also, Sega Fucking Genesis Collection. 29 of the best the Genesis had to offer like sonic 1 & 2, Phantasy Sat II, III, IV, Ecco the Dolphin I and II, etc (though its missing sonic 3 and knuckles for some reason)

    Just ignore the troll. But it is kinda funny, the "DS fans trolling PSP threads" phase has been over for a year or so now. I guess he's a little slower than the others.

    And yeah, I completely forgot about Tekken: DR and Sega Mega Drive Collection (Mega Drive >>> Genesis). They're fucking awesome.

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  • Dublo7Dublo7 Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    That Sega Mega Drive collection does sound pretty awesome. I'm a huge Sonic 1&2 fan.

    I have a DS Lite anyway, so I just ignored the troll.

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  • krlkrl Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I highly recommend Killzone Liberation.

    This might also come in handy.

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  • tardcoretardcore Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Jesus, why so touchy?

    Anyway...
    Lumines
    Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
    Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
    GTA: VC Stories
    GTA: LC Stories
    Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters

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  • Dublo7Dublo7 Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    krl wrote: »
    I highly recommend Killzone Liberation.

    This might also come in handy.

    Yeah, I saw Killzone for super cheap today, so I'll probably pick it up this week as well.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Gitaroo Man. Not the best control scheme in the world, but that game has to be played if you couldn't get it on PS2.

    And for RPGs, you can't go wrong with Lenneth. Ys VI is good too, but I'm not sure how the port compares to the PS2 version.

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  • cocheseisdeadcocheseisdead Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Monster Hunter. It's a pretty difficult game, though.

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  • Target PracticeTarget Practice Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I don't have a PSP, but I'd think the Sega Genesis Collection is a good bet, although for some reason its MSRP is $10 more than the PS2 version.

    Also, does anyone know if there's any substantive difference between the PS2 and PSP versions of Snoopy vs. the Red Baron?

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  • DisruptorX2DisruptorX2 Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Be warned about Liberty City stories: Vehicle and Foot control are either both "joystick" or both d-pad, can't have one for each. And the d-pad doesn't work for on foot. I had to manually switch the control scheme whenever I got in a vehicle, so I didn't get very far before giving up.

    I second Maverick Hunter X. Its megaman X in 3d, but the same 2d gameplay. Its great fun. Also, it has voice acting and Launch Octopus is the token bishonen villain, for some inane reason. O_o

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  • _J__J_ Pedant Registered User, __BANNED USERS regular
    edited June 2007
    The only thing my PSP is good for is keeping papers from blowing off my desk.

    RPGs I own:
    Kingdom of Paradise
    Legend of Heroes
    Popolo Crois
    Untold Legends
    Blade Dancer

    They are all terrible and a waste of money. I recommend none of them.

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  • core tacticcore tactic Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    CRUSH. CRUSH GOD DAMN IT.

    I just got it, and it's amazing.

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  • _J__J_ Pedant Registered User, __BANNED USERS regular
    edited June 2007
    CRUSH. CRUSH GOD DAMN IT.

    I just got it, and it's amazing.

    So, it's the new paper mario?

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  • core tacticcore tactic Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    _J_ wrote: »
    CRUSH. CRUSH GOD DAMN IT.

    I just got it, and it's amazing.

    So, it's the new paper mario?

    It's really not like Paper Mario at all once you get into it. More like Psyconauts, which I can't spell.

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  • BioHaz594BioHaz594 Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    If you can find a copy of it somewhere for a decent price, Super Star Soldier is awesome on the PSP. I would also have to reccomend Field Commander if you want a turn based strategy game.

    PSP Games I own and reccomend...
    Field Commander
    Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
    Mega Man Powered Up
    Metal Gear Acid
    Metal Gear Acid 2
    Metal Gear Portable OPs
    Metal Slug Anthology
    Super Star Soldier
    Wipeout Pure

    And as for RPGs on the PSP, I think they all suck so far. Either killed by obscene load times, lame combat/gameplay, and/or uninspired stories. I own a whole mess of them and was dissapointed by all of them for basically those reasons.

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  • redstormpopcornredstormpopcorn Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
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    Buy it. Play it. Love it.

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  • powersurgepowersurge Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    No one mentioned Puzzle Quest D:

    Sid Mier's Pirates (PSP) turned out to be a dang good port IMO of the pc game. Also Daxter (of Jak and Daxter) on the PSP is a fine platformer.

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  • DashuiDashui Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Yeah, Tales of Eternia and Valkyrie Profile are good RPGs if you haven't played them before on the Playstation. The current RPG I'm playing on it is Monster Kingdom Jewel Summoner, which isn't bad at all. Also, Dungeon Siege Throne of Agony is a pretty awesome hack and slash RPG.

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  • bobmyknobbobmyknob 3DS Friend Code 4553-9974-2186 Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I just picked up a PSP used with Killzone Liberation and Sid Meiers Pirates. How is Pirates? I'm a little confused so far, but I'm hoping I'll figure it out quickly. Also, MLB '07 The Show, is it a good game?

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  • Wonder_HippieWonder_Hippie __BANNED USERS regular
    edited June 2007
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    Buy it. Play it. Love it.

    I can't fucking find it. Is it even out in the US?

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  • boomdizzleboomdizzle Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    MLB 07 The Show is a good game, I'd say it's great. Definitely the best portable baseball you can get (that tries to be somewhat realistic). At first it was a bit frustrating as if you are not used to the nub, it can be hard to accurately place pitches. But I got used to it. I recommend this game heartily.

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
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    Buy it. Play it. Love it.

    I can't fucking find it. Is it even out in the US?

    It's been mentioned in every thread related to buying PSP games ever, but no, the game came out in Eurofunland and not here. It goes on the short list.

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  • Unco-ordinatedUnco-ordinated NZRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    tardcore wrote: »
    Jesus, why so touchy?

    Because posting that kind of crap leads to arguments and then the thread is derailed. That's why.

    Edit: RPGamer have some impressions and screens of the US version of Brave Story here.

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  • JazzJazz Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
    Out Run 2006
    Wipeout Pure (and its huge stack of downloadable content)
    Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
    Metal Gear Acid
    GTA: Liberty City Stories
    Ridge Racer
    Star Soldier
    Burnout Legends
    TOCA Race Driver 2

    All those have kept me very well entertained and come with high recommendations.

    I need to grab some of the rest of the stuff mentioned in this thread.

    Also, be warned and stay very far away from EA Replay. It's crap, and seeing once-classic games treated so badly made me weep. That said, I blame that squarely on trying to shoehorn those PC games onto the SNES in the first place. Ugh.

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  • core tacticcore tactic Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I'm usually the guy to say Tales of Eternia, but get that too.

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  • Dublo7Dublo7 Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Yesterday I got GTA Liberty City Stories, and I'm really surprised how well this game works on the PSP. Sure, it's pretty much just the same old thing as the PS2 games, but it's fun to quickly pick up and play while on the bus, or just chilling on the couch.

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  • Tw4winTw4win Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I hate to bring an old thread back to life but I didn't think this question was good enough to start a new thread...

    Can someone suggest some good/great PSP Multiplayer games that take advantage of the unit's WiFi connection? I just want something well made & fun that I can boot up, and use to play random people with over the 'net.

    ***EDIT***

    Also, any suggestions for good travel cases? Small form factor is a must and I'd like a space to store an extra battery and possibly an extra memoy card...

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  • SavedSaved Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Siphon Filter, Wipeout and Tekken DR are both pretty good for that.

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  • InvisibleInvisible Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    If you can wait, these come out July 17:

    Parappa the Rapper (The PS1 classic)
    Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology (like Tales of Eternia, but you make the main character and several past characters across several games join up with you for an all new adventure)

    And
    August 21:
    Jeanne D' Arc (Which looks awesome)

    August 28:
    Monster Hunter Freedom 2 (If they fix the problems with the first)

    Now:
    X-Men Legends II
    Metal Gear Acid 2
    Gitaroo-Man Lives!
    Valkyrie Profile Lenneth
    Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops

    Others that are good, but can wait:
    GTA: Liberty/Vice City Stories
    Sega Genesis Collection
    Untold Legends I or II

    Edit: Oh wow, didn't realize this thread was a month old.

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  • Tw4winTw4win Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Saved wrote: »
    Siphon Filter, Wipeout and Tekken DR are both pretty good for that.

    Would you suggest Syphon Filter over the SOCOM games for multiplayer?

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  • ZephyrZephyr Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
    Tekken: Dark Resurrection
    Monster Hunter Freedom
    Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
    Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
    Killzone: Liberation
    Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
    PoPoLoCroiS
    Metal Gear Ac!d
    Metal Gear Ac!d 2
    Prince of Persia: Rival Swords
    Final Fantasy 1 & 2 Remakes
    Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
    Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend
    LocoRoco
    Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords

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  • SavedSaved Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Tw4win wrote: »
    Saved wrote: »
    Siphon Filter, Wipeout and Tekken DR are both pretty good for that.

    Would you suggest Syphon Filter over the SOCOM games for multiplayer?

    A lot of people like Socom but I was never able to get into the multiplayer - connecting to games never seemed to work properly. I've never had any problems with Siphon Filter and it plays and controls really well, feels like a really natural Splinter Cell.

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  • Tw4winTw4win Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Saved wrote: »
    Tw4win wrote: »
    Saved wrote: »
    Siphon Filter, Wipeout and Tekken DR are both pretty good for that.

    Would you suggest Syphon Filter over the SOCOM games for multiplayer?

    A lot of people like Socom but I was never able to get into the multiplayer - connecting to games never seemed to work properly. I've never had any problems with Siphon Filter and it plays and controls really well, feels like a really natural Splinter Cell.

    Nice. I'll pick it up as soon as I can.

    The last Syphon Filter I played was for the PSX and I enjoyed it. Enjoyed it more than Metal Gear actually...

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Tw4win wrote: »
    Saved wrote: »
    Tw4win wrote: »
    Saved wrote: »
    Siphon Filter, Wipeout and Tekken DR are both pretty good for that.

    Would you suggest Syphon Filter over the SOCOM games for multiplayer?

    A lot of people like Socom but I was never able to get into the multiplayer - connecting to games never seemed to work properly. I've never had any problems with Siphon Filter and it plays and controls really well, feels like a really natural Splinter Cell.

    Nice. I'll pick it up as soon as I can.

    The last Syphon Filter I played was for the PSX and I enjoyed it. Enjoyed it more than Metal Gear actually...

    If you liked SF more than MGS, you'll LOVE this game. I hate SF and I thought this game wasn't half bad.

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  • Daisuke SpoonDaisuke Spoon Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Monster Hunter.

    Its frustrating in the beginning, but once you get passed like the first 2 hours its pretty fun. I've gotten about 100+ hours out of it.

    Don't get Valhalla knights though. god what a waste of money.

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