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Underrated PSP Games - UMD or PSN
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Locoroco 1&2
everybody loves Patapon, but his little brother is poor talked about. I can assure you that behind the simple controls there's a deep and involving games. Also both my wife and my daughter like it and that means always something good.
everybody loves Patapon, but his little brother is poor talked about. I can assure you that behind the simple controls there's a deep and involving games. Also both my wife and my daughter like it and that means always something good.
1.21Gigawatts
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Its called Kingdom of Paradis in the US. And the cover is even worse in he US.
But its a good game with a deep combat system and beautiful environments.
Green Wiggly
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Already mentioned, ZHP: Unlosing Ranger VS *Darkdeath Evilman* is an awesome, underrated roguelike game:
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This thread is going to murder my wallet. Also it's a shame Rengoku is on PSN but not compatible with Vita. It looks awesome.
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RMI
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DidntKnowJack
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Motorstorm Arctic Edge
Unfortunately only available on UMD (in the US anyway) but one of my favorite PSP games.
Unfortunately only available on UMD (in the US anyway) but one of my favorite PSP games.
I have still not played Trails in the Sky. Given my love of Falcom games I really need to get on this bandwagon. Maybe after I finish replaying Xenogears again and Y's Celceta.
There was a Carnage Heart game for the PSP!?!?!?!? I really, really, really need to find a copy of that. Had no idea at all!
My personal recommendations would be:
Ridge Racer 2 - I think you have to import this one. It's basically a re-hash of the first PSP Ridge Racer (same engine, same intro movie, same menus), but instead includes the tracks from pretty much every good RR game - All tracks from Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer Revolution, Rage Racer, Rave Raver, and R4 are here. As Ridge Racer games go, it really is the best one - only flaw is that it lacks R4's yellow-ass menus and style.
Ace Combat: Joint Assault - Great portable Ace Combat game with co-op multiplayer (even online if the server still exists).
Phantasy Star Portable 2 - Like a portable version of Phantasy Star Universe. Loads of content, lightning fast load times if you install to memory stick, and online play (again, if the server's still there).
Gods Eater Burst - Like a story-driven Monster Hunter but a bit more forgiving gameplay-wise, and with the inclusion of AI teammates, which is a boon when you don't have friends around.
There are other games that I'd highly recommend, but most of them have already been mentioned in the thread.
There was a Carnage Heart game for the PSP!?!?!?!? I really, really, really need to find a copy of that. Had no idea at all!
My personal recommendations would be:
Ridge Racer 2 - I think you have to import this one. It's basically a re-hash of the first PSP Ridge Racer (same engine, same intro movie, same menus), but instead includes the tracks from pretty much every good RR game - All tracks from Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer Revolution, Rage Racer, Rave Raver, and R4 are here. As Ridge Racer games go, it really is the best one - only flaw is that it lacks R4's yellow-ass menus and style.
Ace Combat: Joint Assault - Great portable Ace Combat game with co-op multiplayer (even online if the server still exists).
Phantasy Star Portable 2 - Like a portable version of Phantasy Star Universe. Loads of content, lightning fast load times if you install to memory stick, and online play (again, if the server's still there).
Gods Eater Burst - Like a story-driven Monster Hunter but a bit more forgiving gameplay-wise, and with the inclusion of AI teammates, which is a boon when you don't have friends around.
There are other games that I'd highly recommend, but most of them have already been mentioned in the thread.
daoster
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Man, if Sony of Japan made games like Loco Roco for the Vita, instead of trying to get console-lite games on it...I would be so happy. Loco Roco 1 and 2 were some of my favorite games from the PSP. So simple, so colorful, so cheery, so FUN!
Think I'm going to rebuy it for Vita.
Think I'm going to rebuy it for Vita.
I post some images for my suggestions:
Archibald's Adventures, extremely awesome puzzle games with 192 levels(Minis)
Crystal Mines, 300 levels for the remake of a old Boulder Dash clone
Dracula Undead Awakening, awesome twin stick shooter(Minis)
It's the official spiritual sequel for ps3, different story, characters and setting, same monsters, equips and gameplay.
ZHP seems to be more inspired though.
Archibald's Adventures, extremely awesome puzzle games with 192 levels(Minis)
Crystal Mines, 300 levels for the remake of a old Boulder Dash clone
Dracula Undead Awakening, awesome twin stick shooter(Minis)
It's the official spiritual sequel for ps3, different story, characters and setting, same monsters, equips and gameplay.
ZHP seems to be more inspired though.
Takao
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ClaDun x2
It was an incredibly fun dungeon crawler with a LOT of customization. You can even create sprites for your character, your weapons, and even compose music iirc. It's downloadable only, but it's on PSN and there's an okay PC Port on Steam.
depward
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Eye of Judgment Legends is a TERRIFIC CCG game. Had some really fun online play (shut down now I believe). Had a "story mode" which was pretty good.
Mawaskes
A puzzle game with a great learning curve, the easy levels are just right to get you in the game, then it goes to really really difficult challenges if you dare. Also you can customize your avatar with strange shapes, i enjoyed it but i don't know why.
A puzzle game with a great learning curve, the easy levels are just right to get you in the game, then it goes to really really difficult challenges if you dare. Also you can customize your avatar with strange shapes, i enjoyed it but i don't know why.
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Warhammer: Battle for Atluma was a very faithful adaption of the WarCry (Warhammer Fantasy) card game.
Dungeons & Dragons Tactics was a tactical, turn-based RPG which strictly adhered to the v3.5 ruleset.
Dungeons & Dragons Tactics was a tactical, turn-based RPG which strictly adhered to the v3.5 ruleset.
jdkluv
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Everyone please run to XSEED HQ and beg them to localize this masterpiece.
*Hugs Japanese retail copy*
Robert at Zeboyd Games
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Wild Arms XF got some poor reviews (has a 68% average on Gamerankings) but it's seriously great. Cool FFT-esque class system (with lots of weird classes) and a great soundtrack. The main complaint that reviewers had was that you actually had to change up your party & strategy from situation to situation since they give you lots of different goals besides just "Kill anything" like avoid being detected or escape the map within X turns. Yes, that's right; there were actually reviews that complained that a Strategy/RPG required actual Strategy.
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dat Fortress
Have you tried Brandish 2? It's even better and much varied than Brandish 1, plus bigger and better soundtrack. It's fucking awesome.
Have you tried Brandish 2? It's even better and much varied than Brandish 1, plus bigger and better soundtrack. It's fucking awesome.
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Darn, no PS3 =P
You just reminded me that I have this game, and it's Vita compatible too. Really need to play it at some point.
You just reminded me that I have this game, and it's Vita compatible too. Really need to play it at some point.
I am actually surprised just how vast the PSP library is and this thread will help me with my PSP collection.
Holy hell that looks amazing.
Already mentioned, ZHP: Unlosing Ranger VS Darknight is an awesome, underrated roguelike game:
ambientmystic
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Some great choices in this thread, keep 'em coming folks!
I'd personally support Jeanne D'arc as well for the list. It's criminally underrated for what it is, and a solid choice for any PSP owner. It also looks really nice when uprendered in PPSSPP where it's begun to work properly (the chracters were previously invisible until recent builds)
1080p screenshot with 2xSSAA (8x rendering resolution) from PPSSPP:-
I'd personally support Jeanne D'arc as well for the list. It's criminally underrated for what it is, and a solid choice for any PSP owner. It also looks really nice when uprendered in PPSSPP where it's begun to work properly (the chracters were previously invisible until recent builds)
1080p screenshot with 2xSSAA (8x rendering resolution) from PPSSPP:-
xPhinehas
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Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions is a great game. Better translated dialogue makes it like an old time novel with really cool art style cut scenes. Also any of the Monster Hunters if you haven't played them.
Not really under rated but meh.
Not really under rated but meh.
ambientmystic
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Really low/middling stuff. I took that shot from my laptop which has 08/09' era hardware:-
Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 @ 2.8 GHz
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670
8 GB RAM
Basically any PC (with an integrated Intel HD 3xxx/AMD/NVIDIA card) built in the last 4-6 years can handle PPSSPP. Heck the emulator was built for mobile devices (phones/tablets) in the first place.Have a look at the dedicated thread to learn more.
Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 @ 2.8 GHz
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670
8 GB RAM
Basically any PC (with an integrated Intel HD 3xxx/AMD/NVIDIA card) built in the last 4-6 years can handle PPSSPP. Heck the emulator was built for mobile devices (phones/tablets) in the first place.Have a look at the dedicated thread to learn more.
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Green Wiggly
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SolidChamp
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Anything I'd recommend has already been recommended so I'll just throw these two minis at you.
Mighty Flip Champs DX
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Where is my Heart?
Mighty Flip Champs DX
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Where is my Heart?
Bassun
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If you're looking for underrated, I'd have to go with Jeanne D'arc and Crimson Gem Saga.
Two games that I wish had been released on the EU PSN store (along with God Eater)
Two games that I wish had been released on the EU PSN store (along with God Eater)
cj_iwakura
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Came to post this. Best platformer on the system, if not of the generation. So full of content and challenge.
Also, the DJ MAX games, especially Clazziquai and Portable 2. Avoid Portable 3.
Another great import is Initial D: Street Stage. $15 or thereabouts, arcade racer drifting on the go. Solid port of the arcade V3.
Also, the DJ MAX games, especially Clazziquai and Portable 2. Avoid Portable 3.
Another great import is Initial D: Street Stage. $15 or thereabouts, arcade racer drifting on the go. Solid port of the arcade V3.
yurinka
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Action platformers:
Ultimate Ghosts & Goblins
Mega Man Powered Up
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
Bonus: Killzone Liberation, Wipeout Pure, Wipeout Pulse, Ridge Racer 1 or 2, Afterburner Black Falcon, Lumines, Lumines II, Motorstorm Artic Edge.
Ultimate Ghosts & Goblins
Mega Man Powered Up
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
Bonus: Killzone Liberation, Wipeout Pure, Wipeout Pulse, Ridge Racer 1 or 2, Afterburner Black Falcon, Lumines, Lumines II, Motorstorm Artic Edge.
krrrt
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JPeeples83
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It's a shame Minis have been done away with, because they provided some great fun on the PSP and PS3 and gave you a lot of value for your dollar. DynaGems is another great Mini-only game - a must for puzzle game fans.
