PSP - recommend me some games.

Josey Wales

I have a new PSP and am looking for some game recommendations. I've never had a PSP so I haven't really been following what is good for the system.

I've downloaded demos of LBP, God of War, MotorStorm and Wipeout. I'm going to buy LBP I'd say. Are there any other good games out there? I'm fond of platformers and racing games with combat, i.e. Wipeout, Mario Kart.

I'm also a little torn about whether to download from the PSN or buy UMDs. Sometimes the downloads are cheaper than the UMD equivalent but I do like to have the disc/packaging for my collection.

Edit:

Anyone played any of the Pro Evolution Soccer games on the PSP? Are they good ports or nowhere near as good as the console versions?

tman

Well both Wipeout games should be a no brainer (I preferred Pulse a little bit, but they're both much of a muchness really)

Ratchet and Clank: size matters is supposed to be a decent enough platformer, but for some reason I haven't tried it yet despite loving the PS3 games...

Oo..

loco roco is def a good buy for the psp if you like ones like LBP. only 10e used in gamestop too!! try the demos off psn store.

Retr0gamer

If you want a good strategy RPG there's no beating Final Fantasy Tactics and Jeanne D'Arc (you'll have to import the later but it is worth it).

_Godot_

LocoRoco
LocoRoco 2
Patapon
Patapon 2
Crisis Core
Star Ocean First Departure
Star Ocean Second Evolution
Half Minute Hero
Breath of Fire 3
Tales of Eternia
Daxter
Ratchet and Clank Size Matters
Final Fantasy Tactics: War Of The Lions
God of War Chains of Olympus
Metal Slug Anthology
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
Sega Mega Drive Collection
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
Every Extend Extra
Brave Story: New Traveler
Shin Megami Tensei Persona
Lumines
Class of Heroes
Crimson Gem Saga
Gitaroo Man Lives!
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 (when it comes out)

kellsred

I have a couple of the pro evo games.
Not as good as on their bigger brother, but good nonetheless

Josey Wales

kellsred wrote: »

I have a couple of the pro evo games.
Not as good as on their bigger brother, but good nonetheless

I agree. I bought PES 2008 for 6.99. It's not bad but being used to the console version it is hard to get into. Judging it purely against other handheld football games though and it is very good.

niallon

God Of War Chains Of Olympus is a must. Ratchet Size Matters and Secret Agent Clank are also great fun and...believe it or not...Rock Band on the PSP is awesome!

Josey Wales

niallon wrote: »

God Of War Chains Of Olympus is a must. Ratchet Size Matters and Secret Agent Clank are also great fun and...believe it or not...Rock Band on the PSP is awesome!

I played the GoW demo and was very impressed at what they could do on the PSP. I'm just after finishing GoW III so not really in the mood for more of the same.

I like the Ratchet & Clank games on the PS3 so I might give that one a go.

positron

Another vote for God Of War Chains Of Olympus. And Tekken Dark Resurrection.

LiNgWiStIkZ

Peace Walker!:D

knuth

Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core.

Ricosruffneck

Crash Bandicoot 3 from the psn,

like a 5'r but worth it.

If you like karting the new modnation racers is supposed to be good. Better on Ps3 but it transfers ok to the psp.

http://ie.psp.ign.com/articles/108/1088504p1.html

johnny_ultimate

Would second recommendations of Jeanne D'Arc, Half-Minute Hero (such a clever little game) and LocoRoco.

Not for everyone, but my favourite game on the PSP is Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness. A strange, funny strategy RPG, the focus on constant levelling and stats isn't for everyone, but it has a crazy amount of depth.