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My wife just surprised me with a new PSP battery after listening to me moan about not having one ever since reading PerfectDark's most recent PSP article. After messing around with broken USB cables and jumping through hoops to un-spoof my old prome-2 firmware version for too long last night, I finally got ARK4 running and had a blast playing Wipeout Pure.

My favourite PSP game back in the day was probably Monster Hunter Freedom Unite... so many late nights spent playing that with friends in my freezing flat. There was something special about LAN parties with handheld games. I remember putting serious hours into Peace Walker and Dissidia too.

Now I want some game recommendations... tell me which games you loved on the PSP! I might even have a look around for some UMDs!

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[–] shiroininja@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Untold legends: brotherhood of the blade…. And the unfinished elder scrolls oblivion

[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (4 children)

The only game I remember was the FF7 one. I'm such a nerd for the story, I can't even remember if it was good or not. I do remember that by the end I was so OP that the game had to force a cut scene of the main character being all beat up, even though I was still full health, or near enough.

[–] PeculiarGoat@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Crisis Core or something? I’m on a bit of a Final Fantasy buzz at the moment so this could be worth checking out!

[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

Crisis Core

Yeeahh that was the one!

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[–] tal@lemmy.today 4 points 2 days ago

Probably Lumines. Nothing amazing from a gameplay standpoint


lots of falling block games out there


but the music makes it a fun experience.

That being said, you can get it on Steam now, so don't need a PSP.

[–] Flamekebab@piefed.social 4 points 2 days ago

Gottlieb Pinball Classics was fantastic on the PSP. I quite enjoyed the Burnout games on it too.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

Valkyria Chronicles 2 and 3 are PSP exclusives, if you liked the first one on PC or PS3 (I think the 3rd game needs a fan translation patch though).

There's a couple decent Jak & Daxter exclusives, too.

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[–] daggermoon@piefed.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Silent Hill Origins and Shattered Memories

[–] PeculiarGoat@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I recall being disappointed with Shattered Memories when it came out because it was different to the usual Silent Hill formula… though I can’t remember what the gameplay was like now. The psychological test gimmick was a really cool idea though!

[–] daggermoon@piefed.world 2 points 2 days ago

I'd say if you go into it expecting an SH1 remake you will be disappointed. If you just want a cool and somewhat relaxing psychological horror game than it won't disappoint. It's a very unique game.

[–] Katana314@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (8 children)

Not sure why everyone skips a generation back to the PSP when the Vita was backwards compatible.

Uncharted Golden Abyss was a pretty decent Uncharted game, and even offered motion controls in some useful ways.

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[–] JensSpahnpasta@feddit.org 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

If you like music games, those DJ Max titles are awesome. And the PSP version of Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords is one of the best puzzle games ever made

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[–] Actionschnils@feddit.org 2 points 2 days ago

I liked Echochrome pretty much :)

I'm sure I had at least some other games, but pretty much all I played on mine was Lumines and emulators.

[–] Master167@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I like Valkyrie Profile Lenneth. It's a turn-based RPG with a fighting game combat system. I enjoyed playing through the multiple paths of the narrative.

[–] PeculiarGoat@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Turn based RPG with fighting game combat?! I can’t imagine what that looks like but I’m intrigued!

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[–] RightHandOfIkaros@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)
  • Obscure The Aftermath
  • Test Drive Unlimited
  • Silent Hill Origins
  • Brandish The Dark Revenant
  • Coded Arms
  • Fate Extra
  • Jeanne D Arc
  • Metal Gear Acid/Peace Walker/Portable Ops
  • Rengoku
  • Dantes Inferno
  • Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex
  • Warriors of the Lost Empire
  • Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
  • Gods Eater Burst
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[–] Apeman42@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Pretty obvious, but FF Tactics for sure, even though I'm not a fan of the War of the Lions translation. Unless you can emulate it, then play the PSX version with The Lion War mod. It has all the PSP changes but doesn't use the new script.

[–] observes_depths@aussie.zone 1 points 2 days ago

Honestly, besides nostalgia value, the games really aren't that good because there's only one analogue stick. But back in the day my most memorable, enjoyed games were GTA, Daxter, and Persuit Force.

[–] Deno@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Try Crimson Gem Saga if you are into JRPGs.

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[–] windowsphoneguy@feddit.org 3 points 2 days ago

Would love to own a real PSP, always adored 2000s Sony hardware. But I often emulate Ridge Racer and SSX on Tour!

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 3 points 2 days ago

Work Time Fun.

I would just play 5 Finger Filet most of the time 🤣

[–] xytaruka@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I loved my PSP, I really enjoyed

Pursuit force Tekken dark resurrection Patapon (and sequels) Ratchet and clank size matters and secret agent clank Castlevania dracula x Chronicles (it has symphony of the night built in as well)

I also loved having it for ps1 games i played ff7, silent hill and jet moto all ran smooth as butter.

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