Recommend PSP Downloadables
 

So, I'm down visiting my family for the holidays, but I can't stand putting up with them for too long. That's where my PSP comes in. I just beat MGS on it and am looking for another game to download and play.

The first inclination of many will be to recommend a PSX game, and while you certainly can, I'd prefer recommendations for actual PSP games, if possible. I've been looking at Corpse Party and Fate/EXTRA, for example, but I'm not sure I want to spend that much on Corpse Party cuz I don't know how much I'll like it.

Anywho, throw recommendations my way if you can.

ALSO: If there is even the slightest bit of homophobia in the game, LET ME KNOW BEFOREHAND. Even if you "didn't think it was that bad" or thought "it's all in good fun" or whatever, LET ME KNOW BEFOREHAND. I'm growing increasingly unable to cope with this stuff in games, and prefer to avoid it, and if I encounter it in the game you recommend I will be an angry grumpy asshole and probably won't finish the game. IDEALLY, I WOULD LIKE TO AVOID WASTING MONEY LIKE THAT.

Perhaps the caps seem unnecessary, but I don't really know any other way of conveying that this shit is kind of a big fucking deal to me and I really, really want to avoid it.

Anyway, thanks in advance for any recommendations you offer.

Never had a PSP, but the Spyro the Dragon and Crash Bandicoot series for PSX (don't go any later than that, once they went beyond that console both series went to shit) are awesome. Also Ape Escape if they offer that.

EDIT: I don't think there's any homophobia in either series, since those games are so old school (and kid friendly) they don't even begin to go into that field of discussion.

EDIT2: Looked up on the list. Looks like only the Spyro series and 3 games from the Crash series are available from my recommendations. I'd say go for it, except for maybe Crash Team Racing if you aren't into that genre. Kinda bullshit that they don't have Crash Bandicoot: Warped.

Are you talking Minis, or full PSP titles? I don't have a lot of experience with the Minis.

Have you played Half-Minute Hero? I find a good way to kill an hour or so every so often.

Harvest Moon games are always tons of (Serious) Fun* and I know there are a few PSP ones on the store.

Powerstone Collection is good fun, and either one of the Prinny games are fun (If a bit frustrating) as well if you like Disgaea and it's humor.

Maybe you could pick up the PSP version of Symphony of the Night, I think it is on the store.

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together is a longer game that you probably already own that you should play if you don't.




* LOL NATSUME JOKE.

Full PSP games, though I won't turn down a good Mini recommendation.

Played and beaten.

I dig Harvest Moon games when I play them, but they're not quite what I'm looking for at the moment.

Powerstone are like arena-based fighting games right? Not really what I'm in the mood for, but thanks.

I played the first Prinny game and wasn't a big fan of it. It combined Castlevania-style jumping mechanics with even more ~stuff~ and then expected you to be better at it than Castlevania did and blaaaaargh.

IIRC, I already have Symphony of the Night on my 360.

Played it. Loved it.

Own a couple of these already, so I'm not super in the mood for such a game.

I'm gonna recommend giving Power Stone a second thought, it's pretty good.


I think there is a PSP version of a game called Hoard which is about being a greedy dragon and lighting things on fire so check that out.

In the short time I had a PSP (it's my cousin's) I got to play Outrun 2006 Coast to Coast, it's a fun arcade driving (not racing, really, and I like it for that) game.

I'm not sure if it's downloadable since, IIRC, SEGA doesn't have the Ferrari license anymore but, if it's there, I think it's worth trying it.

If you are looking for something quick to play maybe go with Super Stardust Portable or Everyday Shooter. Age of Zombies is a Twin Stick shooter that a friend of mine recommended, but I never picked up.

It might help if you actually told us what you were in the mood for.

I don't typically download games for my PSP, so I'm not aware of what's currently available. However, the following PSP titles are pretty good...

Daxter. About as challenging as Jak 2, but admittedly, falls short on story. Great gameplay however.

Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier. Decent play in the Jak sections. The flight sim thing is lacking in play value. Still, not bad.

God of War games for PSP. Like God of War? Get them, otherwise skip. Ghost of Sparta has a better story & better play overall.

Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters. Pretty much like any other R&C game. Might be worth your time.

As for the PSP Metal Gear, are we talking about Peace Walker, Portable Ops, or one of the Acid games? If it isn't Peace Walker, you should get that game. Portable Ops, well that isn't half bad, considering the PSP lineup.

Never tried either Acid game.

I strongly recommend against this, since both this game and Secret Agent Clank are trying to be in the spirit of the series, but since both games were outsourced outside of Insomniac for development neither one just has the good qualities of a Ratchet and Clank game. It's the gaming equivalent of looking at a forgery of a painting, and not exactly a very good forgery at that.

I would, except I haven't decided. I'm in one of those, "I don't know what I'm looking for, but I'll know it when I see it," moods.

Haven't seen this on PSN, but that doesn't mean much, since the PSN is rather poorly designed. May consider it, though I feel like, were I to get a game in this series, I should get the original games and not the spin-offs, as I haven't played any of them. However, I'm not ruling it out completely, so if you'd still argue in favor of checking it out, I'll look into how much it costs.

Same with above.

I haven't played any God of War games. I'm starting to feel like I should, just to say I have.

Haven't played any of this series either, though Aldurin's post makes me skeptical of getting this one. Feel free to argue in favor of it more if you think it's really worth it.

Haha, actually I was talking about the original Metal Gear Solid for PSX. I was playing it on PSP cuz I've only ever played the Twin Snakes version. Played Portable Ops and really didn't like it. Considered Peace Walker, but I'm thinking I'll just get the new HD collection that it comes in instead.

The first one is REALLY broken gameplay-wise, but I really liked its ideas, and once I got over thinking of this version of Snake as MGS Snake I was really able to get into the story, which was pretty good, unanswered cliffhangers aside.

The second one improves on the gameplay a bunch and has a more interesting art style, but the characters aren't as memorable. Story is still really fun though. I like it.


Sorry I'm so unhelpful in recommending stuff to me, everybody, but I really do appreciate your recommendations.

To elaborate more on why I'm arguing against Size Matters, it feels as though nothing about it IS a ratchet and clank game, besides there being Ratchet and Clank and some creative weapons. I think it was Sanzaru that developed that game, though I can't be sure, and game series like R&C promptly tumble and faceplant when they go to different developers (i.e. pretty much every Spyro game after Year of the Dragon). If you insist on getting an R&C game for the PSP, you should settle for Secret Agent Clank. It's better than Size Matters in many ways, and it's pretty much the closest that outside companies have gotten to creating a game that really feels Ratchet & Clank. They also add a passable level of stealth gameplay into it, too.

I didn't play any Ratchet and Clank games so this is totally coming from a place of ignorance but wasn't it just a pretty standard platformer in a generation of nearly identical platformers (Spyro, Jak & Daxter, Sly Cooper, etc.)?

What was unique or good about Rachet and Clank that makes Size Matters not a Rachet and Clank game?

That's a debatable point. I've played both & while Secret Agent Clank isn't nearly as good, they're both fairly decent. I admit, Size Matters harkens a bit more to the original R&C, and not the sequels (limited number of hits you can take, and can't build up nanotech).

And frankly, I think you're doing yourself a diservice by avoiding outsourced games. Practically every good games for the PSP is outsourced, but not horribly, as at least with the GOW games, Santa Monica Studios was in talks with Ready at Dawn (the company that handled the Daxter game & the aforementioned GOW ones).

Also, High Impact Games, the company that made the title, has former members of Insomniac games on staff. Ready at Dawn, has former Naughty Dog & Blizzard employees.

Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake is a rather good game. Mostly "action with a side of strategy" game. I find it good for quick bouts. Controls are really good.

Monster Hunter if you want a bit more in depth game. I think there's a few different titles of it on PSP. I've played MH: Freedom Unite and attest for it.

Patapon (1 or 2) if you like rhythm games and have headphones (or not, if you want to get revenge on annoying relatives)

As the obligatory PSX game, Brave Fencer Musashi is reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda series, only not by Nintendo (orly?).

If you have a homebrew and like/have minecraft on the PC, you could give Lamecraft a look.

As far as I know, none of these listed have homophobic content. Although, it's been over a decade since I played Brave Fencer; I may not remember, sorry.