From the Vault — originally published December 4, 2008. Some links, videos or prices may be out of date.
I totally know how these Holidays usually go down. I expect to be stuck at some relatives house for an extended period of time bored out of my mind. With that said it occurred to me that I need to make sure my PSP game list is tight. Earbuds… check. Extra battery… check. Here are a list of games any PSP owner should look into having to keep sane over the numerous airline flights, extended car rides, or boring times with the relatives. You may want to get on the mission of procuring these now while you still have time to order these online or hunt them down. Stay tuned for my Nintendo DS guide. Remember that these are my suggestions. If you have any to add post up! Lets get to it…
Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles
This game is great. As its main feature its comprised of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood in its first release outside of Japan. Rondo is a throwback to original Castlevania in terms of how it plays, its challenging and you can unlock the critically acclaimed ‘Castlevania: Symphony of the Night’ game without even beating Rondo. Also, Symphony of the Night takes place right after Rondo so this pairing is perfect.
Wipeout Pulse
This game is fast, fun, looks great and features custom soundtrack support! Any MP3’s you put on your memory stick can be played during the game in custom playlists.
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops
Takes Place after Metal Gear Solid 3 and is great for bite sized chunks of ‘tactical espionage’. Very polished, and fun though the controls take a sec to grasp.
Outrun 2006
This game looks great and plays great. Tons of stages, cars and music to unlock. A must have for any Outrun fan.
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
A throwback style Mega Man game that is pretty fun.
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
A great polished stealth action game for the PSP.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
Tons of characters (over 30) and gameplay modes make this a must for any mobile Street Fighter fan. Also this is now $15 or less at Best Buy.
Space Invaders Extreme
Very funky soundtrack mixed, great pacing with a Rez HD like aesthetic plus boss battles and a ton of extras makes this the best Space Invaders game ever.
Ridge Racer 2
Though never released in the states if you can track this down (Euro version) I say go for it. Great graphics, lots of cars, tracks and TONS of music. The music in this PSP version is actually better than the PS3 version. And there is MUCH more of it. It actually plays and looks like a mini version the PS3 Ridge Racer 7 game.
Tomb Raider Anniversary
A damned good Tomb Raider game. Lots of good puzzles and an epic feel. If you have ever loved Laura this is a PSP game worth getting.
God of War: Chains of Olympus
Its GOD OF WAR and it looks great.. A fun hack and slash game with some neat puzzles. Did I mention that this game LOOKS GREAT?
Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow
The sequel to Dark Mirror. More badass.
David
You def. should add Assassin's Creed Bloodlines to this list other wise it was very helpfull