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PSP Games Overview by Title - A
Updated September 27, 2007 |
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  Activision Hits RemixedForty games with good controls, emulation, options, and extras make this a sentimental package for those that enjoyed playing the Atari 2600. It is also a reminder of how far gaming has evolved over the last 25 years. |
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 After Burner: Black FalconThis remake of the arcade classic offers great graphics, intense yet lighthearted action, and short missions perfect for portable gaming. It would be more highly rated if the game wasn't played from start to finish in an afternoon. |
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  Alien SyndromeThe premise of the 1987 arcade sci-fi shooter is recognizable in this remake, however most of the essentials are missing. Play is significantly less appealing due to generic graphics, mundane missions, inept weapon aiming, and an inelegant upgrade system. |
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 Ape Escape AcademyThe presentation makes even the less interesting challenges entertaining the first time they are played. The initial fun disappears because monkeys and nice graphics can't make up for the lower quality mini-games. |
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 Ape Escape: On the LooseThe charm of the original Ape Escape is present in this PSP version, and the controls have been adapted as well as possible — however the lack of a second analog control makes this version comparatively frustrating. New mini-games are the significant difference between this and the 1998 PSX release. |
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 Armored Core: Formula FrontLike previous Armored Core titles, this game is difficult to learn. Unlike its predecessors, there is no recognizable plot or mission mode to make the single-player action appealing. Menus, menus, and more menus combine with sluggish controls to make the play unbalanced at best. |
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  Astonishia StoryThere is plenty here for devotees of early RPGs to enjoy, however the play is too classic — to the point of being musty. Character skills and equipment don't reward predictably, and the loading times are unreasonable for a game that doesn't tax any of the PSP's technology. |
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 ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin’ TrailsMany tutorials are necessary to memorize the miserably precise and awkward controls, and be prepared for the frustration to continue throughout the game. Things often look and sound great, yet the graphics and audio can only distract so much from the muddled game-play. |
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 ATV Offroad Fury ProThis sequel is a marked improvement over the repeated frustration experienced when playing ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails. With significantly better controls, now anyone can have a few hours of fun doing tricks and tearing up the tracks. |
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