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PSP Games Overview - Recent Additions
Updated November 9, 2007 As with any platform, the quality of PlayStation Portable games varies greatly. Some are worth owning, many are best for rental, and others are highly flawed. |
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  Kao ChallengersThe platform action offers familiar challenges, none of which are difficult except the chase levels that leave no room for error. Graphics are colorful, however the generic story isn't helped by the bland, looping background music. Many of the levels appear to have been cloned from 1996's Crash Bandicoot, but without any adding any innovation in presentation or game-play. |
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  7 Wonders of The Ancient WorldForm chains of three or more identical gems by swapping them with neighboring gems on a grid. The mundane puzzle action of this Bejeweled clone is accompanied by changing backgrounds and repetitive music. |
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  Juiced 2: Hot Import NightsImproved controls and straightforward, enjoyable career management make this racing experience superior to the original. Graphics are decent, however they are offset by generic race circuits, uninspiring music tracks, and an annoying in-game race commentator. |
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 Spider-Man: Friend or FoeThe action is straightforward, however after 30 minutes of play the over-simplified formula doesn't have enough variety to hold interest for experienced gamers. It's well suited for those who want uncomplicated and predictable game-play. |
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 Dead Head FredThe story, humor, graphics, environments, and audio are noteworthy. It's too bad the play doesn't live up to the presentation, mainly because it is standard platformer action that has been better executed in other original PSP titles. |
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 Burnout DominatorFans of Burnout: Legends will be disappointed by the lack of "Crash Mode" challenges, one of the features that separated the previous title from other racing games. There is significantly less traffic to avoid, and the action feels much more like a Need for Speed game than part of the Burnout series. |
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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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 Super Monkey Ball AdventureThis is a conventional platformer with tons of content. There would be a lot here to like if only the uninteresting challenges, unvaried levels, and frequent loading didn't destroy the experience. |
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 Coded ArmsThis is a traditional first-person-shooter with decent graphics and action, disproving the conventional wisdom that first-person-shooters can't be done on a handheld. The play is solid, although genre enthusiasts won't find anything revolutionary here. The biggest problem is the lack of story to tie the game together. |
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 Family GuyThe original voice cast, cartoon graphics, and story effectively translate the humor from the TV show. Unfortunately the actual game-play is repetitive and fails to live up to the packaging. |
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 Hot PixelThe highly-stylized presentation feels forced and the overall experience is similar to playing free web browser games. It's good for short bursts of fun, but there is no real substance to hold attention for more than a few minutes. |
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 Hot BrainThese puzzles are often fun, even if they are similar to what most people suffered through during primary school placement exams. Fred Willard's voice-overs help balance the bland in-game graphics. |
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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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 CubeAvoiding obstacles while navigating through the puzzles is initially fun, especially the graphic simplicity of the setting and the multi-axis rotation of 3D environments. The novelty wears off quickly due to the unvaried presentation and play. |
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