Playstation portable top games

The PSP, which was released more than 28 years ago, was PlayStation's first significant entry into the handheld gaming market. Being the most potent handheld device available at the time, it brought a number of iconic games based on well-known PlayStation properties, some amazing third-party support, and the UMD format, which has endured and become a standard feature of technology ever since.

The Top 10 PSP Games

10. Daxter

Prior to the events of Jak II, Daxter, a spinoff of Naughty Dog's Jak and Daxter series, centers on the titular ottsel and his adventures. Daxter is a platformer that re-creates the original game's charm and wit, staying true to the Jak and Daxter premise. Ready at Dawn cleverly positions Daxter as a worthy platforming protagonist despite the fact that he is smaller than Jak and somewhat more agile than his best friend.

Furthermore, despite the extreme height differences between the two characters, Daxter's advantages and disadvantages are flawlessly accommodated in the gameplay and level design. And don't even get us started on the "dream sequences," a series of mini-games that see Daxter dreaming himself as the hero in well-known films such as Braveheart and The Matrix. A delightful, worthy spinoff to the main Naughty Dog franchise.

9. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

Travel back to 2005, and Rockstar had recently dropped three industry-changing GTA games. Back then, the idea of playing a fully-realized open-world GTA on a handheld device was a pipe dream...until Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.

It brought us back to the moment and feeling that made GTA such an iconic franchise in the PS2 era, complete with an all-new story and missions, in a prequel to GTA 3. And it was a good enough game that it was ported to PS2 later and held up as its own console-quality GTA release.

8. God of War: Ghost of Sparta

Throughout the PSP's existence, Ready At Dawn was one of the most reliable creators. Additionally, if you have a PSP, you should get God of War: Ghost of Sparta, the studio's 2010 action game. Ghost of Sparta improved and refined the gameplay formula of the previous PSP God of War exclusive Chains of Olympus, but it didn't have to drastically change anything.

The tempo and dramatic storyline of Ghost of Sparta's Legacy, which skillfully recreate the sensation of playing a God of War game in your palm, make it the superior game in the end.

7. Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep

About 14 years passed before fans of Kingdom Hearts received a legitimate, numbered follow-up to Kingdom Hearts 2. A number of new Kingdom Hearts games, including Birth by Sleep, the only one to be released on the PSP, were released in spite of that enormous delay. It is one of the greatest games in the Kingdom Hearts series and on the PSP, despite being the only one in the franchise to be released on the portable.

To capitalize on Sony's handheld gadget, Square Enix cleverly modified the series' controls and essential gameplay elements (along with a few new features). In addition to having some of the strongest writing and plot in the Kingdom Hearts series, the music offers a surprising amount of background and complexity. Number or not, Birth by Sleep is an essential Kingdom Hearts and PSP experience. 

6. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Crisis Core is far superior to the other projects, even though it was included under the mostly misguided "Compilation of Final Fantasy VII" umbrella that emerged from the original Final Fantasy 7's explosive success. In addition to providing a fantastic action RPG in and of itself, it also re-contextualizes some of the most adored JRPG characters in history.

However, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is an example of a prequel done right, especially now that more of its impact will be seen in future Final Fantasy VII Remake titles, including the most recent Crisis Core Remake for PS5. It can occasionally delve too deeply into the typical excesses of the genre (see characters quoting poetry mid-battle).

5. Lumines

After Tetris, Lumines was maybe the best puzzle game ever made. Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the director, skillfully blended the beat of Lumines' amazing original soundtrack with block-matching that was reminiscent of Tetris. The end result was an entirely original experience that could range from the puzzle-game equivalent of Guitar Hero (which wouldn't be released for another year) to being utterly serene and calm.

However, it was more than just "Tetris with cool music"; it also had stunning, themed backdrops and images that complemented the music to produce a genuinely hallucinogenic experience. It's hardly surprising that Lumines is still going strong after all these years and platforms. However, it was one of the greatest games ever released for the PSP, where it first appeared. 

4. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable

Persona 3 Portable is maybe the finest RPG on a platform full of excellent games. A group of Japanese high school students who attend class during the day and explore the enigmatic "Dark Hour" at night are the focus of this enhanced version of the PS2 game that initially made the series popular in the west. As you rock out to one of the greatest soundtracks in the series, you meet friends, join social groups, and attempt to discover what's at the top of the Tartarus during your 100-hour odyssey.

It's a fantastic experience with many upgrades to quality of life and a fresh plot with a female lead, which is a first for the series. Sadly, Persona 3 is hard to find these days. That being said, there is a remake called Persona 3: Reload, which is now available on modern consoles.

3. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

This is most likely the game that seasoned hunters are referring to when they tell you stories of their claw-grip horrors from the past. Unite offered players the opportunity to engage in exciting new hunts against now-iconic monsters like Nargacuga and Ukanlos, serving as a sort of "definitive edition" of Monster Hunter 2.

Playing Unite with friends over the PSP's Ad-Hoc wireless connection was made enjoyable by a number of quality-of-life enhancements, including the introduction of the Felyne Comrade system, which has subsequently changed with each successive edition. The many hours spent playing Monster Hunter Freedom Unite would be a great candidate for a face if nostalgia for the PSP had one. 

2. Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions

Although Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together is deserving of this position on the list, the original Final Fantasy Tactics remains one of the greatest grid-based role-playing games ever made. With its poignant narrative, nimble menu-based gameplay, and limitless replay potential, War of the Lions is more than simply a copy of the original game. A fresh translation, spoken sequences, new jobs, new characters (including Final Fantasy XII's Balthier), and the entire amazing tale in a portable version are all included in the PSP update.

Because you may stop lengthy fights or spend hours grinding a single map to max out job classes, Final Fantasy Tactics is an infinitely manipulable game that is ideal for mobile gaming.  An RPG that can be unbalanced in the best way, Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions remains the gold standard for tactical RPGs, and a standout even amongst its numbered-entry peers.

1. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Even though Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker ran on a little, modest device, it was a powerful, independent Metal Gear experience. With two game modes—Mission and Mother Base—Peace Walker stressed pick-up, put-down action, building on the events of Snake Eater.

While the latter built on the army management gameplay hinted at in Portable Ops and would later be further developed in The Phantom Pain, the former served as the primary campaign/story and was told in manageable, bite-sized task parts. In this sense, Peace Walker served as a link between Metal Gear Solid's original and all subsequent games. 

After you finished all of the single-player material, you could play cooperatively with friends or in deathmatch in the multiplayer mode. Additionally, there was a ton of other content that you could download using the PSP's Network through the Extras menu.

You could easily lose yourself in what seemed like a limitless quantity of goodness contained in such a little container, even if the downloadable content was more cosmetic in nature—for example, new music for the Walkman or various costumes for the characters to wear (hey, does anybody remember that?). One of the best Metal Gears ever was and still is Peace Walker.

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What PSP Games are Available on PS5 ?

PlayStation Plus' Premium subscription, which provides emulation-based compatibility for older PSP titles, makes a large selection of PSP games accessible on the PS5. PlayStation Blog states that "players who have previously purchased the digital version of select games from the original PlayStation and PSP generation will not have to make a separate purchase or sign up to PlayStation Plus to play these titles on PS4 or PS5." This membership tier costs $17.99/month.

You will get access to more than 300 PS3, PS2, original PlayStation, and PSP titles with the subscription. Visit our IGN Playlist page on the PlayStation Plus Classic Catalog to get the most recent list of available titles.  

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