The Official PSP Thread - Part 3
11-19-07, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by LorenzoL
I'm into RPG, Fighter, Adventure and Sports games. Any other "must have" games that I'm overlooking in those categories? Are the Final Fantasy I and II a must buy if I have them in the DS versions?
I'll appreciate any insight into this. Thanks
I'll appreciate any insight into this. Thanks
11-19-07, 08:37 AM
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I'm thinking about buying Final Fantasy Tactics today, but I'm worried that I may not like it. I've never played many tactical RPGs (apart from Ogre Battle 64, which I really liked,) but I'd like to give this one a try. It's on sale, so I figured I'd pick it up now, but I wish there was a demo I could try.
Is it anything like Jeanna D'Arc? I have that, but I haven't tried it yet.
Is it anything like Jeanna D'Arc? I have that, but I haven't tried it yet.
11-19-07, 08:42 AM
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Wow, I'm really disappointed by the low score IGN gave Warhammer 40k: Squad Command. I was looking forward to getting this, but looks like the title is hampered by a lot of gameplay mechanic issues and is not very long (15 missions at 25 minutes per mission). Looks like I might have to go with Front Mission for DS instead, to satisfy my RTS hunger. It seems like that one is a helluva lot longer, it's just the retro graphics that worry me slightly.
11-19-07, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Wick
I'm thinking about buying Final Fantasy Tactics today, but I'm worried that I may not like it. I've never played many tactical RPGs (apart from Ogre Battle 64, which I really liked,) but I'd like to give this one a try. It's on sale, so I figured I'd pick it up now, but I wish there was a demo I could try.
Is it anything like Jeanna D'Arc? I have that, but I haven't tried it yet.
Is it anything like Jeanna D'Arc? I have that, but I haven't tried it yet.
11-19-07, 07:51 PM
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I'm loving FF Tactics on the PSP. Brings back memories of spending countless of hours in front of the TV with this game.
So far it looks like a straight port of the PSOne game with some cinema added. Is that correct?
So far it looks like a straight port of the PSOne game with some cinema added. Is that correct?
11-19-07, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Yavin
For RPGs, you should look into Monster Hunter Freedom and Monster Hunter Freedom 2. For Fighters, try also Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max and Guilt Gear Judgment.
11-19-07, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by LorenzoL
I'm loving FF Tactics on the PSP. Brings back memories of spending countless of hours in front of the TV with this game.
So far it looks like a straight port of the PSOne game with some cinema added. Is that correct?
So far it looks like a straight port of the PSOne game with some cinema added. Is that correct?
11-20-07, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by LorenzoL
I'm loving FF Tactics on the PSP. Brings back memories of spending countless of hours in front of the TV with this game.
So far it looks like a straight port of the PSOne game with some cinema added. Is that correct?
So far it looks like a straight port of the PSOne game with some cinema added. Is that correct?
11-20-07, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris_D
Apart from the stuff the others mentioned there are a few (minor) negatives according to what I've read online. Some minor slowdown during summons that wasn't in the PS1 version, and slightly squashed blurred sprites.
11-20-07, 08:10 AM
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I bought a slim PSP last Friday. I was debating on it.. I still don't think I'll get much mileage out of it, but just for shits and giggles I went into GameStop and asked if they had one I could hold (since I'd never actually seen one yet). Literally, the second I picked it up I knew I had to have it, it's just SO much better than the original one. So I went to Target and picked one up with Dracula X Chronicles. The only negative I can give it is that the memory stick slot is really crappy on the new PSP, but as I only have one memory stick, it's in and forgotten about.
11-20-07, 08:36 AM
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Pixy, if you loved Portal (and I know you did), you have to check out Crush. It's different from Portal, but it's also mind-boggling and it's a really hard puzzle game -- even from the first few levels. Really, really impressive stuff.
11-20-07, 08:48 AM
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Oh, I will definitely check that out if you're comparing it to Portal. I'll add it to my GameFly queue.. which sadly may not budge for a few weeks (Mario Galaxy preventing me from playing my current rentals) but I'll keep it in mind. I think I need to get Innocent Life from them first, as the girlfriend wants to see if that's worth buying.. she's a big Harvest Moon fan.
11-20-07, 10:30 PM
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Playstation Store is open for buisness for PSP owners now: http://store.playstation.com/store/index.vm
PS1 games: $6 - $10, Syphon Filter: Combat Ops $10, Wipeout Pure $15.
PS1 games: $6 - $10, Syphon Filter: Combat Ops $10, Wipeout Pure $15.
11-21-07, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Flay
Playstation Store is open for buisness for PSP owners now: http://store.playstation.com/store/index.vm
PS1 games: $6 - $10, Syphon Filter: Combat Ops $10, Wipeout Pure $15.
PS1 games: $6 - $10, Syphon Filter: Combat Ops $10, Wipeout Pure $15.
11-21-07, 01:28 PM
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Yeah, I hate that. I was excited to be able to charge it through USB. Making only work when in "USB Mode" is useless.
11-21-07, 02:27 PM
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Where are the new cases for the PSP slim already?! I hate it how every time a new system / system revision comes out it takes forever for the accessories to come on the market.
11-22-07, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Yavin
Where are the new cases for the PSP slim already?! I hate it how every time a new system / system revision comes out it takes forever for the accessories to come on the market.
11-22-07, 07:55 AM
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Just finished Jeanne D'Arc. Liked the game overall, but the difficulty was a mess. A cake walk for most of the game, and then the last encounter actually had a surprising difficulty boost! Or at least until ... not a huge spoiler but I'll tag it anyway...
So fun, but dunno if I'd go back to it. Also, my finished save was corrupted for some reason. Annoyingly enough I've had a few problems with this memory card (sony 4gig).
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So fun, but dunno if I'd go back to it. Also, my finished save was corrupted for some reason. Annoyingly enough I've had a few problems with this memory card (sony 4gig).
11-22-07, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Fok
I just picked up Disgaea, just started playing it, not too bad
Just finished Jeanne D'Arc. Liked the game overall, but the difficulty was a mess. A cake walk for most of the game, and then the last encounter actually had a surprising difficulty boost! Or at least until ... not a huge spoiler but I'll tag it anyway...
11-22-07, 05:25 PM
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Yeah, the attacks that hit the multiple squares are one of the things that aren't balanced properly. For example you fight level 50 dragons on one of the optional stages, and I assume these big monsters are meant to be a fierce challenge. But really, they aren't that tough, and the fact they take up 9 squares is a huge disadvantage for them! So instead of doing say 50-100 per round you can do 350-700 with a lance attack. And then boom, your character gains 20 levels. That's when I really noticed the difficulty problem, and also that fight gives you what I guess is one of the best lances in the game. And this is maybe only 30-40% through the game.
