10th April Fading Shadows
Fading Shadows is definitely a new gaming experience and you are not going to find another game quite like it on the PSP
Genre: Adventure | Our score: 6.4
27th March Football Manager Handheld 2008
Does the transition from PC to handheld platform go well?
Genre: Simulator | Our score: 5.0
20th March God of War: Chains of Olympus
Chains of Olympus is the polar opposite of a budget-title, and plays as such. An exceptional soundtrack matched with stellar gameplay and insane amounts of action is wholly delivered on the smaller format.
Genre: Shooter | Our score: 9.0
11th March Final Fantasy II: Anniversary Edition
Final Fantasy II Anniversary Edition can only really be recommended to serious collectors or obsessive fans...
Genre: RPG | Our score: 5.7
11th March Final Fantasy: Anniversary Edition
Realistically, Final Fantasy: Anniversary Edition can only really be recommended for serious collectors and obsessive fans...
Genre: RPG | Our score: 6.3
5th March Patapon
Patapon is an example of that rare beast in the videogame industry nowadays; a genuinely innovative and charmingly designed title...
Genre: Strategy | Our score: 9.3
3rd March Dragoneer's Aria
Dragoneer's Aria is a Nippon-produced RPG for the PSP.
Genre: RPG | Our score: 5.3
22nd February Medal of Honor: Heroes 2
Heroes 2 is an accomplished and hugely enjoyable historical shooter.
Genre: Shooter | Our score: 7.7
13th February Jackass: The Game
Anyone under the age of 18 will probably be very familiar with Jackass. Oddly enough, it could be entertaining at times. So what about the game?
Genre: Simulator | Our score: 4.8
11th February Aliens vs Predator: Requiem
Given the quality of the Aliens vs. Predator experience, it’s no surprise that the game was restrained to the PSP.
Genre: Shooter | Our score: 3.8
8th February SWAT: Target Liberty
We played and weighed SWAT: Target Liberty for the PSP. With it's heritage as a first-person tactical squad-based game for the PC, how does this third-person tactical adventure port compare?
Genre: Shooter | Our score: 5.5
4th February Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
The world of high-performance racing, flashy exteriors, loose handling and even looser women has been perfect fodder for arcade racing games ever since The Fast and the Furious.
Genre: Driving | Our score: 7.5
30th January Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command
With the success of the Dawn of War series, the Warhammer 40,000 license is hot property, so it's no surprise that we've now got a new Warhammer 40,000 game for the PSP.
Genre: Strategy | Our score: 6.2
23rd January Sonic Rivals 2
The storyline premise of Rivals 2 involves four different pairs of Sonic-related characters, all somehow ending up on the same island, racing to discover the evil Doctor Eggman's nefarious plans yet again.
Genre: Adventure | Our score: 6.0
22nd January Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice
Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice promises to be bigger, badder and more extreme, like a true Hollywood blockbuster sequel.
Genre: Driving | Our score: 7.3
14th January Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow
It's a surprisingly good narrative for a video game, full of twists and turns; certainly one that players will want to see.
Genre: Shooter | Our score: 8.8
10th December 2007 The Simpsons
Of the 21 Simpsons games released so far, most belong in the deepest pits of Hades.
Genre: Adventure | Our score: 5.8
12th November 2007 Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
This is a must have for anyone looking for a game from the golden days, but by no means is a casual game.
Genre: RPG | Our score: 8.0
21st September 2007 Worms: Open Warfare 2
Whilst local multiplayer has always been a substantial part of the series' roots, the online element of Open Warfare 2 has been given a strong presence this time round.
Genre: Strategy | Our score: 8.5
18th September 2007 Alien Syndrome
Alien Syndrome is an updated version of the arcade classic, which featured two characters named Mary and Ricky as they battled an alien scourge, called the Alien Syndrome.
Genre: Shooter | Our score: 4.2
18th September 2007 Dungeons & Dragons Tactics
Dungeons and Dragons: Tactics, is a solid tactical RPG, and has a nice length to it, but the shortcomings of the game make it very tiresome to play.
Genre: RPG | Our score: 5.8
5th September 2007 Capcom Puzzle World
It's actually the HD Remix version of Super Puzzle Fighter on the disc, which includes upgraded graphics, levels and endings, plus two extra modes.
Genre: Adventure | Our score: 5.2
4th September 2007 Guilty Gear Judgment
Judgment is a package suitable to both fighter and retro fans alike, and serves as a good introduction to the series.
Genre: Adventure | Our score: 8.0
14th August 2007 PaRappa The Rapper
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a playthrough for the visual stylings alone, but without any enhancements to the structure of the game, Parappa's charm alone may not be enough...
Genre: Simulator | Our score: 6.3
6th August 2007 Dragon Ball Z Shin Budokai: Another Road
Shin Budokai 2 ('Another Road' as it's titled overseas) takes place in an alternative timeline to the main series, and asks the player to take control of a character named 'Trunks'.
Genre: RPG | Our score: 6.3
27th July 2007 SBK-07 Superbike World Championship
For the first World Superbike game in seven years, it's a commendable effort which does enough to challenge the existing leader in the genre.
Genre: Driving | Our score: 6.3
25th July 2007 SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals : Fireteam Bravo 2
FB2 is one of the premier contenders for the best shooter on the PSP with a varied and deep campaign, and full support for both local and 16-player internet multiplayer action.
Genre: Shooter | Our score: 8.2
17th July 2007 Hot Pixel
Hot Pixel is the latest game to come out of Atari's doors, a collection of micro-games themed around today's growing street culture.
Genre: Simulator | Our score: 6.8
17th July 2007 Hot Brain
If you want to try and spread the misery Hot Brain also allows for some multiplayer action.
Genre: Simulator | Our score: 3.0
4th July 2007 THE HISTORY CHANNEL: Great Battles of Rome
Now here's a genre we could probably have never imagined until a few years ago; the 'portable, fully-licensed, 3D, real-time-strategy game with video content'.
Genre: Strategy | Our score: 5.5
22nd June 2007 Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
For development of Size Matters, Insomniac studios has passed the baton to High Impact Games, and judging by the results in this release they had very good reason for doing so.
Genre: Adventure | Our score: 8.5
20th June 2007 Smash Court Tennis 3
Smash Court is a worthwhile purchase for anybody that wants a little more realism from a portable tennis simulation, and a deep and entertaining single-player campaign to boot.
Genre: Sport | Our score: 7.2
10th April 2007 The Con
The Con is an interesting but deeply flawed fighter that can prove to be very addictive early on.
Genre: Sport | Our score: 5.7
9th April 2007 UEFA Champions League 2006-2007
If you've played either of the last two Fifa incarnations, you'll know exactly what to expect from UEFA.
Genre: Sport | Our score: 7.2
30th March 2007 Sid Meier's Pirates!
Pirates! is a beautifully crafted port of an already well-established and revered series, and a good example as to how to approach downsizing content to fit onto a handheld device.
Genre: Strategy | Our score: 8.3
13th March 2007 M.A.C.H.: Modified Air Combat Heroes
Almost everything about the title screams mediocrity, and as a full-priced game with essentially only two core modes stretched over a small number of maps it's hard to recommend.
Genre: Simulator | Our score: 5.7
2nd March 2007 The Warriors
The Warrior's has become one of the toughest gangs in New York City, their strength comes from the fact that each and every member brings with them their own Unique Talents.
Genre: Shooter | Our score: 8.5
9th February 2007 Metal Slug Anthology
Metal Slug first debuted in the arcades in 1996, since then is has inspired a cult following, being ported from console to console, still maintaining a large enthusiastic fan base.
Genre: Shooter | Our score: 8.3
