What are some good PSP games?

appel , 3 months ago

Maybe try Phantasy Star Portable 2

8eyedcorsair , 3 months ago

Coded Arms and its sequel are surprisingly competent shooters on psp. Highly recommend.

sleepybisexual OP , 3 months ago

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comicallycluttered , 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago)

I hope I don’t derail the thread, but I feel like this is an opportunity to ask about a couple of games myself:

How are the two PSP Valkyria Chronicles games and do they perform well on PPSSPP? Preferably Android (Snapdragon 670, Adreno 615, if that helps), but PC is fine as well.

I really enjoyed the first on PC and bought IV ages ago, but I haven’t played it because I kind of want to play the others first (which were never ported to PC or any other console for whatever reason).

From what I understand, all the games are more or less self-contained, so I can play IV without missing much but I’d really like to give II and III a shot if I can.

sleepybisexual OP , 3 months ago

Was actually gonna ask lol, what PSP emulators are good. The fdroid ppsspp is from 2015

comicallycluttered , 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago)

Lol, I saw the same thing when I hopped onto F-Droid.

I think the better options there are probably RetroArch or Lemuroid, which seem to be better maintained and can both use PPSSPP as the backend (though I think you need to add the libretro core for the emulator in RetroArch).

Hopefully their versions of PPSSPP are more up to date, but I’m not certain.

Edit: Actually best option seems to be the official site where they have a standalone APK, so you don’t need to use Google Play (also, there’s no difference between the “Gold” and regular version, it’s just an option if you’d like to donate).

sleepybisexual OP , 3 months ago

Yea I got the apk

cafuneandchill , 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago)

If you’re into racing games, I would suggest ATV Offroad Fury Pro. I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately; it’s one of my favourites for that system

EDIT: Also, Monster Hunter games are a classic! I’ve never played any for the PSP, though

Varyag , 3 months ago

The Armored Core Portable games are really good, if you can live with thr wonky controls. There’s Tekken 5 Dark Ressurrection, great port of the same.fighting game of the PS3. Gran Tourismo Portable is nice, alongside Wipeout Pure and Pulse, and Ridge Racer are all nice racing game options. And I cannot go without mentioning Monster Hunter Portable 3rd! One of the best in the series, easy to get into and has a fan translation available.

DoucheBagMcSwag , 3 months ago

Highly recommend emulation on those or playing on a vita for the nearly unplayable controls on original PSP

Admetus , 3 months ago

Star Ocean Second Evolution for me, faithful port of the original PSX RPG. It’s very good, but if you do play it, it is worth researching which two skills help you power through the game lol.

MilliaStrange , 3 months ago

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, which is a nice 3D remake of one of the better classic vanias, Rondo of Blood. An updated version of Symphony of the Night is an unlockable in the game (as well as the original Rondo) so this is a great way to experience both games if you haven’t already.

AcidTwang , 3 months ago

Dariusburst is a great shooter, only came out in Japan, I believe.

Eggyhead , 3 months ago

I started Trails in the Sky on PSP and haven’t been able to stop playing trails games since. Not the best in the series, but definitely where you want to start.