This best PSP games 2012 lineup might just make you jump into some of the offerings you missed out on even if you’re all busy with your swanky new PS Vita. And with a majority of PSP titles having been announced to be compatible with the Vita, there’s no need for you to even let go of your latest piece of hardware.
For those of you who own Sony’s earlier handheld however, this roster is aimed at bestowing you with a catalog of PSP titles that just need to be played before the system becomes obsolete. Here’s the list –
1 – Resistance Retribution:
Set between the first two games in the series, Resistance: Retribution manages to sweep you into it in no time at all. And a large part of the credit for this goes to its shooting mechanics which seldom make you yearn for a second analog stick. SCE Bend Studio has taken Insomniac Games’ Resistance series and turned it into the perfect handheld port that it most rightfully deserves to be. And it also comes complete with a total of five online multiplayer modes, apart from a stellar single-player campaign.
2 – Final Fantasy IV The Complete Collection:
If JRPGs are your kind of stuff, you just cannot afford to miss out on this one. Final Fantasy IV The Complete Collection makes it onto our list of PSP games 2012 riding solely on the overall experience it’s able to render with its incredible story, addictive role-playing mechanics and a superb musical score.
3 – Patapon 3:
The silhouetted two-dimensional environments of games from the Patapon series are always quick to draw you attention. But as everyone who’s played these titles will point out, there’s more to them than that. Patapon 3 arrived for the PSP last year, and easily managed to enthrall many a gamer with its rhythm game offerings. This title will let you siphon off the most fun you’ll ever have on a handheld system; take our word for it.
4 – LittleBigPlanet PSP:
Sackboy’s 2009 outing on the PSP proved to be an extension of the amazing experience that was already being provided by its PS3 version, which it is a sequel to. Although, its gameplay is somewhat similar to the PS3 counterpart, it does omit the co-op mode. But LBP’s prowess as we all know, lies in its creation tools which let you craft your own levels and post them online for others to enjoy. This worthy entry into our collection of the best PSP games 2012 definitely deserves a go from all those who own the handheld device.
5 – Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories:
Just the tag GTA is enough for a game to work, and Rockstar Games has earned this reputation for the series through its sheer commitment to providing fans with over the top gameplay experiences. Almost all the themes which were present in the original PS2 offering make their way into this title. And with the ability to drive cars, boats, planes, bicycles, helicopters, jetskis and motorcycles, GTA Vice City Stories should most undeniably occupy a spot in your PSP library.
6 – Daxter:
For Ready at Dawn – the studio behind acclaimed titles like GoW: Chains of Olympus, Okami, GoW: Ghost of Sparta and GoW Collection – Volume II, it all started with Daxter which came out in 2006 with its excellent platformer offerings. Taking place during the two-year time span shown at the beginning of Jak II, this game focuses entirely on Jak’s faithful sidekick. It takes the series’ familiar elements and blends them to deliver an experience which fans just can’t afford to miss.
7 – God of War Ghost of Sparta:
This entry into our picks of games for PSP has set benchmarks on each and every path that it has tread upon. God of War: Ghost of Sparta proffers non-stop button mashing hack and slash action, which is complemented with slight platformer and puzzle elements. The game is as good as a God of War title can get while being played on a handheld system, and it does tremendous justice to the legacy of the franchise.
8 – Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker:
Now, our list would have been incomplete had we not included this one. Naked Snake returned in 2010 with this gem of an offering, providing long standing fans with some classic MGS gameplay filled with stealthy missions and intense close quarters combat. A single-player campaign, a co-op mode as well as multiplayer action is on offer with the title. And even if you’ve never played an MGS game before, this one will pan out wonderfully. Developed by Kojima Productions, we wholeheartedly recommend MGS: Peace Walker to anyone who happens to own a PSP.
There you have it – a complete list of best PSP games 2012 which your handheld’s been craving for. Do have a go at all these entrants and if you’ve already played them, don’t forget to tell your friends about them.