Here’s a list of the 10 best PSP go games to keep you going for a while if you haven’t upgraded to any other handheld as yet. All of them are downloadables since of course this model does not carry a UMD drive. The relatively smaller device was released by Sony in 2009, and apart from the absence of a UMD drive, its other highlights include the sliding screen which glides upwards to reveal the main controls.
But it’s the handheld’s 802.11b Wi-Fi capability which is most important for you to be able to download the games we’ve listed below (in no particular order). If you’re the proud owner of a PS Vita, you’d still be able to get these titles on your device, thanks to its backwards compatibility. So without wasting much time, let’s have a look at them.
1 – LocoRoco
We’re now lucky enough to enjoy a number of artistic games that dare to move aside from mainstream elements and deliver completely different experiences. LocoRoco came from the designer who was part of Team Ico which in a way started this movement. The funny and pleasing gameplay of the title asks gamers to tilt the environments in order to guide multi-colored jelly-like characters through each of its levels. If you feed them berries they’ll grow large, and if you need them to pass through narrow passages, they can even be split into smaller creatures.
2 – Tekken 6
The next entry to our list of PSP go games is Tekken 6 which has everything that’s needed to keep fans of the fighting game genre hooked. While you can easily play the title with the usual button-mashing, there are some inexplicable pleasures involved in learning the combos and implementing them to perfection. A large roster of 40 unique fighters has been incorporated into the game.
3 – Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection
Final Fantasy is one of those franchises which never loses its significance among gamers. It came into being in 1987, and by 1991, Final Fantasy IV was all ready to take the world by storm. FF IV: The Complete Collection is a compilation consisting of FF IV, its 2008 sequel titled FF IV: The After Years and a completely new scenario dubbed FF IV Interlude that connects the two together. So there’s something for you to play even if you’ve indulged in the two earlier titles. Other additional features include an all-new introduction movie and cinematic CGI sequences from previous releases.
4 – God of War: Ghost of Sparta
Kratos’s second outing on portable hardware proved to be an unforgettable one for those who played it, thanks to its immense outlook and its over-the-top action. The mythical island of Atlantis forms the base of this game’s engrossing story which has Kratos going all out to rescue his brother Deimos from the clutches of the God of Death, Thanatos. This title was recently remade for the PS3 with HD graphics, but you can still download it on your PSP go systems through via PSN.
5 – Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
If you can’t handle the unrelenting wait for GTA 5, you may be able to find solace in this next entry to our catalog on the best PSP go games. Acting as a prequel to the revolutionary GTA 3, this title takes open world gameplay on the handheld platform to a whole new level. It has almost all the features that you crave for from GTA games. A gripping story, outrageous missions, a variety of weapons, and of course, lots of vehicles to steal. And there’s even an ad-hoc multiplayer mode with support for six players.
6 – LittleBigPlanet PSP
After the commendable success of the original LBP game on the PS3, it would have been quite irresistible for Sony to ask Media Molecule for a new PSP version of the same. And the developer was happy to oblige, thus creating LittleBigPlanet PSP in conjunction with Cambridge Studio. Typical LBP platforming and creation tools are to be found in the game, while other elements like its online capability and the adorable characters make it a must-have for owners of any PSP model.
7 – Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
If stealth action is your favorite genre of games, you can’t help but be a fan of the MGS series. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is a gem of a title which reels you into it effortlessly owing to its intense nature and the overall atmosphere it creates. It takes place in 1974 in Central America, and lets you play as the Big Boss, Naked Snake who will also be seen in the recent news-grabber MGS: Ground Zeroes. For those with a penchant for cooperative play, there’s even a 4-player co-op mode infused in it.
8 – Wipeout Pulse
The anti-gravity combat racing that Wipeout Pulse renders on the PlayStation Portable might just blow your mind away. This worthy addition to our roster of PSP go games offers you a choice of 7 game modes that even include a wireless multiplayer mode. A total of 8 teams and 12 new reversible tracks make their way into the title. With scenarios like loops, vertical drops and 90-degree angled sections, the game leaves no stone unturned to deliver adrenaline-pumping racing gameplay.
9 – Patapon 3
Patapon 3 is a rhythm game which can be controlled by hitting the right button-prompts in order to progress the characters further. You can customize the troops from your tribes as well as grant special attacks to them with a fresh superhero character. As far as multiplayer is concerned, online co-op and competitive Capture the Flag gameplay can be enjoyed with up to 8 players. Moreover, clan support also forms part of the game’s offerings.
10 – Persona 3 Portable
Here’s a neat title for all you JRPG fans out there. A remake to the original Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3, Persona 3 Portable introduces various new elements, the most prominent among which is its revamped battle system. Other additions include the implementation of skill cards, part-time jobs and the ability to directly control teammates in battle. The game also featured in our recent list of the best PSP RPGs.
Conclusion
Those were the 10 best PSP go games that we’ve gathered here for you. With the device fast becoming irrelevant with new gaming hardware and smartphones pouring into the market on a regular basis, no new games – except some PS Minis – are being made specially for it. But here are some of the most acclaimed past games that just don’t seem to age. Play them, and tell us what you thought about them.