Review: Persona PSP

ESRB: T for Teen Genre: Role-Playing Number of Players: One Publisher: Atlus Release Date: Sept 22, 2009 Official Persona Website Purchase Persona from Amazon BUY I fondly remember (vaguely) when I first played Persona on the PS1. Ever since, I have enjoyed delving into the twisted franchise. The wonderful people at Atlus have done me (and the entire gaming world) a huge favour by updating and re-releasing the original title on the PSP. High schoolers will do as every other student has done before them, and St. Hermelin High students are no exception. There is a rumor going around that by performing a special chant you can summon otherworldly creatures known as Personas. The game begins with a group of students, including the main lead who you will name, playing this game at school and passing out when they witness a crying girl in the middle of the room. They

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Review: Undead Knights

ESRB: M for Mature Genre: Hack & Slash Action Number of Players: One (2-4 in Ad-Hoc) Developer: Tecmo Games Release Date: Sept 29, 2009 Rating: Buy it! Disclaimer: This review is based on the review build that was sent out. The final version of the game may have some slight differences and tweaking of gameplay. I haven’t played a good hack and slash game in a very long time. So when you tell me about a game that incorporates zombies into it…. well, I’m sold! Tecmo Games has done just that, with a great new game for the PSP – Undead Knights. The story is a simple one: the King, influenced by his hot and busty young new wife, has decided that the House of Blood (a family who has long serviced the throne) should be wiped out. Little did the King know that his daughter had just married into

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Gaming Angels PSP Holiday Guide

The Gaming Angels PSP Holiday Guide Does the gamer on your shopping list have a PSP and need some new games? Or have someone asking for one for this holiday season? Check out the two PSP bundled deals and four recommended games from our Playstation writer: Vix. Game / Item Name: Madden NFL 09 PSP Entertainment Pack Age Rating: E for Everyone Release Date: August 12, 2008 Price: $199.99  Gaming Angels Amazon Link Recommended by: Vix   This limited edition Sony PSP is the perfect companion for an exciting football season! Besides it’s a cool metallic blue color and this PSP bundle offers the latest installment in Madden NFL’s gaming series, making it a must-have for the football enthusiast. This bundle includes not only Madden ’09 but also includes a 1 GB Memory Stick ProDuo, a UMD featuring a NFL documentary called In Just One Play, and a PlayStation Store

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God of War: Chains of Olympus Review

Platform:Playstation Portable (PSP) ERSB: M for Mature Genre: Hack & Slash, Action-Adventure Number of Players: 1 Publisher: Sony, Capcom Release Date: March 4th, 2008 Official Website Writer: Trina Rating: 9.0 Kratos is back and with a vengeance in God of War: Chains of Olympus. The game is set as a prequel to the original God of War series. Set at the midpoint of Kratos’ 10 year service to the Gods, Chains of Olympus starts with sending Kratos to the city of Attica to defend them against the invading Persian army. You go through killing most everything and everyone, gathering power ups and learning new magic as you follow his tale. This is Kratos first appearance on the PSP and he is headed to the Playstation 3 soon in God of War 3. God of War: Chains of Olympus was developed by Ready at Dawn who had previous experience developing for

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Taiko no Tatsujin Portable 2 Review

Platform: PSP Genre: Rhythm/music ESRB: N/A (there is no language/violent/suggestive content) Number of Players: 1-2 (2-4 via ad hoc mode) Publisher: Namco/Bandai Release Date: 09-07-06 OfficialWebsite Writer: Natsuki Rating : 8.0Buy While TnTP2 is not the best of all… as a series, Taiko is a MUST PLAY. Graphics: Smooth cartoon style with endless bright and vibrant colors! It’s hard to notice them as you concentrate on clearing a song, but on the top and bottom of each song’s play screen we’re treated to a psychedelic music video with traditionally inspired back drops. Fuji-san, sakura blossoms, origami, fabric, and matsuri styled designs flicker in various hues behind an equally as colorful cast of characters. As they dance in time to the music “Don” cheers you on and keeps you updated on your combos. Controls: Simple and intuitive with two modes to choose from. You can use the pads to hit the

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Monster Hunter Freedom 2 Review

Platform: PSP Rating:Teen Genre: Action/RPG Number of Players: 1 (up to 4 can co-op via ad hoc connection) Publisher: Capcom Release Date: JPN: 02-22-2007 – US: 08-28-2007 OfficialWebsite Writer: Natsuki Rating : 9.0Buy Ever wished you could take an MMORPG style game along with you in your pocket? If so, then Monster Hunter Freedom 2 is the game for you! Graphics: This is simply a gorgeous game with crisp, realistic graphics. Every nook and cranny of the armor, weapons, and maps is extremely detailed and immersive. The weather elements especially are quite impressive, with snow gusts, rain storms, and even a gentle breeze making you feel as if you’re right there in the game. Monster Hunter also has some of the best character customization options ever. After you’ve chosen your name, face, hair style, skin tone, and voice style, you could spend all day selecting the right hue for your

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Legend of Heroes Review

Platform: PSP ERSB: Teen Genre: RPG Number of Players: 1 Publisher: Bandai Release Date: November 15, 2005 Official Website Writer: Trina Rating: 7.0 The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion Legend of Heroes was the first Japanese-style RPG released on the PSP. Japanese-style RPG’s are typically colorful and use history or mythology in their games. The storylines are usually about saving the world from some large disaster or the legendary fight between good and evil. Eastern RPG’s, unlike their Western counterparts, use strict scripts. One usually cannot travel far from the storyline. Legend of Heroes follows Avin who starts on a quest to find his lost sister Eimelle. They were raised in a church and were separated during an attack by people that pledged themselves to an opposing god. During the game Avin becomes an adventurer and teams up with many interesting characters. Because of the differences between the

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Jeanne D’Arc Review

Platform: PSP Genre: Tactical RPG Publisher: Level 5 Release Date: August 2007 Official Website Writer: Trina Rating: 9.5 Pros: Amazing story, great characters, fun dialogue during fights Cons: If you lose a battle, it’s game over. Level 5 is an independent developer based out of Fukuoka, Japan. Level 5′s first game was the RPG Dark Cloud, and followed with Rogue Galaxy. Recently a game journalist wrote that Level 5 is the Square Enix of the future. As a huge Square Enix fan, that was quite the compliment and after playing Jeanne D’Arc, I’m going to have to advise Square Enix that they need to watch out. Jeanne D’Arc is loosely based on the story of Joan of Arc and her tale to lead the French to victory against the English. Monsters and demons add a fantasy element to the game. The story begins when Jeanne finds a strange bracelet deep

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