Tschumi
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I ain't gonna lie, my main motivation for writing this post is to talk about my latest gaming moves in the hopes that someone out there will say "ey, I dig those games too!". but I figure it could actually be pretty valid for us to compile a thread of game recommendations - with some snippets of explanation, maybe? - for people who might be trying to emulate, or genuinely go grab some retro hardware.
So, anyway, I've ultimately got my hands on a bushel of consoles from the 00s (my favourite decade for console gaming, perhaps? That's certainly a function of my age ofc) and, since I've owned many of these games before in one sense/iteration or another, I was able to exclude a bunch of established classics and distil a list that I feel more personally interested in. So I thought I'd share!
Please join me ^_^
sorry nintendo fans, I can't put more time into this, I'll update it later if this thread gets off the ground
So, anyway, I've ultimately got my hands on a bushel of consoles from the 00s (my favourite decade for console gaming, perhaps? That's certainly a function of my age ofc) and, since I've owned many of these games before in one sense/iteration or another, I was able to exclude a bunch of established classics and distil a list that I feel more personally interested in. So I thought I'd share!
Please join me ^_^
*note I've completed Persona 4 Golden a number of times so it's not currently installed
- Jet Set Radio
(originally on Dreamcast, this is a pseudo-open world skateboard... action... trick... grafiti artist... thing... it's amazing and has unbeatable style)
- Grim Fandango Remastered
(This should be a rite of passage to adulthood, it's an artistic, musical, humourous, brain bending triumph.)
- Lumines: Electronic Symphony
(a couple of years ago Tetris Effect lit up the scene... It was as descendent of this game. If you ask me, Lumines has better gameplay anyway... It doesn't have one or two great gameplay features of the original Lumines (puzzle mode, oi vey) but it's got far better music, aesthetics, payoff)
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus
(if you don't know about this game, I'll just say it's a fast paced, challenging game, like a Dark Souls from long before Dark Souls came around.. More or less. This iteration on the VITA handles like a dream and looks pretty fantastic. I'm told you should stick away from the sequel though.)
- Pure Chess
(I'm into chess, and this is a solid simulator with incredible, albeit very static, graphics)
- Rayman: Origins/Legends
(I'll level with you, I almost made a thread about Rayman Origins being my favourite side-scroller OAT, I am in love with the wit, the bombast, the challenge, the changing levels, the characterizations... I haven't even played Legends yet, but I hear it's more of the same with some remastered Origins levels, so I'm looking forward to it)
- Shiren the Wanderer and the... blahblah Dice of Fate
(my avatar... Fantastic game, Roguelike, restart the whole thing when you die, but keep ur equipment... possible to get resurrected via online assists.. companions... it's all awesome... my favorite parts are the humor, art direction, development, and really cool battle system.. it is beautiful.)
- Steamworld Dig 2
(I really liked this game, I bought it off the PlayStation Store a few years ago without having played earlier iterations.. And it was just a good, smooth game. Shades of Terraria and the like only without the tedious building/crafting/survival stuff)
- Wipeout 2048
(A fantastic, gorgeous iteration of the series. Achingly long load time, maybe, but the gameplay is as good as ever and boy is it a stylish offering.)
- Everybody's Golf
(I think other people have loved this as 'Hot Shots Golf' or something, but I'm pretty sure it's the same deal. The Japanese title is 'mina san no golf', which literally translates as Everybody's Golf, so I'm gonna refer to it as such. Just a great arcade golf game with very pleasing graphics)
- Resogun
(You've heard of housemarque, I'm sure... Returnal et al... Well they cut their teeth on the Vita and this game is a great spin on the smup genre)
- Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
(I hear from fanboy sources that this is the ultimate Ys game, I haven't got around to playing it but it's definitely in the barrel, so is Celceta)
- Jet Set Radio
(originally on Dreamcast, this is a pseudo-open world skateboard... action... trick... grafiti artist... thing... it's amazing and has unbeatable style)
- Grim Fandango Remastered
(This should be a rite of passage to adulthood, it's an artistic, musical, humourous, brain bending triumph.)
- Lumines: Electronic Symphony
(a couple of years ago Tetris Effect lit up the scene... It was as descendent of this game. If you ask me, Lumines has better gameplay anyway... It doesn't have one or two great gameplay features of the original Lumines (puzzle mode, oi vey) but it's got far better music, aesthetics, payoff)
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus
(if you don't know about this game, I'll just say it's a fast paced, challenging game, like a Dark Souls from long before Dark Souls came around.. More or less. This iteration on the VITA handles like a dream and looks pretty fantastic. I'm told you should stick away from the sequel though.)
- Pure Chess
(I'm into chess, and this is a solid simulator with incredible, albeit very static, graphics)
- Rayman: Origins/Legends
(I'll level with you, I almost made a thread about Rayman Origins being my favourite side-scroller OAT, I am in love with the wit, the bombast, the challenge, the changing levels, the characterizations... I haven't even played Legends yet, but I hear it's more of the same with some remastered Origins levels, so I'm looking forward to it)
- Shiren the Wanderer and the... blahblah Dice of Fate
(my avatar... Fantastic game, Roguelike, restart the whole thing when you die, but keep ur equipment... possible to get resurrected via online assists.. companions... it's all awesome... my favorite parts are the humor, art direction, development, and really cool battle system.. it is beautiful.)
- Steamworld Dig 2
(I really liked this game, I bought it off the PlayStation Store a few years ago without having played earlier iterations.. And it was just a good, smooth game. Shades of Terraria and the like only without the tedious building/crafting/survival stuff)
- Wipeout 2048
(A fantastic, gorgeous iteration of the series. Achingly long load time, maybe, but the gameplay is as good as ever and boy is it a stylish offering.)
- Everybody's Golf
(I think other people have loved this as 'Hot Shots Golf' or something, but I'm pretty sure it's the same deal. The Japanese title is 'mina san no golf', which literally translates as Everybody's Golf, so I'm gonna refer to it as such. Just a great arcade golf game with very pleasing graphics)
- Resogun
(You've heard of housemarque, I'm sure... Returnal et al... Well they cut their teeth on the Vita and this game is a great spin on the smup genre)
- Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
(I hear from fanboy sources that this is the ultimate Ys game, I haven't got around to playing it but it's definitely in the barrel, so is Celceta)
Note: I've two PSPs, the 1k because it's the SEXIEST HANDHELD EVER CREATED and is just great retro fun, and a 2k which, despite being plastic like a MacDonalds' Happy Meal toy, can connect to my TV and has more RAM. I play the heavier games on the 2k.
- Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
(This is a curated list, right? I figure if I'm gonna enjoy this fantastic but dated game, pick through it, I'd rather do it via Tactics Ogre rather than FFT:War of the Lions. They're both fantastic, this just looks better and is more fun to play, imo. So that's why it's sitting on my limited memory card.)
- Lumines
(you can't have any sony handheld and not move heaven and earth to have access to this game.)
- Persona 3 Portable
(PS3P was the best game on the PSP, PS4G the best game on the Vita, PS5R arguably in the top few games on the PS 4... This series is special, even if you don't like anime much (I certainly don't usually like things like highschool dramas, but I was unashamedly in love with this)
- Loco Roco
(possibly racist 'gollywog' reminiscent enemies aside, just a really fun game with a great style that really pops)
- Patapon 3
(similarly stylish and fun to Loco Roco, this one relys on you beating out beats to motivate your army of helpers. Awesome creative gameplay)
- Ridge Racer
(This was a release game and... Well I don't know what to say, it was incredible, incredible on release and it's badass to this day.)
- Valkyria Chronicles 2/3
(I break my own rule a bit here, VC2 is probably too much for my PSP1K so I'll probably end up moving these games to the 2K... I was able to find an English Patched version of the 3rd game and damn near laid a joyful egg when I did... VC 2 is widely available (including on Vita) and is an incredible handheld feat)
- Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
(This is a curated list, right? I figure if I'm gonna enjoy this fantastic but dated game, pick through it, I'd rather do it via Tactics Ogre rather than FFT:War of the Lions. They're both fantastic, this just looks better and is more fun to play, imo. So that's why it's sitting on my limited memory card.)
- Lumines
(you can't have any sony handheld and not move heaven and earth to have access to this game.)
- Persona 3 Portable
(PS3P was the best game on the PSP, PS4G the best game on the Vita, PS5R arguably in the top few games on the PS 4... This series is special, even if you don't like anime much (I certainly don't usually like things like highschool dramas, but I was unashamedly in love with this)
- Loco Roco
(possibly racist 'gollywog' reminiscent enemies aside, just a really fun game with a great style that really pops)
- Patapon 3
(similarly stylish and fun to Loco Roco, this one relys on you beating out beats to motivate your army of helpers. Awesome creative gameplay)
- Ridge Racer
(This was a release game and... Well I don't know what to say, it was incredible, incredible on release and it's badass to this day.)
- Valkyria Chronicles 2/3
(I break my own rule a bit here, VC2 is probably too much for my PSP1K so I'll probably end up moving these games to the 2K... I was able to find an English Patched version of the 3rd game and damn near laid a joyful egg when I did... VC 2 is widely available (including on Vita) and is an incredible handheld feat)
*NOTE: My knowledge of good PSP titles ran a bit dry on my second console, I picked up what I could but by and large this one's just there in case I wanna chuck any of my games on the TV
- Final Fantasy Type 0 (ENG patch)
(Yeah, there's an epic FF game on PSP that was Japan only. Well, someone helped us out there and it's the bee's knees. It's got a wacko battle system and, well, who wouldn't wanna check out an English patched game that was hitherto only available in hieroglyphs?)
- God of War Ghost of Sparta
(I just kinda feel obligated to have it, I really don't like this gameplay lol but it's a great achievement on a handheld and, yeah, the reboot on PS4 is awesome)
- SOCOM Bravo 2
- SOCOM Tactical Strike
(These are apparently really tight ports of the PS2 games which I loved, I've yet to try them)
- Gran Turismo
(starts slow like all GT games, it's just really fun to have it in your pocket.)
- GTA Vice City Stories/Liberty
(GTA 3/Vice City in your pocket, more or less, what's not the love?)
- Grand Knights History (ENG)
(I actually came here from Grand Kingdom, a PS Vita game which was sadly hampered by an online focus and some weird framerate issues in menus, I was stoked to see that this was available on the PSP. I got an English patched version, and it's a must-play for any PSP owner)
- Final Fantasy Type 0 (ENG patch)
(Yeah, there's an epic FF game on PSP that was Japan only. Well, someone helped us out there and it's the bee's knees. It's got a wacko battle system and, well, who wouldn't wanna check out an English patched game that was hitherto only available in hieroglyphs?)
- God of War Ghost of Sparta
(I just kinda feel obligated to have it, I really don't like this gameplay lol but it's a great achievement on a handheld and, yeah, the reboot on PS4 is awesome)
- SOCOM Bravo 2
- SOCOM Tactical Strike
(These are apparently really tight ports of the PS2 games which I loved, I've yet to try them)
- Gran Turismo
(starts slow like all GT games, it's just really fun to have it in your pocket.)
- GTA Vice City Stories/Liberty
(GTA 3/Vice City in your pocket, more or less, what's not the love?)
- Grand Knights History (ENG)
(I actually came here from Grand Kingdom, a PS Vita game which was sadly hampered by an online focus and some weird framerate issues in menus, I was stoked to see that this was available on the PSP. I got an English patched version, and it's a must-play for any PSP owner)
sorry nintendo fans, I can't put more time into this, I'll update it later if this thread gets off the ground
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