To those who already have a PSP and a few games, what would you recommend if you could only pick up one title at launch? Obviously, you can't comment on things like Wipeout, TM, Untold Legends, etc, but I'm mainly looking at either Ridge Racers, Metal Gear Acid, or Lumines. Which would you recommend, if you could only pick up one? Replay and value do matter, but I just want the most enjoyable experience in any case. I love the RR series, the MGS series, and Rez, so just tell me which you liked better, and which you would go for.
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PSP owners: US launch title recommendations wanted
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Man that's tough. RR is spectacular and has enough tracks and cars for a goog amount of replay value. Lumines is awesome and the replay value is near infinite since it's so hard to get every skin. The big difference between the 2 you might want to consider is that if you want to play a quick game once in a while, RR offers that. With Lumines you can fool around in single player for a quick burst session, but if you're playing the challenge mode you will be sitting for upwards of 2 hours once you get good at it. Shit man, just sell a kidney and get both, they really are that good.
Cold-Steel
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I'm probably in the minority when I say I'm picking one up for the music player and movies built in. I like the PSP for what the system can do and none of the games really interest me that much. Spiderman 2 is just icing on the cake.
I'm one of those people who represents the low-tie ratios. When I bought my DS, I bought *just* the DS. The Metroid demo was the only game I wanted to play.
If Twisted Metal turns out to be solid, I might grab it.
I'm one of those people who represents the low-tie ratios. When I bought my DS, I bought *just* the DS. The Metroid demo was the only game I wanted to play.
If Twisted Metal turns out to be solid, I might grab it.
Have you seen this? Jesus sometimes GAF can be realy retarded almost Gamefaq board retarded.
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Sony PSP - getting it or not?
Already ordred mine! - 25.71%
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WasabiKing
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Our survey rocked more. 50% of those who did not own a PSP at the time of the survey plans to get one in the next 12 months. Keep in mind, this took place before the US launch info, and the announcement of online capabilities.
Pedigree Chum
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Don't even think twice about picking up Lumines. This game has legs, only game I own and I have no incling to get another game. I'll pick up more titles when the PSP launches in the US, but as it is, Lumines is MORE than enough to satisfy by itself.
back to the topic
Games i'm interested are:
Ridge Racer
Untold Legends
Metal Gear Acid
Wipeout Pure
Twisted Metal Head On
Lumines
Mercury
My budget only allow for three games max
I wonder when will the reviews come out? I need some other opinions.
Also, between Ridge Racer, TM, Wipeout, which one would you get? RR is good and all, but Wipeout looks sexy too...
Games i'm interested are:
Ridge Racer
Untold Legends
Metal Gear Acid
Wipeout Pure
Twisted Metal Head On
Lumines
Mercury
My budget only allow for three games max
I wonder when will the reviews come out? I need some other opinions.
Also, between Ridge Racer, TM, Wipeout, which one would you get? RR is good and all, but Wipeout looks sexy too...
Legal Step
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If you get lumines get the japanese version instead of the dumbed down american ubisoft version.
I can only speak for the games I've played.
RR is great. A very balanced and playable racer and it really shows off the PSP.
Lumines is a reaction-over-brains puzzle game with great music where it can take well over an hour to finish a game as you get better at it. Worth 50 bucks? um.... maybe.
MGA is a cool idea in concept, but in execution it is a slow slog at many parts. Doesn't really have any of its gameplay in common with the console series to tell you the truth. If you're expecting an action game anything like the previous games, you're going to be disappointed.
RR is great. A very balanced and playable racer and it really shows off the PSP.
Lumines is a reaction-over-brains puzzle game with great music where it can take well over an hour to finish a game as you get better at it. Worth 50 bucks? um.... maybe.
MGA is a cool idea in concept, but in execution it is a slow slog at many parts. Doesn't really have any of its gameplay in common with the console series to tell you the truth. If you're expecting an action game anything like the previous games, you're going to be disappointed.
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
I'm getting...
Darkstalkers Chronicles: The Chaos Tower
Ridge Racers
Lumines
Twisted Metal: Head On
Darkstalkers Chronicles: The Chaos Tower
Ridge Racers
Lumines
Twisted Metal: Head On
Pedigree Chum
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Legal Step said:
I'd say to get the JP version for the boxart alone (it rocks!).
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Legal Step said:
Whaaa? Didn't Ubi confirm all the music and skins are in? I saw the thread about this, but what is different? I guess since the import basically costs the same amount, I'll get the Japanese version.
Pedigree Chum
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Quoted for emphasis. Ah well, one more time...
BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT!!!
Nick Laslett
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I've had my PSP since Christmas, I would recommend the following titles:
Ridge Racer
Everybody's Golf
Lumines
Ape Escape Party
They are all very good titles.
Ridge Racer
Everybody's Golf
Lumines
Ape Escape Party
They are all very good titles.
StrikerObi
Member
Legal Step said:
Dumbed down? Isn't the US version the same only with MORE features? Where's the dumbing down?
Quick bump for a meta question:
I've just been sort of feeling out specific release dates for games, and the only relevant sites I can access from work are Outpost.com and Bestbuy.com. What I'm noticing is that neither has Lumines listed.
http://shop3.outpost.com/search?sea...1&query_string=PSP&cat=&submit.x=0&submit.y=0
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat54200050026&type=category
Is it on Ubisoft to update the retailers, or is the game getting pushed?
Also, say you were choosing between Ridge Racers and Wipeout Pure. Which one would you pick? (Yes, I know I may as well be asking if you'd like to have sex with two chicks at the same time every day for the rest of your life, or have $2 billion.)
I've just been sort of feeling out specific release dates for games, and the only relevant sites I can access from work are Outpost.com and Bestbuy.com. What I'm noticing is that neither has Lumines listed.
http://shop3.outpost.com/search?sea...1&query_string=PSP&cat=&submit.x=0&submit.y=0
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat54200050026&type=category
Is it on Ubisoft to update the retailers, or is the game getting pushed?
Also, say you were choosing between Ridge Racers and Wipeout Pure. Which one would you pick? (Yes, I know I may as well be asking if you'd like to have sex with two chicks at the same time every day for the rest of your life, or have $2 billion.)
Kung Fu Jedi
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The Launch Line-up is probably the best over all that I've ever seen. Lots of choices and lots of different types of games. (puzzle, sports, racing, etc.) I'm probably going to pick up three games at launch, but I'm having a hard time choosing which ones to get. Twisted Metal and WipeOut both look like they'll be a blast to play. NBA and NFL Street look like great fun as well, and I haven't played them on a console yet. I'm a big fan of golf games, so Tiger Woods could easily make my list, but Hot Shots Golf isn't going to make launch, at least the last time I looked. Untold Legends has me intrigued as well. It's the only thing close to an RPG for launch, but the random level generator has me a little worried. I may wait for reviews on that one. Needless to say, there should be something for everyone at PSP launch.
If the Ape Escape game ends up being a platformer, I'll be getting that. If it's Piposaru Academia, however, I'm not. Metal Gear Acid, Lumines, Ridge Racers, and Darkstalkers are on my list as well. And if Wipeout Pure doesn't suck complete ass like Fusion, I'll have to pick it up.
Having said that, I think Ridge Racers is the surest bet. I don't necessarily think Lumines is worth $50, but I'm buying it because I worry about low print runs like a moron. MGA is a card game, Ape Escape is a traditional platformers, and Darkstalkers is a fighter. I like the series, so it's all right for me, but, again, $50 per game is a lot.
Having said that, I think Ridge Racers is the surest bet. I don't necessarily think Lumines is worth $50, but I'm buying it because I worry about low print runs like a moron. MGA is a card game, Ape Escape is a traditional platformers, and Darkstalkers is a fighter. I like the series, so it's all right for me, but, again, $50 per game is a lot.