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100 Best PSP Games

These are the 100 PSP games players recommend most. We surveyed players: 31,057 recommendations from people asking what to play on the PSP, with every game they named counted. A pick hundreds of players backed beats one person's favourite.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII takes #1, named more often than any other PSP game. Not bad for a prequel. Patapon holds #2 and Daxter #3. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker beats Monster Hunter Freedom Unite to #4.

Some favourites are missing on purpose. Plenty of people play Final Fantasy VII on a PSP, but it came out on the PS1 first, so it stays off. Persona 3 Portable is left out for the same reason: Persona 3 started on the PS2.

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100. Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 (2007)

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Medal of Honor Heroes 2 is a first-person shooter game for the Wii and the PlayStation Portable. It is the 12th installment in the long-running Medal of Honor series of World War II games. Each version was built from the ground up for its respective system. The Wii version was announced at Nintendo's E3 2007 Press Conference on July 11, 2007. It may not be sold to people under 18 in Germany because of its USK rating. Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 is set in World War II, starting on the Normandy beaches trying to control German bunkers and then move on to secure a village somewhere in France.

This is the second Medal of Honor game to be released for the Wii. The first was Medal of Honor: Vanguard.

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99. Lord of Arcana (2011)

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Lord of Arcana is an all-new brutal action role-playing game from Square Enix for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system.

Dive into a world filled with vibrant visuals and non-stop multiplayer action in this new brutally visceral action RPG game

Multiplayer gameplay available for up to four players, allowing you to team up with friends to slay tough monsters and battles together.

The stunning monster artwork in the game has been designed in collaboration with many well-known illustrators who have been successful both abroad and in Japan, including some renowned Square Enix staff.

With incredible visuals and non-stop action, mixed with great multiplayer co-op and creatures designed by a variety of world-famous illustrators, LORD OF ARCANA is not to be missed when it comes to the PSP system.

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98. MediEvil: Resurrection (2005)

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MediEvil: Resurrection is a 2005 action-adventure game for the PlayStation Portable and is the third installment in the MediEvil video-game series. It is a reimagining of the first installment in the series, MediEvil, with many alterations to the original structure and content, such as the addition of the "Anubis Stone" sub-plot which never appeared in the original. Many things such as level design and characters were changed drastically, and some levels from the original were removed altogether. New levels and characters were introduced, the cutscenes are completely original, and the game was given a much more comical, cartoon-like style as opposed to the Gothic horror-comedy of the original. The soundtrack is completely orchestrated, and half of the themes from the original were removed while new themes were created to fit with the new levels. Unlike the original, there is no alternate ending; Dan still goes to the Hall of Heroes regardless of whether he collects all of the chalices. The game also features a variety of voice talent, including Tom Baker as the narrator and the Grim Reaper.

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97. Valkyria Chronicles II (2010)

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Valkyria Chronicles 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed tactical RPG Valkyria Chronicles on the PS3, which was released exclusively on the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. The game takes place two years after the conclusion of the original game and takes you back to the epic adventure set in 1930’s fictitious Europe. In this sequel, you play as a group of young Gallian Military Academy cadets who find themselves plunged into a bitter civil war when the newly formed Gallian Revolutionary Army stages a coup. As the drama and battle unfold, you will experience stories of friendship, love and growing pains during a time of war and revolution.

The 'CANVAS' engine originally developed by SEGA Game Studios Japan for Valkyria Chronicles has been fully redesigned for the PSP system. This incredibly distinctive engine will power over 20 new distinct and visually stunning environments where you will have over 200 different missions to explore. For the first time ad-hoc Versus and Co-op multiplayer gameplay will now be available. The 'BLiTZ' battle system has also been re-designed to offer players the freedom to strategically move around the environment and attack enemies using real-time controls, something never before seen in the tactical role-playing game genre.

This game adds some new unit classes and the ability to upgrade or change classes. It also changes the battle system to include multiple map areas that are unlocked as you take over enemy bases revealing more of the battlefield and allowing you to call units into that area.

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96. Crash of the Titans (2007)

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Crash of the Titans is the sixth Crash Bandicoot series game. The gameplay has the player explore levels, picking up power-ups to use against enemies as well as for the first time, use fighting combos such as punches and kicks against enemies. When Crash defeats an enemy or destroys an object, a magical substance known as Mojo is released. If the player collects enough Mojo, he will earn either an ability upgrade or a new move.

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95. Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X (2005)

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Mega Man Maverick Hunter X, known as Irregular Hunter X in Japan, is an enhanced remake of the original Mega Man X game released for the PlayStation Portable in 2005-2006. The game is also compatible and cross-playable with the PlayStation Vita via a PSN Download which was released at the PlayStation Vita's launch on February 15, 2012. It has several new features and several redesigns.

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94. Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny (2009)

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Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny is a 2009 fighting game.

Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny features a large roster of playable characters, including returning fighters and new additions. Combat incorporates mechanics such as Critical Finishes, Soul Crushes, and Equipment Destruction. The game introduces a new single-player mode designed to test player reactions and support skill development. It also includes local wireless multiplayer via the PSP’s ad hoc networking, allowing two players to compete directly. Character customization returns with an expanded set of options for creating and modifying fighters.

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93. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2006)

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These versions of the game do not featured Moon Knight and Collossus like the other versions do.

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92. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (2007)

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Experience a puzzle game like nothing you have played before. Embark on an epic single-player campaign comprising of more than 150 challenging quests. Jump into this exciting puzzle game and out match your opponent in Quick-play mode. Build your empire as you capture cities, build castles and gain a party of companions that will aid you in battle. Earn money with each gold title to buy helms, weapons, armor and more!

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91. Mega Man Powered Up (2006)

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Mega Man Powered Up, known as Rockman Rockman in Japan, is a remake of the first Mega Man game. It was released worldwide for the PlayStation Portable in March 2006.

It was later released in a bundle alongside Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X and was slated for release on the PSP's PlayStation Network. It was released for the PlayStation Network service in Japan, but a US release did not occur due to technical difficulties. The game uses a chibi-style that was intended for the original game but was not possible at the time.

The designers intended to keep this design faithful to the way the characters worked and looked in the original. While it received generally positive reviews, the game sold poorly, and plans for a remake of Mega Man 2 titled Mega Man Powered Up 2 fell through.

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