Coming in October, NIS America's upcoming release of Mana-Khemia looks to bring some very standard JRPG fare to the PSP. It's been a while since a traditional RPG has arrived on PSP, especially so shortly after a Japanese release. We're keeping an eye out on this one, if only because there are so few games to actually look out for in the immediate future.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-09-2008 @ 12:45PM
jams_shop said...
Yes!! more PSP love. I think the PSP is the new king of RPGs.
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8-09-2008 @ 1:46PM
Maninatrunk77 said...
then that would make you an idiot.
8-10-2008 @ 10:59AM
matjet said...
Are you replying to the correct person?
8-09-2008 @ 3:59PM
cafecito said...
I actually miss a lot playing nice JRPGs like back in the ol' days. So this is just what the doctor ordered, for me.
I'll be really looking forward to this one.
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8-09-2008 @ 4:42PM
mikelhend said...
The DS still seems to be cranking in the RPG dept, but if you look at both DS and PSP, there are a TON of new RPGs for handheld systems. It's funny, because RPGs and "portable gaming" don't seem to work together, because _normally_ you want a quick, light game when playing on-the-go, but a nice meaty RPG is great on my console on my TV.
Oh well, no complaints... I'll take 'em!
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8-09-2008 @ 5:08PM
Jeremy said...
Hmmm, I'm the opposite. I like RPGs on portables beecause I can't spend more than an hour or so in front of a TV anymore (just get restless), while with a portable, I can play it wherever I want
8-09-2008 @ 5:18PM
mikelhend said...
True enough, and I'm becoming the same way, mostly because all of the new RPGs are hitting handhelds first...
Still, I find it a little harder to lose myself in a game when playing it on the PSP (and certainly on the DS, because the graphics are generally not so terrific...)
8-09-2008 @ 4:43PM
Phil said...
It's just a bummer though that all it is, is a straight port of the original game. ~_~
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8-10-2008 @ 8:48AM
rikki said...
It's not EXACTLY a straight port. At the very least, some new bosses and co-op play have been added to the PSP version.
Couldn't tell you if there's anything more than that, though.
8-10-2008 @ 10:07PM
Phil said...
One bonus dungeon built specifically for the two player mode may not be a complete port, but it's pretty close.
There's no REAL expansive new content. I'm going to buy the game regardless, the more money NIS America has, the sooner I get Mana Khemia 2.
8-09-2008 @ 9:08PM
aj said...
I'm excited. There haven't been many old-school JRPGs lately, even on the DS . I don't know why people are so into the new-school action games in RPG clothing.
Now get off my lawn.
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8-09-2008 @ 10:38PM
Jacksons said...
You mean you don't like constantly mashing the attack button in games like Kingdom Hearts?
8-10-2008 @ 12:26AM
aj said...
I really do. I'm still hoping for a special edition PSP with just the D pad and one button. I mean, why have all that extra stuff when all you need is "attack"?
8-10-2008 @ 12:59PM
RockerAnimeFreak said...
HELL YES! =) I love me some sprites!
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8-10-2008 @ 10:13PM
Ruinationangel said...
I got the Ps2 version of Mana Khemia... and it is FANTASTIC!
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