There's no doubt in our minds that this gaming drought surely needs to end. First party titles have been quite good in keeping us PSP gamers entertained, but what happened with third party titles? There has been a significant drop of PSP third party titles since the initial years of portable PlayStation and we're wondering where the future of PSP software is heading.Pocket Gamer is thinking the same as they've asked their readers on what third party titles they would like to see appear on the PSP. The answers have been varied and, perhaps, this means there's still lots of options for developers to play around with. We know our own readers are quite vocal about what games they want, too, so we're posing the same question onto you. What sort of third party titles do you want to see on the PSP?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
6-04-2008 @ 12:58PM
Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) said...
More casual, quirky, cute, quick pick me up and play games like LocoRoco. I think we have enough RPGs at the moment for now. : )
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6-04-2008 @ 1:48PM
Daniel said...
RPGs and "good" RPGs are two different things. And I don't mean SRPGs, I mean true 3D JRPGs. Not these sprite SNES style RPGs.
6-04-2008 @ 2:13PM
Kylock said...
I didn't realize that 3D rpgs were the only 'true' RPGs. When did I miss that memo?
6-04-2008 @ 2:40PM
Frastoglegnia said...
As much as I like Crisis Core's blockbuster movie approach, the upcoming Yggdra Union update will be the new game for RPG purists.
"Good" RPGs have to be 3-D and not use sprites? I've always heard the opposite: That "real" RPGs (crawlers) are often more concerned with customization, stat manipulation and personal progress than elaborate cut-scenes and intricate storylines. That's why so many hardcore RPG fans loved Etrian Odyssey (and didn't care about the primitive graphics), while the critics' choice, Jeanne d'Arc, is usually suggested as a fine starting point for RPG beginners. And the whole point of sprites is to allow significant portions of the battlefield/dungeon to be seen on a relatively small screen. That's why the characters become homunculi during battles: it's a semi-aerial view.
Characterizing 3-D RPGs as "real" and "good" and sprite-driven SRPGs as "bad" and "phony" is ridiculous. Players who excel at either kind of game are concerned not with graphics and cut scenes but strategy and stat manipulation.
6-04-2008 @ 1:26PM
Ayrkain said...
Y'know the PSP's recent success in Japan was based primarily on two games: Crisis Core and Monster Hunter Portable 2G. Guess which two games didn't get a mention in that article at all?
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6-04-2008 @ 1:27PM
tim said...
i think some pick and play games.. final fantasy remakes, a few more great puzzles games (think when lumines first came out), sly cooper portable, more nis america remakes. As for psone games: ACTUALLY put some out. and some more new downloadable games like echochrome.
there are so many possibilities... sony just needs to put in some effort
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6-04-2008 @ 2:25PM
Hashbrown Hunter said...
I think that is the main reason why Sony should have the PSN and downloadable games for PSP. Because at times like this when PSP has no retail games, Sony itself can capitalize on desperate gamers wanting a new fix :D
A win-win situation IMO.
6-04-2008 @ 1:36PM
PostedOval said...
Crisis Core was FANTASTIC on the PSP... and sold very well.
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6-04-2008 @ 1:48PM
matt said...
See CFW and Hackers for the reason why there are no more 3rd party games.
I disagrees with you Ninjakamster, besides FF:CC, I'm still waiting for a decent RPG. I would also like to see a lot of platformers and PS1 remakes.
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6-04-2008 @ 2:15PM
Hashbrown Hunter said...
Yes, we all know that hackers and the rampant piracy on the PSP has been the one we've been pointing the finger towards for a long time.
But if anything they were kicking it while it was already down.
If some of you don't remember, the PSP wasn't so hot after the first year it was out. Things had slowed down a LOT because a lot of people thought the PSP was a disappointment. THEN the piracy scene exploded once the GTA hack was discovered and then other exploits uncovered in the firmwares.
The pirates and homebrew community just took advantage of the situation.
6-04-2008 @ 1:50PM
tracy said...
If anybody is looking for a sliver slim psp i'm selling mine for 150.00
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6-04-2008 @ 1:50PM
Saigon said...
I personally want more(i.e. a $h!tload more) rpgs and srpgs.
@ninjamaster - psp definitely doesn't have alot of rpgs, especially compared to the ds.
Squenix needs to start showing the psp more attention, especially now that it's continually #1 on hardware sales in Japan. They've given the ds: dragon quest, mana games, front mission, more ff games, and now the new Valkyrie Profile. *shakes head in disappointment* Like WTF?!
Well, at least we're getting Dissidia, and Birth by Sleep. Which should both be kickass.
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6-04-2008 @ 1:51PM
BlackFreefall said...
Does anyone remember that petition asking Capcom to bring Resident Evil for the PSP?
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6-04-2008 @ 2:00PM
Mikhail said...
I want to see a 2D game from Vanillaware.
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6-04-2008 @ 2:00PM
strike said...
Dont forget, Guilty Gear is also comin soon. Can't wait for Birth By Sleep and Dissidia, they're gonna be system sellers!!!
Also, I do not think there are that many original RPG's, like Dragon Quest, just SRPG's (which isn't nessacerily a bad thing, but I'd happily replace a few with JRPG's).
Tracy:
Is it on ebay? If so, can you give me a link? Thanks
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6-04-2008 @ 2:15PM
cafecito said...
Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, Ninja Gaiden, Dragon Quest, Street Fighter, Soul Calibur, KOF, A -good- Tenchu, Grandia, etc... the list is endless. Oh! And a Kart game.
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6-05-2008 @ 5:44AM
Pilch said...
I'm also in with Devil May Cry, Ninja Gaiden, Street Fighter IV and Soul Calibur.
I would also add to the list Okami, ICO and Shadow of the Colossus and some more GOW/Heavenly Sword style games
6-04-2008 @ 2:22PM
Dreadhead541 said...
soul calibur
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6-04-2008 @ 2:46PM
Neuromancer said...
Hell yeah!!! A remake of SC2 would be fantastic.
6-04-2008 @ 2:22PM
min said...
I'd like to see more RPG's, Square Enix has stolen my heart for the time being, so i'd really like for some new amazing story lines. I'd also have been hoping for a Soul Reaver on the PSP along with a few other psx's. Maybe some more quick fun games like Katamari.
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