The PSP revolutionized handheld gaming with its capability to run visually stunning games and the introduction of a thumb stick, enhancing player control, especially for first-person shooter games.
While Nintendo targeted family-friendly games for the DS, Sony took a different approach by offering fast-paced and intense shooter games, drawing in an older audience. This list explores some of the standout FPS titles that set the PSP apart.
6 King Kong
Metascore: 56
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The PSP version of King Kong, while not as visually impressive as its console counterpart, delivers intense FPS survival gameplay set in Skull Island. Players face a variety of menacing creatures, creating a uniquely immersive experience distinct from traditional FPS titles.
5 Coded Arms
Metascore: 59
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Coded Arms offers fast-paced gameplay with randomly generated levels and a diverse range of unpredictable enemies and weapons, contributing to its high replay value despite criticisms of level design and story.
4 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas
Metascore: 60
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Rainbow Six: Vegas encourages strategic gameplay, offering a departure from traditional run-and-gun FPS experiences. With sleek graphics and engaging mechanics, it remains a classic title for the PSP.
3 Call Of Duty: Roads To Victory
Metascore: 64
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Roads to Victory marks the only Call of Duty release for the PSP, delivering intense gunplay across three extensive campaigns and offering a compelling multiplayer experience despite occasional glitches.
2 Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Metascore: 66
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex offers customizable gameplay and visually stunning cutscenes, providing a unique cyberpunk experience with replay value, despite its relatively short duration.
1 Medal Of Honor: Heroes
Metascore: 71
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Medal of Honor: Heroes offers diverse environments and engaging gameplay with mission-based objectives, contributing to its high replayability and appeal to both casual and speedrunning players.