Sony's initial venture into handheld gaming with the PSP faced challenges due to hardware constraints like the absence of a right analog stick, pushing developers to innovate in adapting console games to the portable platform.
Despite the limitations, several games such as Dante's Inferno and Star Wars Battlefront 2 successfully made the transition to the PSP, providing players with a console-like experience on a handheld device.
1 Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover
Metascore: 79
- Platforms: PSP
- Released: August 29, 2006
- Developer: AKI Corporation, EA Canada
Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover on PSP underwent changes from its console version but retained the essence of street-fighting gameplay with a revised combat system.
Players still enjoyed intense brawls with familiar rapper characters despite adjustments like the removal of certain features and storytelling through text messages.
2 Dante’s Inferno
Metascore: 70
The PSP version of Dante’s Inferno successfully condensed the PS3 hack-and-slash experience onto the handheld, maintaining its engaging storyline and combat mechanics.
Players journeyed through the nine circles of Hell in a gory adventure, showcasing the PSP's capability to deliver a compelling gameplay experience.
3 Star Wars Battlefront 2
Metascore: 69
Star Wars Battlefront 2 on PSP immersed players in epic Star Wars battles with varied gameplay modes, despite some content exclusions compared to the console version.
Although the campaign was replaced by challenge modes and certain maps were omitted, the PSP adaptation offered a portable way to enjoy the iconic Star Wars universe.