Psp mini games. 25 Best Multiplayer PSP Games

Best Multiplayer PSP Games

Handheld consoles might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to great multiplayer experiences, but the PSP is home to dozens of incredible multiplayer games. (And yes, multiplayer PSP games require multiple handheld systems, but given the reasonable PSP console these days, it’s not all that expensive to purchase more than one.)

Many of these two-to-four (or more) player PSP games don’t require friends to have a good time either. In fact, most of the best multiplayer PSP games feature exceptional single-player modes and campaigns as well. Suffice it to say, many of these games are simply quintessential PSP titles.

Please note that this list will only include one game from a given franchise, but we will add any relevant entries (i.e. prequels, sequels, etc.) too, so make sure to look out for the “Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise” section under select titles. Also, note that this list will only feature titles that support Ad Hoc (or local) multiplayer titles; online-only games will not be considered.

The 25 Best Multiplayer PSP Games:

Top 100 PSP Games According To Metacritic in 10 Minutes

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

• Metacritic Score: 89
• Genre: Action-Adventure / Stealth
• Players: 1-4
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Description : “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker takes the series in an exciting new direction with incredible visuals, as it sheds new light on well-known adversaries and allies, along with a wealth of new characters. In true Metal Gear Solid tradition, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker drops the player into a series of hostile scenarios, as a terrible plan for world domination is revealed. In addition to solo operations, players can team up via the game’s multi-player CO-OPS (CO-operative OPerationS) mode. This extends to key gameplay advances, with players administering medical help to colleagues, sharing munitions, or providing cover for each other using the Snake formation to cover each other’s blind spots.”

What The Critics Say : “There’s sneaking, explosive action and even a little cinema thrown in for good effect. It’s frustration and glee all rolled up in one excellent multiplayer title for the PSP.” – GameZone

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus

Patapon 3

• Metacritic Score: 74
• Genre: Rhythm
• Players: 1-4 Co-Op / 4-8 Competitive
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Description : “The greatest portable adventure of rhythm and war is back with robust online support. Devastate your opponents with attacks as Superhero Patapon in the third iteration of the critically acclaimed rhythm-based action/adventure. Play campaign with friends, go head-to-head or take on a clan of other Patapon gamers with network play allowing up to eight people. Customize your tribe with different weapons and abilities in the greatest portable adventure of rhythm and war.”

What The Critics Say : “This game doesn’t bring freshness to the series, but it is still a great and entertaining game, and now has a great multiplayer.” – Vandal

Lumines II

• Metacritic Score: 81
• Genre: Puzzle
• Players: 1-2
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Description : “Lumines II is the sequel to the extremely addictive puzzle-based video game, Lumines. Gamers control squares made of four smaller block pieces that are dropped into the playing field one at a time to form same-color squares. The vertical ‘timeline’ sweeps across the playing field from left to right and wipes the same-color squares from the playing field. Unmatched blocks pile up, and the game ends when the pile gets to the top of the playing screen. Advance through many action-packed levels, each with its own musical theme and sound effects.”

What The Critics Say : “A deeper challenge mode, tons of new skins and loads of puzzles and missions are just the tip of the iceberg. Throw in the sequencer and Skin Edit mode, plus the ability to trade playlists with friends, and you have an almost perfect puzzler.” – IGN

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : Lumines

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

• Metacritic Score: 90
• Genre: Action-Adventure
• Players: 1-2
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Description : ” Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely original entry into the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series, and brings a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments. Players navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the franchise.”

What The Critics Say : “… taking advantage of the local multiplayer support for two people in Chinatown Wars is arguably even more fun than playing through the story.” – GameSpot

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

Monster Hunter: Freedom Unite

• Metacritic Score: 81
• Genre: Action RPG
• Players: 1-4
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Description : “The Monster Hunter world is always changing and you will need to be ready for anything – but killing and trapping monsters will always be the most important part of your duty. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is the biggest game of the series so far, letting you adventure with up to three friends through over 500 hours of gameplay. In MHFU you can battle previously unseen monsters in new environments, not to mention the many new weapons and armor sets available. From devising the strategy to executing the attack, team play with your friends is going to be key to hunting down the ferocious beasts. MHFU rewards considered tactics and well-executed combat sequences so plan and work together and you will prosper.”

What The Critics Say : “Freedom Unite is a huge game, and, naturally, a little intimidating. But not only are you getting the best installment of the Monster Hunter franchise so far… you’re getting an enormous action RPG that gives you a lot in return for putting a lot in. And it can potentially keep you attached to your PSP longer than you ever thought.” – 1UP

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : Monster Hunter Freedom, Monster Hunter Freedom 2

Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy

• Metacritic Score: 78
• Genre: Fighting
• Players: 1-10
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Description : “The divine conflict between harmony and discord rages on, the fate of the world its promised prize. Fighting to secure it are brave souls summoned for that solitary purpose. Champions, cut from a cloth different from those which form the fabric of our world. Relying on what fragments of their shattered memories remain, they fight to end the conflict, and for a chance to return home to the worlds they each once knew.”

What The Critics Say : “Duodecim is hugely rewarding and could be one of the best additions to your PSP library.” – IGN

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : Dissidia: Final Fantasy

WipEout Pure

• Metacritic Score: 88
• Genre: Racing
• Players: 1-8
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Description : “The latest and the greatest in the seminal WipEout series, Pure distills the essence of anti-gravity racing and futuristic adrenaline-fuelled combat. Hi-tech weapons, hi-octane speed, and a high-tempo dance soundtrack combine to deliver an explosive taste of the future directly into your hands. Features all-new environments and race craft plus a pumping soundtrack specially created for the game by a range of top artists.”

What The Critics Say : “For racing fans who want a perfect mix of compelling gameplay, unequaled excellence of presentation, and a few sore thumbs, WipEout Pure will not disappoint. Ready? Go… ” – GameSpy

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : WipEout Pulse

Tekken: Dark Resurrection

• Metacritic Score: 88
• Genre: Fighting
• Players: 1-2
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Description : “The beauty of Tekken is re-created on the handheld console, delivering one of the most realistic graphics on a handheld platform. A variety of destructible objects pump up the action on 19 stages. Play as one of over 30 characters, including classics Jin, Heihachi, Paul, Law and more. New characters Lili and Dragunov join the classic cast with all-new fight styles and moves. Collecting victories to lead your character to become king rewards you with ending movies for each character.”

What The Critics Say : “Whether or not Tekken is your fighting game of choice, this portable bruiser puts up features and performance that could convert some of you non-believers out there.” – Game Informer [Sept. 2006, p.100]

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : Tekken 6

Ridge Racer

• Metacritic Score: 88
• Genre: Racing
• Players: 1-8
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Description : “24 circuits of breakneck speed and exhilaration stand between you and racing glory. Beat the clock in Time Attack Mode or test your racing skills against up to 8 players in Wi-Fi compatible Wireless Battle Mode. Features reworked and enhanced car design, complete with trademark Ridge Racer series drift handling. Drive in style and rise through the ranks to unlock hidden bonuses in World Tour Mode. Featuring 24 breathtaking courses, the most in any Ridge Racer game, including old favorites: Seaside Route 765, Crimsonrock Pass, and Greenpeak Highlands.”

What The Critics Say : “There’s just an undeniably addictive aspect to Ridge Racer’s single-player and multiplayer modes.” Official U.S. Playstation Magazine [May 2005, p.111]

Virtua Tennis: World Tour

• Metacritic Score: 84
• Genre: Sports
• Players: 1-4
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Description : “Virtua Tennis World Tour features three core gameplay modes: World Tour, in which players travel the globe using a custom-created character to win cash; Exhibition, where players can take control of a pro tennis all-star for one-off matches; and Tournament, which puts players in knockout sessions where only the best will see victory. Play up against the best in the world or play as a star and challenge fellow professional players, including Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Lindsay Davenport, and Tim Henman, among others. Four unique court surfaces to play on. Play around the world on hard court, clay, grass, and carpet.”

What The Critics Say : “Minor quibbles aside, Virtua Tennis: World Tour is close to a ten-out-of-ten game on the PSP, and in many respects, it deserves top marks for being the best game on the system, and one of our most played games in 25 years of repetitive straining.” – Eurogamer

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : Virtua Tennis 3

X-Men Legends II: Rise Of Apocalypse

• Metacritic Score: 84
• Genre: Action RPG
• Players: 1-4
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Description : “X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse introduces the epic storyline of an uneasy alliance between the X-Men and the hated Brotherhood in a fight to reclaim Earth from Apocalypse’s grasp. Gameplay enhancements include more than double the superpowers and customization capabilities, the debut of several new playable characters, over 100 diverse types of enemies, and a breathtaking range of exotic and real-world environments – from the Madri Temple to Egypt.”

What The Critics Say : “X-Men Legends 2 feels like it was made for the PSP. This style of dungeon crawler is ideal for quick bursts of action on a handheld and the addition of four-player co-op sweetens the pot.” – IGN

Killzone: Liberation

• Metacritic Score: 77
• Genre: Shoot ’em Up
• Players: 1-4 Ad Hoc
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Description : “The Helghast return… stronger than ever under the brutal leadership of General Armin Metrac. As the fate of the planet hangs in the balance, one soldier is sent on an impossible mission. General Metrac must be defeated!”

What The Critics Say : “It seems wherever Liberation can go the extra mile, it does. It delivers on all fronts, from a thoroughly engrossing single-player campaign to an addictive multiplayer component. Liberation also shames most other PSP offerings through its presentation.” – IGN

Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2

• Metacritic Score: 82
• Genre: Sports
• Players: 1-8 Ad Hoc
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Description : “The classic, entertaining golf franchise returns to the PSP with new quirky characters, beautiful courses and a huge variety of customizable options that enable you to take your golf game wherever you go. Tee off in Hot Shots tournaments up to 16 players. 12 exotic courses – Play on tropical islands, the arid desert, beside snow-capped mountains and along the coast. In-depth character customization with more than 320 options. Experience the fun of Hot Shots Golf with the widely acclaimed classic gameplay. Tee off locally with up to 8 players and settle the score via Ad Hoc either head-to-head or in tournament play.”

What The Critics Say : “Open Tee 2 is a pint-sized yet full-sized update to the Hot Shots Golf series that challenges its PS3 brother and ultimately wins.” – Game Revolution

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo

• Metacritic Score: 82
• Genre: Third-Person Shooter
• Players: 1-4 Co-Op / 2-16 Competitive
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Description : “SOCOM offers fans of the multi-million selling franchise all-new single-player and wireless multiplayer gaming missions in four different Areas of Operation (AO). Players are tasked with completing 14 unique, realistic international single-player missions, including Chile, which is a unique AO only available in the PSP release. As the SEAL commander, the player is supported by an AI teammate executing traditional SOCOM team-based tactical, stealth and action gameplay.”

What The Critics Say : “The real ‘Must-Have’ game of the year for anyone who owns a PSP. Its single-player game will steal your heart but it’s the perfect multiplayer mode that will steal your soul.” – GameZone

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

• Metacritic Score: 87
• Genre: Third-Person Shooter / Stealth
• Players: 1-8
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Description : “Assume the role of Gabe Logan, a highly-trained Precision Strike Operative, commanding a black box United States Agency that legally doesn’t exist. Gabe finds himself dealing with a beautiful woman from his past who harbors a shocking secret while he battles the Red Section, a para-military group in possession of Project Dark Mirror, a next-generation weapon of mass destruction. Using Precision Strike Tactics, advanced vision technology, and the latest in high-tech weaponry, Logan and his team perform surgical strike missions – too sensitive for a military response, too dangerous for civilian intelligence forces. Through the role of Gabe, players will have to be quick to strategize, as he is responsible to infiltrate, recon and execute decisively. Once inserted, Logan is his own authority – he must make life and death decisions, quickly choosing which course of action to take.”

What The Critics Say : “Taken as the sum of its parts, Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror isn’t just one of the best games on the PSP; it’s one of the best games to come out for any platform, period.” – PSX Extreme

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

• Metacritic Score: 81
• Genre: Action RPG
• Players: 1-4
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Description : “Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an action/RPG that features the largest roster of comic book characters ever seen in a video game. Players assume the roles of more than 20 Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Blade, and Captain America, and through their actions determine the fate of both planet Earth and the Marvel universe – revealed in one of multiple epilogues. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance offers total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon, and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.”

What The Critics Say : “Every piece of the game is well-executed, and given the PSP’s exclusive gameplay modes, it is easily the best version of the game for anyone who’s not going to fault the PSP’s inability to match the Xbox 360’s graphical power.” – RPG Fan

MotorStorm: Arctic Edge

• Metacritic Score: 79
• Genre: Racing
• Players: 1-6
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Description : “MotorStorm’s next mission is battling the frozen wasteland of Alaska’s Arctic Edge. MotorStorm: Arctic Edge delivers brutal off-road racing in the beautiful yet lethal and unpredictable setting of Alaska. With temperatures plummeting, sudden avalanches, broken ice bridges, and three different racing altitudes, Arctic Edge is the most inhospitable environment in the franchise’s history.”

What The Critics Say : “The bottom line here is that somehow, someway, Bigbig Studios managed to create a Motorstorm game on a handheld system that stands up to the PS3 versions in almost every single way.” – GamingTrend

Power Stone Collection

• Metacritic Score: 74
• Genre: Arena Fighting
• Players: 1-4
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Description : “A compilation including enhanced versions of Power Stone and Power Stone 2, both originally released for the SEGA Dreamcast and arcades. These fast and furious 3D brawlers put a new spin on ‘last man standing’ as characters take each other on in frenzied match ups amidst fully interactive environments. Utilizing a simple control scheme, players can execute standard moves such as punches and kicks but the deeper power struggle comes in the form of ‘power stones.’ Fighters vie to collect these gems in order to tip the scales in their favor, as nabbing three will allow them to transform into super fighters that can perform devastating power moves.”

What The Critics Say : “Both games are perfectly suited to PSP and make for perfect pick-up-and-play fun with friends.” – PSM Magazine [Dec. 2006, p.79]

Worms: Open Warfare 2

• Metacritic Score: 80
• Genre: Artillery / Strategy
• Players: 1-4
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Description : “Players can challenge others from all over the world via multiplayer battles using a wireless connection as they command their worms through clashes that take place in famous battles of the past, as well as fictional fights of the future. Battles include the Spanish Armada conquest in ‘Pirates!,’ the frontlines of real war in ‘World War II’ and laser shooting spaceships in ‘Space War!,’ among others. In addition to the classic Deathmatch mode, the game also includes robust new single and multiplayer modes such as Rope Race, Fort, Puzzle and Campaign modes that challenge players to use new strategies and teamwork to defeat their enemies.”

What The Critics Say : “The bottom line is that Worms has always been a fantastic game so it all comes down to how complete a given installment is, and Worms Open: Warfare 2 is easily the defining title in the series.” – GamePro [Oct 2007, p.87]

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : Worms: Open Warfare

Twisted Metal: Head-On

• Metacritic Score: 79
• Genre: Vehicular Combat
• Players: 1-6
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Description : “Complete with all the fast-paced vehicular combat and destruction that gamers have come to know and love, Twisted Metal: Head-On allows gamers to take destruction anywhere, anytime as they strap themselves into one of 14 lethal machines on wheels, equipped with machine guns, turbo boost and a special attack, unique to each vehicle. Once a vehicle is selected, gamers can take their road rage out on opponents in 12 unworldly arenas filled with numerous items of chaos including rockets, missiles and more.”

What The Critics Say : “It’ll keep you entertained for hours and hours, and the multiplayer capabilities truly are an absolute blast. Head-On is completely faithful to the Twisted Metal namesake and does pretty much everything right.” – PSX Extreme

Bomberman

• Metacritic Score: 73
• Genre: Strategy
• Players: 1-4
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Description : “Bomberman arrives on the PSP with nostalgic gameplay and a new twist for the next generation of wireless, mobile gaming. An ominous black shadow is creeping towards Bomberman’s planet, and sudden attacks by a mysterious robot army have brainwashed the inhabitants of surrounding planets, causing mass chaos. Bomberman must embark on a new adventure through the Galaxy to restore peace and order.”

What The Critics Say : “It’s just as much fun now as it was ten or twenty years ago, and that’s enough for us to crown it one of the most worthwhile multiplayer PSP games around. If you have friends, and at least some of them have PSPs, you need this game. It’s that simple.” – Yahoo

Puzzle Quest: Challenge Of The Warlords

• Metacritic Score: 84
• Genre: Puzzle
• Players: 1-6
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Description : “Set in the Warlords universe, Puzzle Quest challenges gamers to create, develop and customize the ultimate Hero to save the land of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane. In order to advance, players battle in turn-based, head-to-head “match-three” style puzzle games in one of three distinct gameplay modes: Single-player allows gamers to battle against the computer AI as they embark on over 150 challenging quests, Instant Action allows gamers to jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests, and Multiplayer allows gamers to battle live opponents via wireless connectivity. Victory will advance the player’s Hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more – ultimately rewarding gamers at nearly every turn and providing endless hours of replayability.”

What The Critics Say : “A gaming experience unlike any other available today and one that you absolutely shouldn’t miss.” – GameSpy

Space Invaders Extreme

• Metacritic Score: 84
• Genre: Shooter / Action
• Players: 1-2
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Description : “New Look: The classic design of the original Space Invaders, now with revamped graphics and new background movies that add to the game’s excitement. New Music: Get in the groove with up-beat techno tunes that are synched to gameplay. New Mini-Games: Experience varied gameplay with mini-games (Rounds) that are launched mid-game – they add to the fun, and are a good way to rack up points. New Twists: Discover exciting twists to the classic game that provide swift, fast-paced gameplay. New Multiplayer Element: Battle against a friend with the all-new multiplayer element, available on both platforms.”

What The Critics Say : “‘Groovy,’ ‘trippy’… however you want to describe it, Extreme does right by the classic.” – Electronic Gaming Monthly [July 2008, p.84]

Ratchet Clank: Size Matters

• Metacritic Score: 85
• Genre: Platformer
• Players: 1-4
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Description : “While on a much-needed vacation, Ratchet and Clank’s rest and relaxation time is suddenly cut short as they soon find themselves lured into a mysterious quest. Following the trail of a kidnapped girl, Ratchet and Clank rediscover a forgotten race of genius inventors known as the Technomites. They soon uncover a plot more dangerous than they could have imagined.”

What The Critics Say : “The combination of a loaded single-player campaign with an entertaining multiplayer mode makes Ratchet Clank: Size Matters an excellent addition to the PSP library.” – GameDaily

ATV Offroad Fury PRO

• Metacritic Score: 76
• Genre: Racing
• Players: 1-4
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Description : “ATV Offroad Fury PRO roars back and gets big air! Tear up the terrain racing ATVs, MX bikes, buggies, and trophy trucks across 64 new tracks. Featuring all-new Track Editor, compatibility with ATV Offroad Fury 4, mini-games, and more. Tackle the offroad anytime, anywhere.”

What The Critics Say : “Not only the best ATV game available for the PSP, but it’s also one of the best ATV racing games for any system.” – GameSpy

Other Great Multiplayer Games In The Franchise : ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin’ Trails

Honorable Mentions

Those are our top picks for the best multiplayer games on the PSP. That being said, there are still plenty of excellent multiplayer titles worth picking up.

These are just another handful of quality recommendations – if interested, click the links to see pricing at eBay:

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Best PSP Party/Minigame Games of All Time

We already published the list of best PSP games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PSP party/minigame games of all time.

With amazing titles available, the PSP definitely has a great library of party/minigame games.

So, if you’re a fan of both the PSP and party/minigame games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.

And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.

#5. KAZooK

Overall, Kazook is just another minigame title, attempting to enter the genre based on their quantity of minigames rather than their quality.

Added to the fact the unlocking and progression system doesn’t gives players any incentive to continue with the game, and this is a PSP title that you can fully experience in well under half an hour.

#4. Ape Escape Academy

Ape Escape Academy for the PSP has a number of mini-games but unfortunately not all of them make for a particularly engaging or challenging fun package.

But if you’re a fan of the series or craving for some mini-games, you just might want to play this one casually.

#3. Bomberman Land Portable

The Bomberman Land spin-off franchise boasts a distinctive single-player experience that emphasizes minigames, exploration, and scavenger hunts.

And if you’re a fan of traditional Bomberman and you want a shinier, portable version of the experience, this is a pretty solid game to get.

#2. Ape Escape Academy 2

An improvement on the first entry, Ape Academy 2 smartly adds a card game on top of the minigames.

However, just like the first game, this one should be played casually over the weekend, especially if you’re not a big fan of the franchise.

#1. WTF: Work Time Fun

Overall, WTF: Work Time Fun offers a bizarre mix of challenges.

They range from short and fun, to long and dull and everywhere in between.

But if you’re looking for something different, you can’t get much more different than Work Time Fun.

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Are your favorite games on the list?

Deciding which PSP party/minigame game is the best is no doubt a never ending topic, but it’s fun to do!

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[PSP] Minis: Those cool little games

After having played a lot of commercial games on my PSP, I started getting bored, and forgot my PSP in the far end of my drawer, but a few months ago I found something to “revive” my PSP: Minis.

Yes, those games you can buy in the PSN and that you think are not good enough just because of it’s size. Well, Minis are actually fun games and can sometimes be even better than commercial games. Cheap, small but fun. So, if you don’t use your PSP anymore, why don’t you try some Minis?

Personal recommendation After having tried quite a lot of Minis, my Top 5 would be:

Angry Birds

The classic game for iOS and Android also for PSP, most of you know what it is about and have played it already, but it is still a good game for the PSP.

Who’s that flying?

Really fun game where you have to save the earth from the aliens. You start in New York and then head off to other cities until you manage to stop the invasion completely.

Zenonia

RPG that resembles the game Zelda for the NDS, GBA, Wii and N64. Even though it is a Mini the story is quite long and you can buy a lot of things to make your character a better warrior.

TNT Racers

Car racing game like Mario Kart, really fun to play and with good-quality graphics.

Age of Zombies

The story mode is quite short(Aprox. 1 hour) but what it really stands out for is for it’s survival mode, where you have to last as many waves as possible.

How about you guys, are there any minis you’d recommend? Some you didn’t like? Some that are really a good deal for the price?

The 25 best PSP games of all time

The best PSP games reflect just how ahead of the game Sony was in 2004. Going up against Nintendo’s 3DS was never going to be easy for the manufacturer, although it had faced stiffer odds in the home console market years before. With its multimedia UMD cartridges and a selection of fantastic launch games, including Lumines and Metal Gear Acid, the PSP steadily transformed the commute for any player who was willing to take a gamble on this portable powerhouse.

Over the years, the PSP carved out its own space in the handheld scene. Its beautiful screen and impressive tech specs ensured the system became the home for any player wanting to play AAA-quality games on the move. But there was more to the PSP than blockbuster games, with the console boasting a library of quietly innovative experiences that couldn’t be found anywhere else. So keep on scrolling for our pick of the 25 best PSP games of all-time.

For more definitive rankings of Sony Playstation games throughout the years:

Half-Minute Hero

Developer: Marvelous Entertainment Released: 2009

Got a minute? How about half? Good, because that’s all the time you get to save the whole dang world. Developed by Marvelous Entertainment, Half-Minute Hero turns standard RPG conventions on their head by holding players to a 30-second time limit in which they must battle fiends and build up their powers in order to save the world. Luckily, that timer can be reset, and the fun comes in using each groundhog day scenario to push forward towards greater enemies, acquire better gear, and become generally better at kicking ass in thirty seconds or less. Half-Minute Hero is a game that tries its damndest to defy categorization, but you won’t have time to care what it is.

Killzone: Liberation

Developer: Guerrilla Games Released: 2006

For a game that deals in death and destruction, Killzone: Liberation remains not only one of the most polished and prettiest games on the PSP, but it’s arguably the best Killzone game ever made. Liberation swaps the FPS vantage point for a top-down isometric view that rewards fast trigger fingers as much as tactical thinking. The game is also tough, training players to think before they shoot and perfect their approach in every mission. Rather than a glut of weapons and upgrades with no perceivable benefits, a huge assortment of tech and skills will keep you constantly reconsidering what the best way to play is. With the addition of one of PSP’s most robust ad-hoc multiplayer modes, Liberation is truly one of the PSP’s killer apps.

Jeanne d’Arc

Developer: Level-5 Released: 2006

Why Level-5 felt obliged to rewrite Joan of Arc’s history instead of creating a French heroine of their own is beyond us. But no matter, because this magical, demon-fighting version of the historical figure does a fine job of leading one of the deepest and most creative tactical role-playing game on the system. Like Tactics Ogre and Final Fantasy Tactics, Jeanne D’Arc sees players taking on battles throughout an overworld map, collecting new team members and leveling their teams along the way. Innovative choices like using skills stones over classes, or setting time limits for each battle give Jeanne D’Arc a play style all its own, while the anime presentation and swift-yet-complex battles do their part to hoist it above others in the genre.

Secret Agent Clank

Developer: High Impact Games Released: 2008

The name’s XJ-0461. Clank XJ-0461. Remember it, because if you’re in the mood for a cool and efficient Ratchet and Clank spin-off, you can call on Secret Agent Clank to handle the job. Clank pulls off this solo adventure with class, blending traditional Ratchet and Clank gameplay with a nice variety of 3D platforming diversions. You’ll speed through vehicle levels, lord over Gadgebot objectives, play out Quark’s exaggerated memories, and even blast away foes with Ratchet. With numerous gadgets and outlandish weapons at his disposal, and familiar friends to fill in the gaps, Clank’s spin-off comes fully-loaded with the series’ trademark creativity and polish.

Every Extend Extra

Developer: Q Entertainment Released: 2006

Screenshots don’t do Every Extend Extra justice, as it’s easy to dismiss Q Entertainment’s shoot-’em-up as a colorful mess. Spend time learning the ropes and wrapping your head (and eyes) around the explosive gameplay, however, and Every Extend Extra will leave you star-struck. The mission is straightforward: detonate a ship to set off chain reactions and keep doing so until each main boss is destroyed. It’s learning how to detonate strategically and when to risk it all for power-ups that make each level a hybrid of twitch gaming and puzzle solving. What’s more, each stage features new enemies, backgrounds, and music composed by Tetsuya Mizuguchi (Rez, Lumines), making Every Extend Extra a game that always has something new coming up in its playlist.

Ys Seven

Developer: Nihon Falcom Released: 2009

Seven was indeed a lucky number for Nihon Falcom’s action RPG franchise. Ys Seven represents an evolution of the series, evolving Ys’ 2D sprites and environments into a full 3D adventure with new party members to discover, new systems to fine tune, and fresh new ways in which to dispatch justice in Altago. You’d think a 30 hour RPG would wear out its welcome on a portable system, but Ys Seven’s satisfying combat, rich world, and fascinating storyline keeps the quest feeling lively and fresh.

Mega Man Powered Up

Developer: Capcom Released: 2006

Mega Man Powered Up is not just a remake of the original NES game. It earns its place here by drawing from the series’ humble beginnings and reimagining them with cutesy new graphics, two new levels, and modes of play that let you swap Mega Man for one of his robotic bosses. Think of it like The Muppet Babies if the Muppet Babies were constantly blowing each other up to snatch their abilities from each other. If that weren’t enough to keep old school fans busy, it comes with a level editor and the ability to share player-created Mega Man stages with the world.

Ape Escape: On the Loose

Developer: Japan Studio Released: 2005

Ape Escape: On the Loose is a pristine, thoughtful remake of the PS1 original with upgraded graphics and a smattering of new monkey-themed minigames. The translation isn’t perfect, and the controls miss something without the second analog stick, but the game’s mix of platforming challenges, gadgetry, and charm overshadows these few complains. Ape wrangling is messy work, after all, but in the end it’s worth it.

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep

Developer: Square Enix Released: 2010

Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep would have been easy to turn into a quick cash-in; a portable Kingdom Hearts to milk fans perpetually waiting for a proper sequel. Instead Square made one of the most important games in the series, filling out the strange world’s lore with the same level of care and ambition as other titles in the series such as the epic Kingdom Hearts 2. Long before Kingdom Hearts 3 was announced for Playstation 4 and Xbox One, this was the closest thing everyone thought we would get to a third full game. Heroes Terra, Aqua, and Ventus make for a disorienting shift from Sora, but the game’s Command Deck and D-Link combat mechanics help to keep the adventure moving with fast, fluid, and surprisingly deep enemy encounters. It only takes a few visits to familiar Disney locales to ease back into the Kingdom Hearts vibe.

Gran Turismo PSP

Developer: Polyphony Digital Released: 2009

Gran Turismo PSP is a title that had no business looking and playing as good as it did on the PSP. Polyphony Digital barely took its foot off the pedal when creating an exclusive GT experience for Sony’s portable, and the result is a standalone title that purrs. No doubt, GT is great to look at, but it also packs a lot under its hood. With over 800 cars, 35 tracks, and 60fps of raw racing performance, it makes up for its lack of a traditional career mode or some of the deeper customization you’ll find elsewhere in the series. Plus, GT PSP’s ad-hoc vehicle sharing and one-off multiplayer races are a nice touch.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Developer: Square Enix Released: 2011

The first Dissidia Final Fantasy may have turned the fan service up, but this sequel cranks its love for FF to 11. er. 012. um. it cranks it up to Duodecim. Designed as a prequel to the first Dissidia, Dissidia 012 mixes standard JRPG mechanics with flashy, high-octane one-on-one fighting game mechanics. It also tweaks a few balance issues from the first game and brings nine new FF characters into the fold. This is explicitly an FF fan’s delight but there’s plenty for newcomers to cling to in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy thanks to its theatrical antics.

Persona 3 Portable

Developer: Atlus Released: 2009

What’s amazing about this PSP adaptation of the PS2’s Persona 3 is how fresh and different it feels in the transition to handheld. In optimizing the overworld for quick-and-easy exploration and shifting the main character’s perspective from male to female, the overall tone of the story is changed, giving even old fans something new to latch on to. Impactful tweaks like these make the PSP version of this JRPG worthy of attention, but its biggest strength is the unchanged dungeon crawling that’s peerless in the RPG Canon. The only thing that matches it is Persona 4 Golden on PS Vita.

LocoRoco 2

Developer: Japan Studio Released: 2008

LocoRoco 2 is impossible to hate. Go on, try. After just a few minutes with Japan Studio’s painfully cute platform puzzler, you too will be singing along with the titular blobs and spending every extra second digging into their rich, colorful world. Everything that made LocoRoco an innovative hit returns in this sequel, including the game’s trademark tilt-a-world mechanic that takes a moment to learn and multiple playthroughs to master. And you’ll want to become an expert at rolling, bumping, and squishing LocoRocos through their environments too if you hope to collect all of the game’s secrets and bonus missions. Don’t let the Saturday morning cartoon vibe turn you off. LocoRoco 2 is as challenging as it is charming and as devious as it is cute.

Valkyria Chronicles 2

Developer: Sega Released: 2010

There was fear this portable sequel to PS3’s Valkyria Chronicles would rob the series of its breadth and depth, but Sega handles the transition like a champ. Valkyria Chronicles II picks up Avan Hardin’s story without missing a step, setting you on a path through the Lanseal Royal Military Academy that will see you navigating conflicts both on and off the battlefield that feel just as complex and satisfying as before. After spending countless hours managing troops, customizing vehicles, and perfecting your strategy in the war for Gallia, it’ll become clear that this handheld Valkyria Chronicles entry can hold its own.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions

Developer: Square Enix Released: 2007

As an updated remake of Final Fantasy Tactics from the first Playstation console, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions extends the tactical role-playing goodness with new characters, jobs, and cutscenes which give even veterans of the original motivation to head back into the fray. If you don’t get lost in the labyrinthine plot, you’ll spend days tinkering with your army and perfecting your strategy in the field. As in the original, the game isn’t kind to beginners; but those who spend time learning its inner workings will no doubt find themselves dedicated to the cause.

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

Developer: Konami Released: 2007

For years, Dracula X: Rondo of Blood was considered a lost holy grail in the Castlevania series trapped as a rare, Japan-only exclusive for the Turbo-Grafx 16 CD. Then came Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, packaging not just this 2.5D remake of Rondo, but the original and an updated version of Playstation 1’s legendary Symphony of the Night. The whole package is a blood-stamped love letter to fans, loaded with weird characters and a shiny new Boss Mode. To this day, it remains one of the best games in the series.

Power Stone Collection

Developer: Capcom Released: 2006

Forgetting the fact this compilation offers two games in one (Power Stone and Power Stone 2), Power Stone made 3D multiplayer brawling cool long before those fancy Playstation All-Stars came onto the scene. The game delivers a whole stack of playable combatants, all of whom light up the arenas with slick, explosive action. The decision to bring the formerly Dreamcast-exclusive Power Stone series to Sony’s PSP was an inspired choice, not just because the handheld was an ideal venue for quick, pick-up-and-play arcade action, but because it demonstrated how the PSP could give lesser-known series a second chance. In many ways, the PSP is the Dreamcast of portables. a misunderstood venue for brilliant, off-beat game making.

Monster Hunter Freedom

Developer: Capcom Released: 2005

Monster Hunter Freedom demands the best from you. It requires cunning, patience, the ability to take a beating, and the willingness to return for more. For those willing to tackle its challenge, however, it’s also one of the most rewarding experiences on the PSP. Taking its lead from Monster Hunter G, Freedom is a massive monster-hunting game full of prey who will put your warrior through hell and back. You can try mashing your way through early-game bounties, but bigger enemies require experimentation and expert planning. That said, the genius of Monster Hunter Freedom is you’ll want to keep trying, not just to reap the in-game rewards, but to soak in that rare sense of accomplishment you only get from looking genuinely tough foes in the face and living to tell the tale. This game made MonHun an international treasure.

Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core

Developer: Square Enix Released: 2007

Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core returns fans to one of the most iconic gaming realms in a way that feels right on a handheld platform. There’s still plenty of opportunities to kick around with Zack and other FF7 familiars, but the short-burst missions do away with time-consuming RPG tropes and let you hack away at the meaty adventure at your own pace. Even the slot-machine feature (memorably dubbed Digital Mind Wave) keeps the action humming and injects a sense of luck and surprise into every encounter. It may operate differently than what we were used to, but Crisis Core keeps the FF7 components intact while delivering a fresh spin on a classic tale. This was one of the first big projects by Hajime Tabata, who went on to direct the big series with Final Fantasy 15.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

Developer: Rockstar Released: 2006

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (VCS) isn’t the first portable GTA spin-off, but it’s the most polished of its kind in the PSP roster. A prequel to PS2’s Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, VCS pushes the PSP in all the right places to bring the Grand Theft Auto world to life in ways that seem impossible for the technologically limited PSP. This was thanks in part to a new game engine, resulting in a cleaner, more visually arresting handheld Grand Theft Auto. Even in the post-GTA Online world, it stands as a technical and creative achievement.

Patapon 3

Developer: Pyramid Released: 2011

What you do in this bizarre, PSP-exclusive series is hard to describe without using the word Patapon itself. It’s a game that marches to the beat of its own drum, borrowing notes of the rhythm game genre to compose a unique tune all its own. It’s like Lemmings meets Elite Beat Agents. Or LocoRoco meets Donkey Konga. See? Hard. With Patapon 3, the developer Pyramid perfects its formula. Once again, the game challenges you to lead an army of Patapons to victory against the Seven Evil Archfiends by tapping out drum beats to control their actions. The controls are more intuitive, the visuals are more varied, and the multiplayer adds a whole new dimension to the Patapons’ quest. It’s a sequel that layers improvements on top of nearly every aspect of the game without missing a beat.

Daxter

Developer: Ready at Dawn Released: 2006

Daxter is the spin-off to the Jak Daxter PS2 series you never realized was possible. Taking place at the beginning of Jak 2, Ready at Dawn’s offbeat open-world platformer/shooter chronicles the adventures of wisecracking ocelot Daxter as he attempts to save his buddy Jak from the clutches of Baron Praxis. If you’ve never played a Jak Daxter game before (shame on you), then that sentence might as well be gibberish to your ears, making this an experience catered to franchise fans above all else. Still, the visual and gameplay fidelity of Daxter on such a teensy, portable console was mega impressive at the time, and the title still holds up today as a big, premium action-adventure with a tonally consistent story deserving of the Jak Daxter branding. There’s action, drama, laughs, boss fights, LAN multiplayer, mini-games, collectibles and much more to be enjoyed in Daxter, making it an absolute must-play for the PSP enthusiast.

God of War: Ghost of Sparta

Developer: Ready at Dawn Released: 2010

Ready at Dawn and SCE Santa Monica Studio captured Zeus’ lightning in a bottle when they crammed the God of War series into Sony’s handheld. God of War: Chains of Olympus was an impressive achievement, but Ghost of Sparta surpassed it with an adventure that is slick and gorgeous. Following Kratos’ search for his brother Deimos, Ghost of Sparta is essential for followers of the series Canon. And while it doesn’t rise to the same scale as its console siblings, it comes damn close while showing off a few new moves along the way. By the time you plumb the depths of Atlantis, swim the River of Lament, and tear a swath through the Domain of Death, you’ll feel as if you’ve survived an authentic Greek myth.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Developer: Kojima Productions Released: 2010

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker captures the blockbuster feel of its console comrades in a way that make us wonder if Hideo Kojima secretly upgraded our PSPs. The insane plot, mounds of bonus content, and the obsessive army building later used in Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain keeps you rapt the entire 30-hour runtime. Yes, thirty. The action mixes classic Snake ass-kickery with deep squad management that sees you tweaking the ins and outs of Mother Base while training Militaires Sans Frontieres for deployment in missions. Combined with the multiplayer co-ops and versus ops modes, these elements make Peace Walker feel like it’s about to burst out of its UMD at any moment. But then, Snake is never one for staying within bounds to begin with.

Lumines: Puzzle Fusion

Developer: Q Entertainment Released: 2004

Lumines is timeless. Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s psychedelic puzzler scratches our synesthesia itch by using light and sound in ways that make every round feel as fresh and exciting as the last even more than a decade after its release. Lumines turns block-matching into art, changing the landscape with every skin and evolving a well-worn concept into a trippy, tub-thumping, zen-like vacation for the senses. It says a lot that a PSP launch title remains its crowning achievement, but it only takes a few rounds with this musical prodigy to understand why. While it’s had sequels on PS3, PS Vita, even iOS and Android, the PSP original is still the best.

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The 50 Best PSP Games of All Time

When it comes to handheld consoles, the Playstation Portable was a game-changer, and despite being first released in North America in 2005, it has stood the test of time to remain one of the most popular on-the-go consoles to date.

Although the console itself is great, it is the variety of amazing games that can be played on it that helps keep it popular among gamers. After all, a console is only as good as the games you can play on it.

Today we’ve nailed down 50 of the best PSP games that players keep coming back to again and again.

The Best PSP Games of All Time

Our ranked lists are created by researching and rounding up information from the most reputable web sources.

If you enjoy this list, don’t forget to check out our other Playstation game lists:

Here’s our list of the 50 best PSP games of all time:

MLB 07: The Show

Sports games are always popular, and MLB 07: The Show is no exception as it continues to be a favorite among fans of the series.

As a handheld game, it can be played anywhere at any time, and the online system makes it possible for players to get MLB news whenever connected.

Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2

Sticking with the sports theme, we have Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2.

This game is a classic, and as a PSP port, it features all of the gorgeously designed courses and customization options that players love, no matter where you are.

Sega Genesis Collection

The Sega Genesis Collection is a true treasure, and it collects numerous great games, such as Sonic, Shinobi III, Altered Beast, and the original version of Golden Axe for SEGA Genesis.

With so many games and unlockable items rolled into one, it’s no wonder this Collection is so popular with PSP players.

Wipeout Pulse

Wipeout Pulse is a racing game that will really get your heart pumping.

With its futuristic race tracks from 2207, this game makes Mario Kart look like a great, chill, friendship-building activity.

Did we mention you get to pilot an anti-gravity spaceship?

Valkyria Chronicles II

SEGA is renowned for making exceptional games, and Valkyria Chronicles II is an excellent example.

Picking up where the original game left off, this installment will have you fighting against rebels who are striving to enact their horrific ethnic cleansing campaign.

Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 Remix

Tony Hawk games are notorious for making you feel like a skateboarding legend.

While players can’t create their own parks like they can in the console versions, the PSP version does feature four exclusive levels, new characters, and brand new cut scenes that can only be found on the PSP.

The SONY PSP Project. All 706 PSP USA Games

FIFA Soccer 10

FIFA 10 somehow managed to outdo its predecessor, which had once been considered the most realistic soccer game ever released.

Featuring a new manager mode that allows players to see soccer news from around the world, an improved transfer system, and more realistic performances, this game is much beloved by soccer fans looking to take control of their own teams while on the go.

MLB 08: The Show

While MLB 07 is loved by fans, so too is its successor.

MLB 08 provides players with a lot of improvements, such as increased immersion, performance rewards, and the ability to play offense and defense from the players’ perspective.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Final Fantasy titles are some of the most successful in gaming, and Crisis Core is no exception.

Merging role-playing with open-world gameplay and real-time combat, this game cements its place as one of the greatest PSP games of all time.

Crush

Crush is a unique game that lends itself well to the PSP.

Set in a 3D world, players must use the crush mechanic to transform it into a 2D state in order to access specific areas and unlock items.

MLB 06: The Show

If you haven’t caught on yet, MLB PSP games are popular, and for good reason.

With an all-new career mode where players can create their own unique players and a new season mode, MLB 06 really knocked it out of the park.

It even offers multiplayer modes either via Ad Hoc mode or throughout the nation in Infrastructure mode.

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

This puzzle game tasked players with creating the ultimate Hero capable of saving the world through turn-based match-three-style puzzle games that are available in one of the three gameplay modes.

While single players battle against an AI in 150 challenging puzzle quests, Instant Action mode allows players to battle and level up characters without the need for quests.

LocoRoco

This 2D platformer action game might not seem like much on the surface, but it’s insanely addicting, with over 40 stages of vibrant worlds to discover.

In addition to this, there are three unique mini-games and wireless features that ensure this game is incredibly hard to put down.

LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

LEGO is a notably successful franchise, and the reason why is really highlighted in Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy.

Combining Episodes IV, V, and VI, this game is enjoyable, lighthearted, and addicting.

Additionally, because it’s a LEGO game, players have an incredible amount of customization, allowing them to mix and match body parts of over 50 playable characters.

X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

Although X-Men never seems to get the love it deserves, this game shows just how great it can be as a game.

Debuting numerous new characters, improved powers, and over 100 enemy types that players can test out the impressive combat mechanics on.

Space Invaders Extreme

Between the improved graphics and addicting gameplay, Space Invaders Extreme draws in players with up-beat music that syncs perfectly with the gameplay.

A modern twist on a classic game is exactly what makes this game a must-have.

Half-Minute Hero

It’s easy to get caught up playing Half-Minute Hero as you rush through this fast-paced action game that challenges you to complete stages in 30 seconds.

Featuring four varying storylines and game modes that make this a shooter, escort, strategy, and RPG, this game manages to be everything players want in a game, all rolled into one.

Tekken: Dark Resurrection

Tekken: Dark Resurrection delivers some of the most realistic graphics on handheld platforms.

With over 30 playable characters and destructible objects scattered across the 19 stages, Tekken cements its place as one of the best fighting games of all time.

You can even use Wi-Fi to battle against your friends to prove you have mastered all of the new fight styles and moves.

FIFA Soccer 09

Before FIFA 10 came around, FIFA 9 was billed as the best soccer game ever made, and many fans still feel that way.

With hundreds of new animations, 360-degree coverage of the field, and enhanced control over players, from the moment you pick it up, it challenges you to think like a real soccer player and rewards players who can rise to the challenge.

Blast Off

Blast Off is an out-of-this-world arcade game that tasks players with rescuing astronauts and getting them safely through the warp gates.

What really makes this a great game is the use of gravity fields, which can both help or hinder players during their missions.

Game mechanics like this make Blast Off an addicting addition to any PSP collection.

Virtua Tennis: World Tour

This tennis game features three engaging gameplay modes.

Players can travel the world with their custom characters to win money, play as a pro in one-off matches or partake in tournament mode where only the best players are able to serve their way to victory.

Ratchet Clank: Size Matters

In this game, characters Ratchet and Clank find themselves thrust into a quest to rescue a kidnapped girl and end up discovering a long-lost race of genius investors along the way.

With brand new weapons, more dangerous plots, and customizable armor, this game shines over previous games and builds on its foundation to create one of the best games on the PSP.

Tetris

Tetris is a classic, and no matter how much time passes, it remains one of the most popular video games of all time.

Having it available on the PSP means players can unwind with this game whenever and wherever they are. Perfect for workday breaks or sneaking in a level when your boss isn’t looking.

Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow

As a sequel to the first game, Dark Mirror, Logan’s Shadow gives players control of Gabe Logan once more, enabling them to use both stealth and run-and-gun techniques to take on an extremist group.

It even features an improved combat system that allows players to grab enemies as human shields, force enemies into cover by blind firing and engage in 360 underwater combat.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

Grand Theft Auto is one of the most well-known and beloved gaming titles, and Vice City Stories certainly lived up to the hype.

As engaging as it is fun to play, Vice City Stories is a classic on the PSP.

PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe

Combining the original Playstation 3 strategy game with its expansion pack into one game, PixelJunk Monsters does its console counterpart justice with the added benefit of portability.

Players love this game for its emphasis on strategy, as well as its unique bosses and monsters, new modes, and standout stages.

Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness

Disgaea has a lot going for it, from a knife-wielding penguin to the open-ended nature of the story, which enables players to keep growing and building their characters long after the main story is finished.

Coupled with the engaging gameplay, it’s no wonder why this game remains so popular with so many players.

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together

If you’re looking for a great tactical RPG, look no further than Tactics Ogre.

As warring clans battle for supremacy, players find themselves in the middle of a war-torn country fighting through turn-based combat sections with actions that impact the branching story paths.

Patapon 3

Starting off where the previous game left off, Patapon 3 introduces players to a brand new land across the Rainbow Bridge.

Despite being a 2D game, it is surprisingly detailed with challenging obstacles and engaging gameplay that may not be expected from a typical side-scrolling game.

Velocity

This innovative shooter game gives players command of a spacecraft capable of quantum teleportation in order to save survivors of a growing black hole before it swallows them up.

In addition to being a fun-to-play shooter, it also utilizes action-based puzzles to keep you on your toes.

Burnout Legends

If you love racing games, the Burnout franchise is definitely for you, and Burnout Legends combines all the best parts of the series into one game.

Including game modes from the previous games, players can take advantage of these different modes, which gives them the chance to obtain rare and legendary cars.

LittleBigPlanet

LittleBigPlanet is a classic, immersive game that is made even better by Stephen Fry’s voiceover.

With 23 main levels and 14 additional mini-levels to choose from, players will have loads of gameplay to go through.

While the multiplayer servers that allowed you to upload your custom levels did close in 2016, this game is still amazing for playing on your own.

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops brings the action stealth genre to the PSP with incredible results.

With innovative online play and an original storyline, this inclusion in the Metal Gear series truly allows players to experience all the features of the PSP.

Jeanne d’Arc

Jeanne d’ Arc gives players control of a crusader named Jeanne, whose goal is to seal away the demon king and restore her homeland.

Venturing through over 40 incredibly detailed environments, players can even control up to 14 other characters at various points in the story, both human and beast, as they attempt to turn away English domination in France.

Gran Turismo

When it comes to incredible racing titles, Gran Turismo enables players to put the pedal to the metal and really let loose.

With fantastic graphics, 800 car types, and 35 unique racing tracks, this entry in the Gran Turismo series is undoubtedly one of the best.

Ridge Racer

Sticking with racing games, we have Ridge Racer.

Although it has only 24 circuits compared to Gran Turismo’s 35, the graphics are worth writing home about, and the classic tracks still shine even on the small screen.

For race game lovers, this is a must-have when it comes to PSP games.

Daxter

You can’t make a list of the best PSP games of all time without giving Daxter its due.

With levels that take inspiration from well-known movies, there’s something to love for everyone in this game.

LocoRoco 2

As a follow-up to the first game, this installment is one that everyone, regardless of age, can enjoy.

It’s a fun way to kill time without worrying too much about progression or leveling.

Featuring brand new skills you can discover as you play, this vibrant adventure game is really fun for the whole family.

Wipeout Pure

This anti-gravity racing game takes racecourses to a whole new level with some truly toe-curling twists and turns.

The precursor to Wipeout Pulse, this game is a good alternative for players who want to branch out from traditional racing games.

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

The precursor to Logan’s Shadow, this is a game for players who love stealth and being able to pick off enemies in high-stress situations.

Not only are the graphics great, but the amount of firepower that players can take advantage of is simply impressive.

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

Monster Hunter Freedom is a great game for players who want to sit back, relax and slay monsters.

That said, like all Monster Hunter games, if you have the patience and dedication to press on to defeat the biggest monsters, you’ll quickly become addicted.

God of War: Ghost of Sparta

God of War is one of the best selling PlayStation 4 games of all time and is adored by fans worldwide.

Ghost of Sparta does the franchise justice with its unique apocalyptic feel mixed with the Greek mythology we’ve come to love.

Hacking and slashing with the Blades of Athena as you mow down minotaurs, harpies and gorgons is a rush only this game can provide.

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable

This RPG has received high praise from both players and critics alike, and it’s easy to see why.

As an enhanced version of the game, players have access to numerous improvements, difficulties, and abilities to control teammates during combat.

If you’re a fan of Persona, this game is one of the best PSP games you don’t want to miss.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions

Final Fantasy Tactics is a turn-based strategy game that contains exclusive content only available on the Playstation Portable.

With new sequences, jobs, story elements, and multiplayer, it is something that fans of the Final Fantasy series should add to their collection.

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep

With its anime-style characters and Mickey Mouse, this game has a lot to love.

Fans of Disney will enjoy the absurd amount of references, and the action-RPG qualities make it perfect for players looking to kick back and enjoy, no matter where you are.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories adds an entirely original storyline to the Grand Theft Auto game series.

Between the open-world environment, excellent voices, epic musical tracks, and interactivity, there’s something for everyone to love in this installment.

Lumines

As a puzzle game, Lumines stands out as one of the best PSP games, and it really is an engaging treat for players.

Although it’s nearly 20 years old now, it still holds up as one of the most addicting and fun games to play.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Metal Gear Solid has always been one of the staple Playstation franchises, so it should be no surprise that Peace Walker takes the 3rd spot on our list.

As far as action-adventure stealth shooter games go, this game is top tier.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

While Vice City and Liberty City Stories were great games, Chinatown Wars was just incredible.

From the original story to the ability to brawl, drive recklessly, and set fire to anything you want, there’s just something so hilariously fun about this game that keeps players coming back.

God of War: Chains of Olympus

Chains of Olympus follows Kratos on his journey to destroy Ares in the most brutal ways possible.

If the adrenaline-pumping battles aren’t enough, the breathtaking environments, kickass chain blades, and challenging puzzles definitely make it the best PSP game you can play.

Summary

When it comes to choosing the best PSP games of all time, these 50 stand out from the rest.

With each bringing something different to the table, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while on the go.

Here’s a quick recap of the 50 best PSP games of all time:

• God of War: Chains of Olympus
• Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
• Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
• Lumines
• Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
• Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep
• Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
• Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable
• God of War: Ghost of Sparta
• Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
• Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
• Wipeout Pure
• LocoRoco 2
• Daxter
• Ridge Racer
• Gran Turismo
• Jeanne d’ Arc
• Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
• LittleBigPlanet
• Burnout Legends
• Velocity
• Patapon 3
• Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
• Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness
• PixelJunk: Monsters Deluxe
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
• Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow
• Tetris
• Ratchet Clank: Size Matters
• Virtua Tennis: World Tour
• Blast Off
• FIFA Soccer 09
• Tekken: Dark Resurrection
• Half-Minute Hero
• Space Invaders Extreme
• X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
• LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
• LocoRoco
• Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
• MLB 06: The Show
• Crush
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