Final Fantasy I and II: Dawn of Souls
Final Fantasy 1 and II: Dawn of Souls is a remake of the first two Final fantasy games for the PSP and the GBA.
Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix, Nintendo Release Date: November 29, 2004 Platforms: GBA, PSP JustRPG Score: 75% Pros: +Appealing Characters. +Remake of great games Cons: -Little Replay value. |
Final Fantasy I and II: Dawn of Souls Overview
Like your favorite coat, there’s a comfortable familiarity to Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls graphics. Aside from being comparable to any given Game Boy Advance game, both games look quite a bit like their Final Fantasy successors and should be instantly recognizable to anyone who’s played them.
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Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is an action-adventure title for the Sony PSP. The game mixes platformer gameplay with an interesting combat system where players use a drill to fight off monsters. Gurumin has bright visuals, a nice soundtrack, and a lengthy story to enjoy.
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure Overview
Take control of Parin, a young girl from Tiese Town in Gurumin: A Monstrious Adventure. Players must save the town from phantoms with the help of a legendary drill weapon. There are different outfits and headgear to acquire along the way, and several difficulty settings to add replay value. Gurumin is a charming title with bright, attractive graphics and an enjoyable soundtrack.
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Jeanne D’arc
Jeanne D’arc is a tactical RPG that was developed by Level 5, published by SCEA, and was released for the Sony PSP on August 21, 2007.
Developer: Level 5 Publisher: SCEA Release Date: August 21, 2007 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 88% Pros: +Appealing characters +Great visuals +Interesting story +Fun tactical gameplay +Good voice acting +Many hours of gameplay Cons: -Can get repetitive -Appeal is limited to fans of the tactics genre |
Jeanne D’arc Overview
Jeanne D’arc is a tactical RPG that was released for the Sony PSP in the summer of 2007. If you are a fan of the genre this game does not disappoint and is probably the best on the system. With awesome visuals, great voice acting, an interesting story line, appealing characters, and many hours of gameplay it is hard to find something wrong with this game. If you are a fan of the tactics genre whatsoever then you need to get this game for the Sony PSP.
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Monster Hunter Freedom 2
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 is an action oriented role playing game that was developed by Capcom Production Studio 1, and was released for the Sony Playstation Portable on August 29, 2007.
Developer: Capcom Production Studio 1 Publisher: Capcom Release Date: August 29, 2007 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 90% Pros: +Fun combat system. +Great character customization. +Addictive. +Good multiplayer mode. Cons: -No replay value. -Repetitive. |
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 Overview
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 is an action oriented RPG where the player takes on the role of a bounty hunter. The hunter can choose from a list of missions which all vary in difficulty. There are exceptions but most missions involve the player hunting down and capturing a single monster. These fights can range from twenty minutes to fifty minutes and prove to be challenging for even the most seasoned gamers. Where this game really shines is its multiplayer aspects. You can join your fellow hunters on missions and help that defeat their foes that they could normally not beat by themselves. Overall the game is really fun but it is also very difficult so more seasoned gamers are more likely to enjoy this gem.
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Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Etheral Empire
Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Etheral Empire is a tactical role playing game that was developed by Idea Factory and was released for the Sony Playstation Portable on September 26, 2006.
Developer: Idea Factory Publisher: NIS America Release Date: September 26, 2006 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 70% Pros: +Fun tactics game play. +Decent story line. +Standard visuals for the PSP. Cons: -Horrible load times. -No replay value. -No unique features. |
Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Etheral Empire Overview
Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Etheral Empire is a tactical role playing game that was released for the PSP in late 2006. The game is a remake of the original Japanese game, Spectral Souls II. The game plays like most other tactical role playing games and has no really outstanding features that could have made the game unique. One issue with the game is that the load times in between screens is atrocious and this really slows down the game play. If you can get past the load time issues and you are a fan of tactics style RPGs then this game still has something to offer.
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Star Ocean: First Departure
Star Ocean: First Departure is a role playing game that was developed by TOSE and released in North America for the Sony Playstation Portable on October 21, 2008.
Developer: TOSE Publisher: Square Enix Release Date: October 21, 2008 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 90% Pros: +Appealing characters. +Great story line. +New engine. +Fun combat system. Cons: -Little replay value. -Dated visuals. -Mediocre dialogue. |
Star Ocean: First Departure Overview
Star Ocean: First Departure is a remake of the original Star Ocean game, but with a new engine. The original games were extremely popular and Japan and this game was no exception. In this game the player takes on the role of Riddick Farrence, a young hero who is trying to save the world from destruction. The game’s new engine and updated graphics make this game much more enjoyable to play compared to the original and the new content keeps the game fresh for returning players. Overall if you are a fan of JRPGs then Star Ocean: First Departure has a lot to offer.
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Untold Legends: Warrior’s Code
Untold Legends: Warrior’s Code is a hack and slash role playing game that was developed by Sony Online Entertainment and was released on the Sony Playstation Portable on March 28, 2006.
Developer: Sony Online Entertainment Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment Release Date: March 28, 2006 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 71% Pros: +More character classes. +Improved controls. +More multiplayer modes. +Shorter load times. Cons: -Repetitive. -No replay value. -Mediocre visuals. |
Untold Legends: Warrior’s Code Overview
Untold Legends: Warrior’s Code is a hack and slash role playing game that was released in early 2006. This game is the sequel to the handheld game Untold Legends; Brotherhood of the Blade. The iteration of the game includes five more playable classes, improved controls, more multiplayer modes, and shorter load times. If you are a fan of the traditional hack and slash gameplay that this game supports then this is a great buy for the PSP.
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Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth is a role playing game that was developed by Tri-Ace and released for the Sony Playstation Portable on July 18, 2006.
Developer: Tri-Ace Publisher: Square Enix Release Date: July 18, 2006 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 87% Pros: +Appealing characters. +Fun combat system. +Great port of a classic. Cons: -No replay value. -Mediocre story line. -Confusing mechanics. |
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth Overview
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth is a port of the original Valkyrie Profile game. This new version supports fresher graphics, and tuned up game mechanics. The game plays like a role playing game but has a more unique combat system. In this combat system the player can choose one attack from multiple characters which makes this game quite different than most in the genre. Overall if you are a fan of the JRPG genre then this game is a must play classic.
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Generation of Chaos
Generation of Chaos is a turn based strategy role playing game that was released in early 2006 for the Sony Playstation Portable.
Developer: Idea Factory Publisher: NIS America Release Date: February 28, 2006 Platforms: PSP JustRPG Score: 67% Pros: +Interesting kingdom management gameplay. +Good visuals. +Simple strategy combat. Cons: -No replayability -Weak story. |
Generation of Chaos Overview
Generation of Chaos is a turn based strategy role playing game that revolves around managing a kingdom and controlling an army. The kingdom management aspect of the game is very unique and keeps the player excited and interesting. The combat aspect of the game works very much like rock paper scissors. Certain unit types can easily defeat others while some completely dominate. The looks alright for psp but suffers from a few issues. One issue is that the combat gets very repetitive and another is that the story is extremely weak.
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Breath of Fire III
Breath of Fire III is a continuation of Capcom’s prestigious Breath of Fire series. Players take control of Ryu, a boy who can turn into a dragon, as he makes his way through life and tries to find out about his history.
Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Release Date: January 31, 1998 Platforms: PS1, PSP JustRPG Score: 82% Pros: +Stunning Sound Effects +Wonderful Battle Engine +Great Replay Value Cons: -Follows the ‘JRPG’ blueprint. |
Breath of Fire III Overview
Breath of Fire III takes place in a world where technology and magic mix together. Players take control of a young boy named Ryu as he attempts to make his way through life and find out about his sketchy past. Throughout the game, players will collect colorful party members. Through the game, players will find out that some unspeakable force threatens the world, and Ryu sets out to defeat it.
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