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R-Types was one of the best shooter games available for the PSOne. It had its competition, but also had some great design and strategy for that generation of games. It was a very action intensive game on the PSOne, requiring you to concentrate on what your enemy is doing to destroy them. Just random shooting and moving isn’t going to achieve anything.

R-Types is actually a collection of two arcade games, the 16-bit shooters, R-Type and R-Type II. Both games, thankfully, let you continue as many times as you want, which is actually a great thing, considering it takes a few hours of intensive gameplay to get past just the first few levels. There are power ups to make gameplay interesting as well. The controls are simple. It is a side scrolling game, with a single fire button, which can be held to charge the shot, and a rapid- fire button, which saves your thumb from any button mashing damage.

There’s also the Force button, which releases or summons, if you haven’t got it already, a force ball, which, when released acts as a separate satellite all by itself, and as a shield to your R- Fighter. There are just the right amounts of power ups, to increase your speed, upgrade your guns and your Force ball. These power ups don’t upgrade you too much and make the game too easy either.

While this game was great on the PSOne, and ever there only for R-Type fans, it seems a bit outdated now, to be on the PSP. It is available on the PSN for download, at a price, of course. Despite having a multiplayer mode, it is restricted to two players, so it is not really an online game. The game has a whole new level of difficulty, but hardcore gamers will find that it is worth playing. It is a great addition for those gamers looking for a blast from the past.

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One of the most enjoyable games that recently released for the PSP is the Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow. Sony Bend, the creators of this game, gained prominence by its release. This project exhibited their levels of perfection in every aspect. A well maintained story coupled with excellent controls and voice chat made Logan’s Shadow the leader of the year. The predecessor of Logan’s Shadow was the Dark Mirror, which was globally acclaimed for its excellent interaction.

Logan’s shadow is significantly different from Dark Mirror by its advanced features. The under water combat and the new combat tactics makes it stand out from the previous one. The multiplayer in Syphon Filter: Shadow has two game modes with new maps. Continued from the Dark Mirror, Logan’s Shadow spins around the character Gabe Logan. Gabe and his team of experts work on a mission to defeat a terrorist group that has got its hands on a decisive weapon. The complexity of the game increases when the three countries – U.S, Russia and China try to take over the weapon by sending their agents.

The story line of Logan’s Shadow has maintained the standard of the previous releases by the number of flashbacks, suspicious characters, twists and turns. The excitement of the story is boosted by when Gabe decides to avenge the death of his team member and also to clear the name of his partner Lian Xing. The actual game play is much similar to that of Dark Mirror. The well tuned directional buttons and the sensitive shooting actions add up to the overall performance of the game. The more number of new moves that are performed by Gabe leave the players in awe. The new protective suite and the new grenade avoidance system reduce the risk on Gabe’s life. This allows the players to concentrate on strategies more than collecting medical kits.

Some of the finest features of Logan’s shadow are the high definition graphics and super sharp sound effects. The music is incredibly capturing, by perfect modulations suiting to various situations. However, at very rare situations the music might go out of phase with the environment of the game. Leaving the minor concerns apart, the Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow is a game worthwhile.

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The title immediately conjures up associations with the sci-fi anime movie and series. We obviously know Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex will feature some very high tech combat action, and what better way to explore the crazy futuristic Ghost in the Shell world than with a first person shooter.

The game is the first ever Ghost in the Shell title for the PSP. The sound is also done in such a fantastic way as to really add to the game’s mood and atmosphere. The single player game is short in length, but delivers unbelievable action, whereas the multiplayer mode, while technically offering unlimited action, is rather stale and monotonous.

The game completely follows the anime theme upon which it is based. Yes, you’ll play as a member of the elite police force named Section 9. As a cop in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP), you’re on a mission to unravel a convoluted and mysterious plot from a terrorist gang. It’s obvious that you’ll be empowered with heavy duty weapons for accomplishing this task, but you will also need to cleverly use your savvy sleuthing skills as well. In some missions you’re employed to escort helpless VIP’s to safety and to gather official information you’ll need to kidnap an official.

The title involves 6 chapters and each of them is divided into 3 to 4 missions, which each mission lasting a couple of hours. This means you can actually complete the single player game pretty rapidly, even though the game does get progressively more difficult. A must try for any fans of the anime series.

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If one recalls the original Coded Arms, then you will remember that it was one of the first games to introduce the first person shooter onto the PSP. Many had questioned whether the game was capable of handling a second analog stick. But it proved all the critics wrong and eventually went on to become a big hit in the PSP gaming market.

The combat sequences have been given a superb finish and the original story has been retained. The design levels are also very impressive. The gamer plays an elite agent from the Special Forces and has been given very futuristic armor. While going through certain rigorous training sessions, mysterious things start happening as the virtual simulation starts becoming a big nuisance. So the player then has to take charge to set everything right as well as saving his team members.

The game’s control scheme is intuitive and easy to master, giving the player a wide variety of options. The D pad helps the gamer with reloading guns, changing weapons and zooming. The analog joystick needs to be used to move around and the face buttons perform the function of looking around. The upgrade feature in Coded Arms: Contagion (PSP) is one of the highlights. The gamer has a large variety of weapons in his armor and they can also be upgraded from time to time with the help of upgrading points.

The game’s graphics and visuals make it look more charismatic. There is a 3D map on the right hand corner of the screen and levels have been kept very linear, so that the gamer can navigate through the rooms very easily without getting confused. The color contrast looks fresh and the objects are made to look a bit intriguing. The design of the enemies, especially those who are huge in size, is very artistically well done.

The game is recommended particularly for those who are fond of thick action and who have the patience to go through all the levels. So if you are one of them, there is no need to wait.

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