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Square Enix has made a revelation again. In most games, the gamer is put up as the main protagonist. In the Dissidia: Final Fantasy, the gamer gets the independence to enter the game as either the protagonist or as the main antagonist. The PSP game is still more than 45 days away from release but has already been garnering a lot of positive previews about its plot and designing. There are a lot of sinister activities on the offering and this addition to the Final Fantasy Series is full of chaos and discord. The Dissidia universe witnesses the whole cosmos being held to ransom by menacing forces and mayhem being unleashed all in order to establish peace. The dark army is all over the place and as the protagonist ‘Cosmos’, the gamer has to embark on a demolition spree with his other depressed protagonists to annihilate such forces.

‘Chaos’ the antagonist keeps giving his army orders to destroy everything that comes in their way of success. The plot of the game is super and some actions are breathtaking. Combo moves such as the EX burst attacks ensure that the interest is retained in the game. Those who are fond of action will give this game thumbs up when it releases. Just in case if the previews excite you, you can book you pre order before the game actually hits stores on September 4. The pricing of the Dissidia: Final Fantasy (PSP) has been done in such a way that gaming enthusiasts will certainly finds it to be very enthralling. You will certainly not want to miss out on the action.

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Twenty Years in the making, it seems as if the Final Fantasy franchise has finally come full circle. Its first appearance was on Famicom 20 years ago in Japan and since then its popularity has only been growing. The assortment of systems that it has appeared on is huge in numbers with the latest instalment being Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls. The anniversary of the Final fantasy features everything that has made this series a cult including the initial ones that came out two decades ago. The visuals of the game have undergone drastic changes in comparison to the original one and the characters have also been made quite crisp. The designs for the new bosses are also quite intriguing. The sound tracks are so engaging that they put the real feel into the Square Enix game. The best of it, the originality is retained.

There are a couple of dungeons that have been implemented into the game to enhance its appeal. The encounters are random and have been packaged with a lot chutzpah. Gamers with a lot of patience will find this simple concept to be very engaging. In the Final Fantasy PSP game the player has to guide the four heroes to their destination of finding the four crystals so that the world is saved. A lot of monsters have to be fought and the humour is to keep the interest going. A lot of time will be spent in the game in boats, ships and in wandering. Buy it for its simplicity and play it for enjoyment. You will get value for money with this RPG game on the PlayStation Portable.

(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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Originally hitting the stands in 1988 the Final Fantasy series has stood testament to change. Two decades and hundreds of developmental changes later the Final Fantasy II for PSP finally hits the stands. Published by Square Enix this new version and a successor to the first part of Final Fantasy, has seen the incorporation of many modifications.

The new game does away with some of the festering problems in the earlier version like the two-second load time while accessing the menu. Apart from changes in technology the developers have introduced an updated artwork of the 2D environment, better sound and introduced new characters. The Final Fantasy II PSP game’s storyline is original and in this you form a part of the four survivors who escape from the wrath of the evil emperor. Now on a quest to avenge the death of their parents and stop the merciless emperor you must face-off against his army and monsters from the demonic realm and ultimately save the planet. This re-mastered version has better graphics, updated camera angels that offer newer perspectives and a 16:9 widescreen adaptability. The word memory system is a fresh feature where you will have to memorise certain keywords said to you by the non-player characters. These words when repeated later unlock new moves and help you gain information. The only way to increase health is by taking on more shots. The character abilities increase or decrease with the change in the manner of fighting. Supposing you choose to use the axe all the time even though your strength and skill set for weapons increases your abilities with magic decrease.

The Final Fantasy II is remastered version of the old world nostalgia and is a classic role player game. However we are in the age when the PlayStation Portable world is brimming with dramatic developmental changes and engaging in new forms of gameplay the game will do little to move you unless you are a die hard fan of the franchise.

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With so many dungeons based games already flooding the PSP, there is yet another on offer and that is the Dungeons and Dragons series named the Dungeons and Dragons Tactics.

The game has a very promising start and is sure to enthral hardcore fans of Dungeons and Dragons. The music is very melodious and soul stirring while the title screen exhibits a moody atmosphere and is dark providing all the eeriness and elements of surprise that one loves so much in these games. The game from Kuju Entertainment opens into the main menu where you have eight options to choose from, and various ways to begin playing your game. Press the ‘Quick Start’ button and get into instant action with pre generated characters of the party.

Every party in the game consists of a single hero, who is in total control of the story. Generate your very own hero manually. Choose the gender, race and then the class. Then you need to allocate individual points to your character and that determines how well your characters react to others around them.

Then you select your skills from a range of twenty five options available and help boost your skills using the points. You can select feats of your choice and finally you get to choose your character’s portrait. Now you are set to play the game with your chosen character. When you choose your own character, you get the opportunity to learn about the game and how to use your various skills better at every turn of events.

The game has some shortcomings and beginners have to work very hard so they can get the most of the game. There are rule sets that players are required to follow and players would have to pour over rulebooks to determine whether the Orc has really killed the Human. The Dungeons & Dragons Tactics PSP version seems to be a slow game as the progress through the game seems erratic. It has great graphics and excellent sound The PlayStation Portable Dungeons and Dragons game is fun and exciting to play with friends on the multi player mode. Enjoy hours of fun with Dungeons and Dragons on your favourite PlayStation Portable.

(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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Spectral Souls is a strategy RPG from developer NIS America and Idea Factory. This is the story of Neverland the alternate world. Here, the demonic lords rule over the humans. There are clashes and rebellions at frequent intervals. The war is interspersed and slowed down by the peace initiatives and talks and the civilization is brimming with a discontent ready to manifest and erupt any time.

Demonic troop’s burn down several villages and the Seven Year War revolution kicks off. The war kicks off with a bang taking players through various twists and dark themes.

The human fighters form the Reformed Simba Empire and the Neverland Army features the demons. You as a player can be a part of any of the two armies or even the third peace loving Rozess Liberation Army.

Any point during the game allows players to switch between the teams. As you complete an event with a particular army, you have the option of eliminating battles for the other sides. As with the standard RPG games, you can go around the towns in order to prep up your characters. Towns feature a host of item shops, guilds and workshops. Item shops sell a host of things including accessories, healing items, armour and weapon.

Battle involves choosing people who are going to fight with you and adjust to the various conditions in order to succeed in a mission. Battle system revolves around the Hold and the Charge skills. For stronger attacks, it is possible to combine skills too. Load times are slow and this is one of the biggest drawbacks in the game. You will find the visuals are similar to other games from Idea Factory, like Generation of Chaos IV, and on the all, aside from a few certain attacks, are not anything special.  Soundtrack is impressive enough but not exceptional.

Though Spectral Souls is a game with a good storyline and game play, the effect is severely undermined by UMD technical difficulties. With better load times, this game could have created quite an impact. Those who have all the time in the world to sit and wait for the game to load at every stage can try this RPG game on their PlayStation Portable.

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Kingdom Hearts from Square Enix has so far been all about Riku and Sora who are on a Kingdom adventure holding a keyblade. Birth by sleep for the PlayStation Portable is a completely different turn off from the original story line. This game starts with talking about keyblade warriors before Riku and Soru’s time. Aqua, Ventus and Terra are three apprentices of keyblade. Game play and visuals are excellent in this game and are sure to add to the enjoyment.

At the demo event, it was possible to check out playing as both Ventus and as Terra. Terra’s demo was all about teaching users how the battle has to be played. Enemies who surrounded Terra at the start of the game are completely different from the previous versions. Enemies themselves are referred to in Japanese as Anbaasu which in English means Unbirth. On his way to the Enchanted Kingdom castle, Terra has to fight various Anbaasu of different sizes. Boss of the castle is a huge machine red in colour.

Controls in Birth by Sleep are user friendly. An interesting additional feature in this game is the command meter. As you attack enemies you find your command meter going up. When it fills up, you get to play the command mode with extra firepower. Other interesting modes include the thunderbolt and the fireblazer.

Ventus’ demo referred to as the Castle of Dreams was not as straightforward as the Terra’s demo. Here it is possible to avoid combats but requires player to extensively search for items to carry the storyline forward. Go through the game jumping on yarns and books. Forks on the walls can be used as a springboard to jump to high places. Additional techniques that cannot be found in the Terra demo include walking rather than dashing around especially while falling from high places by tilting the analog stick a little.

Solid gameplay and excellent graphics are sure to add to the excitement and fun this game has to offer. The story might be completely different from earlier titles like Kingdom Hearts 2 PS2, but the animation and graphics are rather similar. Slated to be released in 2009 in Japan, Birth by Sleep is sure to provide hours of fun on your favourite PSP.

(6 votes, average: 4.83 out of 5)

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There was an announcement by NIS America on the release of Mana Khemia: Student Alliance for the PlayStation Portable. This game was shipped on 10th March 2009 in the US.

On the PSP version, Mana Khemia features an exciting multi player mode. As a player, you can team up with your friends to find rare items after hunting down monsters. Jump Start is a feature that is a new addition. This is a data installation feature that helps in quick loading of the game by installing into the memory stick parts of the game.

This game is a sim-style campus RPG. Here you have to finish your academic quests by interacting with professors and your classmates. You are Vayne Aurelius invited to study at the Al-Revis academy. You are an alchemist who will come across fellow alchemists. There are interesting mysteries in alchemy for you to solve with the help of your team.

This interesting game comes with various key features such as the Academic quests, the Jump Start feature, the additional and rare items you can collect, the multi player mode, the symbol encounters, team crafting, item crafting and Avatar crafting feature.

In the Academic Quest, you are assigned certain tasks by your professor. Unless you complete the mission and pass, you will be forced to stay back in the school. With the help of the Avatar crafting feature, you can personalize your characters by equipping them with stats and skills. Similarly, the item crafting and team crafting features allow you to craft and personalize your team and items such as weapons.

The multi player mode is the most exciting feature where you can battle monsters, vanquish them and collect rare items with the help of your friends online. This game seems to be all set to become popular with its great graphics and visuals, which are very similar to other RPGs from the same developer, like Atelier Iris 3 - Grand Phantasm, for example. Monsters and characters are realistic and combats are exciting. You can enjoy hours of fun carrying out the tasks assigned to you by the professor. Create your own world by visualizing and equipping your characters with unique weapons and skills. You can have endless hours of fun and entertainment playing Mana Khemia: Student Alliance on your favourite PSP.

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Star Ocean: Second Evolution resembles the original Star Ocean – First Departure in its gameplay, mechanics and structure. A lot of improvements however ensure it is far superior to its predecessor.

Rena Lanford and Claude C. Kenny are the main characters. Claude is transported to the planet Expel while on a research mission. This is a less advanced planet where Claude meets Rena. “Sorcery Globe” is a meteorite which is explored by both of them. Claude is raised to the status of a hero there following a prophecy.

An interesting option includes selection of the character. You can either choose to be Claude or Rena and this gives you an interesting perspective of Star Ocean: Second Evolution from both angles. With new scenes and different characters, playing this game the second time is refreshingly different. In fact, it feels like playing a new game the moment you change from Rena to Claude or vice versa.

In keeping with the tradition of the role-playing game where there are various monsters to be fought in order to obtain valuable information, you also wander around the world map, go into the dungeons and investigate, etc. Added fun and excitement is provided in the form of diverse characterization and an interesting variety in special arts.

Characters include the swordsman, the three eyed alien with a gun, the pharmacist and a witch. With the help of the system called Private Action, it is possible to opt for other story lines which eventually integrate characters into the mainstream to choose the story ending. Another area of interest includes the system which helps create items and the skill system which is deep.

Combat however is pretty simple as compared to other games from the RPG genre. Good sound effects, excellent graphics and a pleasing sound track add to the value of the game. People like Spike Spencer who gained fame with his Evangelion Genesis Neon are quite interesting. However, dialogue rendering lacks direction. On the whole, this game is a wonderful and interesting game and you can enjoy hours of it on your favourite Sony PSP. Especially for all those who have not had the pleasure of playing the original version, this game is a must.

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With an interesting storyline, a lot of characters and good artwork and animation, this game is one of the good role playing games developed by Falcom. As the name suggests, Legend of Heroes is all about great warriors and mighty battles. However, the main characters who are pretty young do not gain prominence until you complete hours of play.

Slight problems show up in dialogue delivery which has been literally translated from the Japanese version. There are times when the player is confused and does not know what he is supposed to do next. However, a solid lengthy gameplay and detailed and in depth attention paid to the characters, this game is sure to provide players with a lot of enjoyment and fun.

Story revolves around Avin whose sister is Eimelle. A surprise attack separates him from Eimelle and as he enters adulthood, he decides to embark on his mission to locate his only surviving member of the family. Mile is timid but level headed and he assists Avin with his mission.

The adventure they encounter on the way to their goal is filled with surprises and twists. They enter the world of El Phildin, where darkness and followers of light are preparing for a combat. Story takes Avin and Mile through various fights and encounters with villains and monsters. As they overcome each one, they gain valuable experience points, acquire new skills and get hold of better weapons and equipment.

Character portraits are well drawn out and graphics are noteworthy. The Japanese style is very similar to other Falcom games, such as Gurumin. The character’s development in Legend of Heroes is logical and crisp, which makes this game very enjoyable. Various fights and combats are exciting though some of the turns and twists in the story are quite predictable.

In the initial stages, the encounters are not so tough, but as the game progresses, you find that fights are not so easy to win. Characters that are helping you in your mission have the ability to cast spells, attack, trade hits with opponents, etc.

As you are successful in your regular attacks, you collect certain deadly and unique skills by charging your power meter. On the whole, this long drawn and interesting Falcom game provides for loads of fun for enthusiastic players on your favourite PSP.

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Ys: The Ark of Napishtim is the sixth story under the same series. In this PSP game, we can find Adol Cristine being chased by the Romun Navy. In order to escape from their wrath, Adol clambers an escaped ship only to be swallowed by the Bermuda triangle, also known as the Great Vortex. The Vortex swallows him and puts him in an island where he will be rescued by two Rehdan priestesses who brings him back to good health. After his recovery, Adol sets off with the mission to find the mystery behind the Great Vortex storm and the “Mirror of Zemmeth” to the mankind. Mirror of Zemmeth is a mystical object with super powers.

As he ventures into the island, Adol finds himself amidst deadly monsters and their bosses. In the beginning, Adol is armed only with a blade later the Rehdan priestesses grant him the Emelas Sword, which enables the possessor to bring down the greatest of the beasts. On the way, players can find many swords with the powers of wind, fire or lightning. These swords can be powered up by collecting emel stones, which can be won by killing the beasts, these stones ought to be taken to special craftswoman, who enhances the powers of the swords. On upgrading these swords, players can not only enhance the powers of the swords but also their magical quotient.

Adol possess special sword skills which enables him to destroy his enemies in an easy way. The battles involved in Ys: The Ark of Napishtim is really addictive and makes the players play again and again. The controls in this game are easy and comfortable to handle which includes the switching of swords just by the click of the shoulder button and healing oneself with a single click.

The characters and the atmosphere of the game are quite pleasing and the graphics also requires a special mention. Critics all around the world have appreciated Ys: The Ark of Napishtim for its wonderful soundtrack. For all those who have loved playing games under this series, this game definitely brings about a feeling of nostalgia and makes the players forget all the cons of the game and cherish the pros.

(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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