I have always enjoyed PlayStation Portable games that have multiple games in the package as it makes the whole exercise more interesting and enjoyable. SEGA’s Mega Drive Collection is one such option. This is a video game that is targeting an age group of 12 and over and plays on Sony’s PSP platform.
There are some very popular titles like Shinobi III, Golden Axe, VectorMan, Fantasy Star, etc. that feature on the Mega Drive Collection. What makes the collection better is that is has quite a few features like having some items that can be unlocked, in addition to games.
One interesting feature of SEGA’s Mega Drive Collection is the range of interviews that cover original developers of the games. To make it easier for the gamers to go about playing the games, the game also has a help section that gives you hints on how to move ahead.
There is SEGA arcade as well that has games from the time of Mega Drive. My favourite, in addition to the games of course, though is the museum that tells you quite a few interesting facts about the games as a whole. As SEGA has pronounced that the Sega Mega Drive Collection PSP game will take you back to the famous Mega Drive era, it can be accepted that to a large extent it has been successful in doing that. It can be one interesting game to go in for and is worth a buy.
Mega Man Legends is a game that has averted the chance from jumping from 2D technology to 3D technology. This has happened courtesy the implementation of RPG technology. The developer Capcom did come out with a lot of mindless sequels, but now it seems like they have finally hit the bulls-eye with the new game that has captured the attention of gamers all throughout.
This game was touted to be a real eye turner and has proved out to be one. The way the game commences, finishes and is played shows that it easily gets into the 2D mode better than any one. The surprising element is that the game has been in the gaming market for over a decade but could never make an impression. With some change in features and in interface, the MegaMan Legends PSP version has certainly done something which no other game could do. The blue buddy is the main protagonist who is controlled by the gamer with the character being navigated through a 3D world full of extensive landscapes and inherited towns. Blue buddy has suitable company in the form of Roll, his sister, Barrel the Grandpa and Data the adorable monkey.
There is a huge assortment of armaments which the Mega Man can make use of apart from jumping, kicking, diving and retaliating. The character can also be given external additions like the buster arms, rapid fire and increase in energy. Mega Man Legends certainly has shown a lot of variations in the past couple of editions. The PlayStation Portable game is reasonably priced and should be played because of its sheer entertaining capability.
Sega has recently announced that the Phantasy Star Portable for the PSP is set to launch in North America. The game is based on a successful Japanese title and will now offer players the exciting RPG Phantasy Star adventure from the Phantasy Star Universe series anytime, anywhere they want.
The Phantasy Star takes place after the events of Phantasy Star Universe. You will team up with the Vivienne during the game play. Vivienne is a brand new character in the series who will help in investigating an outbreak of disgusting animals who posses some evil force. As soon as the game starts, you can select from three class types and four different races. Because of the presence of single player story mode, which has been designed impeccably you will get immersed into the game and live your character, not just play it. The Phantasy Star also offers the awesome Phantasy Star Universe co-op game play in which you can team up with three more players to experience more fun and excitement. Via PSP wireless connection all the players can interact with each other and co-ordinate with each other to complete their missions. The new mission based story makes it really challenging for the participating players to set targets fro them and tackle the awful situations with full team spirit.
The game includes all new hardcore features including items, enemy book records and new titles that get unlocked by achieving difficult goals. This gives the players a satisfying victory and they are encouraged to play the game again and again. Ultimately this is the key feature which makes the Phantasy Star Portable one of the most addicting action RPG titles for the Play Station Portable. The title is scheduled for release in North America on March 24 next year. Phantasy Star fans can pre-order it online.
Whenever we hear Sonic the first word that strikes our mind is velocity and unstoppable speed. We always associate these traits with the super fast blue hedgehog who has already earned his rightful place in the video gaming hall of fame. Sonic his known for his super fast running, and we can therefore expect every Sonic game to be very fast paced. Sonic Rivals for the PSP is no different, as it brings the same beloved Sonic world and characters to the PSP.
All of the same characters from the Sonic series make an appearance in Sonic Rivals and you’ll get to see Sonic face off against Dr. Eggman again. This time around the villain Dr. Eggman has invented a special image capturing device, which captures the images of people and turns them into trading cards. Unfortunately, Dr. Eggman turns Sonic’s friends Tails and Amy into cards and now Sonic has to rescue them. You have to pass through six distinct worlds and confront a handful of bosses before facing Dr. Eggman in the finale.
There is a twist in the game, because Sonic isn’t the only one who wants a piece of that mad scientist; Knuckles, Shadow and Silver want to get at him too. So here in Sonic Rivals (PSP) the gameplay turns into a race competition to see who’ll get the mad scientist first. This exciting and exhilarating gameplay adds a new element of speed and pressure to the already fast-paced Sonic games.
Most out of the six worlds consist of two acts and one boss battle. The distinct areas which you’ll explore in the title include the Green Hill area, theme parked area, high tech laboratory etc. You need to progress from left to right and cross the finish line first in the typical Sonic manner. All the standard gigantic loops, corkscrews, speed boosters, and spring-loaded platforms are also present. While we are still waiting for a next generation Sonic game to truly to justice to the legendary series, it must be said that Sonic Rivals still offers some very enjoyable and classic gameplay.
Totally Games in collaboration with gaming giants SEGA have come out with their latest gaming venture called Alien Syndrome, this time for the PSP. The game’s story is set in the future where traveling in space ever present and accessible. Something happens on a space station situated on a distant planet, and communication is lost as a result. The investigation is handed over to Aileen Harding who finds out that the one responsible for all the chaos is the ‘Alien Syndrome’. She comes to the decision that she has to personally remove this thing in order to solve the problem.
The game is full of action and the characters have to be turned in the direction where the players wish them to shoot. There are 40 levels you need to complete to finish the game, including 5 bosses accompanied by 15 mini-bosses. An electric robotic drone gives the players some company and can also be used as storage space for items and a back-up for the main protagonist. Players have the freedom customize their character in-game and then explore different strategies. There are 80 ballistic weapons which Harding can make use of during the fights. The droid gives the gamer superb company in fending off the enemies. In Alien Syndrome (PSP) the player is also provided with a life meter and an energy meter which keeps refilling all the time for complete shield power. The analog stick on the PSP handles both the movement and aiming. Also, when a ranged weapon is used for firing, then the player automatically gets locked into the direction which he is facing.
The graphics used in the game by the developers are somewhat similar to others but the levels are pretty enjoyable. The charming drone that never leaves you alone is one the game’s most underrated features. All in all a decent effort by Totally Games and SEGA in bringing this space adventure to the PSP, and worth a second look.
The PSP gaming market has practically come to a standstill in May. Again this week there are no new games being released in either the US or Europe – a rather sad situation. At least the developers from Alfa System have managed to finally leak out the first moving pictures for their Phantasy Star Portable role-playing game. True, the game is only announced for Japan, but we can at least hope other markets will eventually be graced with its presence.
Phantasy Star Portable is, as the “portable” gives away, a conversion of the Phantasy Star Universe console game. The Ambition add-on, as well as a nice multiplayer mode for up to 4 players, will also be on board.
According to psphyper, the publisher SEGA has also promised UMD demos – with a little luck there will also be some downloadable demos to add some gaming variety for those upcoming hot summer days.
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