Loco Roco

This is probably the most amusing PSP game I have ever played. It's a 2D game wherein gravity plays a big role in the game play. I say gravity because rather than controling the character itself you would have to control the environment to control the character.The controls are very simple and there are only a few buttons you would need to remember. Press R and L to tilt the environment to the right and left to make your Loco Roco slide or roll to that direction. You can also make your Loco Roco jump (by pressing x) and split apart (by pressing o).

The story line is very simple, there are a bunch of aliens who have invaded the world of the Loco Roco's (the cute yellow things) and have wreaked havoc over their world. There is really no objective in the game, but to finish all the levels and collect as much Loco Roco friends, to save the world.

You wouldn't hear a word of English in the whole game from the character's since they are after all, aliens. But the re is a language setting option to help guide you with the menu's and instructions.

The overall gaming experience is like being on Shrooms without the after effects of getting dizzy and throwing up. Although i have to give credit to the guys at Sony for making such an interesting and unique game.

RATING: 1-5 (5 being the highest)
Overall- 3.0
Graphics- 4
Story Line- 2.5
Addictive Substance- 2.5

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courtesy of Sony!

God Of War: Chians of Olympus

This is probably the best hand held game to date (on the PSP at least). Wonderfully smooth graphics and camera angles, great story line and most of all really cool game-play. Another thing to rave about is that the cinematics blend in with the game-play upon transition, which translates into excelent game-play consistency.

The game is based on classical greek mythology of gods and godesses. You play the character Cratos, a spartan who is enslaved to the gods of Greece but endowed with magical abilities and amazing stamina. Your goal is to free yourself of the god's enslavery by fighting for their cause. In this case, by finding out who set free one of the Titans (the god's immortal counterparts) to avoid their takeover and possible reign over the world. You would have to fight mythological beings like medussas, cyclopses (a lot of cyclops), minotaures and other creatures.

The controls are easy to figure out and very user friendly. The character moves vary from jumping, fighting, climbing, carrying, swimming and opening gates. Although the moves are very simple, the game environment gives Cratos more character because of the amazing camera angles and smooth graphics. The guys at Sony really did a great job in making this game, Kudos!

I wouldn't have much to say for this game anymore, but for you to make sure that your PSP is running on firmware version 3.97 of higher (4.01, the latest version).

RATING 1-5 (5 being the Highest)
Overall- 5 (play it!)
Graphics- 4.5
Story Line- 4
Addictive Substance- 4.5


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courtesy of IGN!

Work Time Fun

Sick of work? Tired of just getting by and not having enough money to enjoy the luxuries that you deserve? Well, work no further and just play to work, and not the other way around. Work Time Fun, is one of the most interesting games that I have every played on my hand-held PSP. This game is comprised of mini-games (a lot of other games) that are somewhat of work related.

Some of the games make you experience to be a factory worker, lumber-jack, waitress, outfielder, "chick sorter" (i thought it was sorting nice "chicks" from ugly "chicks" but that aint it) and other games that can be classified as odd jobs, so that you can earn a quick buck.


The objective of the game is to earn money through the mini-games and collect other mini-games that you can purchase (actually, get by chance) when you visit the "vending machine" menu of the game. There are different types of vending machines in the game. There is the $1.00, $5.00, $10.00 and $20.00 vending machines, all of which correspond to a different kind of mini-game that you can win.

But aside from winning other mini-games, you can win things called "trinkets" although i don't know what it's for. I think you can trade these "trinkets" once you play an Ad hoc game or something.

Another interesting thing you can win are "tools". These tools take your PSP to the next level. Not only can your PSP be a gaming device, but also a flashlight, ramen timer, "bill splitter", and other things you wouldn't even imagine.

As for the graphics, most of the games use really simple 2D visual environments but the game play and interactivity will get you hooked on to your PSP for hours on end. Its also good for a quick PSP fix.

RATING: 1-5 (5 being the highest)
Overall- 4
Graphics- 2.5
Addictive Substance- 4

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