At a time when the latest generation consoles dominate the market, an unexpected selection is making a comeback: PSP games. Thanks to the PlayStation Plus subscription, several cult titles from Sony’s portable console are now available for free, offering a breath of nostalgia and a fun rediscovery not to be missed.
Accessible from the “Premium” plan of the service, the PlayStation Plus Classics catalog offers emblematic games from the 2000s. And among them, certain PSP titles still shine for their originality, their gameplay or quite simply their audacity. Here are the most notable.
Ratchet & Clank, Daxter or the art of the well-thought-out spin-off
It’s difficult to talk about the PSP without talking about its in-house mascots. With Ratchet & Clank: Size MattersSony delivers a platform game faithful to the spirit of the saga, but which sometimes suffers from lengths linked to rhythm and scale. However, its main advantage remains that it is the only Ratchet & Clank available on PlayStation Plus.
Even more convincing, Daxter offers real gaming pleasure. Jak’s companion takes the leading role here, in a solo adventure perfectly calibrated for the portable format. “Daxter fills the gaps with an impressive handheld platform adventure.”
Nervous and memorable shooting titles
Some PSP games available for free stand out for their effectiveness in action. This is the case of Resistance: Retributiondeveloped not by Insomniac but by Bend Studio. The studio succeeds in its bet with a fluid and well thought-out game. “Retribution doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but offers a well-designed campaign and effective cover system, providing a consistently enjoyable experience.”
Same observation for God Eater Burstan action RPG that will appeal to Monster Hunter fans, with its long and strategic battles. “God Eater Burst has the enormous advantage of being available for free in the classics catalog.”
Between music, platforms and visual poetry
The PSP has never lacked originality, and this can still be felt today. Lumines Remasteredworthy heir to Tetris, offers simple and addictive rhythmic gameplay. “Lumines is an undeniable success, and its only real flaw is its addictive nature.”
Another unclassifiable experience: Locoroco 2 And Patapon 2two playful UFOs from the defunct Japan Studio. Between musical universes, unique artistic direction and innovative mechanics, these games honor the creativity of the console.
A successful return to tactical RPG with Joan of Arc
Finally, fans of strategy games can turn to Joan of Arca jewel signed Level-5 which reinvents the Hundred Years’ War through a fiction between fantasy and history. “Joan of Arc not only offers captivating tactical gameplay, but also an ambitious storyline.” A must-have for fans of Final Fantasy Tactics or Fire Emblem, which proves that the PSP also had solid arguments in this register.