Coded Arms

"Best game on psp"

When I first picked up this game I was very skeptical. After 20 minutes of playing this game, I was floored. This is the best Playstation Portable gaming experience. This game will consume most of your time, I guarantee it. Do not listen to the editorial reviewers, just look at what people like you and me are saying. This game is amazing. Enough of this mindless babble let me break it down for you:

Game play 9/10
The only reason this did not get a 10 from me is because of the controls. I knew that an FPS would be hard to do on the PSP due to the lack of a second analog stick, but Konami made it work. The controls are easily adjusted to after about 30 minutes of game play. The real problem with the controls is the fact that you do adjust to them. After playing this game for so long, I tried to play THUG 2 REMIX again but I was trying to use square to turn left. My main complaint with this game is that you move way to slow for my taste. Great game play overall on this one.

Graphics 10/10
This is one of those few titles on PSP that make you think how they did that on a portable. The great thing about the graphics of this game is that the game loads in about 5 seconds for each level. These graphics push the limit of the PSP like no other game out there.

Sound 9/10
This games sound if perfect through the headphones, but quality is diminished through the build in PSP speakers. Great sound effects for the weapons and the “Bad Guys”, and even the footsteps of your character sound good. The footsteps sound different depending on the surface type you are walking on. While that is not new to the gaming world it was a very nice addition to this game.

Lasting Appeal 10/10
You won't finish this one in a day. This is a game that gives it all. Great pick up and play action, and a good long campaign mode for those longer gaming sessions. The actual story takes place over 57 levels, and then you unlock the hidden, “infinite” mode. Infinite mode is surprisingly very entertaining. Multiplayer through ad-hoc is very fun to play with friends. My friend next door acquired an import of this game as well and ad hoc is very fast paced.

Fun Factor 10/10
The most important factor of the game, if this wasn't a fun game, you wouldn't buy it. This game is very long, and very entertaining. You won't get bored of this one fast.

Difficulty 8/10
This game is actually very hard on later levels. While it is not the hardest game on PSP it certainly is the most entertaining.

Overall 10/10
Get this game as soon as you possibly can, you will not regret it.

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 07/06/05