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Publisher: SCEI
Developer: Sony
Release Date: 03/24/2005
Genre: Action
Number of Players: 1
ESRB Rating: R/P
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Feature: The 21 Best PSP Games

Feature by Tracy Erickson | 03/24/2008 | 14:55:29 PM PST

The PSP turned 3 today. We celebrate with 21 of the handheld's best!

Last year we wrote about the 10 best PSP games in honor of the system turning two, and it ended up being one of 2007's most popular stories (apparently there are quite a few of you PSP gamers out there). But perhaps the third year's a charm because since last March there's been an influx of awesome PSP games. So now, with three years of titles in the bank, we settled on 21 must-play games that are all worthy to be claimed one of the PSP's best.--the GamePros

21. Beats

Beats

Yeah, we've got the Beats and it's easy to understand why: slick, yet simple graphics combined with basic button-pressing rhythmic gameplay. Tack on a low, low price and there's no reason you shouldn't groove to the Beats too.

20. Tokobot

Tokobot

Prehistoric robots take platforming to a new age in Tokobot--a short, but sweet romp through ancient ruins that test your jumping abilities and skill in commanding a legion of loyal mechanical pals. Only its short, linear single player story keeps Tokobot from being more than a diamond in the rough.

19. Twisted Metal: Head On

Twisted Metal: Head On

The only game on our list that lets you barrel through the Eiffel Tower as a psychotic clown behind the wheel of an ice cream truck, Twisted Metal has as much morbid appeal as hard-hitting vehicular action. As long as you put in the time to learn the controls, you're sure to smile barreling through the wreckage of fellow players online.

18. Killzone: Liberation

Killzone: Liberation

This handheld sequel unshackles the PlayStation 2 first-person shooter series for top-down play. The perspective takes some getting used to but thankfully all of the in-your-face action remains intact, letting you beat back creepy Helghan invaders on the war-torn surface of Vekta.

17. Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

Pair a previously unreleased installment with a lauded classic and you get a UMD with a silver lining. Series favorite Symphony of the Night comes as a bonus for completing the tough-as-nails Dracula X game, which boasts a beautiful 2.5D graphical update. Two great games in one package that won't drive a stake through your wallet.

16. Silent Hill Origins

Silent Hill Origins

What Silent Hill Origins lacks in originality, it certainly makes up for in scares. Nothing comes close to this disturbing handheld thriller. As a prequel to the console games, Origins sets a macabre stage for the series with its gritty graphics, horrific scenes, and psychologically taxing gameplay. Without a doubt, the only game on our list that'll having you screaming like a little girl . . . asking for more.

15. WipEout Pulse

WipEout Pulse

The king of futuristic racers goes online in the second portable installment of the WipEout series. While it hasn't made as much of a splash as WipEout Pure, Pulse packs in more options, better graphics, and added online gameplay that puts it ahead of the pack. Vehicle customization and the ability to take snapshots during memorable races give the game a unique twist. Infused with a fantastic electronic soundtrack and slick visuals, it's clear that there's more than just good racing flowing through Pulse's veins.