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Good read and I couldn't agree more with you. 2010 was such a strong year for partable gaming, and most of the games you mention I'm still playing at the moment (If I have them, that is). Seeing how 2011 is having the launch of the 3DS and maybe even the PSP2, things look great for the future!
Well, I think GoW is still better than half of those games you listed lol, but it certainly doesn't deserve GOTY.
Etrian Odyssey FTW.
Etrian Odyssey FTW.
I haven't played Ghost of Sparta, nor any other GoW game for that matter. However, the points you were making seemed valid, and many of the games on your list were fantastic games that I could easily see winning. Strange Journey and Dragon Quest IX particularly were fantastic.
Also, fapped for inclusion of Phantasy Star Portable 2. That is an underappreciated gem if I ever saw it.
Also, fapped for inclusion of Phantasy Star Portable 2. That is an underappreciated gem if I ever saw it.
@B34n - Yeah, I PS Portable 2 was really under-appreciated. I mean, I can sort of see why that is, but for the people that never really played Phantasy Star Universe and didn't have to put up with all the ass-backward nonsense of its predecessors, PS Portable 2 had so much going for it.
You more or less had all zones from each PSU and the two expansions and then some. There's tons of missions and your character was every bit as customizable in appearance as the DQIX characters were. I have yet to meet anyone online that resembles my characters.
Free online sealed the deal, too. For me, its inclusion was make-or-break.
Its a shame about Lord of Arcana, though, I had a great deal of fun with the demo. But there's no Infrastructure, I won't buy it. I will stomach AHP for Dissida online sessions, but that's all.
You more or less had all zones from each PSU and the two expansions and then some. There's tons of missions and your character was every bit as customizable in appearance as the DQIX characters were. I have yet to meet anyone online that resembles my characters.
Free online sealed the deal, too. For me, its inclusion was make-or-break.
Its a shame about Lord of Arcana, though, I had a great deal of fun with the demo. But there's no Infrastructure, I won't buy it. I will stomach AHP for Dissida online sessions, but that's all.
@The Silent Protagonist
Not to mention the fact that the loot collection was still as addicting as ever, there is a shitton of replayability, the art style was gorgeous, and it had a decent musical score as well. It's a crying shame that a lot of people never played it.
Not to mention the fact that the loot collection was still as addicting as ever, there is a shitton of replayability, the art style was gorgeous, and it had a decent musical score as well. It's a crying shame that a lot of people never played it.
I just opened up my copy of Ghost of Sparta yesterday (it's been sitting here since launch day) I've been playing it for a few hours and it's great!
Basically more of the same GOW, as Chains of Olympus...a few new moves and weapons, but even after sampling and playing most of the games on your above list...the only game that comes close in my opinion is Birth By Sleep......Metal Gear: peace walker was ok, but the "FEEL" of a game like Metal Gear just does not feel right on PSP (the controls really blew..like the first metal gear game on PSP)....whereas Ready at dawn has done something Kojima and co. couldnt, they put God of war on PSP and made it feel like it was made for the PSP.......TWICE!!
Ready at Dawn just does not fuck around when it comes to putting an IP on the PSP......they showed that they could even make a mascot sidekick game (Daxter) better than 99% of the games out there.....
I gotta go with a tie between BBS and GOS
Basically more of the same GOW, as Chains of Olympus...a few new moves and weapons, but even after sampling and playing most of the games on your above list...the only game that comes close in my opinion is Birth By Sleep......Metal Gear: peace walker was ok, but the "FEEL" of a game like Metal Gear just does not feel right on PSP (the controls really blew..like the first metal gear game on PSP)....whereas Ready at dawn has done something Kojima and co. couldnt, they put God of war on PSP and made it feel like it was made for the PSP.......TWICE!!
Ready at Dawn just does not fuck around when it comes to putting an IP on the PSP......they showed that they could even make a mascot sidekick game (Daxter) better than 99% of the games out there.....
I gotta go with a tie between BBS and GOS
....oh...one more thing.......You've got no mention of MediaTonics "Who's That Flying?"
maybe not game of the year: portable, but definitlely GOTY for Portable Downloadable game.....(between DS and PSP.....no ios here)
maybe not game of the year: portable, but definitlely GOTY for Portable Downloadable game.....(between DS and PSP.....no ios here)
I play handhelds more than consoles. If I actually had to choose between a handheld and a console. That being said, my pick would go for DQIX for "HGOTY" even though I don't give two shits about those lame ass awards.
Wow, "my thoughts exactly" is a cliche, but this really is almost exactly how I've felt about the subject! So, thanks for writing this out for me, lol.
I saw the title and instantly agreed... it seems like the 2nd GOW handheld game is just the same as the other four, and nothing too special, whereas there were so many great inventive games for handhelds this year that seemed totally overlooked. I was going to mention titles like 999, Infinite Space, Strange Journey, EO 3, Rune Factory 3, Valkyria Chronicles 2, DQ IX, ZHP, BBS, and so on... but you covered a lot of the bases there for me, very nice! It does just seem like people only gravitate toward those portable games that are most like console experinces-- like, GOW is "close enough" to its console-equivalent to be the best portable game out there, or MGS is "close enough" to the main series (although I felt that one did a lot more original stuff with the format), and that's just a terrible way to look at it. I think another issue is that there just aren't that many Western-style games on portables that appeal to mainstream gamers around here anymore, so many of the games that are not "close enough" but actually complete experiences in their own right get overlooked.
The only thing here I would kind of disagree with is that handheld games should tend toward only a certain type of gameplay... I haven't ever really felt as if they need to be broken down into smaller chunks, at least, because I don't rely on them for the short-burst, public transportation type of play that many people seem to, I'm perfectly comfortable sitting around the house for a couple hours playing a PSP game even with an "actual" console and PC nearby, simply because I like the creative nature of so many of the games which you can't get elsewhere.
I saw the title and instantly agreed... it seems like the 2nd GOW handheld game is just the same as the other four, and nothing too special, whereas there were so many great inventive games for handhelds this year that seemed totally overlooked. I was going to mention titles like 999, Infinite Space, Strange Journey, EO 3, Rune Factory 3, Valkyria Chronicles 2, DQ IX, ZHP, BBS, and so on... but you covered a lot of the bases there for me, very nice! It does just seem like people only gravitate toward those portable games that are most like console experinces-- like, GOW is "close enough" to its console-equivalent to be the best portable game out there, or MGS is "close enough" to the main series (although I felt that one did a lot more original stuff with the format), and that's just a terrible way to look at it. I think another issue is that there just aren't that many Western-style games on portables that appeal to mainstream gamers around here anymore, so many of the games that are not "close enough" but actually complete experiences in their own right get overlooked.
The only thing here I would kind of disagree with is that handheld games should tend toward only a certain type of gameplay... I haven't ever really felt as if they need to be broken down into smaller chunks, at least, because I don't rely on them for the short-burst, public transportation type of play that many people seem to, I'm perfectly comfortable sitting around the house for a couple hours playing a PSP game even with an "actual" console and PC nearby, simply because I like the creative nature of so many of the games which you can't get elsewhere.
Considering the game only sold about 500,000 copies compared with the average DS game selling more than a million, it DEFINTIELY deserved GOTY over any DS game or the high profile PSP games that came out last year. It had a better story than GoW III, and it for the first time delved back into Kratos' backstory from his childhood. The graphics and gameplay were amazing and it showed that Ready at Dawn were truly excellent developers and I hope their next game is multiplatform and on the HD systems.
And you completely obliterate your credibility by bringing up Pokemon and Dragon Quest which are either remakes of a previously made game or a retread.
And you completely obliterate your credibility by bringing up Pokemon and Dragon Quest which are either remakes of a previously made game or a retread.
I played the demo to Ghost of Sparta, and I must agree with reviewers that it definitely has the best graphics for a hand held yet. The game play on the other hand is the same reason I don't bother playing GOWII or III. It was exactly the same as the first game God of War (which I actually liked by the way.)
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, and Persona 3 Portable are only three out of five of the PSP games that I have played since I bought a PSP mid-2010, but I must say they were among the best games I played during 2010.
I intend to play Dragon Quest IX eventually, though I really wish it was just a spin-off. I'm probably in no position to say this, but the game just seems so much worse than it's predecessor, Dragon Quest VIII. And yes that's partially because it's a handheld game. At least Dragon Quest X will be on the Wii.
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, and Persona 3 Portable are only three out of five of the PSP games that I have played since I bought a PSP mid-2010, but I must say they were among the best games I played during 2010.
I intend to play Dragon Quest IX eventually, though I really wish it was just a spin-off. I'm probably in no position to say this, but the game just seems so much worse than it's predecessor, Dragon Quest VIII. And yes that's partially because it's a handheld game. At least Dragon Quest X will be on the Wii.
Its not so much I care about the award shows as it just reflects how handheld gaming is treated by the press. I mean, I think it was Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and as much as I love Mario, its still an easy pick anyone could have done without playing a damn thing.
Well, if a person enjoyed Ghost of Sparta the most out of what they played this year, then it's completely their perogative to choose it as GOTY. I don't see why there have to be rules about what games should and shouldn't be up for consideration (besides being on a handheld console, obviously). A lot of those points you made about what tends to make a good handheld game are true, but it still comes down to what you had the most fun with, in my opinion. And I can definitely understand why a lot of people consider GoW to be a lot of fun, in any form. Good read, though.
Oh, and my handheld game of the year was DQIX. Because of the one thing about it that reminded me most of what I usually associate with console gaming: long multiplayer sessions. Me, my gf, and a friend of ours would spend hours plopped on the couch together playing, in a way that usually we only do for consoles.
So yeah, I think there can be more dimensions to the handheld experience, and to the games :-)
Oh, and my handheld game of the year was DQIX. Because of the one thing about it that reminded me most of what I usually associate with console gaming: long multiplayer sessions. Me, my gf, and a friend of ours would spend hours plopped on the couch together playing, in a way that usually we only do for consoles.
So yeah, I think there can be more dimensions to the handheld experience, and to the games :-)
Bravo! I agree on all counts. As good-looking and, uh, action-y as both portable God of War titles are, neither can stand up to the other PSP and DS titles released the same year. Strange Journey was my 2010 handheld goty, but it had a lot of competition (mostly from the other games on your list there).
Even with a rather unsatisfying story and lame main characters, Valkyria Chronicles II was my favorite game of 2010. It was a totally different experience from the original, replacing the intriguing plot with a mission structure that kept me coming back and feeling challenged. It never felt like a grind while I slowly build up my squad and armory. I've been playing it since launch on August 31, and have yet to crack open MGS: Peace Walker or Kingdom Hearts because of it.
word, DS had so many great titles in 2010. there are some PSN games that have more re playability than getting Kratos' a new outfit he can sport for the same storyline. The series is pretty epic just becomes tasteless quick. Also - there were some fucking chill ass portable games in 2010 loll
With how much I played DQIX, I would certainly pick it as handheld Game of the Year, if not Game of the Year proper. It wasn't even nominated some places!
jessicarabbitszs, what planet do you live on where these handheld games are selling millions and Ghost of Sparta, at 500,000 sales or otherwise, wasn't that popular, and how can I get there? The whole point is that most creative handheld games don't sell very well at all, because no one knows they exist--they don't get the serious press attention other types of games do, for the most part, unless they have connections to high profile "HD, multiplatform" (as you mentioned) games, and people simply aren't willing to do the searching necessary to learn what's really out there. I'm not really concerned about sales as long as the developers I like do well enough to get by, but at any rate I felt as if you missed the point of this article and made some rather bizarre comments there.
And you obliterated your credibility completely by calling DQ IX and Pokemon "retreads" while praising God of War (see how that works?).
And you obliterated your credibility completely by calling DQ IX and Pokemon "retreads" while praising God of War (see how that works?).
Good article, even though I'm still not personally attached to portable gaming in any significant way. I didn't even play Ghost of Sparta.
In 2010, I picked up a decent amount of handheld games. I got a copy of Pokemon Soulsilver, Dragon Quest IX, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep just to name a few. Back in 2008, I felt that The World Ends With You on DS was one of the freshest, most unique, and most valuable/cherished games I played... And I didn't beat it. I didn't beat any of those 2010 games, either. I don't get attached to portables very well, for several recognizable reasons and then some I haven't quite pinned yet. I don't think it's bad or that it should be eliminated -- I like my PSP and DS. But they don't offer me the same level of experience I feel from consoles and PC games.
Soulsilver was the first Pokemon game I personally got since Yellow, in hopes that it would rekindle my love for the franchise. It was a good game, for all the 8 hours I played it, but it didn't re-evoke that feeling I was longing for. MGS, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts because I am a fan of those series on the console. Both great, but didn't see them through to the end. By the time Ghost of Sparta came out, I felt like I had wasted too much money on my portables to even bother. Same with Valkyria Chronicles II (though I was very close to buying it on several occasions).
I'm not dissing portable gaming, but it just doesn't do it for me for whatever reason. I love the story presented in the unfinished time I had with MGS and KH. I love the prospect of taking these games with me anywhere. I don't feel like the stories or graphics or anything about the production of handheld games is wasted effort. I simply fail to find myself strongly engaged in anything portable.
In 2010, I picked up a decent amount of handheld games. I got a copy of Pokemon Soulsilver, Dragon Quest IX, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep just to name a few. Back in 2008, I felt that The World Ends With You on DS was one of the freshest, most unique, and most valuable/cherished games I played... And I didn't beat it. I didn't beat any of those 2010 games, either. I don't get attached to portables very well, for several recognizable reasons and then some I haven't quite pinned yet. I don't think it's bad or that it should be eliminated -- I like my PSP and DS. But they don't offer me the same level of experience I feel from consoles and PC games.
Soulsilver was the first Pokemon game I personally got since Yellow, in hopes that it would rekindle my love for the franchise. It was a good game, for all the 8 hours I played it, but it didn't re-evoke that feeling I was longing for. MGS, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts because I am a fan of those series on the console. Both great, but didn't see them through to the end. By the time Ghost of Sparta came out, I felt like I had wasted too much money on my portables to even bother. Same with Valkyria Chronicles II (though I was very close to buying it on several occasions).
I'm not dissing portable gaming, but it just doesn't do it for me for whatever reason. I love the story presented in the unfinished time I had with MGS and KH. I love the prospect of taking these games with me anywhere. I don't feel like the stories or graphics or anything about the production of handheld games is wasted effort. I simply fail to find myself strongly engaged in anything portable.
As handheld player, I just have to say that is one of the best entries I've read.
Seriously it really sucks how the things are turning for the handheld games on the big gaming media. Most of the time it appears that the person in charge of the review only did it because there was no one else avaliable for make the job and that he/she only played it for 1-2 hours, also I still remember when the reviews of the handheld titles where as large as the console titles, but now they are incredible short and which is worse, many of the times the reviewer compares it with console titles for point the "negative" points.
Many great hanheld titles in the 2010 didn't get reviewed until much later and other even didn't receive a review for the big media.
All the nominations for the handheld categories were a real joke this year and it appears that many sites even didn't taked seriously those ones.
Again nice entry I really liked.
Seriously it really sucks how the things are turning for the handheld games on the big gaming media. Most of the time it appears that the person in charge of the review only did it because there was no one else avaliable for make the job and that he/she only played it for 1-2 hours, also I still remember when the reviews of the handheld titles where as large as the console titles, but now they are incredible short and which is worse, many of the times the reviewer compares it with console titles for point the "negative" points.
Many great hanheld titles in the 2010 didn't get reviewed until much later and other even didn't receive a review for the big media.
All the nominations for the handheld categories were a real joke this year and it appears that many sites even didn't taked seriously those ones.
Again nice entry I really liked.
Couldn't agree more. Ghost of Sparta is a beautifully realized game that delivers an amazingly console like experience on a handheld. A fathful translation, however, does not necessarily mean it fits its reality. It lacks deeply on both the short-burst gameplay, easily achievable rewards, length and, on a more debatable side, gameplay evolutions, since I believe I'm not alone when I say the series has been as much as a staple on the genre as it can take away the "p" and be left with an equally precise stale on the genre.
I loved it and it's definitely the best looking and one of the most fluid playing handheld games ever, but it falls short when compared to sheer massive in length and replayability games that make use of the fact that they're on a handheld, instead of making you feel like you're playing a pocket-sized console game.
And Jessicarabbidszs, I don't believe mentioning an impressive overhaul of an already impressive game and a brilliant refreshment and amazingly concomitant return to roots of a series does anything but reinforce the writer's credibility.
Ready at Dawn are tremendous developers that I believe should be allowed room to experiment with their own franchises. However, their quality should not be a determining factor when determining a GOTY award when it's paired up against so many developer giants that have proved their worth countless times.
I loved it and it's definitely the best looking and one of the most fluid playing handheld games ever, but it falls short when compared to sheer massive in length and replayability games that make use of the fact that they're on a handheld, instead of making you feel like you're playing a pocket-sized console game.
And Jessicarabbidszs, I don't believe mentioning an impressive overhaul of an already impressive game and a brilliant refreshment and amazingly concomitant return to roots of a series does anything but reinforce the writer's credibility.
Ready at Dawn are tremendous developers that I believe should be allowed room to experiment with their own franchises. However, their quality should not be a determining factor when determining a GOTY award when it's paired up against so many developer giants that have proved their worth countless times.
The thing about press coverage, and I think I'm just repeating myself here, is its easy for them to trot out a review for Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear or God of War - but do you know how many weeks it took Infinite Space to break ten reviews on Metacritic? Probably about two months or so.
I remember IGN reviewing Persona PSP last year like three months after it had been out. I know time is required to get a game completed, but still, shouldn't take that long. I also remember Super Robot Taisen OG Saga Endless Frontier getting reviewed like five or six months after release.
That's just... UGH. Why even bother at that point? Slow news day much?
I remember IGN reviewing Persona PSP last year like three months after it had been out. I know time is required to get a game completed, but still, shouldn't take that long. I also remember Super Robot Taisen OG Saga Endless Frontier getting reviewed like five or six months after release.
That's just... UGH. Why even bother at that point? Slow news day much?
I agree man. And wow, I didn't realize just how great a year 2010 was for handhelds until I saw that list! Really fantastic, and 2011 is looking pretty bright as well.
are you kidding me? Another "my game didnt get game of the year so I'm going to whine about it" blog? Its crap like this that really makes destructoid look bad. I'ts becoming an editorial site for five year olds who cant understand the concept that other people like other things.
@Jessicarabbitzs
A handheld sold a million copies? Only in japan.
Though I agree with GoW:GoS having a better story, it was nowhere near as good as SMT:strange journey, P3P, KH:BBS, DQ9, Pokemon:HG/SS.
And DQ9? A RETREAD? STFU.
A handheld sold a million copies? Only in japan.
Though I agree with GoW:GoS having a better story, it was nowhere near as good as SMT:strange journey, P3P, KH:BBS, DQ9, Pokemon:HG/SS.
And DQ9? A RETREAD? STFU.
Yes, yes, yes and yes
That's the same reason I came to Destructoid I use to use Gamespot and IGN, but I got pissed off at them for neglecting to review upcoming DS & PSP games they never reviewed Knights in the Nightmare PSP or abunch of other great games. The DS & PSP sections lack news and they mainly echo sale figures or it's one of their shitty editorials about what the PSP or DS need to do to "survive" where the bash they PSP and talk about how the DS is inferior to the iPhone
I personally love handheld gaming and although I love console gaming aswell I enjoy Portables more because I can play as much or as little as a want and feel instant gratification and the games tend to be more experimental and creative for PSP or DS, plus it's very cheap to build up your gaming library. Portable gaming is amazing and I'm happy D-toid gives it proper respect instead of trying to shoehorn it in as a watered-down gaming experience like most of the gaming media
That's the same reason I came to Destructoid I use to use Gamespot and IGN, but I got pissed off at them for neglecting to review upcoming DS & PSP games they never reviewed Knights in the Nightmare PSP or abunch of other great games. The DS & PSP sections lack news and they mainly echo sale figures or it's one of their shitty editorials about what the PSP or DS need to do to "survive" where the bash they PSP and talk about how the DS is inferior to the iPhone
I personally love handheld gaming and although I love console gaming aswell I enjoy Portables more because I can play as much or as little as a want and feel instant gratification and the games tend to be more experimental and creative for PSP or DS, plus it's very cheap to build up your gaming library. Portable gaming is amazing and I'm happy D-toid gives it proper respect instead of trying to shoehorn it in as a watered-down gaming experience like most of the gaming media
I can't really make a sound judgment on handheld gaming as I've kind of given up a bit until the 3DS. I believe the DS is one of the best and most progressive systems ever made, but I've had it since 2005. I've definitely grown a little tired.
Still, I did manage to play through Peace Walker last year and it was fantastic. Aside from control quirks, it was easily the largest and most thought out Metal Gear game in the series. Sure some of it's missions were repetitive, but it was a solid experience.
I've never understood why handheld gaming doesn't get the respect it deserves, but I've also grown a bit tired of it. Maybe that's just the reason why publications look down on it.
Still, I did manage to play through Peace Walker last year and it was fantastic. Aside from control quirks, it was easily the largest and most thought out Metal Gear game in the series. Sure some of it's missions were repetitive, but it was a solid experience.
I've never understood why handheld gaming doesn't get the respect it deserves, but I've also grown a bit tired of it. Maybe that's just the reason why publications look down on it.
For the record, I hated Ghost of Sparta. The plot made no sense (At the beginning you are trying to get to Atlantis, then Kratos goes to another place for no reason. Then a god scolds you for not going to Atlantis, WTF!), the levels were boring and dull, and the power ups were useless. Oh, and the ending? (SPOILERS:)
"Kratos I hate you, BAM I hit you. Kratos I love you, let's kill the final boss"
WTF KIND OF CHANGE OF MOOD WAS THAT, REALLY!?
I give Ghost of Sparta a 3 out of 10, while Chains of Olympus gets a well deserved 9!
"Kratos I hate you, BAM I hit you. Kratos I love you, let's kill the final boss"
WTF KIND OF CHANGE OF MOOD WAS THAT, REALLY!?
I give Ghost of Sparta a 3 out of 10, while Chains of Olympus gets a well deserved 9!
Being a huge PSP fan I think I would choose between Ghost of Sparta and Peacewalker, Ghost of Sparta I think was memorable because of the great music, graphics, and acting. Not to say that Metal Gear didn't have those things, but I think it resonated with people the most because the it felt really huge, like a console game, something that most people haven't seen before on the PSP. As for P3P I'm playing through that right now, and I have my copy of Kingdom Hearts BBS sitting on my desk waiting for me and my Copy of Valkyria Chronicles 2 waiting for me on my PSN account.
It was a great year for portable gaming, but I don't think that saying if you preferred Ghost of Sparta means that your year sucked. It was a great game, as are the others you listed. (although P3P is kinda slow...)
It was a great year for portable gaming, but I don't think that saying if you preferred Ghost of Sparta means that your year sucked. It was a great game, as are the others you listed. (although P3P is kinda slow...)
DethLocke, did you read the article, or just the title? It's not "whining" about other people liking different things so much as a comment on what's ignored, not played or preferred one way or another.
And yeah, I love portable gaming so I was happy to see this article... there's a lot of great post-2010 stuff on the way or out already too like Ghost trick, Radiant Historia, Pokemon B&W, paper Mario 3DS, The Time Travellers, and Mega Man Legends 3(!!!) for DS and 3DS, or The Third Birthday, Tactics Ogre, God Eater Burst, Lord of Arcana, Monster Hunder P 3rd, Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Ys 1&2 Chronicles, Yakuza PSP, FF Type 0, the Imageepoch games, and Valkyria Chronicles 3 for PSP, just to give a very small sampling. One of the big reasons I like portable games now is because that's just where the focus of Japanese development is now, and I admit I tend to favor Japanese games, though not exclusively at all... when people talk about the Jp industry declining, often it seems what they really mean is that the industry has changed and they simply don't want to change with it, and that's fine but people should really do more research before mouthing off.
And yeah, I love portable gaming so I was happy to see this article... there's a lot of great post-2010 stuff on the way or out already too like Ghost trick, Radiant Historia, Pokemon B&W, paper Mario 3DS, The Time Travellers, and Mega Man Legends 3(!!!) for DS and 3DS, or The Third Birthday, Tactics Ogre, God Eater Burst, Lord of Arcana, Monster Hunder P 3rd, Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Ys 1&2 Chronicles, Yakuza PSP, FF Type 0, the Imageepoch games, and Valkyria Chronicles 3 for PSP, just to give a very small sampling. One of the big reasons I like portable games now is because that's just where the focus of Japanese development is now, and I admit I tend to favor Japanese games, though not exclusively at all... when people talk about the Jp industry declining, often it seems what they really mean is that the industry has changed and they simply don't want to change with it, and that's fine but people should really do more research before mouthing off.
My personal 2010 GOTY for Handheld: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
Why? It completely re-defined what I thought handheld games were. It literally smashed my worldview on handheld games into a billion tiny pieces. It wasn't a joke, it wasn't a cash-in, it wasn't a sloppy port, or even a good port. It was just a brilliantly put together, satisfying game in its own right. I bought it because of the franchise, but I fell in love with it entirely on its own merits.
Why? It completely re-defined what I thought handheld games were. It literally smashed my worldview on handheld games into a billion tiny pieces. It wasn't a joke, it wasn't a cash-in, it wasn't a sloppy port, or even a good port. It was just a brilliantly put together, satisfying game in its own right. I bought it because of the franchise, but I fell in love with it entirely on its own merits.
@Blindfire - It was mostly the idea that Kojima co-opted Monster Hunter's design that sold me on MGS Peacewalker. When you think about it, it was to the benefit of Snake's character for this to be a different outing with varied missions. Big Boss didn't become who he was just by beating The Boss or doing steal missions, but facing down stuff that would make everyone else shit their pants. Tanks, Choppers, Mechs and those Monsters no one talks about.
And while there were not any codecs, the tape recordings gave you the same spread of trivia, history and pop culture references you'd expect from a Kojima production. It was just classy from start to finish.
I never had an issue with the controls, but then, I'm someone that sneaks around and picks his shots.If you can hang with the Pooyan missions, then you can shoot anything.
And while there were not any codecs, the tape recordings gave you the same spread of trivia, history and pop culture references you'd expect from a Kojima production. It was just classy from start to finish.
I never had an issue with the controls, but then, I'm someone that sneaks around and picks his shots.If you can hang with the Pooyan missions, then you can shoot anything.
2010 was the year when all of these bloomed to their best. I respect your decision though for awarding Ghost of Sparta as your choice. Better luck next time for the other contenders. <a href=http://www.swimwearplace.com>swimsuits</a>
but for some reason dtoid barely review the psp games that come out like hexyz force or small named titles but anyways my goty portable is p3p and peacewalker
@phoebus
What world do you live on? God of War games typically sell 3 million each, and it shows how the PSP's sales declined from "Chains of Olympus," it sold much less. Crap DS games usually sell 2 million, check the sales charts.
I was pointing out his inconsistency when it comes to his argument. I never said Pokemon or Dragon Quest wasn't handheld GOTY material, but he is saying that GoW:GoS isn't by the same merits.
Why do games have to be popular, or "original" in order to be GOTY? "Mass Effect 2" is not original or unique but its still GOTY material. "Ghost of Sparta" had great gameplay. Pokemon and Dragon Quest used the same gameplay from a decade ago and repackaged it, critics even made comments about how dated the gameplay was for both games. Whereas for "God of War: GoS" people praised how it managed to translate a console game to a handheld game
"Ghost of Sparta" went virtually unnoticed in North America, UK, and Japan while Pokemon, Dragon Quest and Metal Gear all had hype surrounding them. No its not because they were better, its because they're more popular, does that make them better? Hell no...idiot
What world do you live on? God of War games typically sell 3 million each, and it shows how the PSP's sales declined from "Chains of Olympus," it sold much less. Crap DS games usually sell 2 million, check the sales charts.
I was pointing out his inconsistency when it comes to his argument. I never said Pokemon or Dragon Quest wasn't handheld GOTY material, but he is saying that GoW:GoS isn't by the same merits.
Why do games have to be popular, or "original" in order to be GOTY? "Mass Effect 2" is not original or unique but its still GOTY material. "Ghost of Sparta" had great gameplay. Pokemon and Dragon Quest used the same gameplay from a decade ago and repackaged it, critics even made comments about how dated the gameplay was for both games. Whereas for "God of War: GoS" people praised how it managed to translate a console game to a handheld game
"Ghost of Sparta" went virtually unnoticed in North America, UK, and Japan while Pokemon, Dragon Quest and Metal Gear all had hype surrounding them. No its not because they were better, its because they're more popular, does that make them better? Hell no...idiot
Fantastic read. You've literally encompassed everything I love about handheld gaming into a single post. I own maybe, 10-15 Wii games. I own 10 PS3 games. I own far less then 10 games for the 360. My DS? I own FIFTY. (I'm disturbed by that large number as well) Thanks for the great post!
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