Open world
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
The bundled levels are more impressive than those of the PS3 version while the create mode is almost as good.
Platforming/puzzle
LocoRoco
Guide singing blobs home by tilting the world with the shoulder buttons. It’s simple and gorgeous to look at.
RPG
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
This RPG delivers immersive gameplay and high-end fan service in equal measure.
Open world
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
Rockstar ignore the PSP’s limitations and craft another fine gangster-’em-up.
Rhythm/strategy
Patapon 2
Lead a one-eyed army into battle by tapping out infectious rhythms in this appealing strategy game.
Action
God of War: Chains of Olympus
Kratos’ handheld debut is just as gory and playable as the console games are.
Action/horror
Silent Hill: Origins
This horror prequel celebrates everything great about Konami’s creepy series.
Open world
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
Another first class adventure filled with car chases, gunfights and sharp suits.
Fighting
Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny
Another superb slice of fighting action from the weapons-based scrapper.
The best PSP RPGs
1. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
2. Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness
3. Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
4. Dissidia: Final Fantasy
5. Star Ocean: First Departure
6. Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions
7. Monster Hunter Freedom 2
8. Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure
9. Monster Hunter Freedom
10. Phantasy Star Portable
