Open world
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
The touchscreen features are out but extra episodes and improved graphics come in.
Platforming
LittleBigPlanet
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
