More PSP games emerge with spring
Dozens of titles have recently debuted for Sony's PlayStation Portable, the hand-held gaming powerhouse that offers console-like graphics, as well as the ability to play music and movies and display digital photos.
So if you're one of the many who prefer to tote around the latest games as the weather warms, the following is a peek at three just-released PSP titles, each priced at $39.99.
'Daxter'(Sony Computer Entertainment America; rated "Everyone 10+"; 4.5 stars out of 5)
The wisecracking co-star of the Jak and Daxter games for the PlayStation 2 has made his PSP debut — and this time he's flying solo.
Daxter, named after its little orange hero, is an action "platformer" game that lets you run, jump, climb, sneak and fight through Haven City as a daring pest exterminator.
Armed with an electric fly swatter and poison spray gun, your goal is to clear out hotels, subway systems, streets and gardens, while edging closer to finding your imprisoned friend, Jak.
This smoothly animated action-adventure is a cinch to control and lets you ride vehicles, too. The single-player game offers secondary missions and mini-challenges throughout each of the levels.
'Untold Legends: The Warrior Code'(Sony Online Entertainment; rated "Teen"; 3.5 stars out of 5)
Fans of hack 'n' slash action role-playing games can get their fix with the sequel to last year's reasonably fun Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade.
This sequel succeeds in adding more personality and polish to the franchise, as well as tweaking the combat system so it's deeper and more intuitive to control.
Before venturing out in this tale of good vs. evil, you can choose to play as one of five characters, each with the ability to morph into a unique beast. You will swing swords and cast magic spells through close to 50 locations filled with brutal creatures, deadly traps and destructible environments that make the game feel more interactive.
If you'd rather play this quest with a friend, two PSP owners with the game can take advantage of a cooperative option via Wi-Fi connectivity. Or up to four players can engage in a wireless "player vs. player" game. Both multiplayer modes provide an online lobby in which to find other players.
Untold Legends also features high-quality, in-game cut-scene sequences, professional voice talent and decent music.
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