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Top 10 Portable Games for Long Trips 2

by Evan Shamoon on June 13, 2008 at 12:47 PM



Final Fantasy: Crisis Core (PSP)

If you're enough of a gamer to own a PSP, you know by now whether or not Final Fantasy is "your thing." The feminized male lead, the cute sidekicks, the absurd storylines -- they're not for everyone. But if you've ever fallen in love with a FF game in the past, Crisis Core should be right up your alley: It superbly balances nostalgia with a more understated narrative and absolutely gorgeous graphics.

Essentially, the game is the expanded rendition of a crucial flashback sequence from Final Fantasy VII; and while those unfamiliar with the original might have some trouble getting up to speed, Crisis Core is, at its heart, a coming-of-age tale of a (suitably feminized) hero named Zack Fair.

The game's structure is perfectly suited for portable gameplay: Cut-scenes and combat sequences are short and sweet, and the game makes you feel like you're constantly progressing. The side missions may be undertaken at any of the ubiquitous save points, and the Materia Fusion system (which allows you to custom-build your skills and stats) is deep and allows for a great deal of strategy -- and making this arguably the best RPG (role-playing-game) on the PSP console.

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