Top Five PSP Games of Spring 2008

The PSP really came into its own last year with a new redesigned model, great game selection and firmware updates that keep adding feature upon features. Look for the PSP to really take off this year with not one but two killer ap games for this spring alone. If Crisis Core and Chains of Olympus isn't enough, the PSP has more than enough games releasing this spring to fit everyone's tastes. Here are the top five PSP games of the spring.

5. Warriors Orochi
^{Publisher: Koei, Developer: Omega Force, Release Date: March 25, ESRB Rating: T}
Warriors Orochi is a crossover between two popular Koei franchises: Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. All your favorite Chinese and Japanese heroes will be packed into this all-star hand-and-slasher. With unique features like co-op wireless play, weapon fusion, and three player parties, Warriors Orochi may actually be better than Koei's mainstays.

4. R-Type Command
^{Publisher: Atlus, Developer: Irem Software, Release Date: May 6, ESRB Rating: E10+}
Spring is a season of change. R-Type is back; not as a 2D side-scrolling shooter, but as a turn-based strategy game. R-Type Command will have you controlling nearly a hundred different units from the series. If that wasn't enough, you take control of the evil Bydo forces for the first time ever. Offering a fresh take to a legendary series, R-Type Command should please both shooter and strategy fans alike.

3. Wild Arms XF
^{Publisher: XSEED, Developer: Media Vision, Release Date: March 11, ESRB Rating: RP}
Wild Arms XF is another strategy game coming in the spring. However, it is in a more traditional sense. Being a spin-off to the Wild Arms RPG series, XF combines some of the series' features such as the hex-grid battle system with the usual aspects that makes a traditional Japanese strategy game. Long time fans of the series should note that the music is as memorable as always. Over 20 job classes and 60 stages make Wild Arms XF an incredible value.

2. Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core
^{Publisher: Square Enix, Developer: Square Enix, Release Date: March 25, ESRB Rating: T}
The most popular game in the series, Final Fantasy VII has been heavily rumored to be remade. For now, Square Enix did the next best thing by creating a prequel in Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. Player will play as Zach Fair, the long forgotten friend of Final Fantasy VII's protagonist Cloud Strife. This spring game will delved deeper into the past of the many famous charters of the original game. Gameplay-wise, Crisis Core plays a lot like Kingdom Hearts, which is definitely a good thing. Coupled with a high production value, Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core is a must have game for all PSP gamers.

1. God of War: Chains of Olympus
^{Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment, Developer: Ready at Dawn Studios, Release Date: March 4, ESRB Rating: M}
Like Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core, God of War: Chains of Olympus is a prequel to the main series of games. Not much was lost from the transition from the console to handle. The controls are still great and the graphics are the best yet on the PSP. Despite being a handheld game, Chains of Olympus looks and play better than most home console games. It was a difficult choice between God of War: Chains of Olympus and Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core as both game was worth buying a PSP alone. Ultimately, Chains of Olympus won because it was a better showcase title for the system with incredible visuals and intuitive controls. If you are just buying one PSP game this spring, make it God of War: Chains of Olympus. Better yet, buy it along with Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core since those two are the best reasons so far to own a PSP.