Best psp game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! resistance is awsome just don't bring it to school i got in trouble for bringing the cover of the game.It is so awsome the game is about a british marine who has to excute is own brother and joins forces with anothe fighting group called the maquis mercenries and fights the chlimera aliens and try to find a stop to this alien madness in this awsome epic psp game!!!
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Resistance: Retribution
(2009, Video Games - Third-person shooter, Rated M, Play it on: PSP)
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Violent, portable third-person shooter for adults only.
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Resistance: Retribution was written by Brett Molina
Parents need to know this is violent third-person shooter meant for adults only. The protagonist uses a large arsenal of weapons to kill enemies, including assault rifles, rocket launchers, grenades and shotguns. Foes spew blood after getting shot, while one particular creature's head explodes after attacks. There are scenes with partial nudity. The game is also playable online, a feature Common Sense Media does not recommend for children under the age of 12.
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What’s the Story?
Sony's big first-person shooter has gone portable. RESISTANCE: RETRIBUTION changes perspectives and tweaks controls, but maintains the solid action of the previous two games in the franchise. Players assume the role of former British Marine James Grayson. After his brother is infected in a conversion center run by aliens known as Chimera, Grayson unites with a European group called The Maquis to seek revenge.
The major difference between Retribution and the first two games is the switch from a first-person perspective to third-person. The four face buttons on the front of the PlayStation Portable control the camera, while the left thumbstick moves the character. When enemies near, James' weapon automatically locks on to a target, and flips to the next once an opponent is killed. The directional pad allows players to sort through their large arsenal, ranging from assault rifles and shotguns to rocket launchers. The shoulder buttons execute your primary and secondary attacks. If you own Resistance 2, players can connect their PSP to a PS3 and play the game with the PS3 controller and open an Infected Mode that gives them special abilities. Close
The major difference between Retribution and the first two games is the switch from a first-person perspective to third-person. The four face buttons on the front of the PlayStation Portable control the camera, while the left thumbstick moves the character. When enemies near, James' weapon automatically locks on to a target, and flips to the next once an opponent is killed. The directional pad allows players to sort through their large arsenal, ranging from assault rifles and shotguns to rocket launchers. The shoulder buttons execute your primary and secondary attacks. If you own Resistance 2, players can connect their PSP to a PS3 and play the game with the PS3 controller and open an Infected Mode that gives them special abilities. Close
Is It Any Good?
Retribution feels like a much easier game compared to the first two in the series. The aim assist feature allows for easy targeting of enemies, while the introduction of a cover system keeps players better guarded. The aim assist can be inconsistent at times. When too many enemies cluster together in one spot, the reticle flies all over the place, moving quickly from target to target. One specific enemy requires players to shoot them in the head, forcing use of manual aim. The feature works well unless you have varying enemies on the screen and you have to toggle between manual and auto aim.
The campaign itself is a satisfying experience. Enemies make smart use of cover and flanking strategies. Surprise attacks by opponents should keep players on their toes. The PS3 connectivity is clever, but requires more effort than its worth. Retribution also includes a multiplayer mode with an array of solo and team-based competitions. The Wi-Fi connections seem reliable and the matches experienced only small amounts of lag. Resistance fans should thoroughly enjoy the experience this portable follow-up delivers. Close
The campaign itself is a satisfying experience. Enemies make smart use of cover and flanking strategies. Surprise attacks by opponents should keep players on their toes. The PS3 connectivity is clever, but requires more effort than its worth. Retribution also includes a multiplayer mode with an array of solo and team-based competitions. The Wi-Fi connections seem reliable and the matches experienced only small amounts of lag. Resistance fans should thoroughly enjoy the experience this portable follow-up delivers. Close
Publisher’s Details
Released on 3/17/2009, price $39.99, online enabled
ESRB rating: M (for Blood and gore, partial nudity, violence, suggestive themes, strong language)
ESRB rating: M (for Blood and gore, partial nudity, violence, suggestive themes, strong language)
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- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Easy to play
I have this game best psp game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
Great title for anyone over 14
I didn't even notice the "nudity" that the rating and commonsense media are talking about. Great online game
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
Great game for 15+
Very good shooter for the PSP. Game is perfectly fine for those 15 and older. All enemies are aliens who bleed red blood when shot, but it's not particularly graphic. Sex is implied in one scene, and breasts can be briefly seen on the Chimera's human test subjects; they are seen from a distance and are only visible in two levels. Some strong profanity, but never exceeds PG-13 profanity (d**n, s**t, f**k in a non-sexual sense).
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Good... But not great. NOT FOR KIDS!
I thought the game was good. It had its intense moments. You seem to be constantl out numbered and out gunned with some massive enemys. The controll scheme worked shockingly well for a PSP shooter! The multi-player is fun with a fair ammount of variety but the games main focus is its single player. The bad? The cover system is sticky, using the D pad for cerain actions is funky, especialy in a gun fight(constantly) voice acting is laughable, and while it has a good story it is very predictable. BOTTOM LINE? If you are a fan of shooters you will enjoy this. Don't expect perfection but it is one of, if not the best psp shooter to date on the PSP NOT FOR KIDS!!!!!!!
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