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PSP Game of the Year: Jeanne D'Arc
Level-5 can't seem to make a bad game. In 2007 the Japanese developer was on fire with two hits: Rogue Galaxy and the focus of this year's PSP Game of the Year Award Winner - Jeanne D'Arc. This tactical role-playing game features Level-5's attention to detail - from the combat and skills system to the trademark graphical style that makes their games a feast for the senses. The bold retelling of Joan of Arc's journey and the struggles between the armies of France and the British doesn't take itself too seriously adding monsters, demons and other mythological creatures into the mix of real-world armies and the religious powers of the day. It's an interesting mix that is light, engaging and fun. Jeanne D'Arc is simply one of the best PSP games i've played this year and i'm honored to give it this year's Game of the Year nod.

- James Fudge

GameShark.com Review


Runner-Up: Medal of Honor 2 Heroes
Let's face it: first person shooters and hand held consoles haven't mixed very well. Lacking the dual sticks that we've come to know and love on consoles, gaming on the PSP and DS has been very difficult for the first person shooting fan, until now. MoH 2 Heroes (also available on the Wii) really is a captivating FPS for the PSP (it's also one of the better games in the MoH franchise). The game is so amazing on the PSP you could actually mistake it for a PS2 or Wii release (and if it wasn't for the Wii Zapper, you could make the case for it being better because of its sharper presenatation). Top notch sound, graphics and game play combined with very short loading times make Medal of Honor 2 Heroes for the PSP a can't miss videogame.

- Dan Clarke


Runner-Up: Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions
Usually when someone makes a remastered version of a classic game for a new system you either get the same old game without any frills or a translation that sucks. Square Enix's rework of the ultra popular tactical role-playing game delivers a slicker rendition of the original, providing the same core game play, skills and classes. But Square Enix went above and beyond the pale by adding decent multiplayer support, a more involved story and ultra slick graphics that take advantage of the PSP's wide screen and graphical prowess. Final Fantasy Tactics on the PSP is more than just a remake of a beloved classic, it's a re-imagining of it with a real attention to all the details that are important to its fans.

- James Fudge

GameShark.com Review