#Playstation my library series

These games weren’t average shlock pumped out to sell a system - they were well-designed, handheld exclusives that took series into new places, adding depth to their narratives, but they rarely sold as well as the main games. It let us see what this world was like before Jak stepped onto the scene and lent a hand in the rebellion. We saw this with Daxter which focused more on the platforming than the later main-line Jak games, but it also served as a prequel to Jak 2, setting the stage for his awakening. These spin-offs often gave more depth to the main games on the main platforms, offering new insights and even experimenting with gameplay in a way that could potentially scare off fans. It’s a shame it’s locked behind a subscription service, but baby steps - PlayStation is a stubborn beast. Now there’s a chance to bring it back and make it playable. This will be the original, the real deal. It’s like playing the Lego Star Wars games on DS. Sure, Size Matters had a PS2 port, but it was terrible, watered down, and missing features. Together they make one of the greatest libraries in the medium’s history, and it’s just sitting there, waiting to be played - but there are so many spin-offs that have either been forgotten or never got their proper time in the sun to begin with - we might get another shot at GTA: Chinatown Wars or a crack at Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters on consoles. It’s neat that we’re getting downloadable PS1 and PS2 games. And now, I have a chance to tap back into that goldmine without needing to buy the old hardware. I can’t count the number of drives made tolerable by the PSP or the nights spent fighting Templars in Cyprus under my bed covers. Overshadowed by the Vita, abandoned for the mainline platforms, and left as a relic in the memories of ‘00s kids everywhere, it’s the home of spin-offs and experimental deviations from the mainline games. The PSP might be the most slept-on console of the PlayStation line-up.

Playstation my library