Simulation games are among the earliest style of computer video play. Yet, because of their distinctive nature and the ingenuity of game designers, no one has yet exhausted all their possibilities. The PSP platform offers several new ways to continue along that neverending path.
One of the reasons that sim games have never depleted their full potential is the incredible variety of types and styles that fall in that category. There are dozens of examples.
The classic Sim City gave birth to, no surprise, sim characters like the Sims. They carry on the tradition of city building in The Sims 2: Castaway. Stranded on a desert island, they have to find ingenious ways to create civilization with limited tools and materials. You can help them and exercise your imagination to the utmost at the same time.
Then, take a complete 180 degree turn and enter the world of Cabela's Legendary Adventures and become king of the beasts in this exciting sport hunting simulation game.
Now go beyond the real world entirely into a parallel world of superheroes with Spider-Man: Web of Shadows. You make the decision to become good Spidey with the classic red suit or Black Spidey. In either guise, you can pick up anything at hand to use as a weapon. You'll need that ability as you struggle to survive in the urban jungle of New York.
Take a big left turn and put yourself into the world of Need for Speed: ProStreet. Your intuition will be stretched to the limit as you attempt to master your machine. You'll have several personas to choose from and each one presents a different kind of challenge. Race along the city streets and try to control your adrenalin as you skid around corners.
You'll feel proud of every scrape you get, a sign that you have survived the toughest track around: the urban landscape. If you wonder if you're up to the task just enter the Driver Persona section and let the game test your ability and choose the right environment for your skill level. Beware, though. One wrong move and you are scrap.
Now test your sim skills at the next level by piloting a much faster craft in Air Conflicts. Choose from any of 12 different authentic planes and sign up for any of 200 different missions. Like the arcade flight simulators of WWII on which it is based, Air Conflicts puts you in the middle of dogfights, bombing runs, and many more dangerous situations.
You'll conduct strategic bombing campaigns, provide air support, and deliver paratroops to the battle in your Lancaster, Spitfire, Ju-87 Stuka, or any of 9 other planes from the period. You'll be part of real-life time line as you struggle to return alive.
Whether it's a classic building game, a flight simulation, or a newer-style superhero game, you'll find a level of challenge for your PSP like never before.