Resistance Retribution
The third game in Sony’s Resistance franchise, and designed exclusively for PlayStation Portable, Resistance: Retribution is a third-person perspective shooter that continues the story of humanity’s battle against the alien-like Chimera and the biological terror they threaten the world with. Set in an alternate Earth history, circa 1951, the game takes place between the events of PlayStation 3 blockbusters Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2. In this game world, although WWII never happened, mass destruction on a worldwide scale remains humanity’s fate, and retribution against and eventual conquest of the Chimera are the player’s goals.
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New Story, New Anti-hero
Resistance: Retribution follows the story of former British Marine, James Grayson. A veteran of the struggle against the Chimera in Britain following their conquest of the European continent, he did not escape those battles unwounded. Months prior to his entrance into the game, while leading an attack on a Chimera conversion facility–locations where humans are changed into monstrous slaves serving the Chimera–he was forced to kill his own brother in order to keep him from turning into one of these abominations. Following this Grayson goes on a vendetta to destroy every conversion center he can find, eventually even deserting his unit to fulfill his lust for revenge, a crime which he would be locked up for. Unfortunately, for all his compulsion, success and sacrifice Grayson learns that his efforts have been futile. In Western Europe the Chimera have evolved a new method of converting humans, one about which nearly nothing is known. Aware of his experience with the Chimera, the European resistance–the Maquis–enlist Grayson’s help, and he joins Cartwright and Parker in Operation Overstrike, and so the war to retake the European continent and the game begins.
With easy access to a weapons inventory, reloading commands, intel and player movement options, gameplay in Resistance: Retribution is easy to pick up and generally similar to many third-person shooters on the PSP platform, but two things also make it a stand out, its advanced targeting and cover system. Unlike many other games that limit players to manual firing, Resistance: Retribution gives players the option of aim assist. Accessible quickly through the options menu, this allows players the choice of automatically locking on to the closest enemy target, to target manually or toggle between the two. Similarly, unlike other games that require you to push a button to lock you to a piece of game environment to be used as cover, here that is automatic. Just walk up to to a wall or ledge and Grayson will duck behind it automatically and will stay ducked even as he creeps from side to side. And since aim assist is constantly active you are also able to time your fire and weapon switching from the safety of cover. Key Game Features:
- A stand alone third person action shooter created exclusively for the PSP that continues the Resistance saga in Europe.
- An advanced third-person targeting system designed specifically for the PSP provides an unparalleled portable shooter experience.
- Intense eight player multiplayer gameplay with five game modes including Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Containment and Assimilation available via ad-hoc and infrastructure.
- With Resistance Connect, you can plug your PSP into your PS3 with Resistance 2 and unlock additional features and content.
- With Resistance: Retribution Plus, experience the game in a brand new way by using your DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller.
- Developed by the critically acclaimed Bend Studio using their 3rd generation PSP game engine.
- Over 10 different types of enemies, including Chimera from Resistance 2 and Resistance: Fall of Man – including the Titan, Slipskull, Hybrids and Leapers – and all new enemies like the Hag and Cloven.
Game Modes
One of the things that sets Resistance: Retribution apart from other shooters on the PSP is the variety of ways to play. Along with a compelling singleplayer campaign it also comes packed with multiplayer options that wirelessly support up to eight players in both ad hoc and infrastructure configurations. Along with familiar modes such as Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag, players will also enjoy two modes called Containment and Assimilation. In addition, players who have a PS3 and a copy of Resistance 2 will also have access to two additional modes, “Infected Mode” and “Resistance Retribution Plus” via the “Resistance Connect” game feature. To access Resistance Connect, players simply load their copies of Resistance: Retribution and Resistance 2, then connect your PSP system to your PS3. Once you’re connected, Resistance: Retribution becomes “infected.”
Infected Mode provides an alternate story within Resistance: Retribution. While in prison for desertion, James Grayson is recruited by Specter Lieutenant David LaSalle (from Resistance 2) and is infected with a mutated version of the Chimera virus, a different version of the virus than the virus that infects Nathan Hale. While playing in Infected Mode, Grayson wears a SRPA uniform and now has glowing Chimera eyes. Grayson now has regenerative health and can breathe underwater. The HE .44 Magnum from Resistance 2, which fires explosive rounds that can be triggered remotely becomes available as a weapon. An entirely new class of intelligence also becomes available that is hidden throughout the levels. Collecting all of the “infected” intel will unlock another Resistance 2 weapon, Plasma Grenades. In addition, thanks to your new Chimera DNA you will have access to areas of the game previously unavailable, as well as experience new AI interactions with the characters you meet through out the game play. Resistance: Retribution Plus
Resistance: Retribution Plus allows you to play the game using your PS3’s DUALSHOCK 3 controller, while adding dual analog stick controls and rumble support. Simply activate this feature through Resistance 2, and then play the game on your PSP screen or through your televisions using the available video out function. This mode increases the challenge level and disables aim assist, allowing you to experience the game in an entirely new way.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Resistance… simply amazing.
Best way to sum up Resistance: Retribution… simply amazing. It’s my first Resistance game, but the gameplay is intense. Amazing graphics (PSP games should all be this good), great plot (really involves you), and very good controls (third person shooters, take a note!). I’ve only had the game a week, but have hardly been able to put it down. Definitely one of my favorite games now. My only issue is that there isn’t a “save” option in the middle of a level which can get on your nerves if you’re only able to play about 5mins or so. However, I’ll overlook the save bit since I love the rest of the game. Even the unlockables are pretty fun. Finding intel definitely gives the game some replay value as well as the Infected and Plus modes. Overall, this game is a must have for anyone that enjoyed Resistance, third person shooters or just wants a fun action game. I give it 5 stars… I’d give it 6 stars if that was an option!
5 Stars Best Game for the PSP so far
If you have to get just two games for the PSP get Resistance Retribution and God Of War Chains of Olympus. RR is a flawless game for the PSP, sometimes a little bit hard without “infecting” it but is worth it.
5 Stars Resistance: Retribution
Great storyline, great graphics, and thrilled this is now available on a PSP. If you like Resistance: Fall of Man…and have a PSP, don’t miss this title.
5 Stars Awesome game!!!!!
This is by far the greatest game out there for the PSP. It reminded of the joy I had the first computer game I ever played- Doom. It’s just plain fun with a great background story and lots of things to kill. I played the whole game in Normal mode and while it’s definitely hard in parts, and frustratingly difficult toward the end of the game, it can be completed which is always great. I was also pleasantly surprised with how long the game was- it just kept going and going. Truly a magnificent game.
4 Stars a great game to add to your psp library
There are alot of games out for the psp however, there aren’t alot of good games. This is one of them, along with god of war, syphon filter and ratchet and clank. The graphics, control and sound are all excellent. The only complaint is that it is a third person shooter and not a fps.