The feeling you'll get when you fire this one up is just pure glee. It's straight up SOCOM baby and its all in the sweaty little palms of your hands. The look is right on target. The menu system is intuitive. It's all here.
Graphics - 80
The game lacks a tad bit in this area. I understand why, but I think they probably could have done a little better. The reason is that these levels are pretty darn big for the old PSP. You'll see some areas drawing as you move through them, but I don't feel like it ever changes gameplay. The characters have what is needed for a SOCOM game (and I don't just mean weapons).
Audio - 95
I appreciate the work done on sound effects here. When in battle anywhere (campaign or online) it is great to be able to hear where gunfire is coming from. I can even hide out and hear people walking towards me and from which direction.
I haven't been able to get my headset to work yet. (Yes, I bought one at EBgames on Saturday.) I understand there are some configuration changes to be done on my router. I will say the headphone portion of the headset works great though.
Controls - 90
I don't know what the heck people are complaining about here. Is it different from the PS2? Absolutely! Is it something as hard to use as a lot of games out there? (Coded Arms or GTA: LCS) Nope. After about ten or fifteen minutes, you should have the control scheme down.
Online Multiplayer - 95
Alright, here's where any other issues with the game can be forgiven. First off, I'd like to personally thank all involved with development of the online multiplayer function of this game. It is virtually flawless. I was on this freaking thing all weekend long and even got in trouble with the wife for it. I just couldn't stop playing it online. I have the thumb and finger aches to prove it. I never noticed any slowdown or sluggishness in the slightest. Really, the only reason I'm not coughing up a perfect score is the issue with the headsets not working properly.
Way to go guys!!!
Overall - 90
Go now and buy this. It is fantastic. If you have any interest in this type of game and you have a wireless setup at home or anywhere near you that you don't mind hanging out, quit reading, run to the nearest nerd supply store and purchase this (and maybe the PSP headset as well) immediately.
one of the best reviews on this site.good work!happy to hear about the REAL online...how does this headset work?can u have a friends list/clan?how many ppl about r on at one time?
The headset is only $20 out there and you plug it into the wired remote piece that came with the PSP and then plug that in to get it working right.
Also, it's going to likely require you to add some application specific port settings to open ports on your router to play and use the headset. It's awesome, though, once you get it working. I finally did last night and played all night long really.
Yes, you can have clans and a friends list. It's all in the online settings once you're connected. Super sweet stuff that really puts the PSP out there as a true online gaming device. See developers, it is possible. Now, get out there and make more badass games like this.
cool think i might get it...although infected came out 2day i think im gona w8 for a review of that aswell.i do want it it sounds very apealing. ty for answering my question hawkmankt.ill post back if i do get it. =)
i need help. i selected infrastructure and it asks for the network connection. it then goes to select a server and i then select socom. now it says sign in this is where im stuck. it starts with player name and has already entered one that i didnt even pick but it happens to be the name that i gave to my campaign profile then it says password, i never even chose a password. what is going on, then i put a random one in and it loads an takes me to the user agreement i select accept and and loads an a dialogue box pops up and says.the supplied password does not match the registerd password for this player name, be sure to input the player name and password correctly. i never registered where do i register. please help
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