Dead to Rights: Reckoning

 PSP
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Jun 28, 2005
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 48
  3. Negative: 4 out of 48
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  1. DanS.
    Jun 30, 2005
    7
    If you liked the PS2 version of Dead to Rights and own a PSP, I think this is a good purchase. I emphasize good, not great. Namco has taken a stab at the third person control scheme and while frustrating at first, I found it highly satisfying and addictive after about 10 minutes. The action never stops which is more than I can say about any other PSP game out right now and the visuals are If you liked the PS2 version of Dead to Rights and own a PSP, I think this is a good purchase. I emphasize good, not great. Namco has taken a stab at the third person control scheme and while frustrating at first, I found it highly satisfying and addictive after about 10 minutes. The action never stops which is more than I can say about any other PSP game out right now and the visuals are top notch. No voices really bug (you have to read text) but I didn't buy this game for the neat story.… Expand
  2. [Anonymous]
    Jul 4, 2005
    7
    A good simple game, with good controls- you you can choose from three pre-set button layouts if you don't like the original. Simple, because you just go around targeting enemies and shooting them, but it is hard and fast enough to make it fun. Nothing awesome, but if you want to shoot stuff and you are not overly critical, you'll have fun.
  3. WrightL.
    Jun 30, 2005
    7
    The game is solid for a PSP game. Great quick to play game. Reviews have been WAY too harsh. The game is being compared to console versions, its not really fair. However, it does have it's bugs, but not bugs to take it any lower than a 6. I would give it a solid 7.5. It's fun, you get to kill stuff, and take it anywhere. What else can you ask for? The game is WAY worth picking The game is solid for a PSP game. Great quick to play game. Reviews have been WAY too harsh. The game is being compared to console versions, its not really fair. However, it does have it's bugs, but not bugs to take it any lower than a 6. I would give it a solid 7.5. It's fun, you get to kill stuff, and take it anywhere. What else can you ask for? The game is WAY worth picking up, you will enjoy it, I am, and the cheats you unlock make it even more fun!… Expand
  4. WilliamF.
    Jul 13, 2005
    7
    This game is very fast paced the only major,and i mean major,problem is the camera. when ever you try to lock on a target it doesnt want to lock on what you want, you may be trying to lock on an enemy but the target lock will go to a barrel on the opposite side of the level. other than that a very fun game with good graphics.
  5. KevinY.
    Aug 22, 2005
    5
    This game is ok for playing for about 30 minutes or so, but there is absolutly no storyline and the game is basically 1 thing- shooting people, that is it, this game is ok 4 renting but why bother wasting over 8 bucks 4 it.
  6. Misaghjrh
    Jun 19, 2019
    5
    In this review, only the negative aspects of the game are considered. The purpose of this work is to help you to get a better decision on the purchase of the game

    My Rating: 5 of 10 Weak points (Single player only): - Control is a very annoying - The story of the game is not fully described and very short - The game play is on repeating cycle - The enemy A.I is very simple and    In this review, only the negative aspects of the game are considered. The purpose of this work is to help you to get a better decision on the purchase of the game

    My Rating: 5 of 10

    Weak points (Single player only):
    - Control is a very annoying
    - The story of the game is not fully described and very short
    - The game play is on repeating cycle
    - The enemy A.I is very simple and easy to beat    … Expand
  7. JoaleJG
    Jun 19, 2019
    7
    The game is very simple and Short camping
    But is fun maybe you like maybe you not . But try.
  8. INU4SH4
    Sep 6, 2020
    5
    Not a bad title but honestly too short and forgettable. I remember I picked this game once, beat it in almost one sitting and never touched it again. The gameplay was also too repetitive for its short duration.
    Definitely not a must-play PSP game.

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#68 Best PSP Game of 2005
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#15 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
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#51 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 26
  3. Negative: 7 out of 26
  1. GameSpot
    57
    While there's something to be said for a game that cuts to the chase and focuses merely on your ability to lock onto targets and mash the fire button to blast them in the face, Reckoning has shoddy control and some ugly graphical glitches. Its handful of problems really get in the way and make this PSP game short, uninteresting, and not much fun at all.
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  2. IGN
    50
    I think it's possible to have a success shooter on PSP. But if fundamental elements like a functional camera and control systems aren't there, the game just won't work.
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  3. Yahoo!
    40
    Despite its relative good looks, Dead to Rights: Reckoning is more an exercise in frustration than an enjoyable diversion. Not even the four player WiFi deathmatch mode is enough to save this one from the bowels of the budget bargain bin.
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