Scarface: Money. Power. Respect.

 PSP
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
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  1. GameSpot
    73
    Scarface applies the exaggerated themes from the movie to a turn-based strategy game with surprisingly good results.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    66
    If you aren’t interested in learning the fine points of micro economics, then Scarface will likely bore you after three or four hours. The menu-based gameplay lacks the personality that you might expect from a Scarface title, and the game becomes elementary after you figure out the system.
  3. IGN
    65
    Scarface on PSP lacks the excitement of its console sibling. It has plenty of scenarios from the movie, as well as some of its own, but the strategy never gets deep enough to make up for the lack of real action.
  5. Game Chronicles
    65
    Scarface for the PSP surprised me a lot once I got past the boring tutorial. It’s an unexpectedly enjoyable, highly replay-able strategy game with terrible sound and marginal at best graphics.
  6. GameZone
    62
    With lengthy single-player modes and an excellent multiplayer mode there is little to complain about in this department but you’ll wish there was more excitement to the dull combat.
  7. GameSpy
    60
    Fans of the film may enjoy the idea of building their own criminal empire, but those expecting a fast-paced action experience are in for a rude awakening.
  8. Pure Magazine UK
    60
    A lack of depth to the strategy leaves you feeling the license has been wasted on the PSP. [Feb 2007, p.76]
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  9. Games Master UK
    58
    An OK strategy game, but lacks the guilty pleasure of its big brother. [Christmas 2006, p.100]
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  10. GamesRadar+
    50
    It's just that there isn't much there, and it gets repetitive quickly. Chances are you'll be more entertained by simply watching the movie a few more times - or heading back to your console for another blood-soaked round with Tony on the bigger screen.
  11. Pocket Gamer UK
    50
    Limited in both scope and ambition, something that even sticking half the movie in at the start of missions doesn't mask.
  12. PSM3 Magazine UK
    33
    One of PSP's worst games. [Christmas 2006, p.98]
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  13. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    30
    A shallow and unstimulating attempt at a strategy title with little tactical variety or visual flair. Don't bother with this one. [Christmas 2006, p.89]
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#29 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
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#61 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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User Score
3.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 11 out of 17
  1. TerryE.
    Jun 28, 2007
    0
    This is the worst game ever for psp. It is nothing like it is on playstation or xbox. You do nothing in the game. Do not waste your money. This is the worst game ever for psp. It is nothing like it is on playstation or xbox. You do nothing in the game. Do not waste your money. Super Nintendo has better games than this!… Full Review »
  2. KevinM.
    Dec 28, 2006
    0
    This game is horrible! There is no fun in this game whatsoever...they tricked me and took my money!
  3. TeshB.
    Oct 13, 2006
    1
    Awful, not what you would have expected. I wish I knew what this was before I wasted my money on it.
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