The Con

 PSP
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 18, 2005
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Con is an innovative 3D fighting game based on an underworld where illegal fighting tournaments exist and high-stakes gambling takes center stage. During gameplay, players can train their fighter to fight solo or in a team of three in Story Mode where their ability to build up a team andThe Con is an innovative 3D fighting game based on an underworld where illegal fighting tournaments exist and high-stakes gambling takes center stage. During gameplay, players can train their fighter to fight solo or in a team of three in Story Mode where their ability to build up a team and implementing match-up strategy plays a huge role. In addition, utilizing Ad Hoc mode that enables wireless gaming, The Con allows players to compete in various head-to-head fighting matches. Throughout gameplay, players can learn re-programmable fighting combinations based on five different brawling disciplines -- Boxing, Wrestling, Kick Boxing, Tae Kwon Do and Jeet Kune Do. [SCEA]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 37
  3. Negative: 5 out of 37
  1. AceGamez
    100
    The gameplay is so compelling and entertaining that it makes for a truly addictive and wonderful knockout of a game - and I'm not trying to con you here!
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    78
    Mixing fast paced action, and fist fighting has always been something that a fighting game required. The Con, integrates all these into a great game with only a few faults.
  3. Yahoo!
    70
    Quick bouts are enjoyable enough, but once you have your head around the novel betting structure, The Con doesn't give you enough to get your teeth into, long-term.
  4. Games Master UK
    67
    A fairly average beat-'em-up redeemed by its clever twist. [June 2007, p.85]
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  5. Da Gameboyz
    64
    The average graphics and sound, and the slow responsiveness of the control, manage to bring this game down a few notches in score.
  6. Eurogamer
    60
    The Con is about as far from revolutionary as you can get and in no way suited to extended play, but to give Sony its due, it's easily one of the stronger and more accurately pitched portable fighters out there.
  7. Gaming Age
    25
    There's nothing in The Con to hold your interest. While the fixing of fights is original, there's no gameplay to back it up. Boredom sets in fast with this one.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. [Anonymous]
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    I think this is an excellent game.
  2. JoeD.
    Oct 17, 2005
    10
    It's about time we got a decent fighting game for the PSP!
  4. Hardcore
    Oct 26, 2005
    9
    I don't know what everyone's problem is, but this is a fresh take on stale fighting games. You've gotta give props to the gamblers!
  5. FredW.
    Jan 9, 2006
    9
    it is a good game but could of been better i like the concept but they could of made the controling more freewilled.
  6. ClayW.
    Jun 4, 2006
    8
    If you consider the fact that the PSP is a contender for the worst D-pad of any console invented, it's a welcome idea that someone If you consider the fact that the PSP is a contender for the worst D-pad of any console invented, it's a welcome idea that someone didn't make a traditional fighter for the PSP. It combines the best of Tekken and Punch-Out, and the betting system is pretty cool. By the way, you CAN kick in just about every fighting style...… Expand
  7. MarkS.
    Nov 15, 2005
    6
    This is a fighting game that caters to dumb people. Bigger, badder, and dumber, about sums it up. Oh yeah, and you can't kick. Just a This is a fighting game that caters to dumb people. Bigger, badder, and dumber, about sums it up. Oh yeah, and you can't kick. Just a bunch of a slow boxing jabs. yawnz...… Expand
  8. jAbMaN
    Mar 15, 2011
    4
    Not that great of a fighting game and Tekken is better than this piece of crap. I played this game for 30 minutes and I wanted to take thisNot that great of a fighting game and Tekken is better than this piece of crap. I played this game for 30 minutes and I wanted to take this game back to GameStop.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#55 Best PSP Game of 2005
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#51 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
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#36 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005