James Grayson joins the resistance against the Chimera in this Japanese release under the Houfuku no Toki name. Third-person view, anti-Chimera arsenal, PS3 connectivity and ad hoc co-op; a surprisingly dense portable Resistance.
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Description
British soldier James Grayson joins the human resistance against the Chimera invasion of continental Europe in this portable Resistance entry. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment, released in Japan in July 2009. Third-person view, varied anti-Chimera arsenal, connectivity with Resistance 2 on PS3, ad hoc co-op. Japanese edition.
Resistance - Houfuku no Toki review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
An America devastated by an alien invasion, wintry light and unsettling creatures: the FPS composes a post-apocalypse of dark credibility. The design of the Chimera and the desperate atmosphere reinforce a constant tension. This visual direction, polished and atmospheric, elevates a poignant war science fiction.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,3 GB📅16/07/2009
Published by Sony
Resistance - Houfuku no Toki (PSP) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The Japanese edition of Resistance Retribution, a local cut of the third-person shooter by Insomniac and Bend ported to PSP, set in the alternate-history war against the Chimera. Its appeal lies in this Japanese version distinct from the Western editions of a mostly Western Sony franchise, prized by fans of atypical imports. A piece for collectors of Japanese versions of first-party games.
Is Resistance - Houfuku no Toki still worth playing in 2026?
Resistance - Retribution, known in Japan as Resistance - Houfuku no Toki, puts James Grayson in the resistance against the Chimera in a surprisingly successful third-person shooter for the PSP. Anti-Chimera arsenal, PS3 connectivity and ad hoc co-op make it one of the most complete portable shooters. SCE Bend Studio adapts the Resistance grammar intelligently. An excellent portable pick today.
