The European Retribution release, genuinely successful for a console FPS reshaped to third person on PSP. The anti-Chimera arsenal, PS3 connectivity and ad hoc co-op make it one of the most solid portable shooters around.
Your verdict
Category
Action4 players16+
Co-op
Description
British soldier James Grayson joins the resistance against the Chimera invasion of Europe in this portable Resistance saga entry. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment, released in Europe in March 2009. Third-person view, varied anti-Chimera arsenal, connectivity with Resistance 2 on PS3, ad hoc co-op. Multilingual version.
Resistance - Retribution review
MAX
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
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,4 GB📅20/03/2009
Published by Sony
Resistance - Retribution (PSP) price, value & rarity
A third-person shooter by Insomniac and Bend extending the alternate-history war against the Chimera on PSP, praised as one of the best transpositions of a console FPS to the handheld. Widely distributed in the West, its collector interest stays measured and rests on this technical success rather than scarcity. A piece valued by fans of shooting on the go and the Resistance saga.
Better with friends
A snappy, story-driven third-person shooter that once offered online clashes beyond its campaign. The era's servers are no longer guaranteed, but the memory of competitive matches and the intensity of the action keep a real aura. On locally linked consoles, the thrill of measuring up keeps its bite, carried by a brisk pace and a dense atmosphere.
Is Resistance - Retribution 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.
