If challenging 2D games are your thing then you'll love Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero? Get a thick, rubber coating for your PSP 'cause you might end up throwing it straight unto the nearest wall in frustration.

First of all, Prinny is a terrible jumper. Prinny's bones must be lined with metal plates from all his bone-breaking adventures, and that waist pouch must have a full-size sedan in it. Despite being able to suspend in mid-air when sword-slinging, Prinny feels very heavy, needing good momentum to get some good distance out of a jump. He IS a penguin after all.

Just like X and Zero, getting hit in mid-air means you drop straight down like a used diaper. Lucky for the Maverick Hunters, they've got moves to cover that weakness - Prinny does not. You have to be extra careful that you clear the way before you jump.

The worst part is that Prinny, despite being heavy, is not heavy-armored. The poor thing can only endure three hits - and that's in Normal Mode. You basically have to go through the levels - taking enemies down and jumping like a rock - then you have to take a boss down, all on three points of health.

Hell Mode is even worse, take ONE hit and you're dead. Fortunately, Nippon Ichi acknowledges the difficulty with a good amount of checkpoints. Still, Prinny seriously needs to start using those wings, 'cause he can't live on swordplay alone.

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