PPSSPP Gold - PSP emulator

85%
Game Brain Score Based on 3,320 reviews
  • optimization
  • graphics
  • stability
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PPSSPP Gold - PSP emulator is a popular action game for Android that lets you play PSP games in high definition with additional features. The game boasts good mechanics and outstanding visuals, but some users have reported bugs. With this emulator, you can take your PSP games on the go and enjoy them with improved graphics and performance.

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  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,320 reviews
optimization34 positive mentions
stability36 negative mentions
  • Good performance even on old hardware.
  • Many QoL features like save states and game speedup options.
  • Overall an amazing app with a great nostalgic value.
  • Frequent crashes during gameplay, especially after matches.
  • Some games experience significant lag and audio issues.
  • Lack of support for certain controller configurations and touch controls.
  • optimization94 mentions

    Overall, the emulator is praised for its excellent optimization, allowing it to run smoothly on a wide range of devices, including older and budget smartphones. Users appreciate the customizable settings that enhance performance and graphics, although some report occasional issues with specific games and sound stuttering. While many express satisfaction with the emulator's performance, there are calls for continued updates and improvements to address lingering bugs and enhance compatibility further.

    • “Good performance even on old hardware.”
    • “A great implementation with incredible performance.”
    • “The optimizations are on point and work to make PPSSPP work better not only on newer devices but also older ones.”
    • “I can't play MotorStorm Arctic Edge anymore; the game crashes and runs horribly. I never had any issues before these new updates. I don't know what happened, but the performance is getting worse. I'm so sad; this is my favorite emulator on mobile...”
    • “The emulator itself is nice, but games like Phantasy Star Portable 2 and Tekken run at 18 fps and are super slow with stuttering sound. Is this caused by my hardware or the coding in the actual software?”
    • “Patch notes say they made fixes for the S7 Edge, but most games still experience the same problems with major framerate drops and sound stuttering as before; I'm strongly doubting it's the hardware.”
  • graphics83 mentions

    The graphics of the emulator are generally praised for their quality, often surpassing the original PSP visuals, with options for upscaling and extensive customization settings. Users report smooth performance on higher-end devices, though some experience graphical glitches and performance issues on lower-end models or after updates. Overall, while the graphics are impressive, there are calls for further optimization and bug fixes to enhance the experience.

    • “Excellent graphics too - you can easily upscale to double the original PSP resolution.”
    • “Amazing graphics and compatible for low-end devices.”
    • “Just about any of the classics I used to play as a child work flawlessly at full speed and frames, not to mention with better graphics!”
    • “Ppsspp gold has far too many graphics glitches... the free version works better.”
    • “The graphic is so bad, please fix it.”
    • “Update*** there seems to be a problem with graphics after the latest update, speed is fine but the graphics are choppy.”
  • stability44 mentions

    The stability of the emulator is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and graphical glitches across various games, particularly after recent updates. While some users have had positive experiences with specific titles running smoothly, others have encountered significant issues, such as black screens and lag, necessitating hard restarts. Overall, while the emulator shows potential, it requires ongoing improvements to address the numerous bugs and stability concerns highlighted by users.

    • “I've been using this for a while and it runs great on my Galaxy S21 Ultra and it used to run great on my Note 9.”
    • “Runs great, even on a Snapdragon 435 (Huawei Mediapad M3 Lite 8), most of my games are playable.”
    • “Runs great on my transformer tablet at 5x graphics resolution.”
    • “The whole phone freezes and requires a hard restart.”
    • “Worked fine for years, now freezes on startup.”
    • “Unfortunately it freezes solid shortly after saving states occasionally.”
  • gameplay22 mentions

    Gameplay experiences with the emulator vary significantly among users, with many praising its smooth performance on powerful devices, while others report issues such as lag, choppy gameplay, and audio problems, particularly with specific titles like "Silent Hill" and "MGS: Peace Walker." Some users express frustration over recent updates that have negatively impacted performance and compatibility, while others suggest improvements like online multiplayer features and better control mapping. Overall, the emulator shows potential for great gameplay, but inconsistencies and technical glitches remain a concern for many players.

    • “Very powerful emulator and smooth gameplay (depends on how powerful your phone is).”
    • “Using a Galaxy S10 and I'm getting buttery smooth gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is smooth and the emulator is also compatible with various games.”
    • “Improve the compatibility for Resistance: Retribution; this seems to be the only game that has a game-breaking glitch at the 1st mission when the gameplay starts.”
    • “Expected better. It sucks that both of my favorite Silent Hill games work very slowly in gameplay. I tried everything with the graphic settings and nothing works; it's still slow, sometimes crashes, and the audio goes in slow motion like the gameplay. Please fix this; I really want to be able to play my favorite games on this.”
    • “But the framerate is so terrible during gameplay.”
  • monetization15 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the app has received mixed reviews, with users appreciating the ad-free experience in the paid version but expressing frustration over intrusive ads appearing unexpectedly, even in the paid version. While some users are willing to pay to support the developers, the inconsistency in ad presence between the free and paid versions has led to dissatisfaction. Overall, the lack of ads in the free version is a highlight, but the confusion surrounding the paid version's ad policy detracts from the user experience.

    • “I love that there are no ads, even in the free version.”
    • “I had the free version, and although it's perfect with no ads, I wanted to buy this to support the developers. Thank you so much!”
    • “It has no ads, so I can support the developer.”
    • “The intrusive ads are not worth it otherwise.”
    • “Already paid for this... but annoying ads still come through... please fix...”
    • “Why am I getting ads if this is a gold version? Otherwise, good job, guys.”
  • story15 mentions

    Users express mixed feelings about the story aspect of various games, often highlighting issues with cutscenes and mission progression that lead to crashes or glitches. While some appreciate the nostalgic value of titles like "Cave Story" and "Brave Story: New Traveler," many report technical problems that detract from their overall experience, indicating a need for improved compatibility and stability across different devices.

    • “Thank you guys so much for fixing the graphical bugs on Brave Story: New Traveler!”
    • “Cave Story on my phone is worth the price of admission on its own.”
    • “After trying the free version to play my favorite childhood game (Brave Story), I couldn't believe that I can ever play it again, since the PSP I play is not mine.”
    • “My favorite feature is being able to speed up play during the boring menu and story sections.”
    • “I give 5 stars because it's good.. I downloaded the gold version but I'm still facing problems with MGS Peace Walker. When I play Battle Peace Walker 3 (on the mission menu), after I defeat it, the cutscene gets stuck after some quotes. I already Googled the problem and didn't find any solutions; is it my device that is not compatible?”
    • “Sometimes it crashes after completing a mission on Metal Gear on my Vivo S1 Pro.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in various games has received mixed reviews, with some users noting issues such as music cutting in and out, garbled sound effects, and overall performance impacts during gameplay. While some titles like "Ys: Ark of Napishtim" have minor hiccups, others, like "Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions," suffer from significant frame rate and audio problems. Overall, while the music can enhance the experience, technical issues detract from its effectiveness in certain games.

    • “I started playing Ys: Ark of Napishtim this morning and it runs beautifully; a few hiccups in the music, but nothing out of place otherwise.”
    • “Deserve 5 stars! I think the music can make it a bit slow, but frame skip and removing the buffered rendering works like a charm!”
    • “Multi-threading is awesome in PSP games; if users can turn off background music, it can possibly improve overall performance and reduce audio lag.”
    • “Now if only Burnout Dominator's music didn't cut in and out, it would be perfect.”
    • “For the last version, the UI sound is a bit broken, and the music sound during game selection is also broken and too fast.”
    • “So far, all the games I've played on it are working great, but my main issue is playing Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions... the frame rate is painfully slow and the sound and music are cut up.”
  • replayability5 mentions

    Overall, users report high replayability for most games, particularly praising the performance of the God of War series and the majority of PSP titles. However, some issues persist, such as crashes in specific games like Tomb Raider Legend, which may affect the overall experience. The improvements in emulator performance contribute positively to the replayability of many titles.

    • “The best emulator there is, love the haptic feedback as if I am pushing an actual button. Almost every PSP game is playable, good job!”
    • “Runs great, even on a Snapdragon 435 (Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8). Most of my games are playable.”
    • “Much more playable games now, and the ones that do play work pretty well!”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the need to restart progress each time they play, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “It's just tedious having to start again on a game every time you start playing.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the game to be heartwarming and nostalgic, evoking strong emotional connections and fond memories.

    • “I'm grateful because it was such a heartwarming game that brings back memories for me. Thank you!”
    • “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; it truly resonated with my own experiences.”
    • “I felt a profound connection to the characters, and their struggles mirrored my own, making the journey incredibly impactful.”
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