Well, it’s finally here, Gravity Crash Portable is being released via PlayStation Store on July 21st for € 7.99/£6.29.
During the development of the PSP version we made some changes based on feedback from the PS3 version, including things that you guys asked for and things that we felt needed to be looked at. To tantalise you in anticipation here’s a list of some of what has changed:
- We’ve added a third ship. An anti-gravity ship. When playing, if you let go of the Analog Stick you will now no longer plunge to your death.
- We’ve increased the number of special weapon slots from 3 to 5.
- We’ve added a lot more weapon pickups throughout the levels.
- We’ve made the Primary Objectives more recognisable on the radar (BIG FLASHING DOTS).
- We used the old school concept of 3 lives then game over; we have now removed that and If you get Game Over, you can start from where you left off.
- We completely re-wrote the “paint” aspect of the editor, to make it faster and cleverer in relation to holes.
- We’ve added a new game mode, “Survivor mode”, where you have an ever decreasing time limit, but an ever increasing difficulty level, in which to collect 10 gems.
- We’ve also unlocked the hidden game “Gold Grabber” which was only unlocked by completing the game on the PS3 version.
Despite the changes, the game retains the same frenetic gameplay as the PS3 version, perhaps more so due to the smaller screen size. What started off as a making a PSP version has turned into much more, and something we’re truly proud of.
Of course sharing levels is still possible and it’s pretty simple actually, each custom level you create and save is given a unique folder name within the “\PSP\SAVEDATA\” folder of your memory stick, or PSP GO internal storage, like this “NPEG00020DATAxx” (xx is a number), simply copy that entire folder to your friends PSP and they’ll be able to play your level via the “PLAY USER LEVELS” option.
I think I’m done. As I said, we’re incredibly proud of the PSP version and we really do hope you like it. If you have any questions then leave a comment below and I will do my best to reply as quickly as possible.”














17 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 19 July, 2010 at 5:23 pm by BludrCZ
Can anyone confirm to me how similar are PSP and PS3 version in terms of levels? I can`t find this info anywhere. I finished PS3 version, loved the game but if this portable edition contain same levels (although with some nice new features), it`s no-buy for me. Thanks.
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Posted on 19 July, 2010 at 5:26 pm by Carnivius_Prime
Nice. Really liked this on PS3 and can imagine myself playing it on the train or some place.
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Posted on 19 July, 2010 at 5:34 pm by FBZ1501
Are any of these new features going to get patched into the PS3 version then??
Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 11:51 am by Stewart Gilray
Nothing is confirmed yet, but we are certainly looking into it.
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Posted on 19 July, 2010 at 6:14 pm by spatsnaz
Stewart Gilray for president! I love it when you’re on PSNation.
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Posted on 19 July, 2010 at 6:30 pm by sindre1996
Hello, i don’t know where to post this, so i just post it here
i am kinda mad because people in england get weekly free content with their playstation + subscription, while us in norway have to wait like 1 month to get something new. Is there any way you can make this less unfair??? Xp
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Posted on 19 July, 2010 at 6:33 pm by sindre1996
By the way, will the psp updates come to ps3 too? They seemed pretty awesome ( for example the anti- gravity ship ).
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Posted on 19 July, 2010 at 7:19 pm by Carl-G
Cool game on the PS3
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Posted on 19 July, 2010 at 8:37 pm by PSN-OmniusALX
Finally its here!!!! Well it will come Wednesday!
Absolutley loved the PS3 version, a pure modern ‘retro’ blast for all us gamers from the 80′s and now we’ll be able to have the same enjoyment on our PSPgo’s!!!!
I think a game like this will fit the portable platform like a glove for some bite-sized gravity gaming
Top marks to all at J.A.W. for developing this from the PS3 original and for creating a game IP that I’m very happy to have ’2′ versions in my collection.
Roll on 5pm and I can get home to make my purchase! AND for a nice ‘recession busting’ price too!
Kind Regards
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Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 6:11 am by justSamurai
Great job. Will buy day one.
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Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 8:38 am by Suzzopher
Love the PS3 version so this will be purchased day one. Two questions though does the PSP version have the same amazing soundtrack? I even bought the Cold Storage album of it. Also how big will the download be?
Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 11:50 am by Stewart Gilray
Hi thanks for the comments, to answer your questions …
Soundtrack: Yes the PSP version still has the excellent CoLD SToRAGE soundtrack.
Download size: If memory serves it’s around 50MB, so pretty small.
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Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 8:52 am by Noisepurge
awesome news!
As a suggestion for the sequel: Splitscreen multiplayer needs many different weapons that can be obtained from the level or chosen upon start/death!
thanks!
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Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 9:03 am by nukester
please patch the new stuff for ps3 version
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Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 12:32 pm by elhozzo
General Sony comment : using the download list etc , there should be a discount offered to people buying a PSP version of a PSN when they already bought the PS3 version.
To be honest, when I recently got my PSP, I was expecting to be able to play a lot of the games from the PS3 – PSOne games, Mini’s – but also PSN : without buying another version.
I already bought PS3 Savage Moon, and then PSP version – and obviously, there are very similar. I would expect a discount on PSP Gravity Crash after paying full price (day one purchase) for the PS3 version.
And the question in post 1, needs to be answered – is the Story/Levels the exact same as the PS3 version, or new?
If new story/levels, I’ll buy this again (but maybe waiting until its on special offer) if its identical, maybe not … which is a shame, I do want a portable version of this, great game!!
Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 12:51 pm by Stewart Gilray
I obviously can’t talk for Sony re: your general comment.
The story is the same, and the levels are mostly the same. However a few of them were tweaked/altered due to limitations of the PSP screen size, over the PS3 HD 1080p
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Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 1:56 pm by elhozzo
thanks for your comment Stewart … one other thing : demo ?
Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 2:37 pm by Stewart Gilray
There is no demo for the PSP version.
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Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 2:41 pm by Suzzopher
Thanks for the reply Stewart
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Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 3:39 pm by llobateres
I loved the PS3 and PSP safe buy
I take this opportunity to wish you luck with Oddworld Abe, I have much confidence in you to create the new generation in this great saga. Good luck
Posted on 20 July, 2010 at 8:57 pm by Stewart Gilray
Ahem…
Thank you
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Posted on 22 July, 2010 at 10:33 am by djax-djax-djax
Very dissapointed, in this game in no local highscore tables
, only best time for each level is shown. There is no reason to kill enemiec etc…
. Only place, where is remenbered highscore is mini game Gold finder…
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