"Really?" That was GO>PLAY’s reaction to Capcom’s Adams Family meets Street Fighter franchise hitting PSP. Great game, but definitely one of Capcom’s lesser-known works. Where’s Wi-fi Power Stone 2? Now THAT would pimp the PSP.

Darkstalkers on PSP is gorgeous: character designs are altogether kooky with great attacks, the fighting system itself is pure Capcom heritage – ie hard to fault, while Tower Mode is the portable-systemfriendly challenge with natty unlockable art. The raw code is faultless. But reservations exist – chiefly the suitability of the PSP, explicitly its D-pad – performing fireball motions aches like a bitch, and we swear we’re developing ankylosing spondylitis after five minutes play. It’s a shame.

Easy mode however, is your friend – it simplifies those finger-twister commands to something more manageable. Sure, you end up repeating special moves more than Joe Cole performs stopovers, but then the PSP is designed to play on the bog, not be used for tournament level play. Relax, enjoy releasing your chocolate hostage.