DJ Max Portable 3

DJ Max Portable 3 Review

It's been nearly two years since I reviewed DJ Max Fever, a PSP game that brought Korean pop in a Rock Band Unplugged-like package to the states. When I picked up DJ Max Portable 3, I was excited and ready to see the series make the few tweaks I thought it needed to really turn some heads. Sadly, this is just more of the same. That's good in some ways as the game is enjoyable, but anyone who picked up the franchise's first outing in the states really doesn't have a pressing reason to pick this sequel up. Just like last time, notes fall from the top of the screen and you tap the corresponding button to make music in more than 50 songs, which include classics and remixes from other games along with brand new tunes for DJ Max Portable 3. Hit a bunch of notes in a row, and you'll rack up a combo until you screw up. Hit enough white notes, and you can deploy Fever and rake in some major points. If you've played one of the dozens of music games on the market, you should get the picture. DJ Max Portable 3 adds a wrinkle this time around when it comes to leveling. Do well and you'll gain experience points as you slowly climb the ranks of DJ greatness.