OpenTyrian PSP changelog

Thanks to a tip from reader AshTR, we're letting you guys know that Deniska has recently finished work on OpenTyrian PSP v1.0. The latest release of this classic top-down shooter will now run PSPs running on custom firmware 3.xx. Yes, Slim owners - this release is certainly for you. As for the rest of the changelog:

• support for 3.xx FW & slim PSPs
• based on the latest (689) revision of OpenTyrian
• latest source code included
• Known Issues:

o Network play is not yet implemented
o 2 player mode buttons are not mapped

For the guys not too keen on their old-school shooter lore, Tyrian was originally developed by Eclipse Productions back in 1995. The game hit freeware status in 2004, while its graphics became available under an open license by April last year. Deniska's PSP port in particular is based on on OpenTyrian project code.

Installation and game control details can be found in the file bundle's readme. We advise you to read that first to ensure that your play sessions stay fast-paced and enjoyable.

Top down shooters don't get any better or as much respect as Tyrian. The PSP port of the game developed by Deniska is just as good as its original version when it first came out on the PC more than a decade ago.

The latest version of OpenTyrian v0.9 includes some new tweaks including an increased music volume, as well as a new "Christmas mode" added. For more information, you can check out the complete changelog below:

Update: [01/04/08] OpenTyrian_PSP_09 patch released.

• music volume increased
• Christmas mode activation dialog added
• based on the latest (674) revision of OpenTyrian

For those of you who are new to this great shooter, you can read up on technical details of the game found in OpenTyrian PSP v0.5. In any case, the latest version is available for download through the link below. Enjoy!