Bounty Hounds

Infobox VG| title = Bounty Hounds
developer = XPEC
publisher = Namco
designer =
engine =
released = vgrelease|JP=September 21, 2006|NA=September 12, 2006
genre = Third-person shooter/RPG
modes = Single-player
ratings = vgratings|ESRB=Teen
platforms =PlayStation Portable
media = UMD
requirements = Memory Stick Duo

"Bounty Hounds" is a third-person shooter-RPG published by Namco and developed by XPEC for the Playstation Portable system. It was released September 12, 2006 in North America and September 21, 2006 in Japan.

The plot revolves around a group of intergalactic mercenaries, known as the Bounty Hounds, on a mission to eradicate the indigenous lifeforms of alien planets, so the human race may colonize them.

Gameplay

The gameplay is a mix of third-person shooting and RPG. The player is able to find and equip over 500 weapons, and even more pieces of armor. Using experiences points gained by killing aliens, the player is able to upgrade their stats and earn skills.

Reception

"Bounty Hounds" has received mixed reviews, earning a 63 at Metacritic.com. [citeweb|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/psp/bountyhounds?q=bounty%20hounds|title=Bounty Hounds on Metacritic]

IGN gives "Bounty Hounds" a 7.0/10, citing the camera and collision detection as criticisms. [citeweb|url=http://uk.psp.ign.com/articles/732/732247p1.html|title=IGN: Bounty Hounds Review]

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