Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2005 video game)
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{{Infobox video game
| title = Ghost in the Shell:
Stand Alone Complex
| image = Stand Alone Complex PSP cover.jpg
| caption = North American cover art
| developer = G-Artists{{efn|Additional work by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan.{{cite web |year=2021 |title=JAPANスタジオ作品一覧 2005年～2003年 |trans-title=List of Japan Studio works 2005–2003 |url=https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/corporate/playstation-studios/japan-studio/history-2003-2005/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225205012/https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/corporate/playstation-studios/japan-studio/history-2003-2005/ |archive-date=25 February 2021 |access-date=1 March 2021 |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |language=ja}}}}
| publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|Sony Computer Entertainment|NA/EU|Bandai}}
| series = Ghost in the Shell
| engine =
| platforms = PlayStation Portable
| released = {{vgrelease|JP|September 15, 2005|EU|October 21, 2005|NA|October 25, 2005{{cite web |last=Adams |first=David |date=October 25, 2005 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/10/25/ghost-in-the-psp |title=Ghost in the PSP |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |access-date=May 25, 2020 |archive-date=April 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210404234753/https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/10/25/ghost-in-the-psp |url-status=live }}|AU|November 4, 2005{{Cite web |last=Leuveren |first=Luke Van |date=October 31, 2005 |title=Updated Australian Release List - 31/10/05 |url=http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=3325&sid=7b7984ff736abd9f2b8060f1236324bd |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060629084827/http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=3325&sid=7b7984ff736abd9f2b8060f1236324bd |archive-date=June 29, 2006 |access-date=July 7, 2024 |website=PALGN}}}}
| genre = Shooter
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
}}
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex{{efn|Released in Japan as {{Nihongo foot|Kokaku Kidotai: Stand Alone Complex - Domain of the Hunters|攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX -狩人の領域-|Kōkaku Kidōtai Sutando Arōn Konpurekkusu -Kariudo no Ryōiki-|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}}}} is a 2005 first-person shooter video game developed by G-Artists and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Portable. Bandai released the game outside Japan. It is based on the cyberpunk anime series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and a sequel to the first Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex game. It was released in Japan on September 15, 2005, in Europe on October 21, 2005 distributed by Atari Europe, and in North America on October 26, 2005, but releasing it under the same name as the original PS2 game caused confusion and misinterpretation of it as a port.
Gameplay
Ghost in the Shell features first-person shooter gameplay. Customizable Tachikoma sentient tanks, which can operate independently as AI characters or be ridden inside by players, accompany the player at all times. Playable characters include Motoko Kusanagi, Batou, Togusa, and Saito. All levels can be played by all characters. Aramaki is also available for multiplayer matches. All characters have varying statistics which can affect how a game plays out, for example Batou has more health than other players and Saito holds sniper rifles steadier than others. In addition, Tachikoma robots can act as an AI companion, and players can select from four Tachikoma "characters", balanced, aggressive, intelligent and humorous. Controls are similar to other first person shooter games on the platform, such as Coded Arms and Medal of Honor: Heroes.
Plot
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Dealing with similar concepts to other incarnations of Ghost in the Shell, the game has an original storyline which follows on from and refers to the PlayStation 2 game's plotline.
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Reception
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 61/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex-2004/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |title=Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex for PSP Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=May 25, 2020 |archive-date=April 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210404234820/https://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex |url-status=live }}
| Fam = 30/40{{cite magazine |url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=2359&redirect=no |title=攻殻機動隊 スタンド アローン コンプレックス -狩人の領域- [PSP] |language=ja |magazine=Famitsu |publisher=Enterbrain |access-date=May 25, 2020}}
| GI = 5.5/10{{cite magazine |last=Juba |first=Joe |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/2FA3AF16-795A-4C7E-8D60-008657853DD9.htm |title=Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP) |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |issue=152 |date=December 2005 |page=186 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090807095223/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/2FA3AF16-795A-4C7E-8D60-008657853DD9.htm |archive-date=August 7, 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=May 25, 2020}}
| GSpot = 5.9/10{{cite web |last=Mueller |first=Greg |date=November 9, 2005 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex-review/1900-6139512/ |title=Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Review (PSP) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006"] |website=GameSpot |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=May 25, 2020 |archive-date=April 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210404234751/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex-review/1900-6139512/ |url-status=live }}
| GSpy = {{Rating|2.5|5}}{{cite web |last=Leeper |first=Justin |date=November 8, 2005 |url=http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex/665448p1.html |title=GameSpy: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP) |website=GameSpy |publisher=IGN Entertainment |access-date=May 25, 2020 |archive-date=April 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210404234821/http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex/665448p1.html |url-status=live }}
| OPMUK = 5/10{{cite magazine |title=Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP) |magazine=Official UK PlayStation 2 Magazine |publisher=Future plc |issue=71 |date=April 2006 |page=96}}
| OPM = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite magazine |title=Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP) |magazine=Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=99 |date=December 2005 |page=139}}
| PSM = 5.5/10{{cite magazine |title=Review: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP) |magazine=PSM |publisher=Imagine Media |date=December 25, 2005 |page=94}}
| rev1 = The Times
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite news |last=Wapshott |first=Tim |date=January 14, 2006 |url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex-w8qq3g0qfbw |title=Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP) |newspaper=The Times |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060929063812/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,18589-1978703,00.html |archive-date=September 29, 2006 |url-status=live |access-date=May 25, 2020}}{{subscription required}}
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The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Reviewers generally noted flaws in gameplay and graphics. In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 30 out of 40.
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External links
- NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. page: [https://web.archive.org/web/20060212225534/http://www.bandaigames.com/games/gits_sac_psp.html PSP]
- {{IMDb title|0442800|title=Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP)}}
- {{MusicBrainz release group|id=5dd0c639-184b-3218-8398-a44a63285b3d|name=Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Music Archive Sound Files}}
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