Two more DOS classics ported by developer Deniska; please welcome the PSP-enabled versions of Nicky II and Bermuda Syndrome. Ring a bell? If not -
Nicky II is an Amiga/DOS platformer by Microids published back in ‘93.

The sequel to Nicky Boom; this time Nicky must find out who has been removing ladders and blocking off caves in his homeland. The gameplay is essentially platform, with multi-directional maze-like levels. Beating the obstructions requires occasional brainwork — hidden ladders are easy enough to uncover, and there are lots of hidden sections to look for. The levels are colourful, and the game has a cute look making it appear suited to younger players. Mirrors are placed around the levels, which transport you to a random place.
Bermuda Syndrome is a side-scrolling action adventure game from Century Interactive released in ‘95. You’ll need to download the demo or full version to get this working. See README_PSP.txt for info on that.

You’re a pilot of a B-17 bomber in 2nd World War. After you’re shot down by German fighters, you crash land through some sort of time hole in a strange world, where both dinosaurs and humans live. The first thing you have to do is save a princess; she’s your companion throughout the game.
Note: both these homebrew ports require custom firmware 3.xx. Enjoy!
Credits:
Nicky II:
Alain Lambin - Graphics / Sound / Music
Dominico Manfredi - Original game programming
Gregory Montoir - Cross-platform game engine recreation
DENISKA - PSP port
Bermuda Syndrome:
Century Interactive - Original game creation
Gregory Montoir - Cross-platform game engine recreation
DENISKA - PSP port
Download:
Nicky II PSP
Bermuda Syndrome PSP
- source: deniska.dcemu.co.uk
Comments (11)Deniska scores a hat trick with some side-scrollin’ homebrew goodness… This time ’round we have Jazz JackRabbit now fully compatible with [custom] firmware 3.xx; I’m looking at you Slim owners.
Jazz JackRabbit for the PSP is ported from Alister Thomson’s OpenJazz — a re-crafted version of the Epic MegaGames classic.

Jazz JackRabbit changes:
Download: Jazz JackRabbit v0.02 (source include)
- source: deniska.dcemu.co.uk
Comments (34)Chalk up another for Deniska… It’s an older homebrew release, but with newly added support for the PSP Slim.
Reverzi PSP is a clone of the classic strategy game, Othello; also known as, Reversi. The objective: occupy the majority of the board with your starting colour/piece. Check out Wikipedia to further enlighten yourself.

Reverzi PSP features:
Download: Reverzi PSP
- source: deniska.dcemu.co.uk
Comments (5)Simon Fuller ain’t got nothin’ on Homebrew Idol… Marking the fourth entry in our homebrew competition is Deniska with BINIAX2PSP — the PSP adaptation of Jordan Tuzsuzov’s BINIAX2.
Biniax-2 is a game of logic and reaction. The 3 game modes allow you to play against the time, pure tactical play or challenge with a friend in a multi player game.
GAME RULES: The player moves a single element around a field of pairs of elements. You can take a pair if it contains your element. When a pair is taken, player’s element becomes the other element of the taken pair. Sometimes the field is scrolling down (the scrolling elements can push you down) and the goal of the game is to stay as long as possible on the board.
Nice work, Deniska.
Download: BINIAX2PSP v1.0
For a complete Homebrew Idol rewind, click here.
Comments (18)Deniska has shared two homebrew updates… The much-loved OpenTyrian port, sitting stable at version 1.0, and Hex-A-Hop. Both games now compatible with the PSP Slim. Get down.

Tyrian is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shooter. The player controls a space ship fitted with different weapons and enhanced energy shields. Money is earned by destroying enemies and grabbing bonuses, which is then used to purchase upgrades such as weapons, shields, energy generators, and different ships from interlevel menus. The game is fast paced and presents a variety of enemies and bosses.

This is a PSP adoptation of Hex-A-Hop, a puzzle game based on hexagonal tiles, by Tom Beaumont. The objective is simply to destroy all the green hexagonal tiles on each of the 100 levels. As you progress through the game, more types of tiles are introduced which make things more difficult and interesting (hopefully).
Download:
OpenTyrian 1.0
Hex-A-Hop
- source: deniska.dcemu.co.uk
Comments (9)Two updates, each a few days old, but still worth mentioning…
By now you’re vastly familiar with both homebrew releases. Deniska has OpenTyrian — relive the classic top-down shooter on the PSP — sitting at version 0.9 now. As well SofiyaCat with PSPTube 20080109. Enjoy YouTube & Dailymotion video clips direct on your PlayStation Portable.
What’s new? –
PSPTube, I’m not entirely sure. Although I notice the ability to delete videos from your favourites.
OpenTyrian 0.9:
Download:
OpenTyrian PSP (Full) | OpenTyrian PSP 0.9 (patch)
PSPTube 20080109
We fatties have been using MapThis for quite some time; well, some of us anyway. Now you — the young Slim fit PSP owners, who use a generic GPS receiver — can transform their hand held into a device capable of locating your very existence in this universe.
Once wired and configured properly you may take advantage of various satellites orbiting the globe. Position your exact whereabouts while mapping out routes to popular destinations and all that. But be careful, you may find yourself somewhere commonly referred to as the Twilight Zone.
MapThis 0.5.20 changes:
Note that due to FW limitations the version for 1.0-1.5 firmware does not have support for PSP-290 receiver.
Download: MapThis 0.5.20
Factory-made cables and parts for DIY projects can be purchased @ pc-mobile.net/pspgps.htm.
- source: deniska.dcemu.co.uk
Comments (5)Next time you find yourself waking up in a deserted parking lot or ditch, immediately start searching the unfamiliar area in hopes to locate your PSP. You never know where you’ll end up after a complete night of blacking everything out; but, remain calm, no need for the frantic behaviour, for Deniska’s “MapThis!” — the homebrew global positioning system (GPS) software — will aid in your state of confusion. Lock on target, and begin the long trudge home. Good luck!
0.5.01 changes:
You must install this update on top of version 0.5, fetch that here — MapThis v0.5
Download: MapThis! 0.5.01 Update
- source: dcemu
Comments (12)If Deniska’s original Kill Everything That Moves (KETM) wasn’t enough, DM Productions have released their own KETM adaptation — KETM: Iron Man Edition! Soar through the sky as Iron Man defeating various enemies in this fast paced tyrian style 2D shooter.

Star Wars fans may find interest in this mod, too.
Download: KETM: Iron Man Edition
- source: DM Productions
Comments (11)Deniska has released MapThis v0.5, marking the 1 year anniversary of the popular PSP GPS-enabled software. Installation, controls, obtaining maps, and absolutely everything of importance can be found with the included documentation.
Now map your route to the closest beer store and pick up a celebratory case of Beck’s for Deniska! Cheers!
0.5 changelog:
Download: MapThis 0.5
- source: Deniska’s PSP Development Site
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