I can't speak for any past PSP efforts since I don't own any of them. But I do know from first hand experience that SNK Arcade Classics Volume 1 and Metal Slug Anthology on the PS2 were developed by Terminal Reality (As I believe the PSP versions were). I guess their Wii version of Volume 1 was better done, but I believe all their SNK compilations that they developed have been poorly recieved.
I believe G1M2 has developed the following classic compilations.
Fatal Fury Battle Archives Volume 1 for PS2
Art of Fighting Anthology for PS2
NEOGEO Battle Coliseum for PS2
King of Fighters XI for PS2
World Heroes Anthology for PS2
Fatal Fury Battle Archives Volume 2 for PS2
The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match for PS2
Data East Arcade Classics for Wii (Plus several standalone games as PSP Mini's)
I can only personally speak for Data East Arcade Classics (I hate fighters), but I felt like that was a decent effort. Most of the games ran just fine, beyond some sound oddities in the early 80s titles that dragged it down some. But my impression from forums like this over the years was that the SNK compilations from G1M2 were fairly solid releases while it was the projects from Terminal Reality that were to be avoided. In fact, as best as I can tell, this is G1M2's first PSP compilation. So I wouldn't let those failed products from a different developer deter you from this latest one.
As far as this collection is concerned, I'm most concerned about the games that used a rotary stick. Dual analog support is impossible (Which worked like a charm to allow independent movement and aiming with Heavy Barrel in Data East Arcade Classics), so I'm wondering just how it's going to work.
I really wish they'd put this on the Wii and bring it stateside.
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