Friday, 1 January 2021

Top 10 PS Vita Hidden Gems


10. Disgaea 4: A Promise Revisited


This definitive port of PS3 favourite Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten combines the original game with all DLC including downloadable characters, scenarios, and other add-on content. The port also refines and enhances the gameplay with new additions to mechanics and gameplay, while still staying true to the original title. The result is an optimum Disgaea experience that plays like an absolute dream on the PS Vita console. 


9. Wipeout 2048


Synonymous with PlayStation consoles, the Wipeout series has been around since 1995 and hit a thrilling new peak with Wipeout 2048 on the PSVita. With stunning visuals, this release doesn’t reinvent the Wipeout wheel but instead delivers a passionate, traditional experience full of all the fast-paced anti-gravity racing we’ve come to expect from the celebrated series. Absolutely brilliant.


8. Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus


Sigma Plus delivers everything you loved from Ninja Gaiden Black in an upgraded and complete package. If you played the 2004 classic or picking the series up for the first time, the game's insane combos, weapons and non-stop high flying ninja action will have you coming back for more. The only thing top that is being able to do it on the go!


7. Dragon's Crown


This underrated gem combines the aesthetic and story-telling of western RPGs with classic beat-‘em-up action, resulting in a truly satisfying action game. With multiple classes to master and several bosses to defeat, the game is packed with content and a beautiful art style that give the game a rich level of quality and rewarding replayability that will have you coming back for more again and again.


6. The Amazing Spiderman


Everybody wants to be Spiderman, and this film tie-in lets gamers do just that. Whether swinging around the city without a care in the world or beating up criminals with the arcade-esque combo-based combat system, this is a game that feels thrilling and fun. Few games have been able to capture the superhero experience, but The Amazing Spiderman certainly lives up to its title.


5. Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time


Making full use of the PSVita’s gyro controls, players can tilt and steer their way through this enchanting journey that sees everyone’s favourite sneaky raccoon embark on another mischievous heist. With wonderful visuals and polished mechanics, this could just be Sly’s finest hour – and any game that is built around the history of something called the Thievius Raccoonus gets a pass from me. Makes me smile every time.


4. Ys: Memories of Celceta


In Memories of Celceta, developer Falcom returns to the land and characters of acclaimed cult classic Ys IV for a sparkling re-envisioning. Framing the story within an all-new tale of deception and mystery, this fast-paced and compelling JRPG boasts smooth button-mashing combat alongside gorgeous visuals and a fantastic adrenaline-pumping soundtrack. Ys: Memories of Celceta is a must-play for fans of the genre.


3. Child of Light


This breathtakingly beautiful RPG takes players on an extraordinary journey through the vast world of Lemuria, packed with diverse mythical environments and unique inhabitants. An engrossing story and stunning design make this one an absolute must, playing like an interactive poem full of truly unforgettable visuals that pop off the screen. Artful and majestic, Child of Light is a straight-up masterpiece. 


2. Resistance: Burning Skies


This thrilling FPS adventure utilises the PSVita’s dual analogues and touch mechanics to deliver a truly advanced shooter. Packed with unforgettable action and polished controls, the game feels and plays like an interactive action movie with explosive set-pieces and an engrossing narrative. Without a doubt the finest shooter on the console, Resistance: Burning Skies is a must for trigger happy gamers. Lock n’ load.


1. Dragonball Z: Battle Of Z


With breathtaking visuals that bring the acclaimed Dragonball universe to life, this huge game features a huge number of characters in high-speed fights on the ground and in the air. The game’s key feature is large scale battles, with teammates sharing a special energy meter that allows ultimate attacks and power-ups, as well as the ability to heal each other. The result is a unique and innovative title that brings the beloved franchise to life, and will delight fans and newcomers alike.