
Rayman Origins ($39.99, rated Everyone 10+) But the game looks fantastic and adds some fun Vita-specific tweaks.

The Vita version of the franchise doesn't mess with the basics, so you'll still be heading out onto ever-more challenging sets of virtual links, competing against computer opponents or online duffers. This is a solid game of golf, dressed up in the colourful wackiness that's long been the trademark of the Hot Shots series. Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational ($29.99, rated Everyone) This is Vita's flagship game, showcasing insanely impressive visuals while also taking advantage of many of the device's cool features, including the touchscreen and the rear touch panel. Uncharted: Golden Abyss ($49.99, rated Teen)Ī prequel to the PlayStation 3's blockbuster Uncharted series, Golden Abyss sees cocky tomb raider Nathan Drake on an expedition to Central America in search of a yet another lost city. With that in mind, here are five Vita launch games to watch for, and three to avoid.


And with Vita games costing a pretty penny - some retail for as much as $50, just $10 shy of a new release on a full-sized home console - you don't want to end up with anything too icky. Vita is the most powerful portable gaming system ever made, with titles that boast an unprecedented level of visual detail for a handheld platform.īut the lineup of games available at the launch of a new system is always a bit hit and miss, as it usually takes time for game developers to get a handle on new hardware and truly exploit everything it can offer. 22, Sony is pushing the handheld gaming envelope. With the new PlayStation Vita arriving in stores Feb.

It can be beautiful, surely, but a lot of gross crap comes out, too. The launch of a new gaming platform is kind of like that other type of birth: Exciting, messy and unpredictable. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
