PlayStation Vita Game Reviews

Norn9 is a decent title, but when a superior otome game released mere weeks earlier, this is a tough one to recommend.
by Elizabeth Henges on 12 November, 2015

Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey Review
Gorgeous art and solid combat aren't enough to push this mobile RPG to greatness, though its potential is enormous.
by Alex Donaldson on 29 November, 2015

This download-only tribute to the 16-bit RPG era is a difficult to recommend grindfest.
by Alex Donaldson on 30 November, 2015

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Review
While it takes some time to get started, the combat and writing in this game help push it beyond its boundaries.
by Zack Reese on 23 January, 2016

Atelier Escha & Logy Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky Review
The great combat system and extremely deep item crafting mechanic translates very well to Sony's handheld.
by Zack Reese on 30 January, 2016

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Review
An easy recommendation for those who watched the anime back in the day and those who have kept up with the series.
by Zack Reese on 09 March, 2016

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus Review
The performance of this handheld port can be dubious, but the still amazing quality of the base game makes it a reasonable compromise if you can't play on another platform.
by Alex Donaldson on 29 March, 2016

Fumbling between technical issues and stilted writing, this action RPG has the potential to be great... in future installments.
by Josh Torres on 06 April, 2016

Trillion: God of Destruction Review
While Trillion: God of Destruction does an exceptional job in setting up its universe and having you care about the plight of its characters, the very tedious gameplay and combat mechanics left me disappointed.
by Zack Reese on 07 April, 2016

Stranger of Sword City - Xbox One Review
Sword City may encounter the ocassional stumble, but the experience is unlike any other for a console starved of its genre, and certainly not one to be overlooked.
by Andrea Kasparian on 08 April, 2016

Stranger of Sword City - PlayStation Vita Review
A solid dungeon crawler with fantastic art and music, but a few poorly implemented ideas prevent it from being a truly great experience.
by Adam Vitale on 09 April, 2016

While this strategy RPG does nothing innovative, its the characters and the story that makes it all worth it.
by Zack Reese on 26 April, 2016

This visual novel / dungeon crawler hybrid does a number of interesting things with its characters and gameplay, but falls short of excellence due to a poor conclusion and lack of challenge.
by Adam Vitale on 29 April, 2016

MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies Review
A strong multiplayer feature buckles under the weight of a middling single player mode.
by Zack Reese on 11 May, 2016

htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary Review
Nippon Ichi ventures too far out of their comfort zone.
by David Kreinberg on 18 May, 2016

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Review
A gorgeous second try that reinvents what its predecessor attempted on the PlayStation 2 and succeeds at it exceptionally well.
by Josh Torres on 01 June, 2016

Stranger of Sword City PC Review
A solid dungeon crawler with fantastic art and music, but a few poorly implemented ideas prevent it from being a truly great experience. The PC port is simple but performs well enough for the genre, and the addition portrait uploads is a fun bonus.
by Adam Vitale on 05 June, 2016

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book Review
While Atelier Sophie makes interesting changes to the dynamic of the series, it does not leave a strong impact.
by Zack Reese on 07 June, 2016

The ultimate conclusion to the Zero Escape series is here - but was it worth the wait?
by Erren Van Duine and Josh Torres on 25 June, 2016

Fall in love with a game that bestows upon the player a strong sense of warmth and contentment.
by Zack Reese on 19 July, 2016

Boasting a compelling battle system, this RPG has a few missteps in its ambition to expand the genre in creative ways.
by Josh Torres on 22 July, 2016

Shiren The Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate - Review
An exceptional roguelike with a great artstyle and synergy between gameplay systems, Shiren the Wanderer stands tall among its peers.
by Adam Vitale on 25 July, 2016

While it can't escape looking like a 5-year old game, this enhanced remake is one hell of a package at a low price.
by Zack Reese on 04 August, 2016

An entry that encapsulates the feeling of taking down a mighty Titan while bathing in its blood.
by Zack Reese on 26 August, 2016