I am considering getting a Vita and wonder which model (original or slim) is best? I really like the look of Tearaway and Tales of Hearts which is due for release later this year.
I know the Vita isn't selling well but as a Wii U owner I also know that it isn't necessarily because of a lack of decent games more public perception.
So what games would Vita owners recommend?
Can't decide if it is worth investing in a Vita or not, please help me Push Square!
I have been a Vita owner since its release, and I would highly recommend it. I love my Vita, and I play it almost everyday. I would recommend the original model because the OLED screen is oh-so-beautiful. Games look amazing on that thing.
Here's a list of must haves that I've played (in no order):
Tearaway Uncharted: Golden Abyss Killzone: Mercenary Gravity Rush Borderlands 2 Assassins Creed: Liberation LittleBigPlanet Super Stardust Delta
Other games I recommend:
NFS: Most Wanted Persona 4: Golden Thomas Was Alone Guacamelee
The most imperative thing is that you get a large memory card. 32 gb at the least, although now I'd recommend just importing the 64 gb card. It's not much more expensive on Amazon, and it'll work on any Vita model from any country.
Secondly, you'll want Playstation Plus. The games you get off of the instant game collection right at the get-go will make it worth it, especially since WipEout, Uncharted, and Gravity Rush seem to be there indefinitely. Gravity Rush in particular really connected with me. Also, with the permeation of indie games with cross buy showing up, it's likely that more of those will be offered as a part of it as PS3 games, meaning that you may get more than 2 Vita-only games a month in addition to the aforementioned 3 games.
Vita-only games I love are Persona 4 Golden (that metascore is completely deserved), Ys: Celceta, Lumines: Electronic Symphony (if you can get it cheap), Killzone: Mercenary, and Tearaway.
Some fantastic port jobs include every single fighting game on the Vita (Dead or Alive 5 being my favorite), Sonic and All Stars Racing: Transformed, The Walking Dead, Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3, Muramasa: Rebirth, Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD, and Borderlands 2. *Note: I'd look at video footage of the Vita version of Borderlands 2 if you are unsure. If you're really experienced with the PC/PS3/360 version, you may be put off.
Indie games on the Vita are really freaking great. Hotline Miami, Spelunky, Lone Survivor, Velocity: Ultra, Guacamelee, and TxK are some of my favorites.
Frankly, there are very few games I've come across on the Vita that I wouldn't recommend. The library is incredibly solid.
If you have never owned a PSP, then you are in for a massive amount of games. Too many for me to list, although some of the standouts are Persona 3 Portable, Final Fantasy: Dissidia Duodecim, the God of War games, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Valkyria Chronicles 2 (although you'll need a PS3 to get that one).
Most PS1 games have aged really poorly. The Square RPGs have aged well, though, as well as Metal Gear Solid 1 and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. MGS is another one you'll have to transfer from a PS3.
Hope this helps!
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A game I really enjoyed that I haven't seen mentioned yet is Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. It's a really solid platformer. Dragon's Crown and SineMora are cool too and if you like sports games, can't go wrong with MLB The Show.
It's definitely worth picking one up. I waited for a while before making my purchase, but when I did, I was oh-so-happy.
If you can, find an original OLED model - and like moomoo said, invest in a 64 gb card straight away.
On top of Doctor_BK's list, I would also try:
Fez LIMBO Spelunky Rayman Origins & Legends Machinarium Velocity Ultra Final Fantasy X/X-2 Remaster Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack Hotline Miami Sine Mora Mortal Kombat Terraria TxK Sound Shapes PixelJunk Monsters: Ultimate HD Zero Escape: Virtues Last Reward Bit.Trip Presents...Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien Lumines: Electronic Symphony Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD Luftrausers BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Ys: Memories of Celceta Quell Memento The Walking Dead Season One Fuel Tiracas MGS HD Collection Soul Sacrifice Delta DJMAX Technika Tune Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut Stick it to the Man! Gunslugs Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Dead or Alive 5 Plus Atelier Totori Plus: The Adventurer of Arland Street Fighter X Tekken Atelier Totori Plus: The Adventurer of Arland The Sly Collection Wipeout 2048 Knytt Underground Retro City Rampage OlliOlli Switch Galaxy Surge & Surge Deluxe The Pinball Arcade Castlestorm Muramasa Rebirth OMG HD Zombies! MotorStorm RC Dragon's Crown Stealth Inc. Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention SunFlowers Puddle Proteus Tokyo Jungle Mobile Plants vs. Zombies Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims in HD! PulzAR Hot Shots Golf Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Kung Fu Rabbit Hustle Kings Sonic & All-Stars Racing rymdkapsel PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Jak & Daxter Collection New Little King's Story Rainbow Moon
Let's not forget the wide range of classic PS One and PSP games. Personal favourites of mine include Daxter, MGS: Peace Walker, Alundra, Tomba 1 & 2, Final Fantasy VII, VIII & IX, Arc the Lad, Siphon Filter and Vagrant Story.
I personally like the slim model better. The screen still looks nice whereas the original was often too bright on my eyes, even at lower settings (I never owned it but played a few friends' vitas). The slim is also a little smaller, lighter and the longer battery life is VERY nice.
For games, I definitely recommend Persona 4, as everyone else does! Since I bought that game I haven't even played either of my other vita games. It is that fun. It starts out a little slow though so don't let that discourage you.
I see Wipeout 2048 on a few other comments. I was thinking of getting that game as well but the long loading times worry me... I do have Wipeout Pulse on psp and really enjoyed that one but I think the waiting times would grate on me.
I love rpgs and platformers the most... racing games are good too! I have a black dsi and a blue 3DS. :D "Sometimes we put up walls, not to keep people out, but rather to see who will take the time to break them down." 3DS friend code: 3695 0029 5257
The OLED Vita's screen is STUNNING. Games on the new model just look washed out in comparison. The design of the new model is superior in most other aspects, however.
As to which games to get...
Gravity Rush Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention (although the fourth game is coming out on Vita in September, so you might want to wait for that) Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward Persona 4 Golden Rayman Origins Tearaway
Those are the most impressive games I've played thus far.
I'd say get the OLED screen original model if you can, and just the normal version- not the 3G version. Kinda pointless having to pay ANOTHER monthly subscription for garbage 3G internet that isn't going to be enough for online gaming anyways. Besides, you'll find that most of your time spent is at home, or somewhere else that has broadband. So you can just connect to the WiFi signal of wherever you're at.
As for games, there's a decent selection but a lot of them are so-so. If you want a short list of MUST-HAVE games, look no further than this list here:
Rayman Origins Rayman Legends Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD God of War HD Collection Borderlands 2 Persona 4 Golden Gravity Rush Wipeout 2048 Sly Cooper Collection PS All Stars Battle Royale Sonic Racing Transformed Uncharted Golden Abyss
That's the games that I'd list as top priority. There's quite a few second tier games though- I'll give you a quick rundown
Killzone Mercenary Tearaway Sly Cooper Thieves In Time Soul Sacrifice Y's Memories of Celceta Toukiden Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus Assassin's Creed 3 Liberation Injustice Muramasa Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
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