Media Molecule Unfolds Vita Exclusive Tearaway on 22nd October

Special message popped in the mail

by Sammy Barker Tue 9th Apr 2013

You’ll be able to rip the cellophane off Media Molecule’s next title Tearaway on 22nd October in North America and 25th October in Europe, the Guildford-based studio has announced. The innovative PlayStation Vita platformer takes advantage of a slew of the handheld’s unique input interfaces in order to create a tactile world that’s, well, made of paper.

The title will allow you to take control of either Iota or his plucky pal Atoi – both of which will be featured on the pack shot. Brilliantly, the developer’s confirmed that the cover will be totally reversible, allowing you to share your protagonist preferences with your friends and family.

We’ve included a video with lead designer Rex Crowle below, in which he discusses some of the inspirations behind the game. Sadly, you’ll have a hard time focusing on what he’s got to say – that colourful hoodie’s both daringly stylish and dreadfully distracting at the same time. Still, the game looks stunning, doesn't it?

[source blog.eu.playstation.com, via blog.us.playstation.com]

As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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Fortified
Tue 9th Apr 2013

Anybody else notice Atoi is Iota backwards?

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Fortified
Tue 9th Apr 2013

Im still REALLY excited for this game.

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Sanquine
Tue 9th Apr 2013

@Microwaveable1 No poop.. Kidding. Yeah they already told that about a couple of months ago in a interview.

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Sanquine
Tue 9th Apr 2013

I am really excited:D Where are other people who are exicited? ??? Maybe people just hate vita...

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KALofKRYPTON
Tue 9th Apr 2013

Can't say it's a game that has me excited, but it certainly seems like Sony are stoking Vita's fire for PS4 release.

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get2sammyb
Tue 9th Apr 2013

Media Molecule will pretty much always have my money. I must admit, though, while I'm excited for this, I'm ever more eager to see what the studio's working on for PS4. That sculpting demo at the PlayStation Meeting seemed interesting, but it didn't seem like something a full team would be working on.