Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. The Vita Lounge
    Oct 26, 2014
    96
    While it has some smaller performance issues, the fantastic open-ended main appeal and gameplay of this modern classic really make up it. Minecraft is a legendary game that is best played on Playstation Vita.
  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 21, 2014
    90
    Minecraft: Vita Edition is yet another fantastic port of Minecraft, and yet another top-notch game you can add to the Vita’s library.
  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    Oct 21, 2014
    90
    Minecraft is a huge, absorbing game that thrives on imagination and creativity. It's now on handheld with very few compromises.
  5. XGN
    Nov 14, 2014
    85
    The best possible way to bring m=Minecraft to a handheld device. There are some technical limitations, but the possibility to play the game everywhere you want with solid controls makes this one of the best versions of Minecraft available today.
  6. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Oct 23, 2014
    82
    User friendly interface and very helpful tutorial... But, Minecraft PS Vita is an exact copy of PS4 edition. We expected more from PS Vita version of the game.
  7. Push Square
    Oct 24, 2014
    80
    An uncompromising edition of a modern classic, this is an essential addition to your handheld library.
  8. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 20, 2014
    80
    A few technical limitations show that Vita may still not be the ideal platform to play on - but for now it is by far the best handheld option available.
  9. PlayStation Universe
    Oct 23, 2014
    60
    The PS Vita Edition of Minecraft plays well on limited hardware and includes touchscreen support, but one glaring issue keeps it from being a must-buy on Sony’s handheld.

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#6 Best PS Vita Game of 2014
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#19 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2014
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#17 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2014

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 101
  3. Negative: 17 out of 101
  1. CoSMiiCBLaST
    Jan 18, 2015
    10
    Let's put it this way, did you play Minecraft on either PC,PS3,PS4,Xbox 360, Xbox One or any phone and tablet? of course you did, but this isLet's put it this way, did you play Minecraft on either PC,PS3,PS4,Xbox 360, Xbox One or any phone and tablet? of course you did, but this is the best portable version and is definitely worth the purchase.… Full Review »
  2. Buttman_ZX
    Dec 25, 2014
    8
    Minecraft: Playstation Vita Edition is the definitive version for this game. It is possibly the best way to experience Minecraft on the go.Minecraft: Playstation Vita Edition is the definitive version for this game. It is possibly the best way to experience Minecraft on the go. The reason I state this is because, personally, I absolutely despise touchscreen controls on tablets and smartphones. The portability to play Minecraft is constantly ruined by dirty touchscreens and high friction between the screen and the fingers. However, the Playstation Vita, where it has touchscreens and buttons, offers that portability, and it's done in a magnificent way.

    I won't go into much detail about Minecraft since the Vita version is basically the same as all the other versions. I will, however, mention the certain technical issues that exist within the PS Vita edition. First of all, the frame-rate will drop when the game is loading the map while you're playing as well as certain graphical issues that can interfere with the loading. Also, when you buy a texture pack, there will be times where you select the purchased texture pack for your world, and the game crashes. Other than those details, I think this is the best way to experience Minecraft on the go.

    The controls work as well as they should be, the graphics are as sharp and crisp as the console and PC versions, and the game runs as well as your PC would. Overall, I highly recommend this game for the Playstation Vita.    … Full Review »
  3. jaymz1970
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    This to me is the best version of minecraft. There's more content in the original on PC, but I think the setup and controls on the vita areThis to me is the best version of minecraft. There's more content in the original on PC, but I think the setup and controls on the vita are much better. The downside is the add ons (dlc) take an incredibly long time to get on the vita. And a lot of the ps3 additional content is NOT available on vita. But is absolutely worth the money, tons of fun, and will take a lot of your time before you realize it!… Full Review »
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