Resistance: Burning Skies

 PlayStation Vita
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: May 29, 2012
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 279 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 129 out of 279
  2. Mixed: 105 out of 279
  3. Negative: 45 out of 279
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  1. psvita_jg
    May 30, 2012
    9
    This game is great! Lovde the Single Player and Multiplayer! I don't know why there are so many bad reviews. The Controls are great and the graphics are okay. I like the weapon upgrades and other features.
    9/10
  2. iliveagain
    May 30, 2012
    10
    It's a lot of fun playing Resistance: Burning Skies. It's a solid shooter with some really nice graphics (for a portable device of course) and responsive controls. I'm not sure why reviewers are giving this game low scores (maybe they expect something more). The only thing I'd complain about is relatively small areas for fighting and maneuver.
  3. ajjjevans
    May 30, 2012
    0
    I can't believe I'm playing this. First of all i would like to say that i am a huge fan of the Resistance series, and i picked this one up really excited to have fun with it. But when i started playing i was completely surprised. The campaign lasted only a few hours. In the Resistance series the story and the characters are a nice addition to what would normally be a good shooter but inI can't believe I'm playing this. First of all i would like to say that i am a huge fan of the Resistance series, and i picked this one up really excited to have fun with it. But when i started playing i was completely surprised. The campaign lasted only a few hours. In the Resistance series the story and the characters are a nice addition to what would normally be a good shooter but in this game there is no real story and the characters are bland and just plain awful. Next the controls, the analog sticks work well but that is expected but everything else is terrible! They add in a large amount of touch controls to do different shots and throw grinds and even to do melee attacks, its clunky and does not fit the flow of an FPS. They also incorporate the back touch screen and that is clunky and sometimes unresponsive. Lastly there is the multiplayer, there are only a few different game types and they are generic things that we have seen multiple times before! the servers are not to great too, also it is hard to even find players, I'm guessing after a month the online part will be completely vacant. Pretty much the only good thing i can says bout it is that it is an easy platinum trophy, and that is it. don't pick it up unless you get it for free, its not worth your money or your time. I hope another company makes a resistance title on the vita to redeem its name form this disappointment.… Expand
  4. Brouhaha
    May 30, 2012
    7
    I don't understand all the poor reviews... First Resistance game I play as the PSV is my first PlayStation and I'm really enjoying it. Story is ok, controls are spot-on and graphics are decent. Not a perfect game, but also very far from garbage!
  5. asaxena
    May 30, 2012
    5
    Just Plain Average. I was surprised to see the franchise stuffed up like this. I really like this franchise and when i saw this game and i played it, it was an instant bore. Just steer clear of it and buy Gravity Rush or Golden Abyss
  6. dangerclose
    May 29, 2012
    7
    I don't hate it, but it can definitely use some repairs. I can understand why a lot of magazines are giving it bad reviews, but I don't think this games faults justify the ridiculously low scores it has been receiving. The one problem that really stood out to me was the audio. I could tap on my desk and get a better weapons fire sound than what's in the game. Also, there are no noticeableI don't hate it, but it can definitely use some repairs. I can understand why a lot of magazines are giving it bad reviews, but I don't think this games faults justify the ridiculously low scores it has been receiving. The one problem that really stood out to me was the audio. I could tap on my desk and get a better weapons fire sound than what's in the game. Also, there are no noticeable changes in sound dynamics; everything sounds the same no matter how far or close you are to the source. The graphics are very inconsistent. Most areas are fairy detailed, but some large items I swear I could not make any sense out of it- it was that blurry. But despite these issues, the game is fun. It has never been so satisfying to unload your ammo into the Chimera. Its a pain in the ass to type on this touchscreen phone so Ill get straight to the point: It's a competent, borderline mediocre shooter. It's rough around the edges. At times it even feels incomplete. But its a decent shooter, and most of the time, its fun.… Expand
  7. Dorby5826and360
    May 29, 2012
    7
    Just got Resistance: BS today and it is a decent game.A note though, I have not finished it yet. Resistance is a run of the mill average shooter, not bad, nit great. The story is decent on the game, it has some emotion to it. You play a fire fighter that is trying to save his family, much like the Resistance 3 game, which was my favorite of the series. The controls work well and the touchJust got Resistance: BS today and it is a decent game.A note though, I have not finished it yet. Resistance is a run of the mill average shooter, not bad, nit great. The story is decent on the game, it has some emotion to it. You play a fire fighter that is trying to save his family, much like the Resistance 3 game, which was my favorite of the series. The controls work well and the touch screen abilities are not gimicky. The touch screen is used for many features including grenades and secondary fire. For grenades you touch and hold the grenade icon and drag over to where you wan the grenade to land. It takes some getting used to, but but feels quite natural after a half an hour. secondary fire also works much in the same way. For each weapon you use a different hand gesture to do the abilities. For anyone who had played past Resistance games the movements and feels of the guns should be familiar. I have not touch the multiplayer feature yet of the game as well. I will update the review when I get some time in for it. All in all this a decent shooter and is fun. It is the first of it's kind on a handheld so that is saying something. I am not disappointed that I bought the game. If you are looking for a fun FPS to get for your Vita Resistance: Burning Skies is a good choice, since well...it is your only choice at this point, but it is worth the purchase.… Expand
  8. M3rror
    May 29, 2012
    8
    The campaign is what I expected from Nihilistic. Its involvement with the series overall is not much. As Resistance 1-3 was the story about Nathan Hale, for the most part, this game takes apart from all of that and is about the start of the Chimera attack in America. This is not a bad thing though, as the company had a lot of creative freedom with the story at this point. AfterThe campaign is what I expected from Nihilistic. Its involvement with the series overall is not much. As Resistance 1-3 was the story about Nathan Hale, for the most part, this game takes apart from all of that and is about the start of the Chimera attack in America. This is not a bad thing though, as the company had a lot of creative freedom with the story at this point. After Retribution, my expectations for a handheld Resistance were really low and Burning Skies soared right past them. First off, I was simply amazed at how fluid most of the controls were. Turning was a little pain when the jumping Chimera were going all over the place, but with the Bullseye's secondary fire being touch based, it's so much easier to tag them than in Resistance 3. Unlike Uncharted: Golden Abyss, the touch controls in this game are much more friendlier. Using the axe is a little awkward, seeing as you have to let go of the camera controlling joystick, but I wouldn't be able to see another alternative anyways. The multiplayer is okay. It will keep you playing for sure. It's not solid though. Lack of Adhoc was disappointing though, making it online only. And when you're like me and have a PS3 with Resistance 3, online isn't that great. HOWEVER, I haven't been able to use this feature yet, but I'm sure with the Party Chat feature on the Vita, gaming with friends is much better. I was the only one of my friends to invest in the Vita, and while I am disappointed with the lack of original titles and PSP backwards compatability, Resistance is one of those few games I'm happy to say is great on the Vita.… Expand
  9. kickmatthew
    May 29, 2012
    8
    The storyline is interesting, touchscreen controls aren't unnecessarily difficult to get the hang of. So the graphics aren't as good as they can be. But keep in mind that this is one of the first games made strictly for the vita and developers obviously aren't able to show the vita's full potential just yet. For the first FPS on the vita, Resistance: Burning Skies is a very solid game.The storyline is interesting, touchscreen controls aren't unnecessarily difficult to get the hang of. So the graphics aren't as good as they can be. But keep in mind that this is one of the first games made strictly for the vita and developers obviously aren't able to show the vita's full potential just yet. For the first FPS on the vita, Resistance: Burning Skies is a very solid game. Critics can complain about how often music plays or how the graphics aren't up to their standards, but amazing graphics don't make a game enjoyable. The content does.And this game has good enough content to make me want to pick up my vita instead of one of my consoles. Don't let the critics determine everything for you. I almost did, but I'm glad I didn't.… Expand
  10. Mattyice
    May 29, 2012
    6
    This game is a great first FPS for vita. Great gameplay and multiplayer, solid graphics, but a short dull story. So what, don't trust critics. If you like the other resistance games or FPSs, get this game.
  11. mschimen
    May 29, 2012
    9
    Really amazing game that shows the beginning of a portable FPS revolution! Plays so good, and the screen pops with epic gun play that rivals the early PS3 shooters. The Vita has so many good games for this early in its life span, and Resistance Burning Skies is a amazing addition to a ever growing list of AAA experiences.
  12. GlitterLicks
    May 29, 2012
    8
    I got the game and just got through the 1st chapter of the campaign. I honestly don't know what all the bad reviews are about, or maybe I'm just excited to finally play an FPS on the Vita, but I think the game is a lot of fun. I also don't expect a PS3 or Xbox 360 experience on a handheld, because, well, it's a HANDHELD! The graphics aren't on par with Uncharted, but they're not as poorI got the game and just got through the 1st chapter of the campaign. I honestly don't know what all the bad reviews are about, or maybe I'm just excited to finally play an FPS on the Vita, but I think the game is a lot of fun. I also don't expect a PS3 or Xbox 360 experience on a handheld, because, well, it's a HANDHELD! The graphics aren't on par with Uncharted, but they're not as poor quality as the PSP, they're kinda in between. I'm already liking it way more than Unit 13 which became so repetitive after a week. Some people have said the controls are clanky, but I find myself double-tapping the back touch panel to run without even thinking twice, and I really enjoy some of the touch-to-drag mechanics of the grenades, grenade launchers and the tagger. I think it's pretty cool. By the way, I'm not a Resistance fanboy, this is the first title in the series I've played, so I'm non-biased.

    On a side note, I haven't had any luck playing online, it keeps saying it's losing connection... pretty typical on first day FPS launches as I recall (*cough* Battlefield). I think it's worth getting, just for the fact that it's a solid FPS on the go.    … Expand
  13. V3RMILLION
    May 29, 2012
    2
    Games like this make me wonder if the developer was even really trying. I was looking forward to this game and it honestly disappointed me. The graphics are a mixed bag, ranging from atrocious to decent, with the latter hardly making an appearance. The touch controls feel tacked on and unintuitive and the enemy AI is ridiculous, with most of the Chimera just standing around waiting to beGames like this make me wonder if the developer was even really trying. I was looking forward to this game and it honestly disappointed me. The graphics are a mixed bag, ranging from atrocious to decent, with the latter hardly making an appearance. The touch controls feel tacked on and unintuitive and the enemy AI is ridiculous, with most of the Chimera just standing around waiting to be shot in the face. It would take me far too long to explain everything that is wrong with this game, but to name a few: story mode is ridiculously short and incredibly easy, graphics randomly pop in and out, the touch screen is highly unintuitive during a firefight, and cutscenes are UNSKIPPABLE (this one is just nonsensical). It's a fun game if all you're looking for is an incredibly generic FPS in which you shoot things that don't fight back (maybe the Chimera are peacefully protesting being put in such an abysmal game). If you're looking for more, look elsewhere because this installment is a vapid excuse of a game and nowhere near the caliber of the games that came before it.… Expand
  14. RoadOlive
    May 29, 2012
    2
    It's a very mediocre fps (to say the less), graphics are more like those ones from ps2 games. I think Unit 13 is much better (although it's not a fps). What really impress me here is the existence of some positive scores (maybe there are some game developers from nihilistic subscribed).
  15. NonFlyingDutchy
    May 29, 2012
    9
    The singleplayer campaign is very entertaining, looks good and let you get used tot the controls. The multiplayer is even better then the singleplayer campaign. The graphics aren't that bad, but I wanted to play this game mostly for the story.
  16. LifeRush
    May 29, 2012
    10
    Great Vita FPS! There generally seems to be a media consensus to bad review the Vita games for whatever reason. This game already adds to my Great library of Golden Abyss (easily 90+ rating), The SHow (rating s/be 85+) and Unit 13 (rating 80+).. Easily I would rate Resistance as 80 +. Not looking forward to Gravity Rush, but Metal Gear definitely!
  17. ucell
    May 29, 2012
    8
    I bought a Vita just for this game and the shooting is fun as hell. The story's crap but for fps I don't care about it. The weapons are varied and the shooting is fun. Graphics do disappoint. I fought one boss yet and its entertaining for sure. Been in the campaign for 3 hours, haven't finished the game yet. Serves as a COD and Killzone (Vita versions) appetizer for me.
  18. nonmelodic
    May 29, 2012
    1
    This is game (after the surprisingly good orginal trilogy for the ps3) leaves nothing behind but a sour taste and memories of a dull, uninspiring and short campaign. Don't take the metascore at face value either, this game is defintly lower than a 6, just all the playstation blogs and magazines are the only ones giving it decent reviews.
  19. cleric20
    May 29, 2012
    10
    Playing this now - it's a great FPS and by far the most fun multiplayer on any hand-held. Serves as a taste of what Killzone and Call of Duty will build on to deliver a truly superb bundle of shooting fun!!
  20. Dutts-
    May 29, 2012
    8
    The first dual analog first person shooter, and apart from a little bit of clunky controls and lacking the insomniac polish, this game is alot better than some people are making out. So don't cancel your pre-orders to soon. Sure the game isn't evolutionary but it is robust and offers alot to resistance fans. The campaign is well set out with five main missions which are exactly the rightThe first dual analog first person shooter, and apart from a little bit of clunky controls and lacking the insomniac polish, this game is alot better than some people are making out. So don't cancel your pre-orders to soon. Sure the game isn't evolutionary but it is robust and offers alot to resistance fans. The campaign is well set out with five main missions which are exactly the right length. The Story is put together with sharp and well presentable cut scenes with better than average audio. With the high level of games on the PlayStation people have come to expect alot from video games with skyrim ranking up over 100 hours. So fans maybe annoyed with the short length to the campaign which at best makes 8+ hours but the fun will carry on in the multiplayer which is fun for short periods of drop in fun, sure the depth is missing but is a foot in the door for the future titles like call of duty to flourish on this evolutionary device. To finish this game shows the bright future ahead for vita and the idea that there is better to come is mouthwatering to say the least.… Expand
  21. brandontron12
    May 29, 2012
    1
    Just to get this out, this is a Nhilistic software game which makes really below average games that are not worth buying. This is just another example of that. Going through the single player campaign i finished it around 6-7 hours which is pretty good for a shooter in this day and age. The graphics were so-so and the environments were drab and boring through the whole game. The storyJust to get this out, this is a Nhilistic software game which makes really below average games that are not worth buying. This is just another example of that. Going through the single player campaign i finished it around 6-7 hours which is pretty good for a shooter in this day and age. The graphics were so-so and the environments were drab and boring through the whole game. The story was very boring an stereotypical as well. The games only saving grace was its gameplay section. It was fun to shoot enemies and messing around with guns was fun as well. Being the first, FPS for the vita it was ambitious but ultimately it pales in comparison to its console counterparts by far and is just another FPS. It is definitely worth skipping and better to wait for gravity rush or other games that may be announced at E3.… Expand
  22. JakeIsHollywood
    May 29, 2012
    10
    After playing through the single player campaign, I can safely say it's a very enjoyable experience. :) Not sure what the reviewers were playing, but it's a good story with pitch-perfect game play mechanics. It is anywhere from 5 to 8 hours, depending on which difficulty you choose. There is some replay value here, specifically with gun upgrades. This will keep me busy for weeks, atAfter playing through the single player campaign, I can safely say it's a very enjoyable experience. :) Not sure what the reviewers were playing, but it's a good story with pitch-perfect game play mechanics. It is anywhere from 5 to 8 hours, depending on which difficulty you choose. There is some replay value here, specifically with gun upgrades. This will keep me busy for weeks, at least.

    Then, there is the multi-player. THIS is where the game got addicting. I absolutely LOVE the multi-player. You get into the matches very quickly, also...unlike any PSP game. Lol. If you pick it up for nothing else, get it for this. I highly recommend the game to any Vita owner. Again...no idea why anyone would give it a low review. The graphics aren't terrible either. They're fairly good for a handheld title. It may not look AS good as Uncharted: Golden Abyss or Wipeout 2048, but it's pretty close. It's a must-buy!    … Expand
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#54 Best PS Vita Game of 2012
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60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 63
  3. Negative: 10 out of 63
  1. Absolute Games
    Aug 30, 2012
    48
    Six hours of your life, roughly one hour per each level, will drain away, leaving you only with disappointment.
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  2. Gaming Nexus
    Aug 10, 2012
    70
    Resistance: Burning Skies is an admirable effort but ends of leaving a lot to be desired. The game may carry the popular Resistance name, but the experience certainly doesn't mimic the standard(s) set by that previous entries in the series. Still, this is solid proof that the FPS-genre can succeed on a handheld system.
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  3. Level7.nu
    Aug 3, 2012
    70
    Proof that first person shooters can work perfectly on portable consoles. The arsenal is as good as ever in the Resistance-series, but the campaign is quite short and forgettable.
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