Tearaway

 PlayStation Vita
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 22, 2013
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 475 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 415 out of 475
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 475
  3. Negative: 25 out of 475
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  1. ablemorghon
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, regardless of platform. Looks great, handles better and uses all of the Vita's features.

    The story is really captivating and fresh, accompanied by fantastic music and funny dialog. Voice acting is superb, on level with God of War!

    If there is one game you have to play on the Vita, it's this one.
  2. efeco112
    Jun 7, 2023
    9
    ps vitanın gözde oyunlarından biri olan bu oyun LİTTLEBİGPLANET benziyo çok hoş bir oyun yapmışlar
  3. duckballs22
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    Could possibly be the best game to have come out on the Vita, or at the very least makes the best use of its hardware.
  4. lesiuML
    Jan 8, 2022
    6
    To be honest for me it was just a really dull experience. I get it that ps vita have a lot of inputs options... But whole game is built around that unnecessary inputs like blowing into the microphone or rubbing back screen. The gameplay is nowhere near great platformers, like those from nintendo for example. But it's kinda fresh though... Only for an hour.
  5. illuvatar_1st
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    An excellent 3D platforming game. It has unique art style with a world that is created fully by Origami and paper. It uses all of vita,s mechanics, Every button has a cause of action, it also utilizes the touch screen, the touch-pad, both the front and back camera and last but not least the moving sensors. All of these and yet is easy to follow as 1-2-3.. The game also allows you toAn excellent 3D platforming game. It has unique art style with a world that is created fully by Origami and paper. It uses all of vita,s mechanics, Every button has a cause of action, it also utilizes the touch screen, the touch-pad, both the front and back camera and last but not least the moving sensors. All of these and yet is easy to follow as 1-2-3.. The game also allows you to customize the environment by giving you papers of different colors, a pencil and a scissor to create you own items within the world OR use the camera to photograph color patterns to add to the world. Every minute spent in that world is worth it. Whether is to do side activities, side quest or just looking around is really worth your time. I would highly recommend this game.… Expand
  6. Karfein
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I rarely allow myself that kind of praise but this game defines the PS Vita. Cute story, awesome paper-like graphics, memorable soundtrack, excellent level design and platforming, perfect use of PS Vita's unique hardware features that feels natural and not forced as an optional gimmick. Definitely better than the Tearaway Unfolded which seems cut in a few aspects, compared to the originalI rarely allow myself that kind of praise but this game defines the PS Vita. Cute story, awesome paper-like graphics, memorable soundtrack, excellent level design and platforming, perfect use of PS Vita's unique hardware features that feels natural and not forced as an optional gimmick. Definitely better than the Tearaway Unfolded which seems cut in a few aspects, compared to the original Tearaway.… Expand
  7. Ajbras
    Apr 8, 2019
    9
    This game is wonderfully weird. I played it just a few weeks ago to completion and was extremely impressed by the level design, atmosphere and the usage of all of the features on the Vita. One of my most enjoyable experiences playing on my Vita - I plan to return to this game in the future. There is a little minor puzzle solving and some collectathon features - but all in all this is aThis game is wonderfully weird. I played it just a few weeks ago to completion and was extremely impressed by the level design, atmosphere and the usage of all of the features on the Vita. One of my most enjoyable experiences playing on my Vita - I plan to return to this game in the future. There is a little minor puzzle solving and some collectathon features - but all in all this is a game the features pretty basic platforming features. That being said - there is no other game like this out there and something most gamers should try.… Expand
  8. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    8
    PS VITA's best game is creative, fun, and makes great use of the VITA's gimmicks. Just wish it had more varied enemy types and was a bit more challenging.
  9. mefzeldernx
    Feb 17, 2018
    9
    Tearaway es una gran experiencia visual y una conmovedora historia. Tomamos el papel de un mensajero cuya meta es llegar hasta su destinatario y para ello tendrá que explorar distintos sitios, cada uno más hermoso que el anterior.
    No existe otro juego que explote tanto las distintas cualidades de la PS Vita, los controles táctiles son muy precisos, y el uso de la cámara y el micrófono    Tearaway es una gran experiencia visual y una conmovedora historia. Tomamos el papel de un mensajero cuya meta es llegar hasta su destinatario y para ello tendrá que explorar distintos sitios, cada uno más hermoso que el anterior.
    No existe otro juego que explote tanto las distintas cualidades de la PS Vita, los controles táctiles son muy precisos, y el uso de la cámara y el micrófono hacen única cada experiencia.
    Si tienes una PlayStation Vita jugar "Tearaway" es la mejor forma de probar cuan asombrosa es la consola, ésta historia hecha de papel es un regalo a la vista que merece ser jugado.    … Expand
  10. Solm
    Mar 25, 2016
    9
    A truly fantastic game, so colourful, fun and great controls, using all of the vita controls perfectly. The art style is lovely and the music is also brilliant. You can even put your face in the game what's not to love.
  11. Evyan2002
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    Tearaway is a artistic and creative game on the PS Vita. The graphics and animation in Tearaway are magnificent. The touchscreen parts of the game are very cool too. The controls are easy to use also. I 100% recommend this game to anyone who is starting on the PS Vita.
  12. jesusmarin100
    Jan 21, 2016
    9
    It is a beautiful game, very entertaining and fun, its very original too. This game takes full advantage of the vita, because it uses all the features of the PS Vita. One of the best Ps vita games.
  13. sin_9999
    Dec 24, 2015
    8
    este juego solo se puede describir con una frase "UN JUEGO CON ALMA" es un juego donde te encariñas con el protagonista, mas el femenino en mi caso. pocos juegos hoy en dia tienen este efecto es una experiencia unica y alternativa. su unica pega es su corta duracion pero como dicen de lo bueno poco
  14. ericwithcheese
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    From the creators of LittleBigPlanet comes one of the most original games I've played in recent memory. Is this a platformer? Is this an adventure? Is this a fantasy? It's all of the above with outstanding art and sound design in a game that makes actual good use of all of the Vita's innovative features. The only drawback is the game can be completed pretty quickly, but the replay valueFrom the creators of LittleBigPlanet comes one of the most original games I've played in recent memory. Is this a platformer? Is this an adventure? Is this a fantasy? It's all of the above with outstanding art and sound design in a game that makes actual good use of all of the Vita's innovative features. The only drawback is the game can be completed pretty quickly, but the replay value is high with the need to want to see ever nook and cranny this game has to offer. Highly recommended.… Expand
  15. ia8977
    Sep 21, 2015
    10
    Really Really God Damn Good best Vita Game overrall. Media Molecules you out done yourself, good on you Media Molecules. Clap, Clap, Clap yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. Hazey86
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    This game is what should of been the launch title of the vita in my opinion. The game is a perfect show off title for the vitas capabilities, it uses the front and back touchscreen, the camera, gyro controls and more. The game looks gorgeous and the paper comes to life on the brilliant OLED screen.
    Gameplay wise I can't fault it, a platform/adventure title it sees you collecting items,    This game is what should of been the launch title of the vita in my opinion. The game is a perfect show off title for the vitas capabilities, it uses the front and back touchscreen, the camera, gyro controls and more. The game looks gorgeous and the paper comes to life on the brilliant OLED screen.
    Gameplay wise I can't fault it, a platform/adventure title it sees you collecting items, killing bad guys and making things by drawing with the vitas touch screen. Everything is made of paper and moves just like it.
    The poor marketing decisions by Sony has hampered the vita and I firmly believe if this was the title that launched with the vita it would be doing so much better.    … Expand
  17. JuniorPear
    May 28, 2015
    9
    It's a delightful little game that tries just as hard to unlock your imagination as it does to capture your heart. Next gen platforming at its finest, utilizing the Vita's touch capabilities without forcing it. This game might not be action packed, but it's sure to put a smile on your face in ways other than some of the mindless violence games that are a dime a dozen these days.
  18. backInBone
    Mar 13, 2015
    10
    This game shows what PS Vita is capable of and what Vita game is meant to be. It's absolutely fun and keeps surprising me from the beginning to the end. Shame that I didn't discover this game until it's free for PS+ members. The only thing not so good is that I can't control the camera all the time at my will.
  19. TheExtraGuy
    Nov 5, 2014
    9
    Things are pretty bad in the gaming industry right now. You've got billion dollar companies that want to make more money than what reality can allow, and they want to do it with the least amount of effort as possible. We see the same stuff every year and with the advent of the PS4 and Xbox One, we can see the industry isn't getting any better than last gen with the same bullsh#t just withThings are pretty bad in the gaming industry right now. You've got billion dollar companies that want to make more money than what reality can allow, and they want to do it with the least amount of effort as possible. We see the same stuff every year and with the advent of the PS4 and Xbox One, we can see the industry isn't getting any better than last gen with the same bullsh#t just with a slight graphics upgrade. Call of Duty is what it is and so is Assassins Creed. Although, every once in a while, a game will come around to surprise us. One that defies what the executives and their charts say. A game that we like to call, a gem.

    Tearaway is a gem. And I'm proud to own it on my Vita. I think the most unique thing to me is just customising little aspects within the world, whether it be customising your character, deciding how a scarecrow looks and sounds, or what the crown of the King of Squirrels looks like. Not only that, but the amount of beauty and colour in the papery world around you is phenomenal!
    The only drawback is the "combat". The enemies in this game are called scraps, they're ugly things that terrify the inhabitants of the world of tearaway. It's not much the enemies but the fact that you don't have an attack button, you essentially have to dodge the scraps attacks and let them fall on their arse so you can throw them away or at other scraps. It's not the games strength at all and I sigh every time I have to fight a whole bunch of them.

    But other than that, the game really is unique and it also has some real life rewards, as the collectables in this game are essentially paper-craft that you can unlock the schematics for so that you can "bring the papery world of Tearaway to life". The way Sony is treating the Vita right now, is worse than how Nintendo was treating the Wii U. It's games like this which really made me want a Vita. Unique experiences which fail to be found even on Sony's own PS4 system right now!

    I recommend you give the Demo a go. It swayed me to finally pick it up as I was wondering if I would really like this game. And I did. So if you've got a Vita, give this light-hearted game a try, I'm sure you won't regret it!    … Expand
  20. Themazedude
    Nov 1, 2014
    10
    Tearaway is awesome vita game its fun and it's made by the same people who made little big planet. This game has no multiplayer but the story is great it uses the vita's rear touch pad it's front and rear camers and motion sensor and it's only 20 bucks i give this game a 10 out of 10 it is worth the money but if you still don't trust me yet then get the demo.
  21. AnFernal
    Aug 31, 2014
    10
    One of the best platform game I ever play. The game has an excelent use os Vita gimmicks, the gameplay is fluid and responsive. This is a game to have in the game library.
  22. 4you7reviews
    Aug 21, 2014
    9
    Tearaway is a experience. The art style is unique. The music is wonderful. The story is different what we use to. Gameplay takes advantage of the vita perfectly. I say get it.
  23. chiemartin
    Jul 20, 2014
    10
    Ridiculous game. I'm like 25% into it, and the concept is so awesome. Very original content. Can't seem to put down the game unless my vita's battery goes kaput.

    I have a pretty good collection of games, and if you're new to the vita, I would suggest you grab a copy, no matter if this is a game that'll be a year old in a couple of months. And if you have a copy, I would suggest    Ridiculous game. I'm like 25% into it, and the concept is so awesome. Very original content. Can't seem to put down the game unless my vita's battery goes kaput.

    I have a pretty good collection of games, and if you're new to the vita, I would suggest you grab a copy, no matter if this is a game that'll be a year old in a couple of months. And if you have a copy, I would suggest keeping the game, as this is a wonderful title for keeps.    … Expand
  24. Hieroine
    Jun 20, 2014
    9
    This game is incredible! It's also one of the most innovative games that i've played, especially on the Vita, it really makes use of everything that the Vita has to offer, without it feeling to "gimmicky" The story is also alright, maybe abit to juvenile, but you really get a connection with the character. I would recommend this to anyone who owns a Vita.
  25. hansik
    Jun 14, 2014
    10
    This game is one of the games you should buy a connsole just to play the game. When I first started playing it it felt like a wierd game, but after playing it about 30 min I realised this game was a real treasure. The story is fun, entertaining and to a degree filled with action. And the idea of a game looking like paper is also amazing. Not only does it look amazing when everythin isThis game is one of the games you should buy a connsole just to play the game. When I first started playing it it felt like a wierd game, but after playing it about 30 min I realised this game was a real treasure. The story is fun, entertaining and to a degree filled with action. And the idea of a game looking like paper is also amazing. Not only does it look amazing when everythin is paper, but you can also print out pictures and make 3d models of characters, animals and other stuff! Then I come to the music. The music is a masterpiece in itself. All from the funny start, the exiting middle and the sad end, the music makes the feeling stronger and everythin blends together perfectly. Only bad thing about the game is that it sounded a little bit wierd transelated to my own language, but I cant pull it dow for that. So I whould recommend this game for everybody that want a game that is entertaining and fun.… Expand
  26. coffeexzombie
    May 28, 2014
    6
    I don't exactly understand the praise this game has received. The visuals are great, the controls work for the most part (had some trouble with the rear touchpad), but the combat is incredibly repetitive and to me, the story was lackluster.
  27. lukevandam
    May 19, 2014
    10
    fantastic game mm have done it again the one problem i have is that the last two levels felt like sony approached mm and said use all the vita controls so there is a lot of motion control front and back touchscreen unnecessarily thrown in other than that its a must have for vita owners
  28. IntelligntGamer
    May 19, 2014
    8
    Tearaway is a great game that’s brimming with creativity, style and flair. It just lacks substance and, at times, polish. It’s a great experience that’s a bit too easy and is over far too soon and while sometimes leaving your audience wanting more is a great thing to do, this feels like it left the stage before it was done. You definitely should buy it if you own a Playstation Vita, butTearaway is a great game that’s brimming with creativity, style and flair. It just lacks substance and, at times, polish. It’s a great experience that’s a bit too easy and is over far too soon and while sometimes leaving your audience wanting more is a great thing to do, this feels like it left the stage before it was done. You definitely should buy it if you own a Playstation Vita, but wait until you can get it on sale, if you can. http://intelligentgamer.org/2014/03/28/review-tearaway/… Expand
  29. Inryoku
    May 1, 2014
    10
    This is what I call being really innovative. Everything from its artstyle, gameplay and the narrative is something I've never experienced before in my 16 years of gaming. This game is charming, it controls perfectly and in a way never done before by controlling the world utilising every feature the Vita has to offer, has stunning environments and music fitting to all places you'll get to.This is what I call being really innovative. Everything from its artstyle, gameplay and the narrative is something I've never experienced before in my 16 years of gaming. This game is charming, it controls perfectly and in a way never done before by controlling the world utilising every feature the Vita has to offer, has stunning environments and music fitting to all places you'll get to. The tearaway.me feature makes collecting the character models by making photos of them worthwhile and transports the world of Tearaway directly into your house by letting you download models of most of the handmade things in the game. The only downsides to this game are the lack of challenge and the short length of the game, which pale in comparison to the pros. This game is a must-have for every Vita owner!!!… Expand
  30. Steve_T_NZ
    Apr 14, 2014
    9
    Love this game! The art style is so unique and so very cute. It's great how you can customize your characters etc. The use of all the Vita controls is handled very well and feels very natural. A little short - let's hope for a sequel???
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PS Vita Game of 2013
2
#2 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2013
7
#7 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2013

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 82
  3. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. Thunderbolt
    Mar 21, 2014
    60
    Tearaway may not be the best first-party game currently available on the Vita, but it certainly is beautiful, ambitious and worth a look, if you’re willing to weather the foibles mentioned above.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 3, 2014
    85
    At its best, Tearaway is a wonderful celebration of Vita's creative potential. [January 2014, p74]
  3. GameCritics
    Jan 28, 2014
    95
    I enjoyed every minute of it, and it's rare to find something that radiates as much pure joy as this does. I can't say enough good things about it.
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