Unit 13

 PlayStation Vita
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 6, 2012
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7.0

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  3. Negative: 25 out of 200
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  1. skeith
    Jan 8, 2015
    3
    I seldom give poor score and I have to give this game a poor score. First of all, this game plays like those games on your phone, but only with way better control and better graphics. Expect no story from this game, there are just individual missions with objectives that keep repeating. You will see the same stages over and over again. There are no development of characters and there areI seldom give poor score and I have to give this game a poor score. First of all, this game plays like those games on your phone, but only with way better control and better graphics. Expect no story from this game, there are just individual missions with objectives that keep repeating. You will see the same stages over and over again. There are no development of characters and there are no personality in them, you can actually ignore what all the characters say and the game would be the same. I am not impressed with this PS Vita exclusive and and I expect more from a Vita exclusive. Huge disappointment.… Expand
  2. Mr_dickbutt
    Mar 11, 2018
    0
    You have to pay to play. You have to pay to play with friends and to get the platinum trophy. Thats an extra $10 you have to pay just to play a co-op game and you can only play with one friend. I say friend because theres literally nobody playing it unless you ask someone to before hand. Please do yourself a favor and play literally any other game besides this for the vita.
  3. The_Dickbutt
    Mar 14, 2018
    0
    This is the only game that i actually wanted to kill myself while playing and I've played hundred if not thousands of games. You know when you play a game and you hate a part or some aspect of that game? Well its like that but only all the time in the game, Unit 13. I hate literally everything about this game that i actually considered suicide, not even jokingly but genuine seriousness.This is the only game that i actually wanted to kill myself while playing and I've played hundred if not thousands of games. You know when you play a game and you hate a part or some aspect of that game? Well its like that but only all the time in the game, Unit 13. I hate literally everything about this game that i actually considered suicide, not even jokingly but genuine seriousness. There is nothing good about this game absolutely nothing. I was going through depression because i was playing this game and i can tell you from experience that this game isn't worth it. I always thought suicide was never the answer, but after playing this game i constantly reconsidered that. What always went through my mind was "How can an actual human being release such horrendous piece of garbage and than proceed to sell it as a finished product?" After seeing a therapist 5 times a week for the past month I'm better and it pleases me that the compony that made this monsteras game from hell is no longer making games, which is only a good thing from now on. Please i have to worn you: DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! IT WILL LITERALLY MAKE YOU WANT TO KILL YOURSELF… Expand
  4. mrthrow28735
    Mar 15, 2018
    0
    Do you like games with terrible AI? Well i have good news for you because this game has the worst the worst AI in video game history. That's right! You probably thought "what about Grand theft auto 4, Aliens: colonial marines, and Assassins creed?" Yes those games do have awful AI but nowhere near as bad as the AI in Unit 13. "How can the AI be that bad" you're probably asking yourself andDo you like games with terrible AI? Well i have good news for you because this game has the worst the worst AI in video game history. That's right! You probably thought "what about Grand theft auto 4, Aliens: colonial marines, and Assassins creed?" Yes those games do have awful AI but nowhere near as bad as the AI in Unit 13. "How can the AI be that bad" you're probably asking yourself and im here to answer that question. The enemies in the game are so amazingly smart that if you so much as shoot your gun, half the enemies in that area know you exact position and lose any stealth bonus. But that's not all, enemies can see through walls, who needs a cover system if the enemies can see right through it. Lets not forget that they can also SHOOT THROUGH THE WALLS as well. Yes that's right a shooting game where the enemies can shoot through the one thing that protects you. When you're just about to finish a mission *poof* 2-3 enemies can spawn right next to you whenever they feel like it. Oh yeah and one more thing multiplayer COST $10 TO PLAY ONLINE. So in conclusion, if you love to pay to play, and love the worst AI in video game history then this is the game for you.… Expand
  5. unit13worstgame
    Mar 15, 2018
    0
    This game is the worst thing since communism. Why give the enemies perfect aim AND can see me through cover. WTF I'm glad everyone at Zipper Interactive killed themselves they completely diverse it.
  6. wieurygtw73i
    Mar 15, 2018
    0
    Unit 13 is literally the worst game ever made by a human, actually im pretty sure the people that made this aren't humans they're monkeys. I rather die than have any of my friends, family, children, or loved ones play this horse sucking dick piece of drain dead **** garbage.
  7. se4g4g
    Mar 15, 2018
    0
    This game broke my ps vita. Like the whole screen isnt working properly anymore and i have to spend another $60 on a replacement. Do this game a favor and just burn it. Like get a fire going and just toss it right in there.
  8. zippersuckmydic
    Mar 15, 2018
    0
    Dear Zipper Interactive, Please kill your pathetic worthless brain dead dick sucker **** eater selves. You are nothing. I have more respect for the dirt under my shoes than i have for you pig face **** I hope every person that worked on this game get decapitated my isis and film it on liveleaks. Worthless ****
  9. idkthroaway22
    Mar 11, 2018
    0
    This is literally the worst game i have ever played. There is no other game in existence that is as bad as this giant pile of horse **** There is no story, the characters are basically non-existent, the AI will make you want to kill yourself. It's so broken that they can not only see through walls they apparently have eyes in the back of their heads so stealth is a no, oh and good luckThis is literally the worst game i have ever played. There is no other game in existence that is as bad as this giant pile of horse **** There is no story, the characters are basically non-existent, the AI will make you want to kill yourself. It's so broken that they can not only see through walls they apparently have eyes in the back of their heads so stealth is a no, oh and good luck with 'deadline' missions considering how bad the AI is that you're more likely to fall out of a plane without a parachute and survive than to survive one of these 'deadline' missions. Oh and need i remind you if you want to play co-op you'll HAVE TO PAY $10 JUST TO PLAY WITH A FRIEND. So not only do you buy the game BUT YOU ALSO NEED TO PAY TO PLAY ONLINE. I rather have my balls bit off by a shark and my limbs stomped on my elephants than to play another minute of this atrocity of a """game""" They're's a special circle in hell for the game developers.… Expand
  10. str8ball
    Apr 2, 2012
    6
    I'm disappointed in this game. First off, I did not like the fact that it is missions based and as a result, there is no storyline. Secondly, I don't like certain maps where you have to do the same thing over and over again if you fail it. It gets very repetitive very quickly. The AI of your enemies are predictable. Overall, I didn't find that this was a very intuitive game.
  11. lazatoy
    Jun 30, 2014
    2
    I got this for free on PS Plus a while ago,
    but never downloaded it until a few days ago, then continued to delete it, bring it back,
    and delete it again. Why? Because Unit 13 is a shallow and repetitive game. It controls all right, and I'll give it that, but the missions are the SAME, and not to forget the enemy designs.... you'll probably see the same 3 skins throughout the game.    I got this for free on PS Plus a while ago,
    but never downloaded it until a few days ago, then continued to delete it, bring it back,
    and delete it again.
    Why? Because Unit 13 is a shallow and repetitive game.
    It controls all right, and I'll give it that, but the missions are the SAME, and
    not to forget the enemy designs.... you'll probably see the same 3 skins throughout the game.
    Then, there's stealth. Now, the concept was neat that you shouldn't go guns blazing, and kinda reminded me of GOOD games like deus ex, only it was executed HORRIBLY.
    The stealth is of one thing in Unit 13: Hit the O button, hope to hell that you weren't seen by the really
    bad A.I., and kill the first guy you want to... or just wait forever, and punch the guy who just stands there.
    But as if the "stealth" wasn't bad enough, its not really stealth. In games like the thief series, you can at least hide bodies and if they are seen, your dead meat! But in Unit 13 it plays a little like this: NOBODY CARES. The gunplay is also very mediocre! Overall, I went into Unit 13 trying my hardest to like it, but with the horrific AI to the repetitive objectives and enemy skins to the sadly BAD stealth, I can say I'm putting this game down FOR GOOD.
    Also, if you got this on the PSN or got it for free from PS Plus, be prepared to find out that for online play... you need to have a pass, or spend money on an add-on that enables it.
    Maybe I would've loved this if I got into the S.O.C.O.M. series, but I didn't so I hate this, and that's final.    … Expand
  12. HardcoreMobile
    Sep 29, 2012
    6
    I'd love to say I enjoyed Unit 13. I'd love to say that it's point based gameplay and level up system had me addicted and obsessed. I'd love to praise it for it's originality and bravery in service to the vita and the stealth game genre but I can't. Yes the game is fun. Yes the guns and characters are deep and picking which ones for which missions is often strategic and entertaining butI'd love to say I enjoyed Unit 13. I'd love to say that it's point based gameplay and level up system had me addicted and obsessed. I'd love to praise it for it's originality and bravery in service to the vita and the stealth game genre but I can't. Yes the game is fun. Yes the guns and characters are deep and picking which ones for which missions is often strategic and entertaining but there is one huge problem. The AI is horrendous. Enemies spot you through walls and from impossible distances. They hear silenced weapons and survive multiple gunshots. They ruin the game. sure the game has some forgivable holes otherwise (some characters have much higher level up perks then others.) but the AI makes this game nearly unplayable. many a times have a made a simple mistake just to be instantly barraged as if the enemy knew where I was an was simply waiting for me to mess up. Occasionally they act like morons taking cover towards me so that I can still shoot them while they look away from me scanning the area but these moments don't make up for the sheer genius/ law defying powers they exhibit on other times. This is not a bad game, I still played it for quite some time despite it's bugs, but ultimately the sheer amount of glitches and inconsistencies will pile up and the fun will be drained from this game. I can't recommend this game without warning you to be ready to lose unfairly and win unfairly.… Expand
  13. JDConspirator
    May 6, 2012
    6
    A nice pick up and play shooter which fits nicely on the Vita. Unfortunately the experience is a bit too rote, as you often complete similar objectives from one mission to the next. Some missions will have you defusing mine laden traps and sneaking through undetected but none pan out as advertised. For example you're encouraged to use stealth but you do not have the tools or moves toA nice pick up and play shooter which fits nicely on the Vita. Unfortunately the experience is a bit too rote, as you often complete similar objectives from one mission to the next. Some missions will have you defusing mine laden traps and sneaking through undetected but none pan out as advertised. For example you're encouraged to use stealth but you do not have the tools or moves to perform effectively. Also it's extremely hard to be stealthy when the enemy AI is instantly alerted by a shot from a silenced pistol. The AI themselves are dumb too, often staying within a particular location and often standing idle whilst you take your shots. There is no story to speak of either. But the challenge and its brief missions are good enough for a commuter travel and the mechanics work well enough for the game to be enjoyable. It's just not one you'll remember once you're through.… Expand
  14. DJBennett1985
    Jun 3, 2012
    6
    Not really any single player story just 36 random missions (across a dozen or so different locales). Missions can get repetitive. Characters aren't interesting and just say random things. Graphics are fairly pretty. Multiplayer is lacking, just 2 player co-op. Dynamic missions and daily challenges are plenty and an interesting scoring system works well to compare yourself with your friends.
  15. mistahARK
    Nov 16, 2012
    6
    Would be a 10 if there was a multiplayer, ad hoc co-op (as was promised, but never delivered) and if the AI were a little better. Overall a pretty fun game, though with no real sense of purpose or plot. Leaderboards add replayability. It is really lacking a multiplayer and ad hoc co-op though, the omission of those two features really killed the game for me.
  16. deepx
    May 16, 2013
    6
    This game is not good, but not bad either. Graphics: a few levels are stunning, but a lot are just boring to look at. Gameplay: sometimes you duck behind a low wall and try to look around, suddenly you're man gets out of cover by standing up and everybody sees you, very frustrating. I still think to this day (Killzone will probably destroy it) it's the best shooter available on the Vita.
  17. sityoazzdown
    Mar 26, 2014
    5
    A on-the-go shooter, and a boring one at that. The aim assist is real strong in this game, but that still doesn't fix the awkward feeling mechanics in this game, espescially againgst moving enemies. There are no stories, just missions that get repititive about 10 missions in, I personally played about 16 and I feel like I've seen all i had to see. I had no drive to finish the game, and theA on-the-go shooter, and a boring one at that. The aim assist is real strong in this game, but that still doesn't fix the awkward feeling mechanics in this game, espescially againgst moving enemies. There are no stories, just missions that get repititive about 10 missions in, I personally played about 16 and I feel like I've seen all i had to see. I had no drive to finish the game, and the inconsistent checkpoints in this game are so frustrating; the difficulty level is too hard for an on the go shooter also imo. The only positives is it's an average shooter at best for anyone looking for an on the go shooter, I'll only reccommend this as a bargain bin pickup for some handheld shoot em up.… Expand
  18. maxisntloaus4
    Mar 15, 2018
    0
    Every console has to have that one jewel. In this case the jewel is covered in pig crap being cummed on my sony as its burning in a dumpster somewhere in Detroit.
  19. jagman91
    Mar 6, 2012
    9
    I purchased this game at the midnight launch of mass effect 3. I have to say I was skeptical at first not being a fan of mag or socom nor any tactical shooter but my skeptism soon turned to a sigh of relief. The game looks, feels, and plays really solid. Being I just got it and I'm only a fourth the way through my review is based on what I've played and not on the entire game. But I'veI purchased this game at the midnight launch of mass effect 3. I have to say I was skeptical at first not being a fan of mag or socom nor any tactical shooter but my skeptism soon turned to a sigh of relief. The game looks, feels, and plays really solid. Being I just got it and I'm only a fourth the way through my review is based on what I've played and not on the entire game. But I've played the multiplayer and the single missions and I have to say I'm hooked so hooked I made this account just to write a review because the early reviews are knocking way lower than what it really is. I'm a tough critic.. A tough critic that don't like tactical shooters and I am saying it is an excellent gam. Especially for new vita owners who want more of a shooter and less platform or kid games. Voice acting:7.1 Missions 8.9 graphics: 8.7 gameplay: 9.1. Replay value :10- it's so high cause they always send you new missions, you can level up,play with a friend. Overall 9.1… Expand
  20. Tall_But_Short
    May 26, 2012
    7
    I decided to buy this game right after finishing Uncharted: Golden Abyss. I loved the demo for this game and thought there would be much more to it. But I was wrong. There are missions in this game and you have to execute each one, obviously. Due to this though, there was not much of a story which really disappointed me. Other than that, the core mechanics for this game were pretty good.I decided to buy this game right after finishing Uncharted: Golden Abyss. I loved the demo for this game and thought there would be much more to it. But I was wrong. There are missions in this game and you have to execute each one, obviously. Due to this though, there was not much of a story which really disappointed me. Other than that, the core mechanics for this game were pretty good. Running works, shooting is extremely accurate, etc. The graphics in this game were pretty good though not as good as I know the Vita can handle. The enemy AI in this game is absolutely unpredictable. Sometimes, the enemies are absolute idiots and you can stand behind them for a couple of minutes and other times they can be master assassins. This really bugged me but the only true fun part of this game is the co-op. Playing with someone online always feels good for some reason, especially when there's no lag. This game is great for co-op but overall, doesn't stand well for a single-player game for the many reasons i already stated. This game definitely did not hold my attention for very long and I just went back to playing UC: Golden Abyss for a second playthrough. Overall the game isn't bad and was only fun for a short amount of time. Currently I am anticipating games like Resistance: Burning Skies and Gravity Rush… Expand
  21. JDnator
    Apr 7, 2012
    5
    its got guns!! you can shoot people in FPS mode its gotta be awesome...right? ....wrong, nice looking game, if cod rocks your world then you will like this game because you go around and shoot people for no real reason. you have a bunch of different mission types, like a speed one where you have to go in and shoot every one, a hostage one where... you go in and shoot every one... there'sits got guns!! you can shoot people in FPS mode its gotta be awesome...right? ....wrong, nice looking game, if cod rocks your world then you will like this game because you go around and shoot people for no real reason. you have a bunch of different mission types, like a speed one where you have to go in and shoot every one, a hostage one where... you go in and shoot every one... there's a stealth one, where.... you go in and shoot every one. there's a feature where you get a daily mission uploaded too where you have to go in and shoot every one.... there is a bunch of different characters "classes" too... they all have guns and play pretty much the same. don't get me wrong i have no issue with repetitive games ... if a game has good content then repeat away... this however is a tad on the boring side and my main annoyance is that mindless gun fans are giving it high scores which it really doesn't deserve because you go around with a gun and shoot people. fun for 10 mins at a time 2 a week maybe, ply it any longer than that and if you have a bigger brain capacity than a mouse than you will make yourself sick of it and exchange it. there is one good thing this game is used for with me and that's showing off the vita to my friends because credit where credit is due it looks awesome... soon as they have had their 5 min preview of it though and their gone it goes back on the shelf.… Expand
  22. RUST
    Jul 9, 2012
    6
    It's all about one up-manship here folks. Zipper has foregone all hopes of a plot, multiplayer and sense of quality to give us a casual game in disguise. Pick it up, decide if you want to risk finding a moron online for co-op, then jump in and blast/sneak/survive one of thirty six pre-loaded missions (bonus challenges and HVTs excluded). It's a bare bones third person shooter that wouldIt's all about one up-manship here folks. Zipper has foregone all hopes of a plot, multiplayer and sense of quality to give us a casual game in disguise. Pick it up, decide if you want to risk finding a moron online for co-op, then jump in and blast/sneak/survive one of thirty six pre-loaded missions (bonus challenges and HVTs excluded). It's a bare bones third person shooter that would have been utterly slated should if have ended up on anything but the handheld market. Yet, pushed through the jaws of the Vita's impressive processors, the game looks, plays and feels like a decent but shallow TPS on a home console. If you're looking for a casual shooter then I couldn't recommend it more, but why the hell are you looking for a casual shooter in the first place?… Expand
  23. Speed4Runs
    Dec 5, 2012
    3
    Very bad game.
    If you don't want to waste money or time, don't buy it. Don't download even the demo, because your VITA could crash!
    This is a totally bad rendered game: it is full of bugs, very low FPS and there are many audio and game-vita crashes. The gameplay is the same used in all new FPS-like games (Call of Duty etc.), nothing innovative: 2 weapons, 1 knife, some bombs, always the    Very bad game.
    If you don't want to waste money or time, don't buy it. Don't download even the demo, because your VITA could crash!
    This is a totally bad rendered game: it is full of bugs, very low FPS and there are many audio and game-vita crashes. The gameplay is the same used in all new FPS-like games (Call of Duty etc.), nothing innovative: 2 weapons, 1 knife, some bombs, always the same awards used in all new generation games and the fun has already ended: nothing special, nothing innovative. Just big fails and very bad performance/game issues.
    I regret to have paid a lot of money for it.    … Expand
  24. gamer27997
    Aug 1, 2012
    8
    it was difficult to decide the score. No certain history, but has several chapters to play (36). You can choose from different soldiers with different weapons and equipment. The gameplay I liked, not others. It was a good approximation of the TPS(3rd Person Shooter) in PSVITA
  25. VitaGangster
    Mar 6, 2012
    9
    I'm slightly surprised that this title does not get more praise for it's competitive scoring aspect. It's a pretty solid shooter as it is but the addition of the competitive scoring and associated character progression is what has me hooked currently.

    It's hard to decide to move on to the next mission or continue to level up and try to post a better score or get more stars. I think this    I'm slightly surprised that this title does not get more praise for it's competitive scoring aspect. It's a pretty solid shooter as it is but the addition of the competitive scoring and associated character progression is what has me hooked currently.

    It's hard to decide to move on to the next mission or continue to level up and try to post a better score or get more stars. I think this is a fantastic title to own for the Vita. I'm hoping that other games follow suit designing their titles around the quick, on-the-go, game play of a handheld.    … Expand
  26. MegWhiteley
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    Wow, and awesome title, the gameplay of Unit 13 is fantastic, the graphics, the story, the sound, all is amazing, this is a great VITA title, and I never wait that.
  27. Chap1977
    Mar 7, 2012
    8
    I bought the game yesterday and I must say, I enjoyed the gameplay and extra features. The critics reviews are correct on the fact the AI is sometimes a bit down, but still very enjoyable game up to now. Missing a Campaign is not really a mis if you have the game to do a mission on the go as mostly your not really interested in a story when you want to play a shooter.
  28. XINTSUAI-BR
    Mar 16, 2012
    9
    This game was a pleasant surprise! I stopped playing Mass Effect 2 to play Unit13.
    Do not go by first impression, give a chance for the game. It is undoubtedly one of the best shooters in mobiles. The two VITA's analog making all the difference.
  29. PEZZALUCIFER
    Mar 8, 2012
    10
    Awesome. Zipper and Sony are on the money with this title and hardware for hardcore gamers. Great controls, huge variety of game play and endless re-playability. This game is difficult, as all games of this type should be. Anyone who complains this game is too difficult should go back to playing angry birds on their iphone. It's great to see in 2012 Sony and Zipper still making awesomeAwesome. Zipper and Sony are on the money with this title and hardware for hardcore gamers. Great controls, huge variety of game play and endless re-playability. This game is difficult, as all games of this type should be. Anyone who complains this game is too difficult should go back to playing angry birds on their iphone. It's great to see in 2012 Sony and Zipper still making awesome titles with a great depth in game play for hardcore gamers, and not just churning out rubbish for kiddies who just want everything easy. Sony all the way!… Expand
  30. XspidervenimX
    Mar 7, 2012
    6
    Annoying and frustrating. Constantly failing, having to do the same levels over and over. It has nice controls, but it's too unforgiving. The timed missions are too hard, your head pops up acccidently, you start over, the AI ducks, you start over, if you do beat a timed mission it will likley give you two stars and....you guessed it , star over again, and this is at the very beginnings.Annoying and frustrating. Constantly failing, having to do the same levels over and over. It has nice controls, but it's too unforgiving. The timed missions are too hard, your head pops up acccidently, you start over, the AI ducks, you start over, if you do beat a timed mission it will likley give you two stars and....you guessed it , star over again, and this is at the very beginnings. It won't let you advance, so it won't even let me, my family, friends play it. Only if you have nothing to do in your life you can play this. It's not that it's hard, it's just poorly designed, and made this way to cover up the games inadequacies. There is no fun in UNIT 13.… Expand
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#38 Best PS Vita Game of 2012
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#7 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2012
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#13 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2012

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 60
  3. Negative: 0 out of 60
  1. Thunderbolt
    Feb 20, 2013
    70
    It’s not going to set any new standards in the genre, but it’s a fine foray into the third person shooter genre and proves that this type of game can, and should, exist on the PlayStation Vita.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Apr 17, 2012
    75
    A decent 3rd person shooter, which has repetitive levels and fairly stupid AI. The different types missions are a good idea. [Apr 2012]
  3. BigPond GameArena
    Apr 17, 2012
    70
    The co-operative features are silky smooth with great voice chat and not a hint of lag and the inclusion of Daily Challenges keeps the content fresh and constantly evolving. It may not be perfect, but goddamn it's a hell of a lot of fun.
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