The Vita Lounge's Scores

  • Games
For 313 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 59% higher than the average critic
  • 12% same as the average critic
  • 29% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.9 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Steins;Gate
Lowest review score: 36 Bodycheck
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 21 out of 313
313 game reviews
    • 81 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    The Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is an absolute wonderful port that in someways is better than its PS3 brother. With stunning graphics and the great touch controls, it's almost perfect. Despite Peace Walker not being included, it would be a shame if this game wasn't in every Vita owners collection.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    AeternoBlade is a side-scrolling action RPG that is rife with potential but is burdened by a flawed control scheme. While the platforming and puzzles can be interesting from time to time, the frustrating controls drain any enjoyment that could be had. Things get better as the game progresses, but it never gets to where it needs to be.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    With a brilliant story and clever-yet-challenging puzzles, Grim Fandango Remastered is a brilliant adventure game that has stood the test of time. With characters that ooze life and charisma yet remain undeniably dead, this tale of comedy-noir is undeniably one of the genre's greats and a PlayStation Vita must-buy!
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Citizens of Earth is a game that spends too much time trying to feed on people's notalgia then trying to be unique or fresh. An old combat system is reborn, but then instantly gets old again. It also offers far too much in the way of side quests that the games main quest, which never seems to pick up anyway, even more forgettable.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is a standout in the series for the Vita and raises the bar for what a LEGO can be. It has a fun story that weaves together the various superheroes and villains from the DC universe in a clever way, and the humor is spot on. It's a fun to play game that provides hours of action and treasure hunting.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Baboon! is a beautiful, yet infuriating puzzler-cum-platformer that is fun yet fiendishly difficult in places. With a great art style and a catchy soundtrack to boot, Baboon! is a game that will put a smile on your face, and then quickly wipe it away with the challenge it throws at you.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Re;Birth 2 is a great JRPG and fans of the series will be happy to return to Gamindustri on the PlayStation Vita - but the themes and the style of the game won't be for everyone.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    For those who enjoyed the original game when it launched as a PlayStation Plus title, Joe Danger 2 is the perfect sequel for you, if you've yet to jump on the Joe Danger bandwagon then this is certainly a fantastic place to start.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    A game that is definitely stuck in the past. With a crude and crass lead character that definitely does feel out of place in the 21st Century, the saving grace for this title is that the level design and gameplay will keep you hooked.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    While you won't find many unique ideas or a shiny polish here, you will find a competent roleplaying title that offers mild fun and challenge.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Whilst it doesn't look like very much, there is something very charming and ultimately quite addictive here. It won't last you forever, and it's incredibly frustrating but if it catches you, you won't be able to stop, at least for a little while.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Invizimals: The Resistance takes all the fun of its predecessor and improves upon it. The game provides a wealth of content and gameplay that is both exciting and fun. The heavy reliance on augmented reality will be a turn off for some, but for fans of the series, it doesn't get any better than this.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    There is certainly a good game in Switch Galaxy Ultra, it is rather addictive and fantastic on a visual level, but it's likely that you won't want to spend much time with it as it is a fairly repetitive game with not much variety on offer. Perhaps use your reflexes and scoop this up when it's at a cheaper price point.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    A crazy and charming beat 'em up that is fun to play in short bursts. The gameplay begins to become repetitive quickly but a wide variety of customization options helps to make things laughably fun. It's a lighthearted good time that manages to not take itself seriously at all.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    An average platformer that does show its age on the PlayStation Vita. Still fun and humorous in parts, the game is arguably the weakest entry in the Oddworld franchise and only makes the wait for New 'n' Tasty seem that little bit longer.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Project DIVA F 2nd takes the previous game and builds upon it in almost every way, providing an increased song list, improved presentation and new features such as English subtitles - demonstrating a real passion for the source material. The game can justifiably be considered alongside the all-time great rhythm games.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Flyhunter Origins has well-written characters and fun level-design, but performance issues hold it back from being a great PS Vita platformer.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Any fears of performance issues with the Vita version have been crushed and it is an absolute must own for any Vita owner. Resogun doesn't only play amazingly on Vita, it feels at home on Vita.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    The game's constant grinding of enemies quickly wears thin after awhile and numerous problems with the game make it frustrating to play and even more difficult to enjoy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you love Tower Defence titles then it's a no brainer. Great design, very addictive and the score challenge mode will have you playing for ages.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you can look past the 80's visuals, you will find a twin-stick shooter-cum-puzzler is brilliantly simple yet fiendishly challenging!
    • 61 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    While Bon Appetit! may not be up there with the likes of Project Diva and DJ Max, it carves its own little niche into my playlist with a unique blend of fanservice, originality, customization and rhythm.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    With a great story, great characters and more variety than The Walking Dead this is certainly worth looking at but has a few niggling performance problems and is quite short. That said, fans of Telltale Games and Fables will love it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Ring Run Circus is a fun and clever puzzle game that will make your head spin in circles. It's constant looping action and off-the-wall humor make it a blast to play, and the unique game mechanics provide just the right amount of challenge. Though it's not the biggest game under the big top, it is definitely one that should be featured in the center ring.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    A Great game that is perfect in short bursts, but a high price tag, and obvious signs of age harm what could otherwise be a fantastic experience. Pocket RPG is Definitely worth picking up if it ends up in a sale.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The definitive version of Retro City Rampage, Retro City Rampage DX takes everything that made the original game fun and improves upon the areas that made it not so fun. With a lot to do and so many pop culture references to spot, this is a game that deserves to be taken (yet doesn't take itself) seriously.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Aqua Kitty DX is a fun and repetitive game that is somewhat hard to recommend - it certainly has some challenge for the hardcore gamer, but the presentation leaves a lot to be desired.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    A fun and clever puzzle game that will haunt your mind. Beneath its simplistic look is a game full of charm and challenges. Glitchy Pixel's slow paced puzzler is a great addition to the Vita's ever growing library of games.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    It definitely shows that the two genres go well together, but the execution in this game didn't quite reach up to the great potential it has.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Freedom Wars may be another hunting game on the Vita, but it's by far one of the best. It screams AAA production with standout graphics, solid audio, unique gameplay mechanics and a fresh story line - bringing them to you in a one of a kind package that only Japan could come up with, but with an execution typical of the Western big shots.

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