Adam Cartwright
Russian Subway Dogs is the complete package and an absolutely fantastic final Vita game release, ensuring the console goes out in style.
An impressive visual novel with stellar audiovisual design.
It’s hard to say no to the short but sweet blast of enjoyment that’s on offer here.
A small indie title that's big on ambition, featuring addictive gameplay and cute pixel graphics.
Easily recommend for anyone who's either a seasoned veteran of the genre or looking to dip their toes in.
There are plenty of rough edges that prevent War Theatre from being a true classic of the genre, but I had a lot of fun playing it and it’s definitely a significant step up for developer Arcade Distillery.
Worth a punt if you want an enjoyable afternoon unravelling the sisters’ mystery.
It’s not the length or even the gameplay that you’ll be purchasing DISTRAINT for, it’s the thought-provoking narrative, and it’s a triumph on that level.
A brief but unforgettable tale about family, loss, and the cruel reality of how fleeting life can be.
If this is the swansong for COWCAT and Diabolical Mind on Vita, then it's a very good way to go out.
Steam Tactics is worth your time if you have any interest in turn-based tactical games.
A fantastic example of 'feels built specifically for Vita', arguably the first since Severed in 2016.
A bloody farewell to the PlayStation Vita.
A basic version of a simple concept, Mind Maze nonetheless nails all the fundamentals to make for an addictive brain-teasing puzzler.
Charming and definitely a fun representation of the developer’s trippy vision, but playing it reveals a number of flaws.
Although not wholly original, there's clearly a good game in Need a Packet?, but a number of issues keep it from greatness.
An entertaining but not particularly impressive choose-your-own-story adventure game set in a comical supernatural world.
Witchcrafty is rough, rushed, and unfinished... and yet there are sections where things work and it hints at an enjoyable 2D platformer.
NightCry almost reaches “so bad it’s good” status, but veers on the side of frustrating a little too often.
An ambitious title with gorgeous animation and clever gameplay elements, but unfortunately the narrative doesn't measure up.