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Gravity Rush (PlayStation Vita)

by Sony
PlayStation Vita  Ages 12 and Over
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
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  • Platform:   PlayStation Vita
  • PEGI Rating: Ages 12 and Over Suitable for 12 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 12. By placing an order for this product, you declare that you are 12 years of age or over.
  • Media: Video Game
  • Item Quantity: 1

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  • ASIN: B007RE75NW
  • Release Date: 15 Jun 2012
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,906 in PC & Video Games (See Top 100 in PC & Video Games)

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Product Description

Gravity Rush is an exciting new adventure that lets players get hands-on with their PlayStationVita. Touch it, tap it or tilt it to interact with the gameplay and hold the forces of gravity in your own two hands.

STORY

A futuristic world is under attack from strange, unknown forces: powerful “gravity storms” have started to appear in the sky and nightmarish creatures are terrorising the population. Amidst the mayhem, a young girl named Kat wakes up, struggling to regain her lost memories. Only one thing seems certain – Kat has somehow gained a phenomenal new ability… the power to shift gravity.

KEY FEATURES

  • Use the PS Vita system’s dual analog sticks for pinpoint precision.
  • Freely explore a sprawling metropolis full of hidden secrets and dangers.
  • Take control of gravity with the PS Vita motion sensor function.
  • Use the touchscreen to flick through cutscenes like a real comic book.
  • Enjoy a distinctive art style with striking cel-shaded graphics.
  • Directed by Keiichiro Toyama, creator of Siren (PS2) and Silent Hill (PS3).

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Please Note: PlayStation Vita titles are not compatible with standard Sony PSP consoles

 

Gravity Rush is an exciting new adventure that lets players get hands-on with their PlayStationVita. Touch it, tap it or tilt it to interact with the gameplay and hold the forces of gravity in your own two hands.

Story:
A futuristic world is under attack from strange, unknown forces: powerful "gravity storms" have started to appear in the sky and nightmarish creatures are terrorising the population. Amidst the mayhem, a young girl named Kat wakes up, struggling to regain her lost memories. Only one thing seems certain - Kat has somehow gained a phenomenal new ability... the power to shift gravity.

  • Use the PS Vita system's dual analog sticks for pinpoint precision
  • Freely explore a sprawling metropolis full of hidden secrets and dangers
  • Take control of gravity with the PS Vita motion sensor function
  • Use the touchscreen to flick through cutscenes like a real comic book
  • Enjoy a distinctive art style with striking cel-shaded graphics
  • Directed by Keiichiro Toyama, creator of Siren (PS2) and Silent Hill (PS3)

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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Game Not to be Rushed 15 Jun 2012
Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
The Playstation Vita is a powerful piece of kit with a slew of new tools and features for which you'd think would demand the most talent and time to reach its full its potential. And yet, we see a quantum leap in just mere months from its release.

Gravity Rush, or Gravity Daze in native Japan, is the Vita's first original action adventure game, and what a fantastic way to be introduced to this wonderful new handheld device.

From the creators of the Silent Hill and Forbidden Siren of all things, Gravity Rush pits the amnesiac Kat in the supposedly normal floating city of Hekseville. She's quickly greeted by a mysterious black cat that grants her the ability to control surrounding gravity, allowing her to stand on the side of buildings, on ceilings, etc, with the ubiquitous feline friend following her every move.

Soon after, the town's invaded by the dark and ghastly Nevi along with the sinister genius master Alias, whilst another girl with similar powers to Kat also roams the city - could there be a connection between these and Kat's memory loss?

If you're looking for a game that puts the Vita's unique features to good use, this is it!

Unlike other titles which feel to have shoehorned them in any shape or form, making for some rather distracting gameplay elements, Rush's concept genuinely feels as if built around the device's features.

The draw, of course, is the control of gravity. By simply pressing the R button, Kat can be lifted and shot into any direction, or hover in mid air. The motion sensor can then be used for directing Kat's flying abilities and camera movement. Or, if this feels uncomfortable, you can use the right analog stick instead.

For combat, along with the usual punches and kicks, the touch screen can be swiped to dodge enemy attacks, pressing circle lets you pick up and hurl items at enemies (or drag them to other locations), holding sides of the touch screen let you slide, whilst hovering in mid-air can be turned into deadly aerial strikes. All of these ideas are introduced quickly in the opening chapters, with little in a way of a learning curve.

There are problems with this new concept of course. Kat floats in all sorts of positions when defying gravity, causing for some disorientating camera angles, and having you struggle to recount enemies and hotspots from time to time. Learning to manoeuvre Kat quickly from A to B will take a little time to master.

Her aerial attacks and gravity throws aren't as easy to pick up or as fluid you'd hope. Whilst there's indeed an auto-targeting system, it's a tad too loose meaning, if you don't take a few more moments than desired to line up your shots, you could be missing the Nevi's weak spots and hurling into other objects instead.

Also, though a lot of thought has been put into Kat's controls and actions, the same can't always be said for the Nevi. Enemy variety and attack patterns soon jump over the line of repetitive and it's a shame things aren't shaken up all that often.

Visually, the Victorian London inspired Hekseville is mesmerizing. Locations are huge, and upon close inspection, the level of detail on buildings, objects and people is stunning. And though objects decrease in detail from afar, it works stylistically and prevents confusion when zipping around the sky. Later locations all have their distinct features and colours, some of which are memorable beyond doubt, and more than welcome a second playthrough.

You would think Rush would be confusing for it's rather large locations, however, a map and navigator lets you highlight hotspots to missions and characters, making it always easily accessible to get to where you want.

Cell-shaded characters and lowly saturated colours are heavily reminiscent of old European comic books the developers were greatly inspired by, giving the world a poignantly dreamlike feel, greatly differentiating it from the brooding first person shooters and colourful Japanese RPGs it's surrounded by. Though I must admit this may have become a tad tiresome had the game been longer than it is.

Along with the cinematic cut scenes, light hearted 3D-esque comic strips, and a stunning live orchestral score, makes Gravity Rush feel as if you're playing a most whimsical modern fairytale straight out of a Studio Ghibli film.

My only possible critique of course is that, while Sony aimed for a neutral character style to appeal to both Western an Eastern tastes, it does lean more on the anime side, particularly that of Sega's Jet Set Radio; so if you're not into either anime or borderline cutesy visuals, this game may feel a little out of your comfort zone.

The magical story itself may not be the most original at first, but it quickly draws layer upon layer of interesting ideas, all pulled off ever so charmingly. Between the typical plot of good vs evil is Kat's search to find her place in this alien city, dealing with everyday struggles of finding work, a place to live, making friends, etc. It's these story elements that add spices of adventure RPG elements that give Gravity Rush that little more variety and depth, in the form of optional side quests that see her fetching furniture, helping citizens around town, etc.

Besides progressing the story, fleshing out side characters, and breathing more life into Hekseville, most importantly they give you those much-needed gems used to upgrade Kat's special abilities. Many of these challenges also greatly help you nail the controls, and never felt forced. I happily did them multiple times.

Kat herself is a charm to play as watch develop; her inquisitive, ditzy character and encounters with unsuspecting citizens being funny, gripping and, on occasions, quite touching. The main villains, although not likely to go down in gaming history as the most memorable, carried enough mystery about them to give enough excitement to see what will happen next.

In fact, the only real downside of this game, but possibly a major one, is that it's all over a little too soon. Clocking at around 10-15 hours to complete (with an ending that more than insinuates this isn't the last of Kat's adventures), unless you're willing to take for another spin, this game will not keep you busy for long. Furthermore, there's no option to replay your favourite chapters. You'll be replaying the story from scratch.

So, if you're asking yourself `is this the game worth buying the Vita for?' and are looking for a title that shows off the Vita's powerful graphical capabilities and unique extra features, this is a resounding `Yes!' But you may wish to pick up a 2nd title. Gravity Rush honestly wouldn't have worked half as well on any other system, and despite being an early release, doesn't feel rushed in any shape or form other than its title.

If Sony continues to invest into more original, innovative and polished titles like this, we can be looking forward to some truly outstanding Vita titles in future.

Bottom line is, this is one of those rare titles that reaffirms that the gaming industry is far from devoid of talent and good ideas. When given the chance, there are still titles worthy of buying new consoles for, even at launch. And despite some initial time taken to tackle the newly coined controls, this is one of them.

If you've had enough of the usual racers, fighters and shooters, or you appreciate creative adventure titles of among the lines of Psychonauts, Shadow of the Colossus, Jet Set Radio, and Ico, this is a title you do NOT want to miss.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gravity rush is a must have 24 July 2012
Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
A truely spectacular game one that define itself as one off ps vita unquie and truely amazing games a must have for all game lovers
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Suprise title of the year. 20 Jun 2012
By Leo
Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
I played the demo, and it didn't do the game anything like the justice it deserved.

The game's initial pace was methodically slow, easing you into the new game mechanics. The story is a bit patchy but as games go it is good enough.

I am a picky gamer. I detest FPS on anything but a PC. I deplore rehashed money spinning games. I usually don't touch games with a metascore of less than 85 and don't even enjoy many of those BUT this game has new and polished game mechanics, a perfect interface and art-style/graphics that will finally enable the more scorned of PS Vita owners to jump in the air with joy knowing in their heart that their purchase wasn't a mistake.

In summary, this game is refreshingly original and playable. For a handheld, its originality is unique. To bring a top game to the Vita, well, hats off to Sony.

This game brings what would be a classic on any format to the PS Vita.

Welcome Gravity Rush to the Hall of Games.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend
I will recommend this game to all gamers!
Very exciting and full on game!
I get A bit dizzy sometimes while playing this game.
Published 1 month ago by xi chen
5.0 out of 5 stars Ooooooooh what a RUSH!
A wonderful breathe of fresh air, always nice to play a new IP instead of countless sequels/spin-offs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr DEAD
5.0 out of 5 stars What i thought of gravity rush
I think gravity rush is a very good game liked the story and even the DLC exta mission and costumes is good.
Published 4 months ago by lewymac007
5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I had tried it sooner!
Didn't get this game until very recently as it never really shouted out to me, however, after playing it it has become by far my favourite vita game and I reccommend to anyone who... Read more
Published 4 months ago by TomNinetyTwo
5.0 out of 5 stars The best.... around!
I've had my Vita for 8 months now and have enjoyed what games have come around.
Until Gravity Rush I had been searching for a game to enjoy as much as I did with... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dan
5.0 out of 5 stars The best game on the Vita
"Gravity Rush" is an excellent example that video games can still be innovative, even in the days of annual Call of Duty games. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Carey
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I had heard a lot of great things about this game. But only after playing it I realized how this is a masterpiece. One of the best Vita games you can get.
Published 5 months ago by Fernandes Joao
5.0 out of 5 stars Art in video game form
A true joy to play from start to finish. The OST is excellent, the characters are memorable and the floating city "Hekseville" is a wonder to explore. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Matthew Cousins
4.0 out of 5 stars At last... a good Superman (Girl?) game!
Wow. I know the Vita has shown itself to be a powerful console from the beginning with titles such as Uncharted and Wipeout and such, but Gravity Rush is a truly impressive piece... Read more
Published 6 months ago by John Clayton III
5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than expected. Worth buying!
Prior to buying the game I watched a couple of gameplay videos around the net and was intrigued by how it plays out but I wasn't blown away, still, it looks interesting enough to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Khoo C.R.
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