It’s somewhat remarkable that one of the strongest games in the Vita launch lineup is one that doesn’t involve any of the touchy or the feely that’s emblematic of the new handheld. Yes, the Vita is, arguably, all about how you interact with the front and back touchscreens, and Raymꦆan Origins Vita barely bothers with any of that. But while it’s not a showcase for all the new bells and whistles on the system, Rayman succeeds at highlighting another aspect of the diminutive powerhouse: It can deliver a true console experience in the palm of our hands.

A virtually unchanged port of the PS3 / Xbox 360 release, Rayman Origins Vita looks absolutely gorgeou🧸s on the small screen. If ever there was a case for 2D gaming, this is it. High-res, packed with details, with vibrant animation that leaps off the screen in a way that most modern 3D games don’t, Rayman Or🅠igins Vita delivers a sumptuous feast for the eyes. (And ears: make sure to play this one with your best headphones. The levels are designed with music in mind, and as the platforms come to life with every touch, leap and stomp, musical flourishes accompany the action in a very rewarding way).

It’s tempting to point to our 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Rayman Origins review, which sums up our feelings about the game’s console version and holds true for the Vita release. But to recap: Despite the cartoony looks, this is a hardcore (and classic) platformer through and through. This is a game that values timing, precision and momentum. This is about tough challenges delivered unapologetically. It’s a simple game in its mechanics: Rayman can༺ jump. Rayman can hover (by holding the jump button). Rayman can attack. And Rayman can run.

The challenge here is all in the level design. Every leap from bouncing bongo drum to pulsating perch, every mad dash through explosively erosive rocky peaks, every carefully charted course through dangerous waters – every single level is built with collectible bits, dangerous obstacles, and that very next ledge all perfectly positioned to be just barely out of reach. It can be crushing at times, but never in a cruel or punishing way. Instead, it kept us constantly craving perfection – a pursuit for every last secret and every last tidbit to complete the lev🌟els as best we could.