The Vita Lounge - If you’re a casual/mobile phone gamer then in amongst your Angry Birds and Cut The Rope emerged a fun little game called Burn The Rope. I remember having a blast with the game on my iPhone when it was first released back in 2010. Seeing a re-release on the Vita was something that made me smile. At least until I saw the price, but we’ll get to that later.
Adways.it and Mutations Studio has a different approach to bringing over Western games which focuses on culturalization. They picked up Burn the Rope from Canadian developer Big Blue Bubble and published in Japan with new artwork.
Interesting, but I wouldn't want Japanese games coming to America being changed to suit a western audience. I have an appreciation for the different styles Japanese use for their games, shows, etc. I'm sure some feel the same way in Japan based on western things.
The results of trying to Westernize distinctly Japanese games would be a disaster. Can you imagine what would become of games like Okami or Yakuza?
In the dusty, undeveloped wastelands of Western Mudos, cantankerous townsfolk find their settlements besieged by belligerent outlaws. Along comes Stranger, a tall, dark and enigmatic bounty hunter with a critter-firing crossbow. First released in 2005, Stranger’s Wrath has been passionately upgraded in HD and is coming to the PS Vita this week.
Enjoy this week The Drop.
I can't wait for OddWorld: Stranger's Wrath. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is a retail purchase.
I also think we will see Batman: Arkham Asylum free on plus soon in North America.
" The game will be available as part of the “Instant Game Collection” from November 20th until December 31st."
http://gamesretrospect.com/...
I post that, because I don't expect anything new before or after the 31st of December.
Pocket Gamer: Embarrassingly enough, this is the third time we've reviewed Burn the Rope for Pocket Gamer. Last year's iPhone version got a Bronze Award, and then the Windows Phone version also got a Bronze Award.
So is it third time bronzey for this PS Vita version? Not quite. While everything about this latest version is a carbon copy of the previous outings, it's impossible to ignore that bumped-up price tag.
Paying extra for a game that's free on another platform isn't something most gamers are likely to enjoy.
I'm with you on the prices. Any Vita game that is on another platform is cheaper on that platform.