Tearaway

Tearaway

Media Molecule · 2013

Turns the Vita into part of the game world

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you enjoy inventive handheld mechanics, playful fourth-wall interaction, and handmade visual worlds, Tearaway delivers an unusually personal platforming adventure. Expect a short, gentle experience whose charm is stronger than its challenge or mechanical depth.

What it does best

  • Turns the Vita into part of the game world

  • A papercraft world with an unmistakable handmade charm

  • Small acts of making become part of the adventure

What might put you off

  • Fiddly controls and hardware gimmicks

  • A short, uneven adventure

The setup

What you are walking into

Explore a spectacular world held entirely in your hands. Embark on a unique adventure from the creative minds behind LittleBigPlanet with your new friend, the adventurous Iota or the intrepid Atoi - a papercraft messenger from another dimension with a unique message to deliver - to you!

Where it lives

PlayStation Vita

Genre

PlatformAdventure

Vibe

ActionFantasy
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