In this post you will find a list of some of the best PlayStation Vita games in 2022 with great graphics. The cost of purchase from the Sony PS Store in India has been mentioned as well.
The PlayStation Vita is a handheld video game console from Sony. It was released worldwide in 2012 and discontinued by Sony in 2015. Although it had a short life span as per Sony, the console is still a great gaming device to have especially if you want something which is extremely portable. You can check my other post which talks about why a PS Vita in 2022 still makes sense.
The current PS Vita community is very active and you’ll find great content for Vita on the web. There are games for every genre and it’s never too late to get started
Top 10 Best AAA PS Vita Games of All Time (in alphabetical order)
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate (2013)
The Joker is on the loose in Gotham City and has taken over a high-security facility, called Blackgate Prison. Now it’s Batman’s job to stop him. As the Dark Knight, use gadgets such as Batarangs and grappling hooks to sneak through the prison and take down enemy goons along the way before you beat up Joker himself. With over 30 missions set in new environments, take on some of Gotham’s most notorious baddies in this portable beat-’em-up game.
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Rs 1,499 ($18.82)
Gravity Rush (2012)
Gravity Rush is a gorgeous, innovative game that stands on its own among the best action adventure titles in recent memory. It is the perfect showcase for just how amazing the PS Vita can be when given a AAA title to perform at its best.
Join Kat in her epic journey to save her home and the entire solar system, with gravity-defying skills, fast-paced gameplay, and stunning 3D visuals. In Gravity Rush, you play as Kat, a young woman tasked by the floating Elders of the City of Hueco Mundo—Gemini—to find the source of a mysterious new phenomenon called Shifts that has caused an enormous amount of destruction within their city. Kat uses her gravity shifting powers to soar above the rooftops of Heuroto City with ease.
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Rs 1,099 ($13.80)
Killzone: Mercenary (2013)
Killzone: Mercenary is a PS Vita exclusive FPS game developed by Guerrilla Games. Set in 2157, the story follows a mercenary named Kellan who is hired to rescue civilians from an occupied city. Being one of the best games for PlayStation Vita, this game has received favorable reviews from critics and players alike. Killzone Mercenary is a fast-paced FPS (first person shooter) game which offers you a great way to kill time, get your adrenaline pumping and immerse yourself in fierce enemy combat with each mission. Select from a variety of classes, weapons and vehicles to face the harsh ISA threat.
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Rs 1,499 ($18.82)
Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (2014)
The PlayStation Vita version of Minecraft is the perfect way to spark your imagination and really get creative. You can build anything you can imagine, from epic structures to peaceful and soothing brooks. The controls are simple and intuitive so even if you’ve never touched a game controller before, you’re sure to have fun playing Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition!
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Rs 1,581 ($19.85)
Persona 4 Golden (2012)
Based on the popular anime series, Persona 4 Golden follows the journey of Yu Narukami who, along with his friends and fellow students Nanako Dojima and Yukari Takeba, heads off to Japan’s Inaba to save their friend.Unknown to their classmates, or even themselves, they are using the school as a front for something much deeper.
The graphics are perfect. The combat system is simple. If you love Persona 4, then this is a must buy!
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Rs 699 ($8.78)
Rayman Legends (2012)
Rayman Legends is an open-world platform video game developed by Ubisoft Paris and published by Ubisoft to the Sony PlayStation Vita handheld video game console on 21 March 2012. It is the seventh main entry in the Rayman series and the first video game produced by the studio since Rayman: Raving Rabbids for Wii. Rayman Legends is a 3D platformer featuring puzzle-solving elements, environmental puzzles and combat with enemies as well as bosses who require great precision from the player.
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Rs 1,499 ($18.82)
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 (2015)
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 is a survival horror game for PlayStation Vita, featuring cooperative play and the option to switch between the hero and villain characters throughout the game. The heroine Natalia finds herself in a deserted island village where she must find her way out, but things aren’t so simple. The people here are quiet at first but turn hostile when someone disturbs their peace.
The game was an unexpected but amazing surprise! The graphics are great and the gameplay is challenging at times. It is a must have for all Resident Evil fans, especially those who have the original version of RE2
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Rs 2,497 ($31.35)
Uncharted: Golden Abyss (2012)
The critically acclaimed Uncharted: Golden Abyss brings the award-winning Uncharted games franchise to handheld form. Remastered in high definition, this exciting new adventure follows Nathan Drake, an explorer hired by a golden relic hunter on a journey through South America in search of the lost fortune of El Dorado.
With Uncharted: Golden Abyss, you get the complete Uncharted experience. This portable take on the award-winning series features an all new cinematic story, with character dialogue and voice acting that captures your imagination like never before.
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Rs 1,749 ($21.96)
Velocity 2X (2014)
Velocity 2X delivers an intense and visceral arcade experience that takes the best elements of the Dead Nation and Borderlands series, then adds the intensity and variety of a rogue-like into the mix. Players will face off against many enemies on their way to controlling a massive space station, but can also trade their hard-earned loot for more powerful gear as they go. It is a fast-paced and action-packed game that combines elements from various genres, from action to racing. The player is equipped with a customized mech that can be customized, featuring two different classes (Racer and Hunter), each with its own set of weapons and abilities. Each class has a different graphical appearance and way of controlling the mech in all different situations.
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Rs 1,331 ($16.71)
Wipeout 2048 (2012)
Wipeout 2048 is a futuristic racing game. You are in a futuristic speedway, where you must race with your competitors to be the last player standing. There are weapons at your disposal that can help you stick with the pack or shoot from a distance.
Wipeout 2048 will have you jumping, dodging and racing through rings to get to your opponents and win it all.
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Rs 1,099 ($13.80)
Some Honorable Mentions
I was not able to find these games in the PlayStation Vita Store for India, but I have played these games before and they are amazing. So, if you can find these in your country, you should give them a try as well. Unfortunately, I’m not sure how much these games will cost you as they are no longer listed in my PS Vita.
Freedom Wars (2014)
Freedom Wars is a PS Vita action game developed by SCE Japan Studio. In this game, you play as a 100% real android who is recruited by the government as one of their designated fighters in order to save humanity from annihilation. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic future where the remaining humans have been forced to live underground because of an alien race known as the Granzela that invaded Earth six years ago. Once captured, players must complete missions that help them advance through ranks and increase their abilities.
Freedom Wars is the ultimate action RPG that lets you create your own adventure from a fully customizable avatar, explore the game’s world and customize your weapons, and go up against massive bosses in exhilarating cooperative multiplayer battles!
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Unknown
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (2011)
After years of waiting, fans can finally get their hands on the best-selling Metal Gear Solid series in one package: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. Features include HD graphics, bonus content and playable characters, plus online leaderboards to see how well you stack up against your friends
In one fantastic, full-featured package, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD, Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater HD and Metal Gear Solid Touch Edition deliver hours of high-quality gameplay at one great price!
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Unknown
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (2012)
Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 takes the epic battle to all new heights with 12 new characters from the Marvel and Capcom universes, a refined fighting system, eight new stages and new modes.
The handheld edition of Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 will feature online and local multiplayer, touchscreen functionality, NEAR and everything you would find in the PS3 version. In addition, the PlayStation Vita version includes a Spectator Mode and Replay function that allows players to watch or share exciting matches over wi-fi. PlayStation Vita exclusive Gold Herald colour options are also available for the characters. As an integrated option, gamers can use the PlayStation Vita as the “Ultimate Controller” to play the PS3 version of the game.
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Unknown
Fifa 15 (2014)
FIFA 15 brings soccer to life in stunning detail so fans can experience the emotion of the sport like never before (if you were in 2015). Witness the intensity of crowds and listen to commentators guide fans through the story of the game with Dynamic Match Presentation. New Emotional Intelligence allows players to react to opponents and teammates within context, and relative to the narrative of the match. Next Generation Visuals put fans on Living Pitches with grass that wears as the match progresses. Authentic Player Visuals give players true to life appearance.
Price (as of 11th September, 2022) : Unknown
Conclusion
PlayStation Vita was a console that I really feel was launched ahead of its time. As a result, it is still great console to have in 2022 and you can experience some amazing games while on the go. The cost of games are still a bit on the expensive side with Resident Evil being the most expensive game in this list and Persona 4 Golden being the cheapest and I understand that price is a slight deterrent in getting these games in 2022. But almost all of these are games are classics and will keep you busy with long hours of gameplay, so you can start with the ones which are not that expensive, for example Persona 4 Golden.
What do you think should be the top 10 list of games for Vita as per your experience so far with PS Vita games? Please put the name of the games in the comment section and maybe if they are better than some of the games I have suggested above, I can make a change in the list with a shout out to whoever suggested it.