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Vasara Collection
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups: Vasara and Vasara 2 are made available to the whole world via this package: Vasara Collection! Science Fiction meets History in these arcade classics which take place in an alternate timeline Feudal Japan where technologically advanced weaponry and equipment are a reality, and...
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- Released
- August 12, 2019
- Developer
- QUByte Interactive, Visco Corporation
- Publisher
- QUByte Interactive, Chorus Worldwide
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Vasara Collection Reviews
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For the budget price that’s being asked for VASARA Collection, it’s an absolute steal. Both classic VASARA games are addictive enough in their own right, but it’s the addition of Timeless Mode that takes the collection into must-have territory. With its sharp, colourful graphics, tight mechanics and randomised stages, it’s heaven for shoot ’em up fans seeking something that will keep them on their feet.
If you're as much of a shoot 'em up fan as I am, you probably love discovering long-lost hidden treasures. Thankfully, this brand new collection features 2 fantastic arcade shooters from the turn of the millennium that are sure to satisfy genre enthusiasts.
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: in this day age, in good ol’ 2019, I’ll take any Playstation Vita release I can get. Mostly because I want to give that underrated gem of a system as much exposure as possible before its eventual demise. I’ve played some terrible stuff this year, such as NightCry and Drowning, but it’s oh so satisfying when you end up getting a very good game that just fits perfectly with the system’s portability. I present to you the Vasara Collection.
Samurais and Bullets, oh my! The VASARA series’ debut in the early 2000s started with Vasara, followed by Vasara 2 the following year. Up until I was assig
Vasara Collection brings two rare Japanese shmups to a modern audience in a competent (if relatively no frills) experience. Unique melee mechanics and a quirky feudal Japan setting make them well worth experiencing, just don’t expect them to be easy. The bonus Timeless mode is a nice addition but feels a bit wasted.
For the high-score chasers and shoot em’ up fans among us, VASARA Collection delivers a classic experience with some cool features. The customization could definitely be stronger, and the delay on the basic melee attack makes it frustrating to use, but the overall package is pretty compelling. As yet another example of older and possibly forgotten titles getting a second chance on a modern platform, the three Vasara games represent a worthwhile investment, even if they aren’t at the top of their class.