Unit 13
Platforms
- PS VitaMar 6, 20127.8playscore7.225 Critics8.811.2K Players
25 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
There's a real attention to quality and portability that Zipper has put into Unit 13. From gameplay that combines the Vita's new touchscreen tech with the tight controls and solid gameplay of the best games in the SOCOM series to missions time-designed around commuting gamers and airport dwellers alike.
Lorenzo Veloria · Jun 24, 2012 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewUnit 13 has some excellent controls and I think this is a good indicator of what lies ahead for shooters on the Vita. I do admit that the lack of any story and some of the frustratingly stupid AI can be tiresome, but with 36 initial missions, online co-op (if you can get it to work!), and the inclusion of daily challenges, there is quite a bit of replay value and fun to be had here.
Jennifer Dingle · Mar 24, 2012 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewAs we mentioned, though, Unit 13 lacks personality. Not only that, but it feels like a ten-year-old PlayStation 2 game, or at the very least, a more methodical version of Bizarre Creations' The Club, by no means a bad thing. With this in mind, don't turn your back on it. Although Unit 13 has one foot deeply rooted in the past, the challenging missions and online connectivity will you keep you coming back.
Chris Buffa · Mar 21, 2012 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewUnit 13 has its shining moments, but there's an odd inconsistency to Zipper's execution. There are A.I. issues and, thanks to the lack of story, an air of meaninglessness to the proceedings, though the actual shooting is well-executed and fun. Unit 13 is far from Tier 1 in quality, but it's still something I'll keep coming back to until Zipper's next big thing.
Xav deMatos · Mar 16, 2012 Reviewed on VitaIf you're patient, you should probably wait for a bigger name with a bigger first-person or third-person shooter. If this is your genre, there's no stopping you from picking up this title. Still, if you just want to give those dual analogs a work-out, Unit 13 more than fits the bill. It does so with intelligence and the spark Zipper normally reserves for its SOCOM games.
Daniel Bischoff · Mar 13, 2012 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewUnit 13 is perhaps the first competent cooperative shooter we've seen on a handheld device, but its repetitive environments and awkward cover mechanics keep it from reaching its full potential. Still, if you're looking to shoot some terrorists with a friend on a handheld console, Unit 13 is your best bet.
Josh Wirtanen · Mar 07, 2012 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewUnit 13 doesn't have flashy visuals or an in-depth campaign, but it does have good controls and plenty to do. I think the AI could use a tune-up and the visuals some polish, but if you're looking for a game to sink bullet after bullet into, Unit 13 will keep you entertained.
GREG MILLER · Mar 06, 2012 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewUnit 13 isn’t a graphical powerhouse by any means, but it doesn’t look bad, either. However, it could have benefited by giving more variety to the actual enemies. There are only a few types, most aren’t that intelligent, and they’re pretty much all carrying the same types of weaponry again and again. No real surprises here, except for every once and a while when you encounter a dude with an RPG.
Anthony Severino · Mar 06, 2012 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewSo there's certainly a good amount of content here. The predictable enemy behavior and easy shooting of Unit 13 sometimes make the action feel a bit rote, and some missions are downright frustrating. However, the ways in which the game rewards your skills and requires you to take a tactical approach as you stay mindful of your surroundings encourage you to be the best operative that you can be. It feels good to do the free world proud.
Carolyn Petit · Mar 06, 2012 Reviewed on VitaRead full reviewWhen Unit 13 is fun, it's really very fun. When Unit 13 is not fun, it becomes far too much like hard work. Overall, however, the revelry outweighs the rage and with an embarrassment of content, not to mention some cool cooperative action, Zipper Interactive's first Vita outing scrapes by with a net win.
Jim Sterling · Mar 06, 2012 Reviewed on VitaRead full review
Community Reviews
- Rated on Vita
About the game
PORTABLE WARFARE.
Jump into the action with Unit 13 for PlayStation Vita System and conquer 45 tactical missions as you help take down global terror networks and prove your place in the military elite. With the precision of the Vita's dual analog sticks, unique touch interface, Wifi connectivity for fast action and 2-player co-op, and 3G compatibility for instant social updates and daily challenges, Unit 13 is the perfect on-the-go action shooter.