VASARA Collection

Critic reviews

• Pure Nintendo

  James Colozzi · Sep 06, 2019

  8.0

  All things considered, there is nothing that really negativity impacts these three games to a great degree. They have hours of solid gameplay, challenge, and fun made even better by VASARA 3’s four-player co-op. Having one great shooter is cool, having three in one bundle is epic. I tip my hat to the developers and publishers for some great arcade ports For genre fans, these make very good additions to the Switch’s library.

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• ZTGD

  John Whitehouse · Aug 29, 2019

  6.5

  The Vasara Collection is an unusual choice for a modern game port. A game not many people would have heard of and a genre that is more niche than most. I would certainly recommend turning down the difficulty for most people to ensure that you have a good time. But if you are the sort of person that loves the kind of challenge a bullet hell game provides, well there is certainly some of that in there as well. There is plenty of game for the low price point and I definitely had some fun mixed in with the frustration.

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• Way Too Many Games

  Leo Faria · Aug 19, 2019

  8.0

  If you still own and care about your Vita in 2019, do give Vasara Collection a chance. Those games aren’t exactly what I would consider arcade shooter classics, but they feature decent visuals, tight controls, an ideal level of difficulty and a ton of replayability. It’s a little collection that’s perfect for short bursts in a pick-up-and-play fashion, and perfect for a portable like the Vita.

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• Xbox Tavern

  Graham Cameron · Aug 17, 2019

  6.5

  The Vasara Collection will appeal to the scrolling shoot em up fans as it combines both the old-style games and a modern re-imagining of the original games. It is far too difficult for anyone who is not experienced in this genre of games, and it can get old and frustrating fast after repeatedly dying in the game. But for those who like this style of game and like a hardcore challenge then this collection is packaged nicely just for you.

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• GameSpew

  Richard Seagrave · Aug 14, 2019

  9.0

  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.

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• Cubed3

  Gabriel Jones · Oct 15, 2019

  6.0

  Baffling leaderboard support, lack of remapping, and wonky "Timeless" mode aside, the Vasara Collection is sure to find a home with any fan of arcade classics. The Vasara series, though short-lived, offers a unique blend of STG action and close-quarters mayhem. They certainly aren't a walk in the park. It'll take weeks of constant practice to clear them without continuing. The scoring systems are compelling, and there's a plenty of enjoyment in slashing everything in sight. Give this collection a shot sometime.

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