Best Vita Adventure Games

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Amazing Journeys Without Taking a Step

These Vita adventure games will help you experience new and fabulous places, get swept away by secrets and mysteries, and generally do all sorts of exciting things, right from the comfort of your home, local park, bus stop, or wherever you decide to play your new PlayStation handheld.

Several items on this list, such as Uncharted - Golden Abyss and Rayman Origins, are new entries in existing franchises. If you're looking for something that's new, you won't be disappointed by Dungeon Hunter Alliance.

Looking for more great titles? Check out this list of the best PS Vita games to explore other genres.

And if you need to read up before you get the new portable unit, check out the PlayStation Vita on Amazon.

Dungeon Hunter Alliance

Diablo in Portable Form

Though many people have enjoyed this game on the iPhone and other platforms, some are miffed that this latest version costs way more than the original's $0.99. It's still a fun experience, but you'd like to think they'd really pump up the features for this jump in price.

Dungeon Hunter Alliance

Amazon Price: $28.98 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $39.99

I'm not the first one to think that the Dungeon Hunter games look like handheld versions of Diablo. And since we still don't know when Diablo III will drop, for the time being we'll have to get our dungeon-crawling goodness from games like this gem. That's fine with me, because Dungeon Hunter Alliance has more than enough fighting hordes of baddies by yourself or with friends to satisfy my demon-slaying lust.

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Rayman Origins

A Great Platform Adventure Game

Rayman Origins

Amazon Price: $34.49 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $39.99

Rayman Origins is available for multiple consoles in addition to the PlayStation Vita (including the Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360), so you won't have to wait to get a Vita to enjoy this game that returns us to the kooky Rayman universe. However, the unique Vita controls will make this game a whole new experience on the handheld unit.

#3: Disgaea 3

Absence of Detention

Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention

Amazon Price: $38.98 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $39.99

I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the phrase "Absence of Detention," but the lack of a sense-making title doesn't affect the fun factor of Disgaea. A flexible storyline, liberal use of the new touchpad controls, and a host of interesting characters make this game a great entry into the adventure genre on the Vita

#2: Ninja Gaiden

Sigma Plus

Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus

Amazon Price: $36.66 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $39.99

Here's an example of a franchise entry slated to enjoy a very warm welcome on the PlayStation Vita. You'll be able to relive the original love you felt for Ninja Gaiden on the NES, but of course with stellar graphics and updated controls. And, most likely, your original frustration at how difficult the game can be. Learn more (and brush up on your Japanese skills) by checking out the trailer on YouTube.

#1: Uncharted

Golden Abyss

Uncharted: Golden Abyss

Amazon Price: $39.25 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $49.99

Just the awesome scenery alone is enough to make this into an adventure game worthy of the genre. Throw in a modern-day protagonist exploring a 400 year old mystery (somewhat Indiana Jones style), and updated gameplay features, such as a screen-tilt aiming system, and you've got a platform game that's anything but ordinary and boring.

Getting the Vita

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PlayStation Vita First Edition Bundle

Amazon Price: $315.00 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $349.99

You'll need to get your hands on a Vita to play these great games, of course. In addition to the First Edition bundle shown on the left, your options include a $249.99 wireless only version and a $299.99 wi-fi/3G version that comes with an 8 GB card. If you want to play a week early, however, you'll need to go first edition. Plus you get a copy of Little Deviants right off the bat!

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  • JoshK47 Feb 1, 2012 @ 11:54 pm | delete
    A new Uncharted game might just convince me to get a Vita.... hmm... Nice lens!

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Uncharted: Golden Abyss

Amazon Price: $39.25 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now