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Resistance: Burning Skies is a 2012 First-Person Shooter release in Sony Computer Entertainment's Resistance franchise. Designed exclusively for play on the PlayStation Vita handheld gaming console, Burning Skies continues the story of the invasion of Earth by the alien Chimeran horde in an alternate fictional Earth past. The game features an all-new hero, a story set in New York City, new weapons, a challenging campaign mode, a social networking feature and other PS Vita-specific functionality.
A new Resistance game and hero for PS Vita.
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The Attack Begins on the North American East Coast
May 15th 1951: the attack on North America's east coast begins...
As New Jersey fire fighter and National Guardsman Tom Riley, you're about to come face to face with the brutal Chimeran invasion force in this blistering shooter built from the ground up for PlayStation Vita system. The latest installment in the hugely successful franchise, Resistance: Burning Skies focuses on a new mission that parallels and complements the existing Resistance storyline.
Key Game Features
- The first ever touch-screen First-Person Shooter on PlayStation Handheld - developed to showcase the functions of PlayStation Vita
- A brand-new hero character, FDNY firefighter Tom Riley
- A familiar arsenal of weapons from previous Resistance games, plus new weapons like a new Chimeran sniper rifle and a fireman's axe
- Featuring a frenetic campaign mode
- A social networking feature that links players and non-players into a vast worldwide Resistance community
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As New Jersey fire fighter and National Guardsman Tom Riley, you’re about to come face to face with the brutal Chimeran invasion force in this blistering shooter built from the ground up for PlayStation®Vita. The latest installment in the hugely successful franchise focuses on a new mission that parallels and complements the existing Resistance storyline.
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42 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By UziSpray
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's truly a shame that Resistance: Burning Skies has been under fire in many reviews. Now, everyone's allowed to have their opinion, even though I strongly disagree with it and find some scores to be way off. I'll just say that I can't find anything about this game that'd put it on par with some of the worst games out there. Granted, it's not a perfect gaming product and has its fair share of issues, but none of these really harm the overwhelmingly great experience. This is a very good FPS for the Vita. Even if it were on console, I'd still enjoy it just as much.
Firstly, the presentation is pretty much great. There are some drawbacks such as lousy gun sounds and some weak texture detail in spots, but these two things don't harm the game much at all. The graphics are overall very nice, with some nicely detailed gun models, solid character models for lead characters, an impressive soundtrack, etc. The story is also one of my favorites in the Resistance franchise.
Secondly, the gameplay is superb. Dual analogs make this a buttery smooth FPS on the go. I didn't know how I'd feel about the touch controls, but I think most of them work well and make sense since you have two shoulder buttons on the Vita instead of four.
Thirdly, it's just a fun game that has a good story and great gameplay. An odd little glitch or framerate drop is ultimately just a small drawback and not a game killer.
Resistance: Burning Skies deserves your attention if you're a Vita owner looking for the next good game to spend your spare time on.
4.5/5
Firstly, the presentation is pretty much great. There are some drawbacks such as lousy gun sounds and some weak texture detail in spots, but these two things don't harm the game much at all. The graphics are overall very nice, with some nicely detailed gun models, solid character models for lead characters, an impressive soundtrack, etc. The story is also one of my favorites in the Resistance franchise.
Secondly, the gameplay is superb. Dual analogs make this a buttery smooth FPS on the go. I didn't know how I'd feel about the touch controls, but I think most of them work well and make sense since you have two shoulder buttons on the Vita instead of four.
Thirdly, it's just a fun game that has a good story and great gameplay. An odd little glitch or framerate drop is ultimately just a small drawback and not a game killer.
Resistance: Burning Skies deserves your attention if you're a Vita owner looking for the next good game to spend your spare time on.
4.5/5
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By herojeff
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Resistance: Burning Skies was the first game I got for my Vita. I'm no super veteran when it comes to multiplayer, so I'll be writing primarily about the single player campaign. I've played the PS3 trilogy and Retribution and in my eyes, Burning Skies was a system seller. However, after reading scores of negative reviews (especially IGN) I was a little worried. At best I figured the game could be a fun throw away title that could wet my appetite for more FPS's on the system. What I ended up with was probably the most fun entry in the series.
It's hard to talk about fun and Resistance in the same sentence. Resistance, as a series, is a bit of a downer, to say the least. But what's always fun about the series are the crazy weapons, cool creatures, and the 50's war torn landscape. All of that is here in spades. In addition, it introduces what may be my favorite weapon in the series, The Mule. This is a double barrel shot gun with a napalm shooting crossbow attached to it. The game also gives us the fire axe, which is a cool new way to perform melee kills.
One gripe a lot of reviews had was the use of the Vita's touchscreen, says that the feature feels forced or shoehorned in. These features are really what made the gameplay stand out for me above the rest of the series. All secondary fire, grenades, and the fire axe are assigned to touch screen controls. Never has tagging a Chimera or throwing a grenade been more fulfilling then when you're tapping the enemy you want to tag or swiping your finger where you want the grenade to go. These controls really kept me in the game and kept me in the headspace of Tom Riley.
Which brings me to another point, and that's the character of Riley, himself. I love that we're controlling a firefighter this time.... Read more ›
It's hard to talk about fun and Resistance in the same sentence. Resistance, as a series, is a bit of a downer, to say the least. But what's always fun about the series are the crazy weapons, cool creatures, and the 50's war torn landscape. All of that is here in spades. In addition, it introduces what may be my favorite weapon in the series, The Mule. This is a double barrel shot gun with a napalm shooting crossbow attached to it. The game also gives us the fire axe, which is a cool new way to perform melee kills.
One gripe a lot of reviews had was the use of the Vita's touchscreen, says that the feature feels forced or shoehorned in. These features are really what made the gameplay stand out for me above the rest of the series. All secondary fire, grenades, and the fire axe are assigned to touch screen controls. Never has tagging a Chimera or throwing a grenade been more fulfilling then when you're tapping the enemy you want to tag or swiping your finger where you want the grenade to go. These controls really kept me in the game and kept me in the headspace of Tom Riley.
Which brings me to another point, and that's the character of Riley, himself. I love that we're controlling a firefighter this time.... Read more ›
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By SRITT3
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of fun. Buy it, Play it, Trade it. Enjoy it.
I wasn't expecting much from the first generation of games released for the vita or any console. Most of the release titles for the vita have been very entertaining and Resistance: Burning Skies scratches that FPS itch nicely.
I wasn't expecting much from the first generation of games released for the vita or any console. Most of the release titles for the vita have been very entertaining and Resistance: Burning Skies scratches that FPS itch nicely.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Zboy
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a great game I don't know why people say it sucks I don't know what they were expecting haha but I can say this if you deciding weather to get this or blacks ops get buring skies it will save you money your playing $55 for black ops and it looks like a ds game online on buring skies is great I play it for hours story mode is pretty good it reminds me of resistance 1 for the ps3
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Last Gamer
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
This review may come off odd to some folks, but I really enjoyed this game: much more so than the terrible Resistance 3. Unlike that game, this one has a protagonist you actually give a crap about. Seeing the invasion unfold before his eyes is an interesting experience, and fits well with the game's theme that every life is important, every life can make a difference.
But enough about that, let's get to the pros and cons
Pros:
Graphics- While certain areas are a mixed bag, the game as a whole has a wonderful look and feel to it. Sure it may not stack up against its console brothers, but it gets the job done.
Controls - This is where they nailed it. At no point did I feel I wasn't in control of my character. The touch controls, far from being a gimmick, are well implemented into the overall game.
Story - I put this, Resistance 2, and Resistance Retribution as the best entries in the series. It adds to the universe without taking something away (I'm looking at you Resistance 3)
Cons:
Length - Only about 6 hours in length. This is okay for a handheld, and the NG+ does add some replay value, but I'm glad I didn't pay full price for this game.
Story - Why you ask? Because while Riley's story is interesting...the hamfisted attempt to paint the resistance as the true fighters in the war against the Chimera is almost insulting. Where were these folks during Resistance 2 when *spoilers* Hale and Echo team were taking the fight to the Chimera? The only reason these folks have any hope at all are due to the efforts of the Sentinels. This is the same nitpick I have with Resistance 3, but I digress.
Overall if you're looking for a good FPS for the Vita, you can't go wrong with this game.
But enough about that, let's get to the pros and cons
Pros:
Graphics- While certain areas are a mixed bag, the game as a whole has a wonderful look and feel to it. Sure it may not stack up against its console brothers, but it gets the job done.
Controls - This is where they nailed it. At no point did I feel I wasn't in control of my character. The touch controls, far from being a gimmick, are well implemented into the overall game.
Story - I put this, Resistance 2, and Resistance Retribution as the best entries in the series. It adds to the universe without taking something away (I'm looking at you Resistance 3)
Cons:
Length - Only about 6 hours in length. This is okay for a handheld, and the NG+ does add some replay value, but I'm glad I didn't pay full price for this game.
Story - Why you ask? Because while Riley's story is interesting...the hamfisted attempt to paint the resistance as the true fighters in the war against the Chimera is almost insulting. Where were these folks during Resistance 2 when *spoilers* Hale and Echo team were taking the fight to the Chimera? The only reason these folks have any hope at all are due to the efforts of the Sentinels. This is the same nitpick I have with Resistance 3, but I digress.
Overall if you're looking for a good FPS for the Vita, you can't go wrong with this game.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great beginners game for the PS Vita
Resistance Falling Skies is by no means a stellar game, but what it lacks overall polish it makes up for in bite size chunks of fun. Read more
Published 8 days ago by JHop777
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome game.
There's been a lot of hate about this game, and I'm not sure why. Now granted I've never played any other resistance games, so I have nothing to compare to. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sonya Senft
4.0 out of 5 stars
dont believe the ign hype or mis hype rather
this game is pretty good its got multi-player which i enjoy quite often , a nice shooter for the vita. storys alright gameplay is good . all in all a wonderful experience
Published 1 month ago by Jonathan Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome shooter game
Awesome game i love it very cool game good graphics nice to play it using headphones to enjoy the ambient sounds.
Published 1 month ago by MetalleriUM
3.0 out of 5 stars
Gameplay is Fun & But Game Feels Rushed
They did a great job with this game in getting a solid FPS on the Vita. The weapons are a blast to use and the story is entertaining. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Josh
5.0 out of 5 stars
For my son
Another game that I picked for the ps vita, adding to my games for my new gaming "toy". Looking forward to adding more!.
Published 2 months ago by mom who reads a lot
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good game
I've played all the resistance games and although the graphics were a little shaky it was a great game over all the controls were good
Published 2 months ago by FjN93
4.0 out of 5 stars
fun
This game is fun and has good graphics for a porable game. Overall this is a great game and worth buying
Published 3 months ago by Pen Name
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK game, could have been much better
The single player was pretty bad, multiplayer was pretty fun but not near enough maps or players. Maybe next time.
Published 3 months ago by DarkOneX
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Fun Addition to the Resistance Franchise
As a fan of the Resistance franchise, I must say that I purchased this product with some trepidation. Read more
Published 3 months ago by John M. Mccormick
