Tearaway

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"Tearaway is a vibrant, papery world that you hold in your hands via the Playstation Vita. As a god-like figure, help IOTA or ATOI, a messenger with a special delivery for you, complete their journey. Interact with the world using the Vita's unique features like rear-touch panel and touch screen to solve puzzles and bring the papercraft land to life."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

Tearaway features a gorgeous papercraft world with stunning visuals and charming characters.
The game effectively utilizes the PS Vita's unique controls and technology, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
It offers a mix of creativity, customization, and joyful platforming, making it a must-have title for the PS Vita.

The gameplay experience is relatively short, leaving players wanting more.
Combat mechanics are weak, and puzzles could have been more challenging.
Some players may find the papercraft tool restrictive and the Vita's inputs occasionally lack precision.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Tearaway are widely praised for their gorgeous art style and charming visuals, which create an engaging and immersive experience. The game effectively utilizes the PS Vita's capabilities, enhancing the overall aesthetic with a mix of creativity and customization options.
- “Tearaway is a brilliant mix of creativity, stunning visuals, and joyous platforming.”
- “Wonderfully charming, immediately engaging visuals.”
- “Great use of PS Vita's controls, gorgeous art style, and fun soundtrack.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Tearaway is a captivating blend of traditional platforming, combat, and personalization, enhanced by its unique integration with the real world. While it introduces innovative elements, its standout feature is the charming presentation and beautifully crafted papercraft environment that immerses players in a delightful experience, despite its short running time.
- “It mixes up traditional gameplay by adding some new elements, but where Tearaway shines most is in the presentation.”
- “The papercraft world of Tearaway is full of beautiful landscapes, charming characters, and creative gameplay, but it also seamlessly melds with the 'real' world in unprecedented fashion.”
- “Its short running time is mostly overshadowed by its compelling mix of platforming, combat, and personalization – a brilliantly crafted gameplay combination that'll keep you glued to the wonderful world that Media Molecule has created.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are too many technical issues that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustration.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its fun soundtrack, which complements the gorgeous art style and enhances the overall experience. Additionally, players appreciate the great use of the PS Vita's controls, allowing for a more immersive interaction with the music. The extensive customization options further enrich the musical experience.
- “The soundtrack is fun and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “Great use of PS Vita's controls and gorgeous art style complement the music perfectly.”
- “There are tons of customization options that allow you to personalize the music experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is highly personalized, allowing players to feel a unique connection to their narrative, resulting in an experience that feels distinct and individual upon completion.
- “Upon completion, it will feel like your own story, different from anyone else’s.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the papercraft world visually stunning and immersive, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to its significant replay value.
- “The papercraft world is gorgeous, blurring the line between the game world and the real world, offering plenty of replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in for more.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two runs are ever the same, enhancing the game's replayability.”