Outside of combat, things function competently. Running is done with the right bumper, and you can look over your shoulder with the left. The d-pad is used to equip a gun or access your inventory. “A” is the multi-purpose button — used to open doors, pick up objects and the like. There is one notable issue here: the game doesn’t distinguish between item types. Therefore, you’ll frequently waste time picking up weak weapons (and then putting them down again) because it’s not always obvious what you’re being prompted to grab.

When Ubisoft sent over review codes for its PlayStation Vita launch titles I reasoned that having someone else cover the game to offer a fresh perspective was the best course of action. But, when push came to shove, I pulled an about face and decided a second trip to the Glade of Dreams was in order. And it’s a decision I don’t regret in the least.

A second addition doesn’t endear itself quite as well. Pitch performance is dynamic this year, which means that if you register punch outs with a specific pitch its in-game rating will rise. Conversely, allowing hits will reduce that pitch’s effectiveness. I understand the premise, but I’m not convinced it’s beneficial to the gameplay.

Well, it turns out there’s an upside to these transgressions as it gives you carte blanche to turn wave after wave of machines into scrap, which proves to be a lot of fun.