Plantera
SCORE: 90
We got into a very interesting discussion here at Family Friendly
Gaming concerning Plantera. This is essentially the same game on the
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U that we had previously reviewed. We have a
company policy that we need to be provided payment to update an existing
review with new information. That way certain companies are not
expecting a re-review every single week as they release new content for
their games. We would never review anything new without that company
policy.
The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of Plantera had a cross-purchase
functionality. So if you bought the Wii U version you could also get it
on the Nintendo 3DS for free. Plantera on the PS Vita does not have
that. At least not yet. If Plantera on the PS Vita is updated with that,
then we get into the definite situation of the first paragraph. I felt
like sounding off on this downloadable only video game.
I am a bit surprised Plantera was released on the PS Vita. It is such a
dead system. At least Plantera could have been given a physical copy
release. Right? I guess my expectations are too high. I need to lower
those. The problem is my expectations are so low we are going to need to
start digging underground to get them any lower. I am not a fan of
companies releasing a game on multiple systems across multiple months.
It costs us in the gaming media more money. Not that many people in PR
and Marketing care about the costs to us.
Plantera has good colors, nice music, and lots of tapping fun. I am
thankful Family Friendly Gaming was given a digital download code for
Plantera on the PS Vita. I tried to use this game on the Playstation TV
so we could do a video series of it. Plantera failed to work on the
Playstation TV. Which was a real bummer for me personally. I was going
to do some overtime video work.
I found myself a bit bored playing Plantera. I would plant stuff, tap
creatures, and watch it unfold. I spent more time watching than actually
doing in Plantera. Why? Because I was waiting for the next level to be
able to unlock something else. Plantera can be an addicting game. I can
see why others are so into it. Plantera surprisingly did not make much
of an impact with me.
- Paul
Graphics: 90%
Sound: 100%
Replay: 90%
Gameplay: 80%
Family Friendly Factor: 90%
System: PS Vita
Publisher: Ratalaika Games
Developer: Varagtp Studios
Rating:
‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY
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