Just don't get shot...

Unit 13 - I love it. It's a third person shooter for the PSVita and it is awesome, for lack of a better word.

There isn't really a storyline for this game. You're a member of a counter-terrorism force, infiltrating and taking over enemy bases and sometimes collecting important objects along they way. Each mission varies in its level of difficulty, and you can only play the next mission once you've completed the one before it. They're not stupidly long either, it's just incredibly fun, and tense, but still enjoyable. It tests your mind when it comes to things like stealth and attempting to find the best route to your destination, which is something I like in shooter games. Being a bit of a bruiser when it comes to war games, playing the missions that don't allow me to be anything but stealthy were a challenge - and a good one at that.

Gameplay is great. Unit 13 really makes you use all the controls, whether it's in an attempt to seek cover from the enemy or to zoom in for the perfect head shot. I have to say, the sniper abilities on this game are great - it allows for an incredibly accurate shot. There's a lot of freedom to move around in this game, you don't need to follow the guiding arrow at the top of the screen to find the best and most efficient way around the game. The graphics are fantastic, especially for a handheld console. The movement of characters is fluid, there's no lag which is something I was pleased to see.

The training grounds at the beginning of the game are incredibly useful as they teach you how to use the controls, change weaponry and target things quickly and accurately. The controls are mapped out really well, with the dual sticks being used to set up a close range and move around. The shoulder buttons are used to zoom in on aim and fire round after round of bullets. Grenades are easy to access, and if you don't want to use the various buttons for these things then you always have the option to use the touchscreen instead, especially when it comes to things like disarming mines.

For each mission you're able to select a soldier that you think would be best for completing it in fast and efficient time. The game will tell you which soldier is recommends, but you don't have to go for that one, you can make your own judgment. Every soldier is from a different part of the world and has their own speciality. There are different forms of missions as well. Covert missions require stealth and for you not to be caught by alarms or the terrorists you're attempting to sneak around. Others will require you to go right in and blow things up, collect items and shoot anyone that dares cross your path.

People say that this game can't beat CoD, but I don't know how far I agree with this statement. When CoD arrives on Vita we shall see, but until then I would urge all you shooter fans to run down to your local video game store and demand a copy. It's well worth it.