PlayStation All-Stars Review Round up

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I’ve not begrudged Sony and Superbot for pretty much straight out copying Super Smash Bros for their own PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. My argument is that it really doesn’t matter if it ends up being really fun. It’s out now in the US – and judging by reviews for the cross-compatible PS3 and Vita brawler, it is indeed fun.

Here’s what the (mostly!) pretty high scores say:

• IGN – 8 (both)
• Videogamer – 6 (PS3)
• Push Square – 9 (PS3)
• PlayStation Lifestyle – 8.5 (Vita)
• PlayStation Lifestyle – 8 (PS3)
• The Sixth Axis – 9 (Both)
• The Escapist – 4/5 (PS3)
• CVG – 6.8 (PS3)
• PlayStation Universe – 9 (PS3)
• Eurogamer – 7 (PS3)
• Game Revolution – 8 (PS3)
• GameTrailers – 7.3 (PS3)
• GodisaGeek – 7 (PS3)
• OPM – 6 (PS3)
• Destructoid – 9 (PS3)
• Game Informer – 7.5 (PS3)
• GamesRadar – 7 (PS3)

It seems to be just the thing for loyal fans of Sony’s (relatively) long gaming history. "It’s a complete package with a few flaws, but ultimately a brilliant purchase for both PlayStation and fighting fans,"  says The Sixth Axis.

Eurogamer, a little more stolid, calls it  "An enjoyable, workable [Super Smash Bros. Brawl] clone – and a surprisingly un-cynical one – but lacking the raw ingredients to truly replicate Nintendo’s success in this niche."

IGN says that  "PlayStation All-Stars is flawed, but fun. Every fan of the PlayStation brand should give it a go."

Remember, buying the game for PS3 gives you a code to download the Vita version for free – and allows cross-play between both titles, which is pretty damned awesome. The game will be available locally on November 30.