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By David Chapman
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Gravity-defying classic gets visual upgrades, extra content.
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Gravity Rush Remastered
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What's It About?
GRAVITY RUSH REMASTERED is a PlayStation 4 port of the original game released on the PlayStation Vita. The new version includes enhanced graphics and sound, as well as all the extra downloadable content available with the original. Players take control of Kat, a young amnesiac girl with the power to change the way gravity affects her and her immediate surroundings. With no clue of her identity, her past, or how she lost her memories, Kat seeks out answers while trying to save her city from a mysterious invading force.
Is It Any Good?
When up is down and down is up, it's usually a sign that things have gone crazy and out of control. But in Gravity Rush Remastered, it's exactly how things are supposed to be, and it's literally under your control. Admittedly, there's a little bit of a learning curve in using Kat's special powers. When shifting gravity around, the camera tries to keep up but doesn't always succeed. And since the game supports the PS4's Sixaxis motion controls for aiming, any accidental tilting of the controller can add to the disorientation. After a bit of adjustment and some good old-fashioned practice, though, you'll soon be falling up and flying down with ease.
The original Gravity Rush was one of the PS Vita's "must have" titles, and for good reason. Its story was engaging, its gameplay was unique, and it was one of the most visually stunning games to ever hit the portable console. With Remastered, the game gets a pretty substantial upgrade in the visuals and sound, more than worthy of a full-size, current-generation release. There are a few rough spots, mainly in some animations and movements, where the game still shows its handheld roots. Even so, Gravity Rush Remastered, with its improvements, extra content, and PS4 controller support, is the best way to play with this physics-defying classic.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about violence in gaming. How does the style of the game and formless shape of the enemies affect the violence in the game? Does it make it easier when enemies lack detail and fade away after their defeat?
Talk about female role models. What are some good role models from gaming, television, and film, and what are some of the traits they share that make them good role models?
Game Details
- Platform : PlayStation 4
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : SCEA
- Release date : February 2, 2016
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Superheroes , Adventures
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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