Top 5 Best PS Vita Launch Games

Best PS Vita Launch Games

The PlayStation Vita launched yesterday (pre-release bundles notwithstanding) to rather glowing reviews. Sony's new handheld is an impressive accomplishment, with a sleek design and some serious technology under the hood.

Of course, good looks and strong hardware won't amount to anything without a strong suite of games to back them up. Fortunately, there's no shortage of options, as the Vita launched with more than two dozen titles across a wide selection of genres.

Launch games are always a bit of a gamble, though. Developers are still getting a feel for the hardware, and there are always a few games that feel like they've been rushed out the door just to make the cutoff.

To help fix that, we've boiled that crowded lineup down to the five best games we could find. You'll find a mix of innovative titles built just for the Vita, new entries in popular franchises, and spectacularly polished console ports. But they've all got one thing in common — they're absolute must-haves if you're looking to give your Vita library an early boost.