Zipper Interactive is bringing the full weight of their shooter expertise to bear on the PlayStation Vita early next year with Unit 13, a competitive and cooperative third-person shooter custom made for Sonyâs touchy handheld.
In Unit 13 players will choose one of six special operatives to tackle 36 varied missions across nine locales. As they complete missions theyâll unlock more challenging âHigh-Value Targetâ scenarios which will be shareable with others through the Vitaâs Streetpass-ish Near feature. The game is geared at always keeping the player connected to other competitors around the world, constantly updating them on their position on the global leaderboards, delivering Daily Challenge content to keep things fresh once the smoke has cleared.
On the co-op side of things, players will be able to connect and chat via the Vitaâs built-in microphone, vying for position on the global, regional, and friend mission leaderboards.
While it doesnât sound like my cup of tea, Unit 13 should give shooter fans something to do with their hands once the Vita launches in North America in February.
Deploying at Vita Launch: Zipperâs Unit 13 [PlayStation Blog]
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