Without the file size buff, a very solid '9'. It almost feels like the devs are sticking it to Sony with such a tiny, quality game.
It's not perfect - but factoring in the file size on top of the extreme quality of game play (plays exactly like the arcade shooters of your youth - eat your Big League Chew) it deserves it. In conclusion, the price, gameplay and especially the GAME SIZE (only 66 MB!!) all lead me to give this game a ten. Although you really cant compare Luftrausers with their AAA titles - this is actually why I was not afraid at all to purchase this game for 10 chucks on PSN - the studios reputation with me. Devolver Digital is a studio that seems to really be putting some interesting ideas into play. Also, for some they may not appreciate the fact there is no story to speak of. Without such contrast it would be difficult to survive. It is easy to see your ship against the bright background as well as enemy ships, missiles, bullets, lasers, kamikazes and whatever else in bullet hell that is seeking to destroy you. Actually, the graphics may be one of the things that turns people off when in fact it's what keeps the game playable at higher 'levels' of gameplay. Too godly? Try getting by on your farted bullets only to propel you, and some weak armor.
Strap on that cannon and nuke armor and prepare for some residual earnings. Sucking too much? Try some different gear. All of this can be adjusted by adjusting your loadout. Interesting and/or more than adequate graphics? Check. Music that compliments the gameplay? Check (although really, why would you not play your OWN music with this?). Able to be played in short bursts or long marathons? Check. Controls that are easy to pick up but easy to master? Check. For what it is, it brings exactly what is necessary to make a quality video game on Vita. Every game oozes with quality and this is no exception. They have delivered some bodacious titles recently. Every You gotta give Devolver Digital props.