Will Gravity Rush 2 rise to the heights the first instalment did?

Gravity Rush was originally a launch title for the PlayStation Vita. The unusual game, in which a mysterious protagonist named Kat can manipulate gravity, was and still is one of the best games on the system. The original gameplay and lush visuals made the title stand out.

Although it wasn’t a huge success on the Vita, it did warrant a sequel – especially since the original (which is also available on the PlayStation 4) ended on a cliffhanger. In the upcoming Gravity Rush 2, Kat and her friends find themselves in a new location, Jirga Para Lhao, and she has a new set of moves.

“We’re giving you a whole new world to explore,” producer Nick Accordino says. “There are new powers on display. The team built the game from the ground up on the PS4.”

Gravity Rush 2 takes advantage of the boost to the horsepower by giving players a world that feels more alive. Influenced by cities in Central and South America, Jirga Para Lhao has large squares and ports. It’s busy with people and airships. In the short demo I played, I fell through the alleys and walked along walls as I used Kat’s powers to manipulate gravity. I ran into tables, chairs and other objects that can be knocked around.

I tried out one mission, which showed off Kat’s two new abilities: Lunar style and Jupiter style. These moves are based on the gravity associated with those heavenly bodies. They also provide the keys for Kat’s mission, an investigation for Vogo, a workman shipping out unusual cargo.