Better than the professionals say.
I'm not for sure if the reason for the low scores is because they compare this game to the console version or if they are hammering the overall score because the story isn't up to the level of other Resistance games. The only big negative I see is that the story is kind of generic and it isn't even bad it just isnt anything special so I do understand deducting for that. But the graphics look really good for a portable, second only to Uncharted. The multiplayer is really really good and having a lack of modes is fine with me because TDM is my favorite mode and deathmatch is probably my 4th favorite so I should be ok. I also find that a bunch of modes for a game outside the popularity of COD tends to kill the multiplayer because players get spread to thin. Finally, the controls and shooting feel really good when you consider the limitations of a handheld shooter, especially the first 1st-person shooter. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the game and look forward to more shooters on the VIta.
I would personally rate it:
Graphics:8
Gameplay: 8.5
Story: 6.5
Multiplayer: 8.5