10 Of The Best PS4 Games Of All Time
About the Expert: Alex McCumbers has played just about every major PS4 release since the console launched in 2013. His website, ForeverClassicGames.Com, is a celebration of games from all eras across all systems, including PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. He’s also been published on gaming sites such as Giga Geek Magazine, Marooners’ Rock, and Twin Galaxies, and someday he hopes to write a game narrative of his own.
One of the most popular video game consoles of all time, Sony’s PlayStation 4, has an impressive library full of all-time classics, niche hits, and excellent remakes. The PS4 is also a solid way to enjoy Blu-ray films and streaming services, so it makes for an effective living-room entertainment platform, as well. What’s more, PS4 games generally work on PlayStation 5 systems (PS5 launched in November 2020), and even feature improved visuals and performance, so picking up these games is still worth it for those planning to upgrade.
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Sony did announce that after the release of Horizon Forbidden West, upgrades to the PS5 version of Sony-published games will cost $10, though many indies will still likely offer free upgrades. All things considered, though, the PS4 still holds up extremely well when compared to other consoles on the market, and there are often great deals to be found.
Below, you’ll find some of the best PS4 games ever. We’ve considered the merit of each game’s individual offerings as well as value for the player and replayability. That said, there is a staggering number of games that fall into specific genres for just about any type of gamer. This system has the most variety on the market outside of, maybe, Steam, but the main benefit of going with a console over a PC is less time tinkering with settings and more time gaming. Some of the best experiences are for mature audiences, but there is also a huge list of games that are family-friendly or great introductions for inexperienced players.
How We SelectedUsually, I pick up a PlayStation with the sole intent to play the latest Final Fantasy game, but I quickly discovered a world of franchises and blockbuster releases that will always have a place on my shelf. There are so many games to recommend that narrowing down this list was a challenge, but I am confident that these 10 titles and the franchises they represent are some of the best PlayStation 4 has to offer. Even now, as a PS5 owner, I am still happily poring through the PS4 library.
5 Best Games That Have Received Remastered Versions Like The GTA Trilogy
The Definitive Edition GTA Trilogy is a remaster of the original 3D Universe GTA Trilogy by Rockstar Games. Unfortunately, the games have been plagued by bugs and technical issues, which Rockstar is currently working to resolve.
There have, however, been numerous remasters of popular games that have proven to be superior to the originals. In this article, we look at five such games.
5) Sleeping Dogs: Definitive EditionThe True Crime series has been one of the first competitors of the GTA series. After laying dormant for several years, it resurfaced with its spiritual successor, Sleeping Dogs, in 2012.
Set in Hong Kong, you play as an undercover cop trying to infiltrate the Triads. The Definitive Edition of the game was released two years later, with improved gameplay features that were suggested by the player community. It provides an experience which is quite similar to the GTA titles.
4) Saints Row: The Third RemasteredSaints Row is a popular series that has been one of the biggest competitors of the GTA franchise. Unlike the GTA games, however, the Saints Row series adopted a more "anything goes" approach, with realism taking a backseat.
The series' most successful game was Saints Row: The Third, which came out in 2011. It was an entertaining experience for players who had finished GTA 4 and were waiting for GTA 5.
The Remastered version was only released last year, and features improved visuals, lighting, and other graphical upgrades. It also includes all of the original game's DLCs.
3) Age of Empires 2: Definitive EditionThe Age of Empires franchise has nothing in common with the GTA franchise. It isn't an open-world shooter or sandbox, but is rather a real-time strategy (RTS) series. However, when it comes to remasters, the Definitive Edition of Age of Empires 2 is one of the best examples possible.
This is the 2019 remaster of an HD remaster which was made in 2013. However, what made it successful was the new content and suitability for online play.
2) Resident Evil HD RemasterResident Evil HD Remaster is a high-definition remastered version of Resident Evil (2002), which itself was a remake of Resident Evil (1996). With its atmospheric environments, tense resource management, and brain-teasing riddles, it's arguably the greatest of the early fixed-camera Resident Evil games.
The original Resident Evil Remake did a lot in the way of visual enhancements. However, the HD Remaster completes the picture with a 16:9 aspect ratio, HD graphics, surround sound, and a redesigned control system.
1) Mass Effect Legendary EditionThe original Mass Effect games are wonderful experiences, but they're quite obsolete by modern standards. When the Legendary Edition was revealed, it came as a complete surprise, but it was something that most Mass Effect fans had been craving for years.
It is a remastered collection of the entire trilogy along with all their DLCs. This is one of the greatest remastered games ever, thanks to the improved visuals, improvements to camera angles and lighting, and even bug fixes that were never addressed in the originals.
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Edited by Sandeep BanerjeeThe biggest thing for GTA fans right now is the Definitive Edition GTA Trilogy that is set to arrive in less than two weeks. These are the remastered versions of the existing 3D Universe trilogy that are too old to play on modern hardware.
As a result, Rockstar is releasing the updated versions of these games on all current-gen and last-gen consoles, PCs, and even mobiles. The Definitive Editions of GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas are much more graphically advanced, with a modernized control scheme. This article lists all the significant points players need to know about the gameplay in these games.
Everything known about the gameplay of the Definitive Edition trilogy comes from Rockstar's description of the games and the trailer itself. The main notable difference is the GTA 5-like control scheme, which has players wondering how this will affect the missions. The official description mentions "Grand Theft Auto V-style controls and targeting, " implying a control scheme similar to the latest GTA game.
This means that players won't have to rely on the terrible aiming and movement controls of the originals, especially GTA 3 and Vice City. PC players had it worst, as the free aiming was primarily useless and less intuitive than the auto-aim feature in the console variants. GTA 5's control scheme is not perfect either. The aiming system in the game is considered inferior to that in Max Payne 3, another Rockstar Games title.
The Definitive Edition trilogy is not only incorporating the control scheme of the HD Universe. Multiple other features, like selection wheels for radio stations and weapons and a navigation system, are included. The weapon selection wheels will make gunfights much more intuitive, as players don't need to waste time in selecting their preferred weapon.
Similarly, the radio selection wheel makes switching through radio stations much simpler. Players won't have to go through the entire list to find their favorite stations anymore. The navigation system will be just like in GTA 5, with players able to set a waypoint on the map and the route shown on the radar.
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While GTA veterans have probably memorized the 3D Universe maps by heart, this feature is still handy in missions. This is especially true for GTA 3, which didn't even have a map, to begin with. There aren't even any stable mods that add a map to the game. GTA San Andreas was the only game from the trilogy to have a waypoint system, but it never showed a route.
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