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Best PS4 Exclusives – Amazing Games That Everyone Should Play

All PS4 Exclusives, Best PS4 exclusives – Arguably, easily one of the best things about owning a PS4 is the ever growing selection of PS4 exclusives that you can get for it. From the likes of God of War to Uncharted 4 and everything in between, the sheer variety of exclusive titles on PlayStation 4 is matched only by their caliber. Make no mistake – these PS4 exclusive games are certainly a must play. So whether you’ve just found yourself in possession of a shiny new PS4, or, if you’ve had one for a while and simply want to keep up to date on all the exclusives available for the console, we’ve got a comprehensive list of the best PS4 console exclusives. In the following list, we haven’t included any PSVR exclusive titles. You can view the Best Games For PlayStation VR in our separate guide, while our PS5 FAQ meanwhile looks to the future of PlayStation. Finally, you can catch up on the best PS4 indie games in our handy guide as well.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

A standalone expansion of sorts to 2018’s superb Marvel’s Spider-Man, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales kicks off right where that game left off – thrusting players into the spider-sneakers of Miles Morales as he starts to settle into his role as New York’s second friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

A much more streamlined effort than its predecessor that removes those pesky stealth missions and much of the open world bloat, Miles Morales also boasts a riveting story that is equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking. You don’t want to miss out on this.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima elevates the existing open world adventure template with a fantasy-free Samurai adventure that deftly pays loving homage to the Samurai cinema of old.

While your mileage may vary according to your level of open world fatigue, Ghost of Tsushima undoubtedly remains not only one of the best open world romps money can buy and a stunning PlayStation 4 exclusive, but also Sucker Punch Productions finest effort to date.

Best PS4 Exclusives: The Last Of Us Part 2

The Last of Us Part 2 is a frankly incredible achievement. Intertwining deep, richly written characters, cementing themes of consequence and loss all the while widening a world that was so well established in the first game, Naughty Dog have crafted one of the finest action adventures of all time and one that invariably stands as the most opulent jewel in an already glittering crown of first-party PlayStation 4 exclusives.

Best PS4 Exclusives: The Last of Us Part 2 is the game of a generation, without a doubt.

A rip-roaring and emotional masterpiece that will be talked about for years to come, *this* is why more than 110 million people own a PlayStation 4.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Dreams

Announced all the way back at 2013 PlayStation Meeting, Dreams has almost spanned the entire lifespan of the PS4. Now, some seven years later, Dreams has finally arrived and within it, developer MediaMolecule has fashioned a practically boundless sandbox of creativity where the only limiting factor is width and breadth of your own imagination.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Dreams is a boundless sandbox of creativity quite unlike anything else.

The first 10/10 scoring PS4 title of 2020, Dreams truly feels like a game-changer in every sense. From the beautifully designed toolset that is both reassuringly powerful and easy to use, to the mountains of cheerful MediaMolecule polish that oozes from every digital pore, Dreams is a bountiful creation suite that every PS4 owner should dive into without hesitation.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Bloodborne

Only FROM Software could fashion a PS4 exclusive like Bloodborne. A grim third-person action adventure very much in the mold of its Dark Souls series of games, Bloodborne whisked players away to the nightmarish realm of Yharnam, a sprawling Gothic city where bleak nihilism reigns and where horrors spawned from the depths stalk its blood soaked streets.

Best PS4 Exclusives: The Gothic city of Yharnam in Bloodborne is home to a great number of unspeakable horrors.

More than just a change of scenery when compared to the Dark Souls games, Bloodborne excelled on account of a brand new combat system that prohibited the use of shields in favour of an evasion based approach where incoming attacks must be dodged rather than blocked.

Though the setting and combat system were both somewhat separated from that which fans had seen in the Souls games previously (the combat perhaps less so), Bloodborne nonetheless employed many of the same hooks that had made those games so compelling int he first place such as the intuitive wrap-around level design, subtle narrative and boundlessly inventive bosses. Bloodborne wasn’t an easy recommendation for fans of Dark Souls, it also, even now, happens to be one of the very best exclusive games you can get for your PS4, too.

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Best PS4 Exclusives: Concrete Genie

Marking the sophomore PS4 outing for Californian studio Pixelopus, Concrete Genie is a work of wonder and visual splendor. Taking place in the small, crumbling town of Denska, Concrete Genie is an affecting artistic adventure where a young boy named Ash must use art to overcome the bullies tormenting him and restore vivid, bountiful color to his hometown in the process.

Using the DualShock 4 controller, players guide Ash through the winding streets of Denska, avoiding bullies and using the motion controls to create puzzle-solving art in one of the PS4’s best looking efforts to date. Beautiful, heartfelt and deeply resonant, there’s nothing quite like Concrete Genie on PS4, or indeed, anywhere else for that matter.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Days Gone

The first proper PS4 AAA debut from Sony Bend Studios – for whom the PS Vita was their primary domain previously, Days Gone is a visually lush, gargantuan open-world jaunt that casts players as Deacon St. John an outlaw biker who, together his road buddy Boozer, must ascertain the fate of Deacon’s wife Sarah in the midst of a turbo-zombie apocalypse.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Days Gone interweaves a compelling story with some superbly engineered horde AI.

Though Days Gone adheres perhaps a little too closely to the traditional open-world template, it demands attention on account of its massive offering, great performances (Sam Witwer as Deacon St. John puts in a particularly intense turn) and solid melee and gunplay mechanics.

Oh and the horde is an especially terrifying spectacle too – requiring tactics and strategy in equal measures in order to be surmounted, while cruising along the winding expanses of rural Oregon on a massive, hefty feeling bike is also deeply satisfying to say the least.

Best PS4 Exclusives: DriveClub

Before Gran Turismo Sport roared onto PS4 at the end of 2017, the first-party racing game honors belonged to DriveClub and despite a somewhat rocky initial release period, Evolution Studios polished effort would soon evolve into a sublime racer that stands, even today, as one of the best racing games money can buy.

Best PS4 Exclusives: The weather effects in DriveClub are unmatched.

Boasting a bevy of cars to choose from, many hugely detailed tracks to race on, a rewarding progression structure and a beautifully tuned handling model, DriveClub still remains one of the premier racers on Sony’s home console. Oh, and it still has the best weather effects of any racer on the market too.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Everybody’s Golf

Since the release of the very first Everybody’s Golf for the original PSOne back in 1997, Sony’s whimsically charming golf effort has held a justified permanent place in the hearts of PlayStation gamers around the globe.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Everybody’s Golf on PS4 is the most welcome and eminently playable the series has ever been.

Fast forward some 20 years and Sony’s first-party golfer arrives on PS4 in rude form; boasting accessibility and character by the bucketload and reminding gamers that you don’t need a super serious licensed golf simulation to create a genre effort that will appeal beyond its demographic. Easy on the eyes and easier still to play, Everybody’s Golf does justice to its PlayStation lineage on PS4 and offers up a superlative bit of golfing that everybody can enjoy – hence the title!

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Best PS4 Exclusives: God of War

By the time Sony Santa Monica had milked the myths of ancient Greece dry with their previous six PlayStation God of War titles, players were interested to see where the series could potentially go next, and in April 2018, the trajectory for Sony’s most brutal franchise became all of sudden beautifully clear. Moving the action to a new setting of Norse mythology, God of War immediately reassured fans that Kratos’ newest stomping grounds would be fresh, though it would be a new level of subtlety and nuance that would meaningfully separate God of War’s latest effort from those previous.

Best PS4 Exclusives: God of War marks a triumphant new beginning for the long running series.

Sporting a truly hefty beard, a new magical axe to replace his swirling Blades of Chaos and most surprisingly of all a son by the name of Atreus, God of War’s inaugural incursion into Norse mythology was as close to perfection as you can possibly get. Neatly intertwining themes of parenthood and responsibility into the well-worn (though not any less bombastic) violent spectacle that has defined the series for years, God of War proves itself not only as the best entry in the series to date but also the most hands-down visually impressive game you can buy on PS4 right now.

With the promise of many more games to come which will also be set in this new Norse setting, God of War lays down a tantalizing road map for where the series will go to next. It’s time to be excited by God of War again.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Gran Turismo Sport

Speaking of premier racers, Gran Turismo, Sony’s longtime racing franchise, finally made its debut on PS4 at the end of 2017 and much like DriveClub before it, it’s fair to say that it didn’t release in tip-top form. Weeks later however, and diligent patching by developer Polyphony Digital has not only resulted in a more polished experience, but a much more content rich one too as a great deal of additional single-player races and tournaments were added to bring Gran Turismo Sport in line with fans expectations for the series.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Gran Turismo Sport thrusts the long-running racing series into 4K and HDR.

With beautiful HDR-powered visuals (especially so on PS4 Pro where a higher resolution can be enabled), that timeless Gran Turismo handling model, more polish than seems eminently reasonable and generous PSVR support, you end up with a racer that is right up there with DriveClub in the ‘must-have’ stakes. You can own both y’know.

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Best PS4 Exclusives: Gravity Rush 2

Sadly, the Gravity Rush 2 multiplayer servers have been shut down by Sony Interactive Entertainment. However, there’s still an enthralling single player mode to play. The gravity control mechanics are superb as you jump and speed through the air.

Best PS4 Exclusives: A stunning and beautifully produced effort.

The game map is huge meaning there’s plenty of opportunity for exploration. There’s also tons of missions to get involved in with a game that will take you 30 hours+ to complete.

The stunning anime art-style is just one of the appealing things about SIE Japan Studios action-adventure. Progression feels smooth, combat is thrilling and the slick gravity-defying movement of Kat in the game is slick.

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Best PS4 Exclusives: inFamous: Second Son

One of the earliest indicators of the level of graphical fidelity that PS4 would usher in over Sony’s last generation console, inFamous: Second Son, Sucker Punch’s first PS4 title simply looked incredible, with all manner of boundlessly impressive lighting and shadowing effects that still remain eye-opening to this day.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Even today, inFamous Second Son just oozes visual style.

More than just a technical showcase however, inFamous: Second Son more crucially took the third-person superhero action that was the series trademark into weightier and grittier waters, with characters that you care about and a well-crafted narrative that provides ample incentive for players to see it through to the end.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Nioh

On paper, Nioh should never have been released. Teased for the launch of the PS3(!) more than ten years ago, Nioh from Dead or Alive 5 developer Team Ninja seemed like the very definition of vapourware; a technopoetic promise of smoke and mirrors that would never amount to anything.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Nioh is beautiful to look at, satisfying to play and very, very hard to beat.

Fast forward to 2017, and not only did Nioh get released, but it also confidently staked its claim as a toweringly brilliant action adventure, and one which arguably takes the Dark Souls formula to new heights against a Feudal Japanese backdrop. There’s no getting around it, if you love action adventures and fancy a staunch challenge you need Nioh.

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Best PS4 Exclusives: Persona 5

The 2017 Game of the Year in the eyes of many, Persona 5 brought the offbeat and thoroughly brilliant JRPG series kicking and screaming onto PS4 with astounding results. Largely regarded as the best entry in the series, Persona 5 elevated the series traditional marriage of dungeon crawling and slice-of-life school shenanigans to new heights with hand-crafted dungeons, a new stealth system and a game world that is set in the very much real world realm of Tokyo.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Persona 5 is easily the most stylish game of the PS4 generation so far.

Encompassing a brash, colourful and loud aesthetic that instantly catches the eye in addition to hundreds of hours of JRPG gameplay, Persona 5 isn’t just at the apex of the JRPG genre, it also happens to be one of the very best exclusives you can buy on PS4.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Ratchet & Clank

No PlayStation platform would be complete without Ratchet & Clank and so it’s with good news that I can confirm that not only does the PS4 serve as the home for the space duo’s latest adventure, but it also happens to be one of the best installments in the series, too. A remake of the first game in the series, Ratchet & Clank on PS4 not only looks like a Pixar film in places from a visual standpoint, but it also weaves a number of improvements into the fabric of the base title to bring it bang up to date, too.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Ratchet & Clank has never looked so good.

From additional weapons and gadgets to the much-needed ability to perform strafe attacks, there can be little doubt that Ratchet & Clank on PS4 stands as perhaps the best entry in the long-running series to date. Furthermore, it also remains an obvious entry point for newbies and veterans alike into the action platforming adventures of PlayStation’s most mischievous duo.

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Best PS4 Exclusives: Shadow of the Colossus

Arguably the PS2’s game of its generation, Shadow of the Colossus comes to PS4 in magnificent form thanks to the boundless talents of porting studio Bluepoint Games. In every way the definitive version of what is arguably Team Ico‘s magnum opus, Shadow of the Colossus has been completely remade (not remastered) for PS4 as it boasts all new art and visual effects that serve to drive its distinctly minimalist style to even grander heights than ever before.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Bluepoint Games have done a stellar job in remaking Shadow of the Colossus for PS4.

A timeless action adventure gem that staunchly rejects the modern day busywork that infests so many games while also embracing a narrative that eschews expected ethical convention in favour of something far more darkly ponderous, it’s perhaps fitting that one of the greatest games of PS2’s generation now also becomes one of the greatest games of the PS4 generation, too. Make no mistake, this is a true PlayStation classic reborn and reforged in its ultimate form – you owe it to yourself to include Shadow of the Colossus in your collection.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Marvel’s Spider-Man

For the longest time Spider-Man has languished somewhat when it came to his depiction in videogames. Arguably surpassed by Rocksteady’s Batman games in the past, the pride of New York City has deserved better – and now, at last, Spider-Man is better and in being so reaches beyond his peers in the proces

Best PS4 Exclusives: Insomniac’s Spider-Man is one of the best superhero games ever made.

A wondrously cinematic affair that combines a great story, some of the best open-world traversal ever and some of the best visuals seen on PS4, Marvel’s Spider-Man is nothing less than an essential triumph. I mean, you simply feel like Spider-Man and as such, I cannot think of any higher praise to bestow upon the wonders that Insomniac Games have wrought here.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Tearaway Unfolded

Few would have thought that despite a stellar debut on PS Vita, Tearaway on PS4 would be able to replicate anything remotely approaching the same magic as its handheld counterpart, and yet, that’s exactly what happened with Tearaway Unfolded. Less a sequel and more a director’s cut of the PS Vita original, Tearaway Unfolded is a platforming adventure that whisks players away to a whimsical paper craft realm where they must deliver a message to a mysterious portal that has opened in the sky.

Best PS4 Exclusives: It’s impossible not to fall in love with Tearaway Unfolded.

Beyond its seemingly twee premise, Tearaway Unfolded proffers itself as a masterful take on the platforming genre. Much more than a straight-laced effort, Tearaway Unfolded makes inspired use of touchpad on the Dualshock 4 controller; enabling players to create objects allowing them to progress through the game world and permitting them to affect the environment in unprecedented ways. Absolutely bursting with character and presenting itself as a shining example of how you port a PS Vita classic to PS4, Tearaway Unfolded is beautifully charming and involving title that really stands apart from anything else on the console.

Best PS4 Exclusives: The Last Guardian

In a manner akin to Nioh, The Last Guardian was originally destined to release on Sony’s last-generation console but due to a series of haggard events, never made the cut. Finally finding a home on PS4 in 2017, Fumito Ueda’s masterpiece provided all the spectacle and understated awe that we would expect from a Team Ico title. However, as any fan of that studio’s output should know, there are a multitude of layers that exist under the astounding veneer for each of the studio’s efforts and The Last Guardian is certainly no different in that regard.

Best PS4 Exclusives: The long wait for The Last Guardian was more than worth it.

Cast as a boy who befriends as massive chimera amusingly named ‘Trico’, the two must work together to escape the dark forces that pursue them, with the young lad leveraging the gargantuan size of his companion to break obstacles and create paths of escape. The kicker here, is that Trico himself is governed by a highly sophisticated AI whereupon you must gradually build a rapport with him before he fully obeys your commands. Beautiful, poignant, haunting and boundlessly inventive, The Last Guardian emphatically makes a hatrick for Team Ico while also doubling up as one of the PS4’s must have games.

Best PS4 Exclusives: The Last of Us Remastered

Without question the definitive version of the PS3 ‘Game of the Generation’, The Last of Us Remastered comes to PS4 with a veritable raft of visual improvements and a not too subtle reminder that Naughty Dog‘s last gen swansong still remains one of the very best action adventures available.

Best PS4 Exclusives: The Last of Us Remastered is the definitive edition of PS3’s game of the generation.

A grimly nihilistic post-apocalyptic tale of mankind struggling to survive after being decimated by a parasitic virus which turns folk into murderous, flesh-eating monsters, The Last of Us Remastered masterfully combines emotional storytelling, engaging characters and hugely satisfying third-person combat to fashion an effort that simply has to be played by every PS4 owner. There is a reason why The Last of Us: Part II is so highly anticipated – this is it.

Best PS4 Exclusives: The Order: 1886

Though The Order: 1886 might not have the best Metacritic score, it bears inclusion here for a number of reasons regardless. Set in an alternate Victorian era where technology has leaped far beyond the constraints of that time, The Order: 1886 casts players as the member of a group tasked with uncovering a conspiracy behind a flood of monsters that have invaded good ol’ London town.

Best PS4 Exclusives: The Order 1886 is one of the most atmospheric and underrated third person shooters around.

A polished third-person shooter with some of the finest visuals on PS4, The Order: 1886 might have clunky stealth sections and an all-too brief campaign length, but the sheer spectacle of it all combined with the tremendous world building and accomplished cover shooter mechanics, ensures it remains one of PS4’s most under appreciated gems. A sequel is most certainly needed.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection

A value busting compilation of Nathan Drake‘s PS3 adventures, there is arguably no better starting point for folks who have yet to experience the Uncharted series. Encompassing a series of globe-trotting third person adventures that combine the cinematic qualities of the Indiana Jones films with the trinket-chasing shenanigans of the Tomb Raider games, the Uncharted games have enthralled players the world over with its action heavy set pieces, quick witted characters and stunning visual presentation.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Uncharted: The Nathan Drake collection is arguably the best way to relive Nathan Drake’s PS3 era career.

And now, thanks to the stellar remastering efforts of Bluepoint Games and Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, fans can relive those adventures in their most pristine form with each of the three games benefitting from a new sheen of technical paint that includes higher resolution visuals, new textures and added effects to name just a few of the improvements.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

In retrospect there was perhaps no grander way to close out the Nathan Drake story on PS4 than Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. The epic culmination of the series to that point, the subtitle of the fourth entry in the series provided a foreboding clue about how developer Naughty Dog sought to bring an end to the adventures of Nathan Drake and simply put, Uncharted 4 remade the DNA of the modern videogame blockbuster in ways that we didn’t think it could.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is one of the finest cinematic experiences you can have anywhere. Anywhere.

At turns embracing and heightening the series penchant for Hollywood bombast while juxtaposing such sequences against more tender moments that meaningfully add to these characters that we’ve spent the better part of the last ten years with, Uncharted 4 isn’t just one of the most technically impressive games on PS4, it’s also a more than fitting end for one of the enduring icons of the PlayStation brand.

Consistently stunning, deftly paced and stuffed with more action than a Die Hard convention, Uncharted 4 marks an exceptional and emotionally resonant end to the core of one of PlayStation’s greatest franchises.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

A roaringly punchy and action-stuffed spin-off from the mainline Uncharted IP, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy takes the two most badass ladies from the series, frequent Nathan Drake partner/antagonist Chloe Frazer and Uncharted 4’s mercenary soldier Nadine Ross, and pairs them up as they set out to find the legendary tusk of Ganesh, the son of Hindu god Shiva.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Uncharted: The Lost Legacy provides players with an enticing glimpse into a post-Nathan Drake Uncharted franchise.

Though markedly shorter than Uncharted 4 (and with a budget price to match), Uncharted: The Lost Legacy nonetheless gives a grand account of itself as provides players with whopping great dollop of the witty dialog and explosive action that they’ve been used to, all the while creating a pair of fantastic leading ladies in Chloe and Nadine. If this is an indication of what a post Nathan Drake Uncharted universe looks like, you can count us in.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Until Dawn

On first inspection, the cheese-filled teen slasher genre would seem to be difficult to replicate effectively in the confines of a videogame, and yet, in 2015, that’s just what Supermassive Games achieved with Until Dawn. An interactive adventure not unlike Telltale Games The Walking Dead or Quantic Dream’s Heavy Rain, Until Dawn doubled down on the non-linear aspects of those games by employing the Butterfly Effect mechanic which allows players to create numerous different scenarios and exponentially numerous outcomes.

Best PS4 Exclusives: The motion captured performances in Until Dawn are always entertaining.

Truthfully though, what Until Dawn gets the most right is how fully it embraces its fabulously schlocky premise as players struggle to keep a group of mostly annoying, yet always entertaining college teens alive in the face of deranged serial killer whilst staying at an isolated mountaintop residence. Naturally, the first time you’ll fail to save everyone and it’s here that Until Dawn lays its hooks into you as you attempt repeated playthroughs and try different choices to get everyone home in one piece.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Wipeout Omega Collection

The stylish poster child of the PSOne era with its neon lit visuals, pulse-pounding techno music and face-tearingly fast races, Wipeout has always been synonymous with the PlayStation brand and in the Wipeout Omega Collection, a trio of the series best entries have been given a fresh coat of paint for newbies and veterans alike to enjoy.

Best PS4 Exclusives: Wipeout Omega Collection looks absolutely tremendous running in 4K on PS4 Pro.

Including remasters of Wipeout HD, the Wipeout HD Fury expansion and Wipeout 2048, the Omega Collection offers up 26 unique tracks, 46 different craft to race on them with and showcases the whole thing with a boatload of extra detail all rendered at 1080p (4K for PS4 Pro owners)and 60 frames per second. Look, it’s quite simple; if you have a thing for racing sci-fi craft at extremely high speeds across a variety of gorgeous looking tracks then Wipeout Omega Collection will be your bag, ridiculously so, in fact.

Best PS4 Exclusives That You Need To Play

The best PS exclusives are the titles that really defined Sony's last-gen console. Despite the fact that some of these have now made their way to PC , these are still PS5 exclusives when it comes to consoles. Most are available to play on the PS5 via PS5 backwards compatibility too, so their legendary status lives on.

Before we get stuck in, here are the rules we've laid down: this list of the best PS4 exclusives deals with console exclusivity, so some of them can be found on PC. Exclusivity has to be permanent and not timed (so we had to remove Nier: Automata when it released on Xbox One). Plus, the games have to be full-price releases, and not DLC or add-on content - though if we're lucky they'll show up on the free PS Plus games list at some point and there's always the best free PS4 games if you're feeling thrifty. 

20. GT Sport

The best racing game on PS4

Specifications

Release Date: 2017

Developer: Polyphony

Genre: Racing

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 Reasons to buy

+Enhanced for PS4 Pro+Compatible with racing wheels+Online tournaments and events

If you're looking for a driving experience on PS4... There's only one choice. Sure, DriveClub was the previous favorite, but GT Sport offers everything that game had a way more. There's the usual raft of high-end sports cars to choose from, and a bunch of high-performance models from commercial manufacturers, along with many of the world's best tracks, lovingly recreated in game. But what sets this apart is the online options, offering tournaments, special events, and loads more - you can essentially live the life of the most exciting, well-travelled professional racing driver... Er, without the risk of crashing (or the millions of dollars they'd probably earn). 

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A magical adventure that will capture your imagination

Specifications

Release Date: 2019

Developer: Pixelopus

Genre: Adventure

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 Reasons to buy

+Heartfelt story+Beautifully stylised+Creative and imaginative

Concrete Genie offers an enchanting, creatively unique experience using the DualShock 4's motion sensor controls to paint. Yep, that's right, you create beautiful artwork by tilting your controller in different directions. While it sounds like a bit of an unconventional way to compose art, it actually works really well. Pixelopus offers a deeply heartwarming adventure that explores the impact of an environmental disaster on a now abandoned seaside town. You play a young bullied teenager called Ash who discovers a magical paintbrush that has the power to restore the town and bring his artwork to life. The story also touches on the issue of bullying with sensitivity, and it also shows you a different side to the bullies that you might not expect to see. 

The other great crime sim on PS4

Specifications

Release Date: 2018

Developer: Sega

Genre: Action RPG

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 Reasons to buy

+Enhanced for PS4 Pro+Fully localised for the US and UK+Massive game, so great value

If you've never experienced the PS4 exclusive Yakuza series... What the hell have you been doing with your gaming life? It's time to rectify that mistake with the latest Yakuza. No, really, the sixth core outing for the series is actually one of the best places to start as it does a great job of telling the story so far, while offering the best action and elements from previous games in one, meaty adventure. It's essentially an action-RPG set in Japan, where you play as ex-Yakuza boss Kazuma Kiryu, who is now a good guy fighting for his adopted children and the people of his town. There are mini-game distractions galore, loads of wonderful side-stories to experience, and a gripping overall narrative.

The fighting legend finds a home on PS4

Specifications

Release Date: 2016

Developer: Capcom

Genre: Fighting

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 Reasons to buy

+Massive list of characters+Also available on PC+Compatible with fightsticks

It might've launched in relatively rough shape, but after over a year of additional content, new characters, and countless refinements, Street Fighter 5 has realized its full potential as a phenomenal fighting game. Its ever-growing roster of unique characters has the perfect fit for any playstyle, and the inventive V-Skill and V-Trigger systems add another layer of excitement and strategic depth to each intense match. Whether you go with an old favorite like Ryu or opt for an oddball newcomer like Necalli, Street Fighter 5 delivers more of the infinite replayability and limitless skill ceiling you've come to expect from Capcom's fan-favorite fighting game series.

A superhero adventure that's not to be missed

Specifications

Release Date: 2014

Developer: Sucker Punch

Genre: Action adventure

Reasons to buy

+Brilliant superhero action+Great use of the DualShock 4+Top notch graphics, despite it's PS4 launch date release

Reasons to avoid

-Empty List

Despite the fact it was one of the original PS4 launch games, inFamous: Second Son is a wonderful example of how technical tweaks for the PS4 Pro release can change the quality of a game dramatically. Sucker Punch's brilliant smoke-fuelled superhero story looks fantastic even four years after release, and its tale of origins, family, and brotherhood is still one of my favourite PS4 games to date. It make Seattle your playground, and nothing feels quite as good as chaining together attacks with your newly found powers to stop the big bad that's threatening your town, and your family. Utterly brilliant. 

The best game story ever told

Specifications

Release Date: 2014

Developer: Naughty Dog

Genre: Action adventure

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 Reasons to buy

+One of the best game storylines of all time+Looks fantastic on Pro+Epic stealth sections

Reasons to avoid

-Empty List

Okay, okay, so technically The Last of Us was one of the best PS3 games, but it's tricky to compile a list of the best PS4 exclusives without at least mentioning this fantastic remaster. Not only do you get the original The Last of Us game in glorious 4K if you're rocking a PS4 Pro, but you also get a load of additional content bundled in as well. Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic tale is still one of the best video game stories ever told. So if you've not experienced Ellie and Joel's tale yet, settle back (although not too far, this is a tense game with mutants in it), and immerse yourself in one of the best games of all time. 

A papercraft adventure where you're the star

Specifications

Release Date: 2015

Developer: Media Molecule

Genre: Platformer adventure

Reasons to buy

+Best use of the DualShock 4's unique feature+Adorable papercraft world+Puts you right in the game

Reasons to avoid

-Empty List

Tearaway Unfolded is one of those rare games that is a sheer delight from start to finish. Its beautiful paper craft world is one that you're immersed in from the get go, using the touchpad on the DualShock 4 to draw and craft your own creations that get placed inside the game. And, the more you play, the more the world of Tearaway Unfolded becomes a reflection of your artistic talents. Trust me, you don't need many, thank the PlayStation Gods, but even a shambled together star adds some pizzazz to this already stunning world. Of course, there's a story here too - it's not all scissors and glue work - and it's up to you to help rid the world of the evil Scraps and restore order once and for all. Meet some adorable creatures along the way, make friends, earn yourself some sticks and poke and prod the world using the power of the DualShock 4, and more in this unique PS4 exclusive adventure. 

13. Ratchet and Clank

A wonderful remaster of the PS2 classic

Specifications

Release Date: 2016

Developer: Insomniac Games

Genre: Action adventure

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 Reasons to buy

+An animated space odyssey+Brilliantly silly weapons and story+A PS2 classic brought into the present day

Reasons to avoid

-Empty List

If you played Ratchet and Clank back in the days of the PS2, you know how amazing the duo's adventures are. This oddity of a space odyssey will have you chuckling at the ridiculousness of the guns, groaning at the brilliantly awful jokes, and dazzling at the stunning world that Insomniac Games has created, with a colour palette to make any galaxy jealous. This is absolutely the magic of the original brought onto the PS4 in a beautiful remaster that proves that games don't need to be totally overhauled to be brought onto current gen consoles. This is fun, imaginative and utterly wonderful.

(Image credit: Sony Computer Entertainment)

The female-led Uncharted that you absolutely have to play

Specifications

Release Date: 2017

Developer: Naughty Dog

Genre: Action adventure

Reasons to buy

+Incredibly compelling fresh protagonists+Storyline is one of the best in the series+Absolutely stunning visuals

Reasons to avoid

-Empty List

While Nathan Drake has been the face of the Uncharted series since it debuted in 2007 on the PS3, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is all about giving someone else a turn. Drake moves aside to let two female characters from the series - both former villains/double crossers, I might add - in the form of Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross. The two women are a compelling double act that still retain the feisty, tongue-in-cheek antics that's synonymous with the Uncharted series, but with a fresh take on the boisterous bromance of Sully and Drake. Brilliant set pieces, top notch puzzles, and a touch of the supernatural all add up to make this an Uncharted spin-off that could just be the start of a new Uncharted tale. 

11. Shadow of the Colossus

Epic monsters on an epic console

Specifications

Release Date: 2018

Developer: Team Ico

Genre: Action adventure

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 Reasons to buy

+Atmospheric and intriguing world building+Cinematic and thrilling boss battles+Monsters look fantastic

Reasons to avoid

-Empty List

Shadow of the Colossus is one of those games that everyone wanted to be remastered for years upon years. And then it happened. Announced at E3 2017, but arrived in February 2018, this is the kind of game that makes huge ripples in the gaming industry, because it still felt as thought-provoking and artistic as it did when it originally released some 13 years earlier on the PS2. This is a genuine slice of gaming history, and you owe it to yourself to experience it. 

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(Image credit: Sucker Punch)

10. Ghost of Tsushima

A beautiful swan song for the PS4

Specifications

Release Date: 2020

Developer: Sucker Punch

Genre: Open world

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 Reasons to buy

+Empty List

Reasons to avoid

-Empty List

You'll be thankful for every minute you spend in the beautiful, full, and surprisingly chill world of Ghost of Tsushima. Sucker Punch's latest takes an Assassin's Creed-style Japan, adds a Red Dead Redemption 2-sized world, and blends in an entire library's worth of Akira Kurosawa movies to create this tribute to the Japanese culture is so clearly reveres. This is a fantastic swan song for the PS4.

09. Detroit: Become Human

One of the smartest narrative games ever made

Specifications

Release Date: 2018

Developer: Quantic Dream

Genre: Adventure

Reasons to buy

+Enhanced for PS4 Pro+So many endings to see+Looks incredible

The latest game to join this exclusive club, Detroit: Become Human is a tour de force of storytelling. It follows the story of three Androids, who all break their programming to become 'free' in the year 2038. As well as looking insanely pretty, this game does some interesting things with player choice - not only do you genuinely feel in control of the destiny of each character, but you're also made aware of the different story paths you could have taken at the end of each level. It's light on action, but heavy on talking, but that's the point here. Once you invest in the various characters, and their struggles, you'll be hooked... And you'll genuinely fret over some of the game's tougher moral choices.

08. Persona 5

One of the finest JRPGs around

Specifications

Release Date: 2016

Developer: Atlus

Genre: JRPG

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 Reasons to buy

+A classic JRPG+Masses of depth+Looks amazing

Playing Persona 5 borders on overstimulation due to its sheer sense of style, where everything from the colorful visuals and snazzy soundtrack to the vibrant menus and peppy voice acting is vying for your rapt attention. This accessible-yet-deep JRPG is like a playable anime, following a group of Japanese high schoolers who become empowered as the Phantom Thieves, bettering society by stealing the coveted items corrupting the hearts of delusional adults. Whether you're infiltrating the psychological palaces of your chosen target or simply hanging out and building friendships via a wide variety of after-school activities, Persona 5 offers over 100 hours of joy to anyone with even the slightest affinity for JRPG adventures. And yes, you can technically play it on PS3 - but then you'd be missing out on that sweet, sweet 1080p resolution.

07. The Last Guardian

A sweeping epic that began life on PS3

Specifications

Release Date: 2016

Developer: Sony

Genre: Adventure

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 Reasons to buy

+Enhanced for PS4 Pro+Prequel to Shadow of the Colossus+Unique story

Fumito Ueda's games are renowned for the way they stir the player's emotions and sense of wonderment, and after years of waiting and wondering if it would ever see the light of day, The Last Guardian lives up to the same high standard as Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. You play as a young boy marooned among ancient ruins, befriending a humongous bird/dog hybrid named Trico as the two of you make your way towards freedom. Trico's unique, at times disobedient, AI makes him feel like a truly living creature you need to coax and cooperate with in order to solve a variety of third-person puzzles, creating a bond between player and animal that's not unlike the companionship of a real-world pet. 

06. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Nathan Drake's latest and greatest

Specifications

Release Date: 2016

Developer: Naughty Dog

Genre: Adventure

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 Reasons to buy

+Enhanced for PS4 Pro+Incredible looking game+Cracking multiplayer options

Like all the greatest action movies, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End knows when to balance explosive set-pieces and riveting car chases with quieter moments of human drama and warmth. Nathan Drake's still a lovable modern-day Indiana Jones, hunting for treasure and evading armed goons with panache, but watching him interact with his loved ones - Elena, Sully, and even his newly introduced brother Sam, all brought to life via fantastic mocapped performances - is more rewarding than the discovery of any ancient secret. Uncharted 4 is a fitting end for Nathan's story, and playing it feels like completing the satisfying final chapter in a beloved adventure book that's made an indelible mark on your heart.

05. Bloodborne

From the creators of the Dark Souls series

Specifications

Release Date: 2015

Developer: FromSoftware

Genre: Action RPG

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 Reasons to buy

+Super hardcore game+Amazing gothic atmosphere+Going cheap in 2018

The night is dark and full of terrors, the majority of which will mercilessly kill you in seconds if you're not careful. But that's a risk you'll just have to take to explore and experience Bloodborne's gorgeous gothic city of Yharnam, the setting for From Software's brilliant spin-off that experiments with the studio's own Dark Souls designs. This elegant third-person action RPG opts for a quicker pace of play compared to classic Souls without devaluing the need for constant caution and alertness, lest you fall prey to a diverse range of horrific monsters lurking through the Victorian-era environments. The dual forms of each melee weapon, mixed with the careful timing of pistol-enabled parries, gives you even more room to express your preferred fighting style as you claw your way from one memorable boss encounter or picturesque vista to the next, guided (or hostilely invaded) by the ghosts of other players.    

04. Marvel's Spider-Man

The greatest superhero game of the generation

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 Reasons to buy

+Movement is incredible+Looks amazing+Loads to do

Reasons to avoid

-Empty List

Easily the best superhero game of recent years, Spider-Man is an absolute storming exclusive for PS4. It looks incredible, is stuffed full of things to see and do, and it feels glorious to play. From the moment you take your first swing around NYC, to the later stages when you're mixing together movement, combat, and powers this is an absolute delight to just sit and play. The story is gripping, funny, and genuinely surprising in places, and the presentation is slick as hell. It very much captures the spirit of both the comics and the new Marvel versions of Spidey. If you're looking for something brand new, which will wow your friends and keep you playing for weeks and weeks... This is the one for you.

03. Horizon Zero Dawn

An incredible open-world adventure

Specifications

Release Date: 2017

Developer: Guerrilla Games

Genre: Adventure

Reasons to buy

+Enhanced for PS4 Pro+Beautiful photo mode+A massive adventure

We've seen far too many desolate, lifeless, post-apocalyptic wastelands in games, to the point where they've become as dreary as the crumbling world they portray. But Horizon Zero Dawn dares to push far, far beyond the fall of modern society to give us a glimpse at a new chapter for humanity, where primitive tribes have slowly begun to rebuild among unique species of sentient, robotic wildlife that roam and own the now-verdant ruins of metropolitan areas. You explore Horizon's expansive, enchanting open world as Aloy, an instantly likeable lead who's a capable and courageous hunter in this far-future frontier. Establishing diplomatic relations with other human tribes, exploring the breathtaking environment (and capturing Kodak moments with the delightful photo mode), hunting down every last secret tucked away in the sprawling landscape, trying to bag yourself a massive dino-like Thunderjaw - whatever you set out to do in Horizon Zero Dawn, it's going to be incredible.

02. God of War

The best action PS4 title

Specifications

Release Date: 2018

Developer: Sony Santa Monica

Genre: Adventure

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 Reasons to buy

+Enhanced for PS4 Pro+Looks incredible+A brilliant, action-filled story

Yes, it's that good. The latest God of War, which essentially reboots the franchise and takes it to a whole new setting, is the best game you can play on PS4. And that's something we may well be saying until PS5 inevitably rolls out. Ditching the linear action structure of the originals, this outing lets you explore a fully realised, utterly beautiful Norse world, picking fights and solving puzzles as you go. The story is both well written and well paced, with Kratos far more than a one-dimensional murder-machine now. Enemies are well constructed too, and the combat is just as fluid and thrilling as it always was. There are heaps of things to discover, and each new area is more jaw-dropping and feature-packed than the next. Only Horizon comes close to showing the power and versatility of the PlayStation in the same way, making God of War an essential purchase for anyone with a Dualshock in their hands and a hankering for a fresh experience. 

(Image credit: Sony/Naughty Dog)

01. Last of Us Part 2

The best PS4 exclusive ever

Specifications

Release date: 2020

Developer: Naughty Dog

Genre: Action

TODAY'S BEST DEALS

 Reasons to buy

+Powerful storytelling+Fierce, brutal combat+Ingenious level design

Naughty Dog has closed out the PS4 generation with its most ambitious game to date. Not only does this exclusive justify its existence as the sequel none of us thought we needed, but it's an outstanding achievement in its own right. Visually astonishing, absurdly ambitious, and utterly epic in scale, The Last of Us Part 2 is a game that will be a part of you for many, many years to come.

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10 Of The Best PS4 Games Of All Time

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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 Selected

Usually, 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.

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Most Recommendable

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Insomniac Games amazon.Com

Key Specs

  • Genre: Action
  • ESRB Rating: Teen
  • Players: 1
  • Multiplayer Type: None
  • PS5 Compatibility: Free PS5 upgrade
  • The developers at Insomniac Games pushed superhero games to a bold new standard with their release of Marvel’s Spider-Man. Fans of the web-slinger also now have the option to play as a fan-favorite hero in the sequel, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Both games play beautifully on the PS4, but there is a PS5 version available for those who really want to see New York City at its best. There are few PS4 games easier to recommend than Spider-Man. It’s a delightfully realized adventure that creates rich stories with classic characters, pushing them into deeper situations than most people may be used to. There are human stories in these two games that are incredibly relatable, even for people who usually don’t play games.

  • Exhilarating city navigation through awesome web-slinging
  • Realistic recreation of New York City
  • Well-acted, well-developed characters
  • Not enough iconic Spider-Man villains
  • Gameplay loop stays relatively the same throughout
  • Best Adventure Narrative PS4 Game

    Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Naughty Dog amazon.Com

    $29.99

    Key Specs

  • Genre: Action adventure
  • ESRB Rating: Mature
  • Players: 1 to 10
  • Multiplayer Type: Online, PVP, Cooperative
  • PS5 Compatibility: PS5 upgrade in 2022 (cost TBD)
  • Nathan Drake is one of the most iconic video game adventurers of all time, making a name for himself in the PlayStation exclusive (though these games will soon be available on PC) series Uncharted. If you’re unfamiliar with the series, the games feel similar in tone to Indiana Jones films, with lots of globetrotting in search of ancient artifacts. PS4 players should absolutely see the awe-inspiring vistas and pulse-pounding action of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, which is the culmination of Drake’s story. Those who want to see the first act of this tale can also pick up the Uncharted Collection that includes the first three games, remastered for PS4. Similar to how the Spiderman story was continued in Miles Morales while mostly keeping the game’s systems intact, there’s also Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, which focuses on Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross in their quest to find the Tusk of Ganesh.

  • Globetrotting story with memorable characters
  • Gorgeous environments and exciting set pieces
  • Some gameplay sections feel more like autopilot
  • Best Art Direction

    Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Sucker Punch Productions amazon.Com

    Key Specs

  • Genre: Open world
  • ESRB Rating: Mature
  • Players: Single player, 1 to 4 in Legends mode
  • Multiplayer Type: Online
  • PS5 Compatibility: Free PS5 upgrade
  • If you’re a fan of Assassin’s Creed, this open-world game is absolutely worth your time. Based on Japanese history and steeped in style derived from samurai films, Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most stunning games on the PS4. The new Director’s Cut is even better, with new content and a free PS5 upgrade. Players will steadily unlock the deadly abilities of the Ghost, mastering the shadows and the sword. Some of the staples of the genre have been masterfully used to great effect such as watching the way leaves blow to determine the next objective. There’s even a Kurosawa Mode that adds a dramatic black and white filter over the game.

  • Beautiful visuals that hearken back to classic samurai films
  • A deep story with lots of dramatic moments
  • Exciting multiplayer with a touch of supernatural
  • Fairly similar to other Open World games
  • Best Cooperative Game

    Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

    Key Specs

  • Genre: Action adventure
  • ESRB Rating: Teen
  • Players: 1 to 4
  • Multiplayer Type: Online co-op
  • PS5 Compatibility: Visual and performance enhancements
  • The release of Monster Hunter World completely changed Capcom’s world: It brought the monster-slaying series to modern consoles after years of being stuck on handhelds, and became its best-selling product of all time, even beating out major releases in the Resident Evil franchise. Old and new players alike come together to tackle greater and greater foes in a gameplay loop that is timeless and rewarding. Monster Hunter is all about beating giant bosses, using their parts to upgrade armor and weapons, and then hunting even bigger monsters. Monster Hunter World and its expansion, Iceborne, are some of the most accessible entries in the series and the most visually impressive. It’s definitely worth taking the time to learn the game.

  • Great place to start with the Monster Hunter franchise
  • An abundance of character customization
  • All players in a match having to watch cutscenes slows down multiplayer
  • Learning the game’s systems can be daunting
  • Most Unforgettable PS4 Game

    NieR: Automata Square Enix, PlatinumGames, Inc. Amazon.Com

    Key Specs

  • Genre: Hack-and-slash, action RPG
  • ESRB Rating: Mature
  • Players: 1
  • Multiplayer Type: None
  • PS5 Compatibility: No current upgrade
  • Starting as a niche spin-off to a depressingly dark franchise, NieR has quickly become a big hit for Square Enix. The catalyst of that popularity surge is NieR: Automata, the story of two androids battling robots on a planet bereft of humans. Destroyed cities are covered in vegetation, moose wander the streets, and warriors clad in Gothic styles slash through cute robots with katanas. This complex game is actually quite approachable to play. Anyone who enjoys games as an artistic medium will be blown away, but even casual players may find a new series to dive into. For a modern look at the first game (connected through a few thousand years prior to the events of Automata) snag the NieR Replicant on PS4, a remake of the first game that is also incredible.

  • Somber, beautiful storytelling mixed with genre staples
  • Lots of variety in gameplay
  • Mature themes and odd tone can be off-putting to some
  • Multiple endings may result in retreading similar ground
  • Best Horror Game

    Resident Evil 2

    Key Specs

  • Genre: Action horror
  • ESRB Rating: Mature
  • Players: 1
  • Multiplayer Type: None
  • PS5 Compatibility: No current upgrade
  • There are a ton of excellent Resident Evil games on the PS4, including some of the best action horror games ever made, but if I had to pick a single game in the series to recommend, it would be Resident Evil 2, a full remake of the classic game. Resident Evil 2 just has so much content, including four character campaigns telling the stories of Claire and Leon on the day of the zombie outbreak in Raccoon City. This is classic zombie movie stuff with terrifying levels of gore mixed with over-the-top monstrosities created by the hands of twisted scientists. Once the game is beat, there are even more additional missions to play, so this is one with a lot of replayability. Want more? Pick up the nightmarish Resident Evil VII or the direct sequel Resident Evil Village (also on PS5), a modern take on the Universal Monster characters.

  • Genuinely scary remake of a franchise classic
  • Great replay value with additional modes
  • Some extra modes are way too hard at base difficulty settings
  • Best Hardcore Action Game

    Bloodborne

    Key Specs

  • Genre: Action horror, soulslike
  • ESRB Rating: Mature
  • Players: 1 to 5, two partners, two invaders
  • Multiplayer Type: Cooperative, PVP
  • PS5 Compatibility: No current upgrade
  • FromSoftware struck gold with its release of Demon’s Souls on PS3, and since then the team has released some of the most praised fantasy games of all time. Its PS4 exclusive, Bloodborne, takes the Victorian Gothic worlds painted by Bram Stoker, mixes a healthy dose of the horrors of Mary Shelley, adds a dash of H.P. Lovecraft’s otherworldly creatures, and then blends even more influences such as the seminal manga Berserk to create one of the most hauntingly beautiful worlds ever realized in a video game. This is a challenging title, so be prepared to fail a lot and request the help of friends on occasion. Those who can push through to the end may walk away with a new favorite game.

  • Captivating Gothic horror setting
  • Extreme challenge with lots of combat options
  • Tough for new players
  • In desperate need of a performance patch
  • Most Relaxing Game

    Stardew Valley

    Key Specs

  • Genre: Simulation, RPG
  • ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+
  • Players: 1 to 4
  • Multiplayer Type: Local or online co-op
  • PS5 Compatibility: No current upgrade
  • When Stardew Valley first came to PS4, I played the game for an entire day and then realized that this is a game I could lose myself in. While most games focus on action, Stardew Valley is all about charting your own path by rebuilding a family farm. You can raise chickens to sell eggs or plant an abundance of carrots or even go spelunking in the mines for rare gems. There is a lot of freedom in the game, wrapped in a relaxing atmosphere. This is also the perfect game to play with friends as more farm work can be done with more hands. Since its launch, there have been lots of updates, so now is a better time than ever to give this indie classic a try.

  • Lots of items and systems to tinker with
  • Cozy management gameplay
  • Players can easily lose track of time, which may or may not be a good thing
  • Systems and user interface can take a while to learn
  • Most Impressive Graphics

    The Last of Us Part II

    Key Specs

  • Genre: Stealth, narrative, horror
  • ESRB Rating: Mature
  • Players: 1
  • Multiplayer Type: None currently
  • PS5 Compatibility: Free upgrade
  • Standing out as one of the most visually impressive games on the PlayStation platform, The Last of Us Part II continues the story of Ellie’s survival in a violent, post-apocalyptic world. Expanding and improving the stealth action gameplay of the first game tremendously, this release is a benchmark for Naughty Dog that will be hard to top. The game’s story is often disturbing, so players may want to consider how they react to these types of stories before playing. It also fits into the zombie-movie style stories alongside things like The Walking Dead, so fans of that genre will find a lot to enjoy in The Last of Us Part II. Those who want to experience the start of this journey should look into Part I, which is on PS3 and also available as a remastered version on PS4.

  • Insane graphics with subtle facial expressions
  • Engaging stealth and action gameplay that rewards quick decisions
  • Violent and depressing story that may not be for everyone
  • Best PS4 Game Overall

    God of War Santa Monica Studio amazon.Com

    Key Specs

  • Genre: Action adventure
  • ESRB Rating: Mature
  • Players: 1
  • Multiplayer Type: None
  • PS5 Compatibility: Free upgrade
  • There are few character stories more powerful than the evolution of Kratos in God of War on PS4, a full reboot of the series. It follows Kratos’s maturation from embodiment of rage to dealing with the challenges of fatherhood and his struggle to leave a life of violence (mostly) behind. God of War is a breathtaking display of PS4 magic that takes players through an awesome world of Norse mythology. With outstanding action gameplay, epic music filled with chest-rattling chants, and a camera that never cuts, God of War is stunning on so many levels.

    While great for longtime fans, it also is perfectly approachable on its own for those that would rather not hunt up PS2 or PS3 copies of the old games. That said, Kratos’s climactic clash with the Greek gods is also available on PS4 as God of War III Remastered.

  • Heartfelt hero’s journey with themes of fatherhood and moving beyond a violent past
  • Rich combat mechanics
  • Beautiful Norse setting
  • Some sections are lacking when compared to the rest of the game
  • Side quests and equipment systems could be better
  • Alex McCumbers Alex McCumbers is a champion of games—new and vintage—who treats the medium with as much respect as film and literature: His retro game studies made it into the SNES Omnibus books, and he’s been published on various online platforms.

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