Buffeted by harsh winds on all sides, you have no choice but to push forward, up a massive sand dune. The summit reveals a sea of headstones scattered in the distance, leading toward a mountain with a powerful light shining from the top of it. Without a word uttered, your goal is clear. Controls are limited to moving, jumping and shouting. Control is explained with subtle diagrams at the beginning of Journey , so even controller-confused newcomers should have no trouble navigating its sandy expanses.
Building upon its experience developing Chains of Olympus , Ready at Dawn managed to make a more expansive portable follow-up. This simpler, more intimate story managed to surprise at times, and resolved with some genuine character growth for Kratos. Read our ranking of the God of War games. OlliOlli is unique in how doggedly it pursues a single idea; a single feeling that only a few games have ever managed to conjure up.
With almost unparalleled focus, OlliOlli explores the concept of flow — the kind of combo-driven rhythm that, at times, can become a thing of trancelike, involuntary reflex.
Combos can be subconscious routines across countless genres, from games like Killer Instinct to Guitar Hero — but OlliOlli tackles the subject head-on, with a comparatively limited scope. As your skater hurtles downhill, you can execute tricks with the left stick, which can be rotated in any direction to perform different grabs or flips. The left stick also latches you onto appropriate surfaces for grinds, and the cross button lets you land your stunts as you hit the ground.
Fighting games usually offer the simple objective of killing or at least severely injuring your opponent. In Nidhogg , the death of your foe is the beginning, kicking off an intense game of tug-of-war that more closely resembles the NFL than it does Street Fighter. But once embraced, Nidhogg reveals its creativity and depth. To understand Nidhogg , you must wrap your head around its unusual rules. This standoff ends when one player kills the other, whether through an unblocked stab or by knocking their foe to the ground and ripping out their heart.
The killer is then on offense. If the opponent manages to score a kill, they go on offense and the arrow flips to the other direction. Then a large sky worm eats them. Whether you want to go on an epic adventure, show your skills online or play together with family and friends, PS Now has got you covered.
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PS Now games may differ from or lack some of the features that can be found in downloaded or disc-based games. Games included in PS Now are subject to change at any time. Hollow Knight is all about exploration, rewarding players who explore every nook with more items, expanded lore, and frequent upgrades.
The world of Hollownest is alive — even if many of its inhabitants are dead. Fallout 3 showed what a first-person, open-world Fallout game could look like, despite its long list of problems.
Fallout 4 improves on its predecessor in every way, with refined gun mechanics, better visuals, and deeper gameplay systems. Like any Bethesda game, there are hundreds of hours of quests and world building in Fallout 4. For us, though, the kicker is base building. Developer Housemarque made a name for itself with simple twin-stick shooters like Resogun and Super Stardust Delta.
However, that core gameplay is backed up by a relatively engaging story, looting, and RPG systems. It features a meeting of the minds, with the prolific Studio Ghibli on art duties and Level-5 on development. The story is what sells the game. Furthermore, the signature art style from Studio Ghibli pairs perfectly with the experience. Of all the Souls-like games to come out of FromSoftware, Bloodborne may be the best.
It ditches the slow, methodical combat of Dark Souls for something much more frantic. Do we even need to include Rocket League on this list? Rocket League is already five years old, and the community is still going strong. More than anything, Control is simply unsettling. Fear of the unknown is the driving force behind this game, as you explore the dementedly twisted depths of a government building.
Developer Remedy Entertainment has always been known for its engrossing storytelling, but Control may be its finest work to date. The game wastes no time in getting started. This "reboot" of the series sees Kratos living in a different part of the world, far from the Greecian roots players are used to seeing him in.
Kratos' move to Midgard gave developers a chance to shine a spotlight on some different gods, tapping into the deep Scandanavian folklore surrounding the Norse Gods and their mythology. Those that enjoy The Legend of Zelda franchise but want something a little more "adult" should check out the Darksiders series. The best place to start is the original release and players have access to an upgraded version with the Warmastered Edition. Darksiders is an interesting and entertaining look into the world of Angels, Demons, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
But what truly shines for this release is its gameplay elements, which blend together high-octane action and puzzle-solving via a "find the necessary item" structure similar to the wildly popular Zelda titles. The Final Fantasy 7 Remake saw critical success and fans are anxiously awaiting the next installment in the chaptered series. There's no time like the present to revisit this iconic franchise at its roots, especially for those that have never had the chance to place the iconic PlayStation RPG.
Because the Remake is likely to veer off on its own in some spots as it's already done , players should have a good gauge between the differences and it'll be a lot more fun to have a frame of reference before the next chapter drops in the hopefully near-ish future.
The Nier series has always been a bit of an acquired taste for fans but still managed to capture a cult following with its first release. Nier: Automata , however, seems to be universally beloved by many. All of this is underlined by some visceral and satisfying hack-and-slash combat that will keep many players hooked right from the start.
The Definitive Edition remakes the original game from , greatly revamping the visuals in the process. Lost Heaven has never looked better than it does in Mafia: Definitive Edition ; the game's open-world is overflowing with minor details that serve to immerse players in its s setting.
The remake doesn't change too much about the gameplay, so some design choices can feel antiquated. However, Mafia 's main selling point was always the story, and the Definitive Edition showcases it in all of its glory. With the likes of Tekken 3 and Tekken 5 ranking among the best fighters to ever grace a Sony console, this series is intimately tied to the PlayStation brand. Tekken 7 's combat system is explosive, fluid, and intelligently streamlined. This is a fighter that suits newcomers to the genre while offering more than enough depth to satisfy those craving something a bit more challenging.
Dead Island felt like an outlier when it was first released in In reality, the title has more than a few bugs many of them visual and it may feel a bit "aged" compared to modern releases. That said, it still offers up a lot of fun, specifically when played cooperatively.
Those that can overlook the bugs will find a fun first-person survival game that spawned a cult following for a reason. When it comes to the genre's best game on PS Now , Injustice 2 might just take the cake. NetherRealm's sequel improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way; the combat is smoother, the roster is superior and better balanced, and the online component is more fleshed out.
The narrative is more subjective, but Injustice 2 does have its share of memorable moments. Even for those who are not interested in the game's multiplayer, Injustice 2 offers a fun single-player experience that can be blasted through over the span of a weekend.
Although it might not feature the refined combat and gameplay experience of Fallout 4 , it stands as one of the best story-driven RPGs ever made. Obsidian Entertainment spent a lot of time developing the world of New Vegas and then filled it with a wide array of entertaining NPCs, giving players a playground of story-based quests to interact with.
There are so many small details to be found in New Vegas and the subsequent DLC released for the game added many more. Fallout 76 was also added to PS Now in October There have been a lot of amazing shooters produced over the years but some of them are much more unique than others and manage to stand out among a heavily saturated crowd. It may look a little dated now although it still holds up pretty well in the modern age but it's still a blast to play.
Slowing down time is an FPS gimmick that's always fun and there are some thrilling and downright scary moments in the first game. Those looking for some high-octane action should definitely check out Killing Floor 2.
This impressive indie release has garnered a lot of attention from dedicated fans over the years and the developers have been insistent on updating the release with new skins, monsters, maps, and even game modes.
Akin to the survival elements in Left 4 Dead and the newly released Back 4 Blood , Killing Floor 2 features waves of enemies, unique weapons, and abilities. The game gives a more RPG-feeling to the "genre. Not every game that's worthwhile on PS Now has to stand as a big-budget triple-A release. Undertale is proof of this concept, offering up one of the greatest experiences on PS Now, bundled into a 2D adventure that everyone should experience at least once.
A colorful cast of characters, interesting environments, and a killer soundtrack make this one of the greatest Indie releases the gaming community has ever seen. Undertale 's unique brand of combat will keep players coming back for more and there are multiple endings as well as gameplay paths for players to uncover and play through. Now, players are part of a scattered resistance group that is fighting an uphill battle against an all-powerful regime.
XCOM 2 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way, an accomplishment that definitely didn't come easy.
The turn-based tactical combat is punishing but fair, and on higher difficulties, players must carefully plan each move or they will soon find themselves overwhelmed. Koei Tecmo's Warriors games are an acquired taste, and PS Now has a buffet of these hack and slash titles. Warriors All-Stars deserves a mention as it is the only PS4 game on the platform, but Samurai Warriors 4 is overall a superior experience.
Set during Japan's Sengoku Period, Samurai Warriors 4 contains more than 50 characters, all of which can eliminate hundreds of enemies without breaking much of a sweat.
Although these games are by no means deep, they are cathartic and relaxing. Samurai Warriors 4 controls well and comes packed with content that offers hours upon hours of fast-paced over-the-top fun.
It also marked the introduction of Hyper Attacks and Rage Mode, two features that greatly enhanced the franchise's gameplay. Stranded Deep is a survival game that doesn't mess around. Due to a plane crash, players must try to survive on a deserted island while seeking to craft rafts that can take them into the great unknown, and mistakes will definitely be made. Stranded Deep has all the traditional elements of a survival game, be it resource management or forever decreasing meters that must be monitored.
It is also quite realistic, putting aside a few fantastical additions like a megalodon shark. More importantly, Stranded Deep does these genre staples well, delivering a punishing but also addictive experience that offers endless replayability. Those looking for fun and well-made Indie games should definitely check out Frostpunk.
A very different type of game than most others on this list, Frostpunk is all about survival and making tough choices when faced with unfair circumstances. It's up to the player to keep their citizens warm amid a frozen wasteland, making seemingly impossible choices when presented with them and simultaneously trying to avoid mutiny while keeping people from freezing solid. Players who enjoy simulators and strategy games should put this at the top of their list. While the PlayStation 3 had a somewhat slow start to life, the console bowed out in style.
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