Browsing PlayStation Plus can be an overwhelming experience, whether you’re completely new to PlayStation or you’re a seasoned fan simply looking for something different to enjoy. If you’re an essential tier subscriber, I’d imagine you’re doing okay. It’s simple enough to pick from the three or four games you’re offered a month. After all, you may as well download them all. They’re yours to keep forever.
For extra and premium tier subscribers, it can be hard to know where to begin when you’re faced with the option of playing hundreds of games. Fun fact: There are well over 400 games on offer. If that’s you and you’re feeling completely lost, you’re in the right place. Allow me to count down through 10 games you need to check out onPlayStation Plusfrom major franchises to all-time classics, with a couple of delightful indies sprinkled in between. There’s something here for everyone.
Tchiais just one of the games on this list. Enjoy the trailer below.
10.The Quarry
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Set at Hackett’s Quarry summer camp,The Quarryfollows a group of camp counselors who end up staying at camp at the end of the summer for one day longer than planned, despite being advised not to. Their night of hedonism soon takes a turn for the worse, but I’ll keep the details light.The Quarryis a horror but I’d say it’s very playable even if you’re a scaredy cat like me. Once you’ve settled into the game’s rhythms, you’ll have a hoot of a time … or should I say howl.
9.Ghost of Tsushima
I’ll confess, I only recently playedGhost of Tsushimafor the first time and I thought I was in the minority. Since then, I’ve mentioned it to so many people who are also yet to check it out - and it’s usually down to one reason. People seem to think that this game is way harder than it is, perhaps because of its similarities toSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. As someone who is terrible at souls games, rest assured,Ghost of Tsushimais not a difficult game.
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8.Horizon Zero Dawn
If you’ve already playedHorizon Zero Dawn, do replace this suggestion with Guerrilla’s incredible sequel,Horizon Forbidden Westwhich is an improvement on the first game in every way. If you’ve not checked outHorizon Zero Dawnthough, it’s a must. I mean, come on. You own a PlayStation. You can hardly ignore PlayStation icon Aloy. With a rumoured 16 Horizon products in the pipeline at Guerilla, it’s best to get ahead while there’s not much to catch up on.
Horizon Zero Dawnis perfect if you enjoy open-world games. Of course, there are main missions guiding you to the key locations but it’s okay to wander off if you so desire. You may find a new settlement, new allies, or machines you’d rather avoid for the time being. The combat is engaging and fun and yes, while the NPCs do look like soulless voids,Horizonoffers up some rich lore that’ll have you begging for more before you know it. I can also happily add that NPCs receive a vast upgrade inForbidden West, in case you were wondering.
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7.Kena: Bridge of Spirits
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6.Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
TheUncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collectionincludes, if you ask me, the two best Uncharted games -A Thief’s EndandThe Lost Legacy. Yes, yes. I knowUncharted 2: Among Thievesis epic too, but I said what I said. Admittedly, I do recommend that you play the first three Uncharted games before diving into theLegacy of Thieves Collection. That being said, if you’re sitting there thinking, ‘I don’t want to,’The Lost Legacy is a spin-off featuring Chloe and Nadine, so you may be best starting there.
Both games feature all you could possibly want from an action-adventure series. An epic globetrotting adventure, ancient puzzles, shoot outs, chase sequences, plot twists … you name it - all while boasting top tier graphics.
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5.Chicory: A Colourful Tale
Along the way, there are puzzles and you’ll be able to gain new paint related abilities to help you navigate the world. There are also boss fights, so it’s not a total walk in the park. You’ll want to rely on your paintbrush here too but if you’re thinking, ‘I just want to paint pretty colours’, worry not. There’s an option to skip boss fights if you’re just here for pure wholesome vibes, and we all need a little bit of that.
4.Bloodborne
FromSoftware have hardly flown under the radar, but it’s fair to say thatElden Ringintroduced many people to the studio who perhaps have been too afraid to attempt a souls game before. It was hard to ignoreElden Ring’s hype. If that’s you sitting there withElden Ringunder your belt but unsure of which FromSoft title to tackle next, I strongly urge you to check outBloodbornewhich, unlikeElden Ring, happens to be a PlayStation exclusive.
I’m not going to sit here and say it’s easy. That would be a lie. Even if you end up being dire at this game though, it’s worth the attempt just to spend some time relishing in this world, story, and lore. You’ll play as a Hunter who must find the source of a blood-borne disease which has ravaged the city of Yharnam, turning inhabitants into monstrous beings who, yes, will cause you a fair bit of trouble.
3.Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
If you can look past that and are just happy to accept that Emperor Nefarious is after them, there’s no reason why you can’t dive straight intoRift Apart. The game features a sprawling inter-dimensional world full of fun platforming puzzles, varying biomes, and plenty of enemy encounters. Whether you want to shoot, zap, or turn your enemies into bushes, that’s up to you. There’s never a dull moment to be had, and the DualSense’s haptic feedback? Chef’s kiss.
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2.Tchia
The game starts gently. You’ll slowly traverse the islands, searching for items in order to progress - soul jumping into animals to help you get around. Later on, as you confront Maevora and become more embroiled in the story, there is some light combat which involves dodging and throwing fuel cans.Tchiais truly one of those games that makes you feel enriched, as if you’ve learnt something and you’re a better person because of it. What more could you want?
1.God of War
Finally, you simply can’t own a PlayStation and not giveGod of Wara whirl. 2018’sGod of Warwas a soft reboot of the series so if you haven’t played the games that came before this point, it’s really no problem at all.God of Warfeatures everything you’ve come to expect in a major PlayStation first party release. There’s a sweeping narrative, fast-paced combat, and several sprawling realms to explore.
I expect that last year’sGod of War Ragnarökwill likely join PlayStation Plus at some point, so you may as well catch up on the Norse Saga while you can.God of Waris easily one of those games you won’t want to put down until you have that sweet Platinum trophy. Isn’t it about time you saw what all the fuss is about?
Topics:PlayStation,Playstation Plus
