25. Batman: Arkham Knight
Become the Bat in Rocksteady’s explosive finale to the Arkham Trilogy. For the first
time in the series, take control of the iconic Batmobile and dominate the streets with the
Cape Crusader’s intimidating hunk of metal. Explore Gotham like never before and face
off against a slew of Batman’s worthy adversaries.
It may have suffered some losses after the abysmal PC port, but the PS4 version reigns
supreme as the ideal console for the World’s Greatest Detective’s swan song. A playscore
of 9.03 24. The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition
Devolver’s perplexing philosophical puzzle-game gets a more refined upgrade from the original.
Assume control of a sentient AI tasked to solve humankind’s greatest mysteries. Uncover
secrets and overcome a multitude of brain-teasers while being bombarded with life’s biggest
questions.
Existential dread might be a side-effect here, but the complexity of each of its puzzles
makes the journey better. A playscore of 9.04 23. MARVEL's Spider Man
Your friendly neighborhood superhero swings to the PlayStation 4 as an Exclusive. Hailed
as one of the best games of 2018, Spider-Man wows players with its satisfying web-slinging
and fluid combat. Live dual lives as Spider-Man and Peter Parker and take down the many villains
of New York’s rogue’s gallery.
A sequel is in the works and it might be coming out for the PS5. MARVEL’s Spider-Man receives
a playscore of 9.04 22. Night In The Woods
Indie games compensate their minimal budget for an impactful narrative and relatable characters.
Infinite Fall's Night In The Woods manages to hit those marks with a strong story tackling
the problems of adolescence. Explore the fascinating environment Alec Holowka and his team presented
and get to know the many locals with their very own stories.
A playscore of 9.05 21. Okami HD
One of PlayStation 2’s celebrated titles. Play as the legendary Amaterasu in the form
of a white wolf and save Nippon from impending doom. Make your way around the ink-washed
painted beauty of Ancient Japan and eliminate the eight-headed demon Orochi using the power
of a magical paintbrush.
Not a mere port, this HD version lets you choose between modern widescreen format or
the original release’s 4:3 ratio. A playscore of 9.07
20. Shovel Knight
A modern platformer for all ages. Yacht Club Games’ award-winning pixel-perfect adventure
is a love-letter to the classic platformers of the SNES era. Live the troubled life of
the adorable Shovel Knight and plow deep into the confines of a mysterious castle to save
your kidnapped girlfriend.
To this day, it’s still a great title with 4 expansions to choose from with their own
adventures. A playscore of 9.09 19. Final Fantasy VII Remake
2020’s most-anticipated game. Return to the adventures of Cloud and his friends as
they put a stop to Shinra’s corrupt hands. Not just an ordinary Remake, this new version
altered a ton of elements from its story, combat, and characters. Which ultimately makes
this a game of its own. Explore the never-before-seen areas of Midgar and relive the best moments
of the 1997 Squaresoft classic with a playscore of 9.10
18. Monster Hunter: World
CAPCOM’s best-selling action-RPG series is a gift that keeps on giving. Monster Hunter
World’s dangerous new creatures send terror to the hearts of new hunters, but for the
veterans, it is nothing but childs play as it came out 2 years ago. However, the best
about this title is its massive Iceborne expansion which adds ferocious beasts that even the
veterans couldn’t handle alone.
A playscore of 9.10 17. Dark Souls III
Nobody just forgets Dark Souls. The third major installment of FromSoftware’s critically-acclaimed
action-RPG may not share the same energy from its previous titles, but it does offer enough
hair-pulling moments and gorgeous atmosphere. It’s the final Dark Souls game of the series
and it ends on a high note.
Yes, it’s still hard and yes, it’s still satisfying to kill that one boss who walled
you for 24 hours. A playscore of 9.10 16. Horizon Zero Dawn
Another one of PlayStation 4’s popular titles, this time from Guerrilla Games. Set in a mystifying
post-apocalypse with roaming mechanical creatures, play as the curious Aloy in her journey to
seek answers in this primitive version of the future. Armed with your futuristic bow
and arrows, topple down metallic beasts of nature in its staggering open-world presentation.
A playscore of 9.11 15 Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Larian Studios follows up the success of their first game with this prodigious sequel. Already
making a name for themselves thanks to their deep customizations and highly interactive
environments, this second installment takes all that to a whole new level of immersion.
Each interaction gives you more room for experimentation and other ‘crazy’ ideas.
It’s a great game to play with friends. It receives a playscore of 9.13
14. Dreams
The latest project of LittleBigPlanet creator, Media Molecule, comes in the form of an experimental
and ethereal playground. Expanding upon their Create, Play, and Share feature, Dreams lets
players build their own universe from game mechanics, visuals, and music. Its ever-growing
community is home to many fantastic creations and it hurts not to try them all out.
It receives a playscore of 9.16 13. Bloodborne
The second FromSoftware title on this list. Set in a Victorian-inspired universe, Bloodborne
took Lovecraftian horrors to the next level. Playing as a hunter in a world plagued by
disease, it has a way of rewarding patient players with expansive narratives and a glorious
serving of disfigured monsters to beat down.
It’s a delicious treat for Dark Souls fans on the PlayStation 4 with a playscore of 9.17
12. Shadow Of The Colossus
Another PlayStation 2 classic. Remastered by BluePoint Studios, this refined version
of the 2005 masterpiece looks even more beautiful on the PlayStation 4 with enhanced audio and
graphics. Strolling around the vast open-world with your trusty steed is therapeutic, but
feeling bad after taking down one colossus isn’t.
It’s a spectacle from beginning to end and it deserves a playscore of 9.18
11. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Hideo Kojima’s swan song to his Metal Gear franchise had polarizing reviews to the gaming
community. Despite all the controversy with Kojima and Konami, The Phantom Pain managed
to offer the best tactical-stealth action in a Metal Gear game ever. It did suffer in
terms of storytelling due to Konami’s decision to cut content, but overall it’s a fantastic
game that almost perfected the stealth genre.
A playscore of 9.25 10. Undertale
Tobyfox’s weirder video game version of Alice in Wonderland was an unlikely RPG that
made waves on the internet due to its huge following. Undertale has gained universal
acclaim for turning the usually violent role-playing genre on its head.
Adding talking to your arsenal of conflict resolution methods, Undertale becomes a unique
experience and it does not hold your hand on how to handle its many challenges. We haven't
even gotten to their jazzy soundtracks and loveable characters.
It has a playscore of 9.26 9. Resident Evil 2 Remake
2019 was the year where CAPCOM got their stuff back together. Resident Evil 2 Remake sent
terror to the old and new players with its realistic gore, creeping atmosphere, and tense
survival-horror aspects. Playing as Leon and Claire as they journey around a zombie-infested
Raccoon City is unforgettable, not to mention Mr. X constantly chasing you to the very ends
of the earth.
A playscore of 9.28 8. The Witcher III: Wild Hunt
Of course, CD Projekt Red’s multi-award winning RPG gets its own place in this list.
The final adventure of Geralt of Rivia takes a dangerous turn as the enigmatic Wild Hunt
stalks every step. Explore breathtaking mountaintops and dilapidated medieval structures just to
fulfill that one monster contract.
It’s easily considered as one of the best games of all time with its unforgettable story,
great side-quests, and iconic main character. A playscore of 9.29
7. Journey
Tricky Pixels and Thatgamecompany’s creation mixes artistic imagery and simple gameplay
into one wholesome videogame experiment. Play as a robed figure in the orange dunes and
traverse the quiet pathways of its ethereal world. It's a game that commits to the silence,
partnering you up with people online to serve as companions in the pilgrimage. Communicate
through musical chimes, and work together to unravel a collection of rewarding puzzles.
A playscore of 9.30 6. Grand Theft Auto V
Rockstar’s open-world playground for mayhem still has enough players around. This massive
action game has no rules, aside from its multi-structured campaign which lets you control three playable
characters.
Once the story mode is over, the game continues in its active online mode. Meet players and
wreak havoc around the urban jungle or prep yourselves for a clean bank heist.
A playscore of 9.32 5. The Last Of Us Remastered
Naughty Dog’s multi-award winning post-apocalyptic drama is also available for the PlayStation
4 as a Remastered version. Before we get our hands to that elusive sequel, we witness Joel
and Ellie’s growth in a god-forsaken world. Spend the changing seasons together and survive
the deadly Klicker infestation that plagued the planet. This Remastered version also includes
Ellie’s single-player story, Left Behind.
It has a playscore of 9.41 4. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
It’s clear Naughty Dog knows how to make money for Sony. This final globe-trotting
adventure puts Nathan Drake at his most personal quest yet. A Thief’s End signifies the series’
explosive crescendo with breathtaking visuals and insane set-pieces. Despite its linear
gameplay, the game makes up for its cast of interesting characters and fun action-sequences.
A playscore of 9.44 3. Persona 5
PlayStation 4’s ultimate JRPG game from Atlus. Don that mask and reform society as
member of the mysterious Phantom Thieves. Part dungeon-crawling turn-based RPG, part
social simulation game, live a double life and gather your gang to eliminate society’s
scum with the power of Persona, an extension of your true self.
Compared to P5 Royal which gained a playscore of 9.41, this original version scored a bit
higher with a 9.46 2. Red Dead Redemption 2
The wild west beckons in Rockstar’s rootin’ tootin’ action-adventure game. Taking place
before the events of the original Red Dead Redemption, play as Arthur Morgan, a member
of the Van Der Linde Gang, and escape from the crosshairs of the law.
It was well-received due to its staggering presentation of their open-world with highly-detailed
environments. A playscore of 9.47 1. God of War
The Greek Pantheon is no more. A soft reboot to Sony Santa Monica’s brutal and epic franchise,
God of War explores Kratos as his most vulnerable yet. Journey through the Nine Realms with
your son, Atreus, and fulfill his mother’s dying wish. Still rocking that stylish hack
and slash combat, God of War continues to redefine its cinematic action roots.
A sequel is currently in the works and everyone’s dying to know what happens next. It receives
a playscore of 9.55