Hello again!
I am Raine and for anyone who wants a dose of hack and slash, isometric perspectives,
and hardcore customizations, we're bringing you the Top 15 Action RPGs on the PS4, arranged
by Playscore
The PlayScore is an average of gamer and critic ratings.
15.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Opening our list is none other than Bethesda’s award-winning RPG.
Skyrim is a testament of the company’s love for open-world exploration and adventure coupled
with an expansive story-mode set in a medieval fantasy universe.
This game is out on almost all major consoles and it looks like it’s gonna keep going
until TESVI comes out soon.
As usual, Skyrim takes you to the life of the Dragonborn.
Once you step out into the world, you’re free to do whatever you want and that includes
messing everything up.
Role-play as a warrior of paragon, or a renegade out for the lulz.
Skyrim has no shortage for possibilities, even the modding community takes it too far.
This special edition contains all the bonus content and DLC’s from their previous updates
and it’s the definitive Skyrim experience for PlayStation 4 owners.
It receives a PlayScore of 8.78
14.
Salt And Sanctuary
With FromSoft’s success with Dark Souls, there’s a load of Souls-like games in the
market.
Among those is from Ska Studios’ metroidvania action-RPG.
This indie title combines fast and brutal 2D combat offering a challenging experience
for players.
Explore blood-soaked dungeons, forgotten cities and desecrated monuments and uncover the story
behind your character’s quest.
Though it borrows elements from Dark Souls, it does have its own share of distinct mechanics.
Players can craft stuff and even upgrade weapons, armor pieces and spells to survive from the
nightmarish world.
Slay bosses, unlock abilities and don’t put too much salt in every death.
It receives a PlayScore of 8.78
13.
Yakuza Kiwami 2
A follow-up to their first Yakuza Kiwami remake in 2016, this second remake is about as much
a throwback as the original game.
Set in Japan's equally groovy 80s, it's a prequel title that sees a young Kiryu return
to the very life he just left a year before.
Struggling to bring leadership back to the Tojos while preventing an all out Clan War,
Kiwami 2 is an action-packed adventure filled with the familiar faces and events of the
Kamurucho districts.
Crafted with the latest Dragon engine, the game is a huge upgrade on the last remake,
making the streets of Japan look more alive than ever before.
It even features a new playable adventure in Goro's Majima Saga.
Offering plenty to do in terms of side activities and fun minigames, Kiwami 2 doesn’t just
have a gripping storyline but it also is a veritable sandbox treat.
While there are a few anachronistic features, it doesn't do much to dull its vibrance.
It has a PlayScore of 8.83
12.
Yakuza 0
Two Yakuza games in a row.
When it comes to Action-RPG’s, there’s no doubt about SEGA’s Japan-centric titles.
It’s fun, ridiculous, and it puts into perspective how videogames are supposed to be.
Witness the origins of the Yakuza lore in this prequel.
Returning players into the rich aesthetics of 80s Japan, Yakuza's open world is rife
with violent delights, and, of course, Karaoke.
Taking with it all the weirdness of its setting.
It nails both the action and excitement of gangster side while leaving enough to uncover
in the sidelines.
It receives a PlayScore of 8.86
11.
Kingdom Hearts III
Almost 10 years in the making, Square Enix’s crossover JRPG wows the hearts of Disney and
Final Fantasy fans.
Follow Sora and friends in his final adventure to stop the forces of Darkness with the help
of iconic characters from various Disney and Pixar worlds like Frozen, Monsters Inc, Big
Hero 6 and more.
It’s stylish hack and slash combat remains as the strongest point of the game.
Team up with Donald and Goofy in an epic quest to beat down Nobody’s and Heartless with
dazzling colors and animation.
Equip various keyblades or summon old and new friends using its Link feature.
It’s a bold new direction to the Kingdom Hearts series, and from the looks of it, it
feels like the series just started.
It receives a PlayScore of 8.90
10.
Nioh
Before FromSoftware even set foot in Japan with their latest action-adventure, SEKIRO,
Team Ninja's Nioh became the go-to for anyone who needed a hybrid hack and slash RPG set
in the land of the rising sun.
Focusing on the mythologies of Japan, Nioh has an ethereal feel to it.
It's based on the unfinished work of Akira Kurosawa, a National Treasure and one of Japan's
most prominent directors.
Embark on a grand adventure in the Sengoku Period and fend off any iconic mythical creatures
that block your path.
There's a variety of weapons at play here making it one hell of a challenging and unforgettable
journey.
It has a PlayScore of 8.91
9.
NieR: Automata
This spin-off of Yoko Taro's Drakengard series takes you to a post-apocalyptic world where
humanity flees from the Earth and finds solace on the Moon.
Still headed by Yoko Taro himself, NieR has all the eccentricity of his previous titles,
this time served with an inescapable layer of existentialism.
Exploring the realm of Artificial Intelligence, it doesn't just let yopu bask in satisfying
superhuman combat, it also waxes philosophical at every turn and in each of their many, and
often abrupt, endings.
Blending hack and slash gameplay, bullet hell scenarios, and stylistic presentation, NieR:
Automata is one unique experience with a PlayScore of 8.92
8.
Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition
You can't talk about the top action RPGs without stopping to mention one of the granddaddys
of the genre.
The Diablo series has gone through tremendous changes over the years--some good, some bad.
That rings true, particularly so for this third installment.
While it got off to a rocky start, Blizzard North managed to pick themselves up, creating
this definitive version.
Culminating years of improvements into one package, Ultimate Evil edition includes the
Reaper of Souls expansion and livens it up with 1080p resolutions in 60 FPS.
The demons continue to haunt us.
And for the Diablo series, that's actually a good thing.
It has a PlayScore of 8.93
7.
Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir
This 2007 remake of the classic Playstation 2 hit rejuvenates the game, and breathes new
life to it on a powerful new platform.
Witness Ragnarok like never before in this colorful side-scrolling action JRPG filled
with dazzling handcrafted visuals and fluid combat.
Take control of five different characters in interwoven scenarios and watch each of
their story unfold.
Every hero feels unique and offers new challenges along the way.
Aside from that, this remake also offers a refined beat-em up combat that’s seamlessly
slick at 60 frames per second.
It's not exactly the face of a PS4 classic but Liefthrasir has been consistently on the
top of its game since its initial release.
A damn fine remake, if there ever was one, it has a PlayScore of 9.01
6.
Fallout 4
What could be more action-packed than shootouts in the post-apocalypse?
Fallout 4 might not be the most innovative of the entire series, but what they did for
their narratives, though, is not something you can downplay.
By elevating their storytelling and refining their already impressive RPG mechanics, Bethesda
took the game to a whole new level of immersion.
One of the biggest titles yet, their open world is set in a post nuclear Boston that
is filled with new characters, multiple branching stories, and an all-consuming base-building
feature.
Rising up through the technical glitches and dialog disappointments, it finally lives up
to its RPG shooter name, with a PlayScore of 9.03
5.
Monster Hunter: World
Erring on this side of the years-long debates, take on the role of brave Monster Hunter in
of the biggest MH games to date.
Dubbed as the Souls game before the Souls games, there's no doubting CAPCOM's credibility
when it comes to punishing but ultimately rewarding combat.
For the first time in the series, it completely improves the multiplayer co-op feature with
better mechanics and convenient interactions.
Aside from the multiplayer, World also presents us with an arsenal of unique new weapons and
a whole bestiary of new monsters, all packed within their array of new worlds.
Sticking the landing on an ambitious undertaking while remaining true to the series' core,
it has a Playscore of 9.1
4.
Dark Souls III
You don't get a genre named after you by sitting pretty.
You get it by subjecting your players to hours upon hours of torturous combat and making
them love every second of it.
Dark Souls was the dominatrix we all secretly wanted, and with their third and final installment,
they delivered in a huge way.
Borrowing elements from Bloodborne, Dark Souls III capped off the series with a bigger, better,
action-oriented approach to combat that retained their previous games' sense of strategy.
With a lore as deep as its combat system, the last dive into the gothic locales of Lothric
with all its morbid creations feels like one stunning tribute to their glory and the genius
of Miyazaki.
It has a PlayScore of 9.11
3.
Horizon Zero Dawn
Futuristic dinosaurs?
Metallic reptiles?
That’s the future presented in Guerrilla Games’ open-world action RPG.
Set in a distant future where humanity devolves into primitive traditions, follow the story
of Aloy as she discovers a life-changing revelation that could change their world.
It’s open world experience made better with its fantastic third-person combat.
Horizon Zero Dawn became a first choice for people with a taste of futuristic action,
adventure and exploration.
Not to mention its Frozen Wilds expansion adds new story content to Aloy’s story.
It receives a PlayScore of 9.11
2.
Bloodborne
Dark Souls' PS4 Exclusive counterpart.
Bloodborne is pretty much what you'd expect from a FromSoftware title, except with darker
themes and Souls-like combat but with even faster rolling, dodging, and dying.
Set in a Victorian-inspired universe, Bloodborne is rife with Lovecraftian horrors.
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.
A delicious treat for Dark Souls fans on the PlayStation 4, Bloodborne excels in its action,
atmosphere, and RPG elements.
Combining into one unforgettable experience for the patient and dedicated, it has a PlayScore
of 9.16
1.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
CD Projekt Red raised the bar for Western RPGs with this third and final installment
of their Witcher series.
Lauded for its impressive storytelling, gorgeous open-world and branching narrative, the wild
hunt is a compelling slice of RPG heaven.
Following the adventures of the Witcher Geralt of Rivia, it ramps up the combat into an exciting
mix of magic and dexterity.
Released way back 2015, this polished Polish game continues to mesmerize players with the
depth of its graphical immersion, storytelling, and combat.
Mix potions, craft items, fight monsters, play cards, make love, and fight monsters
some more.
A well- rounded mix of activities, gets it a PlayScore of 9.29