After five episodes the PS4 and Xbox One are tied so it’s time to settle things by looking
at the games. The Xbox One had a solid 2015 with some seriously awesome exclusive titles.
Halo 5: Guardians was probably the biggest and while Halo isn’t as big as it once was
this is a solid installment. The campaign is a bit of a sore spot though, the story
just doesn’t do it but it feels familiar and Halo on the Xbox One has never looked
better. There’s also Forza Motorsport 6 which is one of the best racing games out
there. It builds on Forza 5 with a massive library of cars and serious customization
to really fine tune your vehicles. Graphically it’s on point with a full 1080p resolution
and a nearly flawless 60 frames output, paired with the meticulously detailed cars it’s
an impressive title. Another big Xbox One title is Rise of the Tomb Raider, it’s a
semi exclusive with the PC version just being released and a PS4 edition coming at some
point later this year. It has a very Uncharted feel which isn’t a bad thing at all, there’s
a lot of epic action sequences and while it doesn’t have the greatest mechanics it’s
a fun game that looks impressive. The PlayStation 4 also had a few big titles last year. Until
Dawn was a surprising hit, it’s almost more of an interactive movie than a traditional
game but as a big fan of Telltale style games I’m not complaining. The story looks just
like a normal horror movie but the outcome is entirely up to you, all of the characters
can live or die based on how you play. As a PS4 exclusive it might not be a system seller
but it’s definitely worth a look. Bloodborne on the other hand is very much an old school
hardcore game. It’s not forgiving in the slightest, once you die you’re going right
to the last checkpoint to make your way back to the enemy who killed you. It’s got a
serious sense of style too with an old school victorian look and some giant monsters you’re
going to enjoy dying to over and over and over. There are also some big non exclusive games
like Fallout 4. While it feels a little dated it’s very much a sequel to the incredible
Fallout 3, the world is massive and the addition of voice acting is a nice upgrade. Destiny
is another multiplatform game that holds up well across the board, while new content has
been a little sparse lately it’s still a satisfying shooter with some serious replayability
especially if you have a few friends to play with. Star Wars: Battlefront is another fun
multiplayer focused game, there’s definitely some Battlefield DNA which shouldn’t be
a surprise but it’s a lot more than a simple reskin. There is some exclusive PlayStation
content but the biggest difference is in resolution, the Xbox One tops out at 720p where the PS4
has a more acceptable 900p. Just Cause 3 is a massive open world sandbox that’s a lot
of fun but shows a bit of weakness. The Xbox is utilizing a lower 900p resolution but both
consoles see slightly choppy frame rates when the action picks up. That doesn’t stop it
from being a fun game but it’s clear the PC is the best platform for this one. The
grandfather of sandbox games though is definitely Grand Theft Auto 5 and thankfully here performance
issues are nowhere to be seen. It runs well on both the Xbox and PS4, it’s a massively
improved experience compared to the last gen and the game world is easy to sink
hours and hours into. This is about as close to a must have game as this generation has.
You can’t talk about console games without mentioning Call of Duty and Black Ops 3 is
the latest installment. At this point CoD is very much a formula, each version builds
on the last year’s release and this is no different. That might not be a bad thing though,
it keeps some of the best shooting mechanics out there and the multiplayer is still a huge
selling point for picking up the game. While the Xbox has usually been the best Call of
Duty platform this time around the PS4 gets DLC before the Xbox. There are also a lot
of solid, slightly older exclusives like Titanfall for the Xbox One. This might be my favorite
shooter out there, as an early Xbox title it shows it’s age a bit but still feels
fresh even in 2016. The Last of Us Remastered might just be an updated version of a PS3
game but it’s easily one of my favorites of all time. It runs much better on the PS4
than the last gen so if you’ve never tried The Last of Us you owe it to yourself to give
it a try. Another Xbox exclusive that flew a little under the radar is Sunset Overdrive.
This game absolutely doesn’t care about anything besides fun and it definitely doesn’t
hurt that it’s one of the better looking Xbox games even after well over a year. The
PS4 has also got quite a few cool indie titles such as Rocket League. This has been a massive
success that’s finally getting an Xbox release soon but it’s got such fresh and fun gameplay
that it’s hard to pass up. Resogun was a PS4 launch title that’s a fun twin stick
shooter that’s great for a quick blast that really doesn’t look bad either. While it
might not be on par graphics wise Nidhogg is awesome, it’s a straightforward game
that’s super fast paced and supports two players easily, this is a great example of
an indie title that’s on PC, PS4 and not on the One. While the Xbox had a solid 2015
for games the PS4 is looking almost unstoppable right now. The additional power means that
it can deliver some seriously nice looking games and when it comes to third party titles
not only does it usually run them at higher resolution or better frame rates but there
are more and more exclusive deals for the PlayStation. As close as this comparison has
been games really are the most important factor for any console and the PS4 has the clear
advantage, giving it not only the win for this episode but making it the overall winner
for this generation. This series has been a couple years in the making so if you guys
enjoyed drop a like on the video and feel free to catch up on the first five episodes
if you missed them. Anyway, thank you guys so much for watching and I will catch you
in the next one!