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Top 12 PlayStation 4 Games

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You are headed to the store to get a PlayStation 4 right now, and you need to know what games to find. (Keep your eyes on the road, please!) Or maybe you're at home, all relaxed, realizing that you want more things to play. We're here to help.

These days, there are far better PS4 games than ever before, with new competitors arriving all the time. Below, find a list of games we recommend on the Sony machine.

We will continue to update this list regularly as more PS4 games are released. We hold the list by 12, and in the months and years to come we will continue to remove old games to make new, better entries. Here it goes …

With a reminder view, Horizon Zero Dawn may seem overly general. It has Unread platform, a Far Cry a world open to creativity and creativity, Tomb Raider to fight a third party again Monster Hunter-Style battles against giant dinosaurs and robots. Wait a minute, and we can get used to it? Because that makes sense good. The vision it actually manages to incorporate those promising combinations into something much more efficient than we intended. It has a solid line of entertaining nicknames and terrifying statistics all wrapped up in a surprisingly surprising and satisfying story. As a bonus, you are one of the most technologically advanced games, which you can play on PS4.

Great game for: Game lovers mentioned in the description above, anyone who has ever wanted to go toe-to-toe with a robot velociraptor.

Not a good game for: Those looking for an easier time. The vision it is a very difficult game, and you will have to play smart and aggressive to make it live.

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From tip to tail, Red Redemption 2 it's a low, glittering floor. He's a rare blockbuster video game that needs to move players not by empowering gameplay and shy heroes, but by pushing them relentlessly to deal with decay and despair. It has no heroes, only flawed men and women who fight desperately to survive in a world that seems destined to destroy them. Both exciting delights for the future of entertainment and carrying a stubborn torch in the classic video game design. So much, and again, it's, it's perfect.

Great game for: Cowboys, open-world discoisseurs, historical buffs, gaming people who are drawn by a game whose atmosphere mimics the artistic work of film and literature.

Not a good game for: Those are unique to open worlds, as this is definitely a world wide open world. Also, Sonic the Hedgehog fans do not need to apply (the speed of your cowpoke travel is the exact opposite of speed).

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In Return of Obra Dinn, playing as an insurance carrier for the East India Trading Company in the year 1807. Wait, wait, don't go! It's more interesting than it sounds. A ship called Obra Dinn he returned mysteriously after many years of loss, and the rest of the group was dead. You have a notebook and a pocket watch to help you, you should find out how each of the 60 crew members died, and why none of them are there to tell the story. Fortunately, it's a magical watch clock, and you can point it to a dead body and see the moment of that person's death. What follows from that set is one of the most clever, rewarding and worrying mysteries we've ever solved, and a video game with some great titles.

Great game for: Fans of logic puzzle, buffs ship, those who love solving mysteries.

Not a good game for: Anyone who doesn't want to do the work itself. The whole complaint Obra Dinn it worked out, and you'll need to write down more details (and possibly take notes) to put everything together.

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Nier: Automata it will probably surprise you. It starts as a fast-moving action game Bayonetta either The Devil Can Cry, telling a story about tropical robots exploring a corrupt future world. And until the first time the credits are filmed, that's what's left. Keep playing, though Nier it will start to turn on and off. It shifts the focus and twists in, it just happens in the imagination of revelations that wrap all the way to the end of a beautiful day. Yes, you should & # 39; finish & # 39; Nier: Automata five times to find the complete story. But like all this great drama, that doesn't mean what you think it means.

Great game for: Followers of narrative minds like the first Nier either Metal Gear Solid sports; people want something that stands out and loves impartially.

Not a good game for: People who like their game stories straight, or anyone who doesn't like hit-ups or shoot-em-ups.

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What if there was soap opera that made you cry, but also allowed you to play ancient Sega games? The It's coming the series is a unique mix of melodrama and comedy, full of compelling characters and criminal humor. And a series where you can hire a chick as your property manager and manage a cabaret club. Yakuza 0 is the right entry point in the series, dropping the myth of two criminals threatened by conspiracy theories. The story twists and turns, while the open world offers striking and disturbing colors. It starts a bit, but if you stick with it, you'll find one of the most honest games on the PlayStation 4, full of emotion and surprisingly funny.

Great game for: Tattoo lovers, anyone who loves a good knitting plan, people who have a desire for a great location, lovers of a small game, and anyone who wants to hear rich stories.

Not a good game for: For anyone who absolutely hates cutscenes, that guy says "this will get better with English voice actors," and players looking for shorter experiences.

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There is no shortage of prominence Postman 3: Wild Hunt. Rivia's latest Geralt is struggling, a world you can lose for hours and still have a lot to do. And while most games these days have scattered geographical locations, Author 3 it's too crowded. Every nook and cranny is filled with unforgettable characters, brilliant writing, and rewards for eager readers to learn. The main story is exciting as it drags on emotions, and side-effects really have to be made! Best of all? You don't need to play Witch game to enjoy the heck out of the third.

Great game for: Lovers of the open world, especially those who enjoyed it Skyrim but they were disappointed by the war. In Author 3, combat is almost as enjoyable as exploring.

Not a good game for: People who value their time and social life, or those who love their design games without slow down or other technical flaws.

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If you think Tetris you can get better, and don't play The effect of Tetris. You were born in the background Rez and Lights, its trippy journey through amazing chemistry experiences is only enhanced by PlayStation VR mode of choice. The effect of TetrisJourney mode takes you through 27 temporary levels and introduces the newest and most welcome changes to the 35-year series. The game also has many traditional modes that allow you to compete for the top spots on leaderboards and unlock key avatars. Meditation is a video game and there is nothing else like it.

Great game for: OG Tetris fans who miss the series and newcomers who want to know the intricacies of the almost perfect game design that feel new again; Owners of PSVR.

Not a good game for: People who can't get into puzzle games; players who like multiplayer competitive methods; anyone who hates electronic music.

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"Be curious on your trip!" Announces one of the characters in it Exotic wildlife. No line could be a better fit. Initially, your silent alien hero is given a superhero atmosphere and sent to space exploration with one goal: Go for adventure. About 20 minutes later, the atmosphere erupts, and you wake up on your home planet as if nothing had happened. You will soon find yourself dropping targets and writing down questions: Why does the atmosphere explode? How did that old race end? Why does the planet keep disappearing when you try to land it? And is it possible to save the universe? Exotic wildlife it combines exploration of Metroid with a time loop of Majora's Mask efficiency, and it reaches one of the most satisfying conclusions we have ever seen in a video game.

Great game for: Curious gamers, anyone who loves the idea of ​​getting into a space ship and exploring the cosmos.

Not a good game for: Patients, people who need to fight in their games, people who hate fake control.

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For years, the best way to understand why so many people love it Monster Hunter games were to play one on a mobile device. With Monster Hunter: Earth, everything that makes Capcom's long series so great is finally being played on a modern, big-screen gaming system. The earth uses that real estate deal, and the giant monsters you fight will look just as awesome as you might expect. The earth it may be more approachable Monster Hunter a game right now, but it's still a complex, rewarding game that you can play for hundreds of hours without running out of things to do. It's fun to play solo, it's fun to play with friends, and it's actually just fun.

Great game for: Anyone looking for a dense, complex game; those who love Dark Souls-the style of fighting great enemies; impressed people Monster Hunter and I'm looking for a way to get into the series.

Not a good game for: Those looking for a straightforward and easy-to-access game; vegetables.

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If we were worth summarizing The shedding of blood in one word, it might be "There is blood everywhere." Fromance Dark Souls maestro Hidetaka Miyazaki and her team from From Software, The shedding of blood represents a careful collection of Souls the formula and its main derivation. The game structure and signature complexity remain, but it has always been it's solid, with a knife cut and quick bullets flying faster than your eye can track you. The shedding of blood A very moving work of art.

Great game for: Fans For other games like Souls of Demons and Dark Souls, people who love hard games, HP. Lovesters buffs.

Not a good game for: For anyone who is easily frustrated with challenging games, people want a very traditional RPG with a traditional story.

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What would you do if you could wake up in high school but act in a better, better way? It's a promise of Persona 5, and Atlus's massacre of Atlas the pit crawled more than the rescue. You are a year-round high school student at a new school in Tokyo, but you are no different. You and your team of motley friends have the power to infiltrate the infamous "palaces" of immigrants and challenger abusers in the real world, change their hearts and bring them to justice. As the days go by, you will spend your afternoon deciding what to buy, hang outth your friends, or go into the dungeon to kill some demons. The more you play, the more the cast gets cold, the story begins to unfold, the mystery deepens. What really happened? What is the origin of this mysterious force? How will it all end? And will you finally be able to get Makoto to go out with you?

Great game for: Lovers of old Persona games, as well as anyone who loves fine art and killer music. Persona 5 both abound.

Not a good game for: People who hate turn-based JRPG fights, people who don't like games with a lot of text to read, or anyone looking for a game they can finish in one weekend.

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the god of war always a celebrity, mega-budget action game set to. It has unusually satisfying combat, great music and art direction, and gives players hours and hours of fun things to do. As in the past the god of war games, unite with a violent heart melee that fights nature's resolution. As in the past the god of war games, taking players on Cliff & # 39; s journey Notes on ancient religion, as Norse mythology takes this time to the Greeks who preceded it. Unlike the past the god of war games, however, require a great deal of attention to its story, inspiring and to some extent revitalizing its long-standing anti-hero by focusing on its relationship with his young son Atreus. Their story is full of shocking twists and huge pieces set, but some of its best moments feature heroes bringing the boat down the river, coinciding with the stories of years gone by. the god of war is an unusually thoughtful blockbuster, an epic that manages to quietly and comfortably entertain at the same time.

Great game for: Norse Mythology fans, people who love deep action, or anyone looking for something that will show you what the PS4 game looks like.

Not a good game for: Those who are uncomfortable with on-screen violence. the god of warWeddings don't sound as trivial as the previous games in the series, but there are some things that are very brutal.

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How has this list changed? Also read our review history:

Update 12/20/209: Added Exotic wildlife and Return of Obra Dinn while finally acknowledging the long-lasting entries The escape and The evidence.

Update 2/11/2019: Added The effect of Tetris, Yakuza 0, again Red Redemption 2 while removing Rocket League, Marvel & # 39; s Spider Man, again Cassid Odyssey of Assassin.

Update 11/14/2018: Added Marvel & # 39; s Marvel Man and Cassid Odyssey of Assassin while traveling Fortnite and XCOM 2.

Update 5/3/2018: Added the god of war and Fortnite War Royale while removing The Last of Us is included and Hitman.

Update 3/9/2018: Added Monster Hunter: Earth and XCOM 2 while removing Inside and Disadvantages of Living 7.

Update 6/2/2017: Removed Exclusions 4 to make space Nier: Automata.

Update 4/19/2017: Added Persona 5 and removed Desiny, Bungie has been falling for the sequel.

Update 3/8/2013: After much debate we added Disadvantages of Living 7 and Horizon Zero Dawn, while removing Devil 3 and Grand Theft Auto V. This decline is getting worse, folks.

Update 12/09/2016: Added Hitman listed and retired Metal Gear Solid V.

Update 9/23/2016: Inside make its way to the list, while Until Dawn departs.

Update 7/7/2016: The escape joins list; Assassin & # 39; s Creed Syndicate an outbreak.

Update 5/26/2016: Welcome, Nathan Drake. Goodbye, Batman. We have been taken back Arkham Knight with Exclusions 4 this time around.

Update 2/11/2016: The evidence does it in, too Fallout 4 heads are out. Also, we've added a video version of this text above!

Update 11/26/2015: Fallout 4 and Assassin & # 39; s Creed Syndicate jump to the list, and knock Final concept XIV and Assassin & # 39; s Creed IV.

Update 9/18/2015: List gets another update: Isaac's compilation, Transistor, again Dragon Age: Nationality erase to make space Rocket League, Until Dawn, again Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain.

Update 7/16/2015: These swaps are getting worse. After much thought we were shocked Wolfenstein: The New Order, despite our love for the first-person fantasy story shooter. We also say that using someone else is extremely successful, Shadows of Mordor, their best strategy, the Nemesis System, is not enough to keep it high in our 12 competitions.

Update 04/07/2015: The shedding of blood it cuts into the list in season Pixeljunk Shooter Ultimate said Sbahle.

Update 11/25/2014: The fall has come, and with it a host of great games. Dragon Age: Nationality, GTA V, PixelJunk Ultimate shooter and Isaac's compilation: Rebirth to go outside Continue, LEgo Movie Videogame, Don't starve and TowerFall Ascension.

Update 10/2001/2014: Added Desiny and Middle earth: Shadow of Mordor listed, and deleted Surprise: Second Son and Need for Speed: Competitors to make room.

Update 8/28/2014: Two games come in, two games left. Outlast and Tomb Raider: Descriptive Edition make way Devil III: Ultimate Evil Edition and Last to Us: Updated.

Update 6/18/2014: Change is in the air, as Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Fez, and Injustice: Our Gods erase to make space Wolfenstein: The New Order, Final Fantasy XIV: Rebirth Realm, again Transistor.

Update 4/14/2014: Our PS4 series has already hit its 12-game roof, and we've added (and released) more games than any other single update so far. Rayman: Myths, LEGO Marvel Superheroes, Doki Doki Universe and Strider it's all clear to make room Disappointing: Second Son, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Towerfall: Ascension, The LEGO Movie Videogame, and Fez.

Update 3/10/2014: Two other games make it to the list: OK last year Rayman's mythology and satisfying memories of the NES classic Strider. Once again we will be 12, after which we will have to start cutting games to make new additions.

Update 2/14/2014: Our second update brings two games: Ultimate improvements Tomb Raider: Descriptive Edition and pee — your pants — is terrifying Outlast. It's just three more before we hit our 12th roof and we have to start cutting games to make room for newcomers.

Update 1/7/2014: Our first addition to the PlayStation 4 Botes list is Klei's survival game Don't starve, bringing the total to seven.

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