It may be hard to believe, but we are about to enter a new era of consoles and that means that at the end of this year it will be time to say goodbye to the PlayStation 4, one of the most successful in history.
We are not going to mourn. It will be a time of change. to welcome PlayStation 5.
But that doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to your favorite PlayStation 4 games just yet. In fact, even if we are in full social distancing due to the pandemic, we can take this opportunity to play some of the best games that PlayStation 4 offers, from role-playing games to puzzling puzzles. And with backward compatibility with PlayStation 5, you can take these games to the new platform when it becomes available later this year.
Here are the PlayStation 4 games you absolutely need to play if you haven't already.
Death Stranding ($ 29.99, originally $ 59.99; amazon.com)
Humanity begins to fracture when an event known as "Death Stranding" brings strange entities called BT to the world, as well as a rain known as "Fall of time." These new entities have a profound effect that introduces new beings and ultimately ages things. The latest from Hideo Kojima makes you take on the role of Sam "Porter" Bridges (voiced by Norman Reedus), whose job is to try to rebuild America and restore the world to its former glory, all while its population has become socially estranged ( yes, it is quite timely). Her heartfelt narrative, combined with epic and cinematic clips, beautifully pairs with a moving soundtrack and reminds us that Kojima remains a master of his trade.
Tetris Effect ($ 41.99; amazon.com)
Do you think you know how to play Tetris ? It's going to be no. Rez creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi has created something very different in Tetris Effect , combining amazing visual effects (including VR support) to create a new experience, not just another version of the puzzle. It's pure unadulterated bliss with a fantastic soundtrack you'll be humming long after you finish all levels of the game's picturesque story mode. If you are looking for an absolutely transcendent experience, you will find it here.
Final Fantasy VII Remake ($ 41.99; amazon.com)
Almost 25 years after the PlayStation original, Square Enix has remixed and expanded Final Fantasy VII . This gorgeous role-playing game specimen is a dazzling and brilliant experience that takes everything fans loved from the original game and adds many tweaks to attract new fans. If you've ever wanted to return to Midgar with iconic characters Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, and Barret, you'll be delighted to see what Square Enix has accomplished with this new version: a love letter like no other.
The Last of Us Remastered ($ 14.99, originally $ 19.99; amazon.com)
The Last of Us Remastered is one of the best stories on PlayStation 4. Without a doubt. And with a sequel on the way, you'll want to play this one to make sure you're up to date. Joel and Ellie start the game as a grieving father and teenage girl trying to find her place in the world, but they have to team up to survive in a zombie-infested world after a parasitic disease takes over the world. The two must fight to survive, while searching for weapons, supplies, and a safe place to rest. They also try to make sense of what is happening to them, as its title implies, the end of humanity. Also, it will make you cry tears faster than you can say the word "Cordyceps".
Horizon Zero Dawn ($ 19.90; amazon.com)
Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the most interesting works by Guerrilla Games. You control a young misfit named Aloy who must explore a vibrant but mysterious world riddled with mechanical creatures from the old days. Armed with knowledge of her past, Aloy must work with tribes scattered across the land to save her future, and possibly the world. With advanced and realistic animation and motion capture effects, Horizon Zero Dawn is an exciting, open-world adventure that truly takes the system to its limits.
Detroit: Become Human ($ 29.37; amazon.com)
Detroit: Become Human is another exciting Quantic Dream narrative trying to answer an important question: what does it mean to be human? It features three artificial beings that are experiencing some kind of crisis based on this question in a futuristic Detroit. Connor, the Android detective, Marcus, the advanced prototype, and Kara, a cleaning unit, are on the brink of consciousness, and it's up to you to make sure they survive long enough to realize it. You can spark an android revolution along the way.
Rez Infinite ($ 14.99, originally $ 29.99; store.playstation.com)
Rez has always been known as a surreal music game with great music sequences. This PlayStation VR exclusive includes a new level to explore called Area X and VR Play gives players a way to look around each area as the rhythms hit and enemies move quickly, but Area X is a treat for gamers. eyes, like swimming a sparkling sea of stars. It's a magnificent combination of music and shooting mechanics that reacts to your playing, with one of the best soundtracks the system has to offer. You will never forget the way it transforms your brain.
Person 5 ($ 19.40; amazon.com)
There is nothing cooler than the Persona series. Persona 5 follows the students of the fictional Shujin Academy as they navigate double lives as altruistic “ghost thieves” at night who do their part to rid the world of the bad by defeating their “palaces” of evil. Serve a tasty mix of dungeon exploration with turn-based battles providing a satisfying experience. It's also one of the wildest and most exciting experiences the PlayStation 4 has to offer, even if you're not normally a fan of RPGs.
Devil May Cry 5 ($ 24.55; amazon.com)
Have you ever wanted to see a man hit demons using motorcycles as fists? Devil May Cry 5 has that and more. From its varied combat to the style that positively drips from each pore to the winks for lifelong players, this dazzling title is an amalgam of excellent game design, visual fidelity, and demon hunting that heralds a new era for the franchise. . It's the best natural evolution for the series in many ways, and we can't wait to see where it goes next.
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life ($ 18.59; amazon.com)
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is the perfect send-off for protagonist Kazuma Kiryu. It's hilarious, powerful in some areas, and action packed in ways only the Yakuza series can be. Exploring the streets of the fictional Japanese city of Kamurocho is an absolute blast, as is confronting street thugs who want to cause trouble. If you're not a fan of Yakuza yet , you surely will be long after this song is over. Fortunately, the series is exclusive to PlayStation 4, so you can enjoy it without spending too much money.
Note: The above prices reflect the price at the time of article posting.