There are many exclusives for the PlayStation 4 game console, but how do you choose the best among them? This task was taken up by Forbes magazine experts, using the Metacritic review aggregator as a benchmark.
Here are the Forbes Top 10 Best PS4 Exclusives.
10. Horizon Zero Dawn
The game takes place hundreds of years after the mysterious event that led to the end of modern civilization. The plot begins as a short adventure focused on simple survival, and then gradually plunges the player into a gripping fantasy epic filled with "this is it twists" and revelations.
With the help of various weapons, the main character Aloy can destroy human enemies, as well as huge machines similar to dinosaurs, using their weak points. She has to use various tactics: set traps, hide and choose the right moment to attack.
The combat system of Horizon Zero Dawn, as well as the scenario, the large open world and the elaboration of the main character were highly praised by critics and players. It even became the best-selling PlayStation 4 game in 2018.
9. Dreams
Created by Media Molecule, Dreams is both an exclusive sandbox game and a custom content creation tool, and the accompanying campaign has been developed using the same features available to players.
Dreams takes patience, but in return offers the ability to create your own game levels and share them online, as well as create levels collaboratively in multiplayer. This can be interesting not only for ordinary players, but also for novice game designers.
8. Bloodborne
When the Dark Souls series was at its peak, FromSoftware and its director Hidetaka Miyazaki teamed up with Sony to offer the PlayStation 4 their exclusive take on the open-world action / RPG genre. Bloodborne is a faster and more aggressive type of Dark Souls, with a focus on fast movement and near-constant attacks aimed at destroying the enemies chasing the character.
This game is so well balanced - and the bosses are so interesting and well thought out - that you won't notice the small variety of weapons available in Bloodborne.
Yharnam is one of the most impressive and superbly realized gaming worlds FromSoftware has ever created. It combines Victorian architecture with terrifying monsters inspired by Lovecraft. Even when you win a battle, you are always afraid of what will be around the next corner. Fans have been asking for a sequel to Bloodborne, and we hope it comes out sooner or later.
7. Journey
This is one of the most beautiful games ever made for consoles, with a great soundtrack and vibrant art style that looks like it was carried over from a picture book. If you purchase the PS3 version, you can access the PS4 version at no additional cost.
6. Uncharted 4
Nathan Drake's latest adventure is a love letter to fans filled with puzzles, gunfights, and a soulful and often hilarious story. Along with Sally's friend and brother Sam, Nathan must choose between his family and his adrenaline rush, even if that means losing those he loves.
5. Persona 5
One of the best PlayStation 4 exclusives by Forbes, it is considered an incredibly ambitious game, known as a modern classic and one of the best RPG games ever made. As one of the "Phantom Heart Snatchers", the protagonist will have to fight evil by entering the worlds created by the power of the emotions of human hearts. In each such world-palace, you need to steal a treasure that symbolizes the dark desires of its owner.
However, do not forget that the main character is only 16 years old, which means that no one has canceled his studies. In addition to going to classes and taking excursions, you can explore Tokyo, do part-time jobs, and improve your social skills by hanging out with friends.
4. The Last of Us Part 2
While some argue that the second part isn't as good as the first, The Last of Us Part 2 is still one of the greatest PS4 games, critically and commercially alike.
She takes the world and characters of her predecessor and tells the story of revenge from the perspectives of the two main characters. You may disagree with their decisions or actions, but this game proves that this is not just a battle of good guys and women against bad guys and women. Combine that with exceptional stealth action gameplay and quality direction and you have a masterpiece game, even if it doesn't quite live up to the original's expectations.
3. God of War
Sony Santa Monica has managed to transform God of War from an obsolete action movie to one of the most famous games of all time. The 2018 soft reboot did not erase a single plot from the previous games, but moved the protagonist Kratos to a country with Scandinavian mythology, whereas in the past, he had gods and monsters from Greek mythology as opponents.
The addition of Kratos' son Atreus to the plot and the emphasis on open exploration make the game more atmospheric and lively than its predecessors. Unsurprisingly, God of War is one of the very best exclusive games for the PlayStation 4 console.
2. The Last of Us Remastered
Few PS4 games are universally recognized, and The Last of Us Remastered is one of those lucky ones. The apocalyptic story shows how the main character Joel and teenager Ellie are trying to find a cure for the pandemic that turns humanity into zombie-like creatures, but they soon discover that a few healthy people can pose an even greater threat.
Combining traditional third-person shooting with stealth mechanics and cover system, The Last of Us pleasantly surprises with its visual effects. They are even better in the Remastered version, thanks to the increased draw distance along with improved textures. Also, the updated version supports 60 frames per second, and has a "Photo mode", which allows you to pause the gameplay and take a picture of the game from any angle, while adding various effects.
1.Persona 5 Royal
This is an improved version of the 2017 original, offering two new characters, updated mechanics, accessories with passive and active skills to hang on allies, new dialogue heads and more content. If the passage of the first part took from 120 to 150 hours, depending on your pace of the game, then the second part stretched out another half times.