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Par Titanfall , le 24 février 2020 - 95 minutes de lecture

Bienvenue dans le meilleur guide des jeux PS4 de T3 pour 2020. Ce guide a été soigneusement conçu pour fournir un tour d'horizon des meilleurs jeux PlayStation 4 disponibles aujourd'hui. Chaque jeu de cette liste a gagné notre approbation, vous pouvez donc être sûr que chacun de ces titres est à la hauteur et serait un excellent ajout à votre collection PS4.

Depuis la sortie de la PlayStation 4, Sony s'est intelligemment concentré sur la fourniture d'une sélection large et variée de jeux sur PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Slim et PlayStation 4 Pro, et ce qui suit ici est le meilleur de cette offre, à la fois en termes de Exclusivités propriétaires et incontournables tiers.

Des jeux comme Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Star Wars: Fallen Order, Borderlands 3, MXGP 2019, Redeemer: Enhanced Edition, Devil May Cry 5, Metro Exodus, Days Gone, Mortal Kombat 11, Dead or Alive 6, Sekiro: Shadows Die Deux fois, Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, Terminator: Resistance et bien d'autres font de la PlayStation 4 un endroit fantastique pour jouer à des jeux en ce moment.

Et c'est le moment idéal pour développer votre bibliothèque de jeux PS4 avec certains de ces titres incroyables. C'est parce que nous sommes maintenant fermement dans le premier trimestre de la période de sortie du jeu, ce qui est susceptible de voir des ventes très impressionnantes chez les détaillants de jeux. En effet, si peu de nouveaux jeux sortent au cours des premiers mois de chaque année, les éditeurs et les détaillants essaient de maintenir leurs ventes en réduisant leurs bénéfices sur leur stock de jeux existant. En tant que tel, il n'y a pas seulement beaucoup de meilleurs jeux PS4 à jouer en ce moment, mais beaucoup sont également disponibles à de délicieux prix réduits.

Et, comme vous êtes un fan de tout ce qui concerne la PlayStation, et que nous vous proposons les meilleures offres de jeux PS4 ici dans ce guide, nous avons également des guides dédiés à la les meilleures offres DualShock 4 pour tous les besoins de votre manette PlayStation, les meilleures offres PS4 pour tous les besoins de votre console, ainsi que toutes les meilleures offres PlayStation VR en ce moment même si vous souhaitez étendre les capacités de votre PS4.

Cela dit, voici la liste définitive de T3 des meilleurs jeux PlayStation 4 sur lesquels vous pouvez vous procurer dès maintenant.

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Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Vous pouvez accéder à chaque costume sorti pour les trois entrées de la trilogie Batman: Arkham.

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Batman: Arkham Collection

La collection définitive de la trilogie Rocksteady Bat

Raisons d'acheter

+Asylum, City and Knight sur un seul disque+Tous les skins Batman et extensions DLC+Grande valeur

Alors que la génération actuelle entre dans ses années crépusculaires, les joueurs PS4 peuvent découvrir certains des meilleurs jeux de cette génération (et celui qui l'a précédée) dans des éditions collectées pratiques. Entrez dans la collection Batman: Arkham. En rassemblant l'un des jeux les plus impressionnants de cette génération (Arkham Knight, cinq ans) avec les versions remasterisées d'Arkham City et d'Arkham Asylum, vous pouvez maintenant découvrir toute la trilogie action-aventure de Rocksteady dans toute sa splendeur.

Le jeu comprend chaque morceau de DLC publié pour les trois jeux – y compris l'énorme série de skins qui ont été produits pour Arkham Knight en 2015 – donc la quantité de contenu proposé est stupéfiante. Il est frustrant de constater que la collection n'inclut pas Batman: Arkham Origins, criminellement sous-estimé et toujours ignoré, mais malgré cette omission, c'est toujours un package impressionnant qui regorge de valeur.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Bien que son apparence ne soit peut-être pas conforme aux normes de la FIFA ou de Madden, c'est toujours un pas décent par rapport à Rugby 18.

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Rugby 20

Si d'abord vous ne réussissez pas, essayez, essayez à nouveau …

Raisons d'acheter

+Système tactique considérablement amélioré+L'IA mise à jour offre un meilleur réalisme sur le terrain+Graphiquement plus beau que Rugby 18

Les jeux de rugby n'ont jamais atteint les niveaux de qualité du football, du gril et du basket-ball, mais au fil des ans, nous avons eu de très bonnes simulations (quoique légèrement bancales). Malheureusement, ces jours semblent être un souvenir lointain car la plupart des entrées (à l'exception de la décente série Rugby League Live) ont tendance à être un peu trop petit budget pour vraiment rivaliser avec les goûts modernes. Rugby 20 espère dissiper ces connotations avec un package qui est une nette amélioration par rapport au gâchis qu'était Rugby 20.

Pour commencer, c'est visuellement une amélioration notable. Nous sommes loin des niveaux de scan facial de la FIFA, mais dans l'ensemble, les joueurs ressemblent plus à des humains qu'à des pommes de terre habillées. L'IA sur le terrain a également été révisée, les joueurs se comportant et réagissant avec beaucoup plus de réalisme à mesure que les phases se développent. Cela est directement lié à la plus forte amélioration de Rugby 20 – son nouveau système tactique. Fonctionnant de manière similaire au système de playbook éprouvé de Madden, vous pouvez désormais ajuster et exécuter les jeux de touches pour vous assurer de revendiquer la gloire du rugby au niveau national et international.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Vous pouvez jouer en mode Carrière dans AO Tennis 2 en solo, ou jouer en coopération avec un ami en double.

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AO Tennis 2

Big Ant Studios espère éviter une double faute

Raisons d'acheter

+La mise à jour du mode carrière ajoute des éléments d'histoire+L'action en justice est rapide et réactive+De nombreuses opportunités de formation à l'académie

Lorsque les jeux de tennis étaient en vogue, Virtua Tennis et la série Top Spin ont aidé à franchir la ligne difficile entre l'action d'arcade de style Mario Tennis et la simulation sportive appropriée. Et bien que la franchise AO Tennis ne soit pas tout à fait à la hauteur – pas encore, du moins – AO Tennis 2 est un pas important dans la bonne direction avec de nouveaux changements dans le mode carrière, la mécanique sur le terrain et plus encore.

Le succès des récents modes de carrière narratifs d'EA (tels que The Journey de la FIFA) a clairement eu une certaine influence sur la direction de Big Ant Studios pour AO Tennis 2, avec beaucoup de rythmes d'histoire parsemés de matchs et d'entraînement. Ce n'est rien de particulièrement révolutionnaire, mais cela aide à rendre un jeu prolongé beaucoup plus gratifiant. Vous pouvez créer à la fois un joueur et de nouveaux courts dans l'académie, et revivre des moments classiques de l'histoire du tennis dans l'éditeur de scénario (avant de commencer à concevoir le vôtre).

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Si vous n'avez encore jamais eu l'occasion de jouer à la série Yakuza, c'est tout simplement la meilleure façon de le faire.

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Collection Yakuza Remastered

La saga Kiryu est terminée

Raisons d'acheter

+Chaque Yakuza de 0 à Book of Life+Le contenu manquant a été lu de nouveau+1080p et 60fps pour chaque entrée

Alors que tout le monde est ravi / déçu du retour de Shenmue depuis longtemps, la série Yakuza maîtrise tranquillement la même formule depuis 15 ans, et au cours de sept jeux principaux (et deux retombées), elle est devenue l'un des meilleurs jeux jamais sortis du Japon. Toute la saga du gangster devenu père de famille Kazuma Kiryu – de ses premiers jours en tant que policier dans les années 1980 à la finale dramatique de Yakuza 6: Book of Life – est enfin réunie pour que les fans occidentaux puissent en profiter sur une seule plateforme.

Avec autant d'entrées différentes à couvrir, SEGA a fait tout son possible pour créer une parité de performances entre chacune, alors attendez-vous à 1080p et 60fps pour toutes les versions. Le contenu qui a été retiré des versions japonaises pour leurs versions occidentales respectives a également été restauré pour la plupart, donc chaque remake et remaster sera aussi complet que possible lorsque vous avez acheté cette collection sur PS4.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2019

AVICII Invector a été créé en mémoire du regretté DJ suédois Tim «AVICII» Bergling.

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AVICII Invector

Un hommage coloré et optimiste au regretté DJ suédois

Raisons d'acheter

+Action rythmique musicale rapide et frénétique+Avec certains des plus grands succès d'AVICII+Prise en charge du mode multijoueur solo et local

En 2015, le DJ suédois Tim 'Avicii' Bergling a commencé à travailler avec le développeur Hello There Games pour créer un jeu d'action-rhtyhm qui combinait ses propres créations musicales avec des paysages visuels sereins et attrayants. Lorsqu'il s'est suicidé en 2018, le studio suédois a choisi de continuer le jeu et de le terminer en sa mémoire.

Le résultat est une expérience rapide et frénétique dans la même veine qu'Amplitude, où vous guidez un navire le long d'une piste colorée à temps vers certains des plus grands succès de piste de danse d'Avicii. Ce n'est pas le plus difficile des jeux, mais avec le soutien des sessions solo et multijoueurs et une bande-son convenablement tueur, c'est un excellent moyen de s'amuser et de soutenir la fondation de sensibilisation à la santé mentale et de prévention du suicide établie au nom de Bergling.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Vous pouvez voler des objets et les laisser dans des endroits difficiles d'accès dans le cadre de vos exploits malicieux d'oie.

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Jeu d'oie sans titre

Ayez un oeil grincheux

Raisons d'acheter

+Jeu de puzzle mignon et espiègle+Faites des farces aux villageois sans méfiance+Bouton de klaxon dédié

L'un des jeux indépendants les plus acclamés de l'année est enfin arrivé sur PS4. Oui, House Sleeper a frappé Untitled Goose Game s'est dandiné sur le matériel de la console supérieure de Sony, apportant avec lui un mélange inhabituel d'exploration, d'environnement et de hi-jinx aviaire.

Vous incarnez, sans surprise, une oie, qui a décidé de libérer son démon intérieur et de commencer à terroriser les habitants malheureusement situés d'un village local. Poursuivez les gens dans leurs maisons, volez des objets spéciaux et ornez le chapeau occasionnel dans votre quête pour provoquer le chaos à base d'oiseaux.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Si vous n'avez jamais joué à un jeu Doom et que vous avez toujours voulu en essayer un, alors la collection DOOM Slayers est le moyen idéal de les découvrir tous.

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Collection DOOM Slayers

L'évolution d'un FPS classique dans un seul boîtier

Raisons d'acheter

+Inclure Doom, Doom II, Doom 3 et DOOM (2016).+Quatre tireurs classiques enfin réunis.+Excellent moyen de combler l'écart avant DOOM Eternal en 2020.

Les tireurs peuvent être axés sur les services en ligne, les passes de bataille et le butin de nos jours, mais ils peuvent tous retracer leur lignée sur un plan emblématique – Doom. Le design de niveau complexe original associé à un jeu de tir percutant, et ici, il est enfin emballé avec les jeux qui suivent ses traces – Doom II, Doom 3 et le redémarrage de 2016 en quelque sorte, DOOM.

Doom II était une version beaucoup plus grande et plus intense du jeu original, tandis que Doom 3 est allé un peu à gauche avec un plus grand accent sur l'horreur. La version la plus récente a retrouvé les racines de Doom avec une campagne solo sanglante et brillante et un ensemble de modes de match à mort multijoueurs qui ont puisé dans les tireurs FPS classiques. Maintenant, ils sont tous ensemble dans un seul paquet. Attrapez-le maintenant avant que DOOM Eternal ne frappe plus de démons en 2020.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Les serviteurs robotiques de Skynet sont de toutes formes et tailles, alors soyez prêt à vous adapter pour survivre.

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Terminator: Résistance

C'est la vie après le jugement dernier dans ce FPS de science-fiction

Raisons d'acheter

+Utilisez la furtivité et les gadgets pour déjouer Skynet+Combattez de nombreux Terminators emblématiques+Plusieurs fins pour déverrouiller

La franchise Terminator n'a pas eu les manèges les plus fluides dans le monde des jeux vidéo, et tous ceux qui ne sont pas souhaitables n'ont certainement pas aidé. Le développeur polonais Teyon espère changer cela avec Terminator: Resistance, un jeu de tir à la première personne basé dans un avenir déchiré par la guerre où l'humanité se bat pour sa survie contre l'assaut robotique de Skynet.

Bien qu'il existe de nombreuses possibilités d'aller dans le flambeau des armes à feu, la Résistance souligne rapidement que vous êtes constamment désavantagé. Vous devrez rechercher des ressources et utiliser la furtivité pour déjouer les machines emblématiques telles que le T-800. Considérez-le comme l'un des jeux Wolfenstein les plus récents, uniquement à une échelle beaucoup plus petite et avec un budget beaucoup plus petit. Pourtant, avec beaucoup de fins à débloquer, il y a beaucoup de valeur de rejeu à avoir.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Les menaces sont de toutes formes et tailles et toutes les situations ne peuvent pas être résolues avec un tir à la tête à longue portée bien placé.

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Sniper Ghost Warrior: Contrats

Libérez votre tireur d'élite intérieur avec cette suite FPS améliorée

Raisons d'acheter

+La physique des balles est sur le point+Beaucoup d'options tactiques+Plusieurs missions par carte

Alors que Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 s'est avéré être un faux pas pour le développeur CI Games (parfois un jeu peut être à trop grande échelle pour maintenir la qualité tout au long), Sniper Ghost Warrior: Contracts ne fait pas exactement reculer les choses trop loin. Plutôt qu'une grande carte, le jeu a divisé ses missions en une poignée de bacs à sable massifs, chacun avec une cible clé à traquer et à tuer.

Le tir à longue distance est toujours le plat du jour, et selon la difficulté à laquelle vous vous installez, tout, de la vitesse du vent à la chute des balles, affectera le succès de vos tirs. Vous devrez également utiliser la furtivité pour vous faufiler dans des endroits, ainsi que rechercher des missions autour de la carte pour gagner plus d'argent et potentiellement déterrer des informations qui pourraient faciliter la mort de votre cible principale.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Comme les arts martiaux? Comme le dialogue? Vous aimez les distributeurs automatiques de jouets? Shenmue III est la suite pour vous.

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Shenmue III

Un trio, 18 ans d'attente

Raisons d'acheter

+Un ajout authentique au monde Shenmue+Apprenez plein de nouveaux arts martiaux+Tout le dialogue que vous pourriez souhaiter!

Seuls The Last Guardian et Half-Life 3 ont attiré autant de fans que Shenmue III, avec tout, des campagnes sur les réseaux sociaux aux pétitions exigeant que Sega donne enfin au simulateur d'arts martiaux sandbox le trio qu'il mérite. Et Sega a finalement écouté – enfin, après un Kickstarter très réussi et des investissements considérables de Sony – et le jeu que personne ne pensait jamais voir est enfin là. Et ça va. C'est vraiment une continuation de la série, pour le meilleur et pour le pire.

C'est très dans la même veine que les deux jeux précédents, avec le héros stoïque Ryo explorant la Chine rurale alors qu'il cherche les tueurs de son père. Il y a de nouvelles disciplines d'arts martiaux à utiliser, des personnages à rencontrer et à parler et toutes sortes d'activités de style arcade à compléter. Certains pourraient soutenir que les jeux Yakuza ont perfectionné cette formule dans l'intervalle, mais Shenmue 3 parvient toujours à infuser le banal avec le magique. C'est plus un jeu double-A qu'un jeu triple-A en termes de look et de qualité, mais si vous avez toujours voulu une suite fidèle aux deux premiers jeux, cela fera de votre Noël.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Si vous aimez les longues cinématiques – Metal Geat Solid IV long – alors vous allez vraiment creuser l'expérience narrative de Death Stranding.

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Échouement de la mort

Hideo Kojima prouve qu'il y a de la vie après Metal Gear

Raisons d'acheter

+Mélange inhabituel d'action d'exploration lente+Le moteur Decima est utilisé à bon escient+Fonte étoilée

Ayant eu une rupture très publique avec l'éditeur Konami suite au développement tumultueux et au lancement éventuel de Metal Gear V: The Phantom Pain, le légendaire développeur japonais Hideo Kojima avait besoin d'un nouveau départ pour son prochain projet. Sony lui a offert une nouvelle maison, et avec un budget considérable, l'exclusivité PS4 et toute la liberté dont il avait besoin pour être Kojima, le résultat est arrivé. Et c'est certainement différent.

Mettant en vedette Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen et plus encore, Death Stranding consiste à connecter différentes colonies humaines dans une version post-apocalyptique de l'Amérique du Nord. Il y a un moment d'horreur occasionnel et une certaine furtivité, mais c'est surtout un jeu qui consiste à transporter des colis à travers l'Amérique. C'est une expérience lente, mais qui a l'air magnifique et a des moments véritablement intelligents.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

La plupart des forces impériales manquent de pouvoirs de Force ou de sabres laser, mais elles peuvent toujours se battre lorsqu'elles vous regardent.

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

La force est enfin déchaînée sur PS4

Raisons d'acheter

+Une histoire fascinante entre Ep III et IV+Les niveaux non linéaires contiennent de nombreux secrets+Le combat offre de nombreux défis

Star Wars a eu une relation difficile avec les jeux vidéo au cours des dernières années. La duologie Force Unleashed offrait une créativité de puissance de force presque illimitée, mais au prix d'une histoire canonique crédible. Alors que Star Wars Battlefront II d'EA avait une histoire décente mais oubliable et une suite multijoueur considérablement améliorée complètement éclipsée par un système de microtransaction qui a à peine fait son entrée dans le jeu final. Donc, BEAUCOUP d'yeux sont tournés vers Titanfall et le développeur d'Apex Legends Respawn pour la sortie de Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

Fallen Order propose une expérience solo basée sur l'histoire qui puise dans les premières années de l'Empire après l'Ordre 66, avec un jeune jedi naissant forcé de se cacher et de se battre pour sa vie et la survie de l'ordre. Les niveaux sont non linéaires, il existe donc une approche de Dark Souls pour l'exploration et l'ouverture de nouveaux raccourcis. Le combat est rapide et frénétique, tandis que les pouvoirs de la force offrent de bons moyens d'envoyer des stormtroopers, des bêtes extraterrestres et plus encore.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Vous pouvez jouer à The Outer Worlds comme un tireur droit, ou choisir des voies plus tactiques et diplomatiques pour réussir.

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Les mondes extérieurs

Si Fallout, Mass Effect et Borderlands ont eu un bébé …

Raisons d'acheter

+Personnalisation approfondie des compétences+Très bonne écriture et conception de quête+Plusieurs façons de jouer à chaque quête

De grands RPG de science-fiction peuvent être difficiles à trouver ces jours-ci, en particulier avec Mass Effect ayant fait un faux pas géant pour l'humanité avec Andromeda et les plus récents Fallouts laissant quelque chose de mauvais goût dans la bouche des fans. Mais avec The Outer Worlds, le développeur Obsidian – qui travaillait auparavant sur le buggy mais bien reçu Fallout: New Vegas – a réussi à recréer la magie d'explorer de nouveaux mondes avec des scénarios intéressants et des combats nuancés.

Bien que vous puissiez y jouer en tant que jeu de tir à la première personne ouvert, il y a tout simplement beaucoup plus à trouver. Vous pouvez utiliser le mécanisme de dilatation du temps (pensez au système VATS de Fallout) pour sélectionner les principales faiblesses et appliquer des effets spéciaux. Vous pouvez utiliser des compagnons pour tirer des capacités spéciales, ou appliquer certains défauts ou statuts qui influencent directement tout, des échanges de tirs au dialogue. Vous modifiez et bricolez des armes, améliorez votre construction avec de nouveaux avantages et approchez les quêtes sous presque tous les angles (de la discrétion discrète aux résolutions pacifiques axées sur le dialogue). C'est un ajout brillant au genre action-RPG et un must pour tout propriétaire de PS4.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

MediEvil a déjà été refait une fois avec MediEvil: Resurrection sur la PSP (réalisé par l'équipe qui a fait le premier match).

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MediEvil

Un remake d'un classique PS1, juste à temps pour Halloween

Raisons d'acheter

+Beaucoup de variété au combat+Plus difficile que l'original+De nombreux nouveaux secrets à découvrir

La fin des années 90 a été «l'ère d'or» des plateformes 3D pour une raison. De Banjo-Kazooie et Tomb Raider à Spyro the Dragon et Mario lui-même, ce sont les années où tout le monde voulait une mascotte de plateforme mémorable. La réponse de SCE Studio Cambridge était un chevalier mort-vivant borgne appelé Sir Daniel Fortesque. Plein d'humour de potence et bestiaire de créatures monstrueuses, MediEvil est devenu quelque chose d'un succès, malgré ses nombreux bugs. Le MediEvil 2019 est moins un remasterisé que un remake complet avec des niveaux et des boss familiers repensés pour une nouvelle génération.

MediEvil est très fidèle à l'original, jusque dans ses problèmes mécaniques. Les niveaux sont toujours un mélange difficile de plate-forme, de résolution d'énigmes et de combat hack 'n' slash. Les patrons sont encore relativement faciles à fromage. Vous continuerez à tuer des ennemis pour remplir votre calice rempli d'âme. Mais il y a aussi beaucoup de moments d'écrêtage ou d'entrées de saut qui ne répondent pas. C'est frustrant, mais c'est aussi très fidèle à la frustration de l'original. Restez-y cependant, car il y a tellement de signes de tête à l'original.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Special Ops est la réponse de Modern Warfare aux zombies, offrant une expérience coopérative tendue sur le travail d'équipe et les objectifs.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Le tireur qui a conquis le monde est de retour

Raisons d'acheter

+Un tout nouveau moteur modifie le jeu de tir global+Personnalisation approfondie des armes en mode Armurier+Pas de packs DLC – tout le contenu post-lancement est gratuit

Lorsque la trilogie originale de Modern Warfare a pris fin en 2011, Infinity Ward espérait passer à des choses plus grandes et meilleures. Les Ghosts de 2013 se sont révélés être un nouveau chapitre populaire mais source de divisions, mais la qualité incohérente et l'accent mis sur la science-fiction d'Infinite Warfare en 2016 ont vu le développeur Infinity Ward finalement décider de revenir à la franchise qui l'a mis sur la carte. Plutôt que d'évoquer une suite directe, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare de 2019 est une sorte de redémarrage. Eh bien, un redémarrage qui a un jeune capitaine Price.

Bien que ce nouveau COD rompe certaines traditions – en ajoutant une campagne solo (qui manquait à Black Ops 4 de l'année dernière) et en supprimant les piliers Zombies en faveur d'un mode Special Ops (vu pour la première fois dans Modern Warfare 2 il y a une décennie) – cette formule multijoueur classique revient. Un nouveau moteur de jeu permet d'introduire de nouvelles fonctionnalités mécaniques telles que des portes interactives et la levée de votre arme pendant le sprint. Mais avec une nouvelle approche du contenu et de la progression après le lancement (pas de packs de cartes DLC payants et toutes les armes débloquées pendant le jeu) et pas de caisses à butin, cela pourrait être le COD le plus accessible depuis des années.

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Tout comme le premier Yooka-Laylee, Impossible Lair regorge de niveaux à thème créatif à explorer.

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Yooka-Laylee et l'antre impossible

Le duo de plateformes secoue le rétro

Raisons d'acheter

+Apprenez les compétences nécessaires pour battre le repaire impossible+Collectez des secrets dans un puzzle rempli de monde+Niveaux de plateforme rapides et exigeants

Alors que le Yooka-Laylee d'origine était une ode à l'âge d'or 64 bits des plateformes 3D – une grande partie de l'équipe de Playtonic Games est d'anciens développeurs Rare, après tout – son suivi, Yooka-Laylee et l'impossible repaire, doffs sa casquette aux niveaux difficiles de la série Donkey Kong Country tout en adoptant quelques idées de RPG légères et des mécanismes créatifs qui changent de niveau.

Le titre impossible Lair est accessible depuis le début du jeu, mais vous mourrez probablement dans les premières minutes. Mais ça va. Vous êtes censé échouer, vous pouvez donc terminer le reste du jeu, constituer votre répertoire de compétences (et un bouclier fait d'abeilles, rien de moins), puis entreprendre la dernière course de boss. Explorez un monde d'en haut et descendez des niveaux de défilement latéral rapides où vous descendez des toniques spéciaux qui changent l'apparence, le son et la sensation du monde qui vous entoure!

Meilleurs jeux PS4 2020

Bien que vous puissiez définir une physique plus réaliste, Grid est un coureur plus centré sur l'arcade.

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la grille

La réponse de Codies à Forza & Gran Turismo est relancée

Raisons d'acheter

+Voitures de course, stock musculaire et plus+Modèle de dommages hyperréaliste+Affrontez votre pilote Nemesis unique

Le GRID original était une tentative de prendre la longue histoire et l'expertise de Codemasters dans le monde de la course virtuelle et de l'appliquer à une expérience multidisciplinaire qui pourrait rivaliser avec Gran Turismo et l'alternative exclusive de Microsoft sur Xbox One, Forza. Alors que sa suite a perdu une partie de cet attrait grand public en doublant l'aspect réaliste de l'autosport, ce redémarrage en douceur de la série espère créer une expérience de course plus accessible qui s'adresse à la fois aux débutants et aux vétérans chevronnés.

La nouvelle grille propose un large éventail de disciplines de course à parcourir, couvrant tout, des hayon de course de base jusqu'aux bêtes de formule haut de gamme. Le mode carrière propose six disciplines distinctes à suivre, il y a donc beaucoup de valeur de relecture pour ceux qui cherchent à maximiser leur temps sur la piste. Il y a même un mode mettant en vedette Fernando Alonso, qui a servi de consultant sur le jeu. Il y a donc ça aussi!

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Vous commencez avec une arme très basique, mais n'importe quel équipement peut être récupéré et utilisé si vous coupez le membre droit pour mettre fin à un combat.

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The Surge 2

Un autre RPG d'action semblable aux âmes de Deck13

Raisons d'acheter

+Le système de parade est difficile mais gratifiant+Récupérez des pièces spécifiques au combat contre le ciblage des membres+Cadre plus diversifié dans la ville de Jéricho

Alors que Lords of the Fallen – le premier swing de Deck13 Interactive dans un véritable RPG d'action – a essayé d'imiter la formule et l'esthétique sombre de Dark Souls un peu trop près, il a trouvé quelque chose d'un peu plus original avec The Surge en 2017. En échangeant des châteaux et des chevaliers contre des usines et des cyborgs futuristes, ce nouvel IP a utilisé le ciblage des membres et la possibilité de réaffecter des armes et des armures ennemies pour améliorer votre propre personnage. Surge 2 ne réécrit pas cette formule, mais améliore simplement vos options avec des builds (c.-à-d. Des classes), une liste ennemie plus diversifiée et, bien sûr, beaucoup plus d'options en matière de personnalisation.

Avec un cadre plus diversifié à Jericho City, vous pouvez désormais explorer et débloquer de nouveaux raccourcis, ce qui rend chaque nouvelle course un peu plus facile. Le combat est toujours difficile, mais vous pouvez augmenter votre personnage pour donner des invites à l'écran pour vous aider à parer et à bloquer. Il existe également beaucoup plus de versions à choisir, vous pouvez donc concevoir une classe qui convient à votre style de jeu particulier. Et avec plus d'ennemis que jamais, vous pouvez piller, fabriquer et améliorer avec de nouvelles pièces d'armure et armes.

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Volta Football consiste à guider votre personnage créé à travers un mode 11v11 narratif.

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FIFA 20

La FIFA revient dans la rue

Raisons d'acheter

+Le mode VOLTA fait revivre FIFA Street+Nouvelles améliorations de l'IA ennemie+Toutes les compétitions et ligues majeures, en un seul endroit

Alors que la saison régulière de football bat son plein ici au Royaume-Uni, l'arrivée imminente d'une nouvelle FIFA se profile à l'horizon. FIFA 20 n'apporte pas trop de changements majeurs au gameplay, des améliorations de barre aux joueurs contrôlés par l'IA qui améliorent le flux de jeu, mais il introduit un nouveau mode connu sous le nom de VOLTA Football. Conçu comme un rappel de l'époque de FIFA Street, VOLTA propose 17 emplacements à travers le monde pour une action 11v11 de haute intensité.

Avec des éléments narratifs s'apparentant au scénario The Journey maintenant terminé, VOLTA reprend bon nombre des éléments qui rendent World of Chel dans la série NHL si populaire – personnalisation des personnages, événements chronométrés et conceptions de stade créatives – et lui donne un style fusel, FIFA Street-esque tourner. Ailleurs, le côté gestionnaire du mode Carrière a été mis à jour pour inclure plus d'agence des joueurs, et il y a quelques nouveaux modes dans FUT.

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Borderlands 3 n'essaie pas de briser son propre moule, mais il offre une expérience de tir coopérative amusante si désordonnée.

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Borderlands 3

Claptrap et co reviennent pour une autre série de tirs au looter

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+Plus de variations d'armes à feu que jamais+Les nouvelles classes de Vault Hunter sont bien améliorées+Une histoire et des mondes plus agréables

Les Borderlands d'origine offraient quelque chose de très différent en 2009, associant l'attrait constant du butin avec un jeu de tir coopératif à la première personne. Aller de l'avant d'une décennie et cette formule est devenue une chose très familière, alors que propose Borderlands 3 pour se démarquer? Eh bien, pas beaucoup, mais c'est clairement par conception. Borderlands 3 conserve ses propres systèmes et mécanismes dans l'ambre, offrant les mêmes environnements de monde ouvert et la même police d'ennemis à tuer et des armes à feu à collectionner.

Tout comme Borderlands 2, l'entrée numéro trois augmente simplement l'échelle à laquelle vous tirez et collectez des choses. Vous allez maintenant explorer un ensemble plus diversifié de nouveaux mondes, offrant un changement de départ par rapport aux paramètres régionaux du canyon terne du jeu original. Les missions sont également beaucoup plus variées que les instructions «Allez ici, tuez ça». L'humour du jeu – quelque chose que la série a parfois réussi, et d'autres fois n'a pas réussi – est également plus fort cette fois-ci. C'est puéril, oui, mais en fait drôle par endroits pour une fois.

Comme auparavant, vous jouez tout cela en solo, jouez localement en coopération ou connectez-vous avec vos amis / inconnus en ligne. Jouer en équipe est toujours le meilleur moyen de profiter de Borderlands, bien qu'au lancement BL3 ait quelques problèmes de ralentissement lors de la lecture en ligne, en particulier lors d'une fusillade avec un peu trop d'ennemis. Ce n'est pas cohérent, mais suffisamment de problème pour que Gearbox se penche.

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Alors que NBA 2K20 fonctionne sur un moteur assez ancien, Visual Concepts continue de proposer des graphismes impressionnants.

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NBA 2K20

Le tribunal est en session

Raisons d'acheter

+La mouture VC est beaucoup plus courte+Le verrouillage de position réduit l'équipe surchargée dans MyTeam+Nouveau mode 3v3 dans Pro-Am

L'un des meilleurs – sinon les meilleurs – simulateurs de sports annuels de la planète est de retour, apportant avec lui un ensemble de changements petits mais très percutants dans le flux de jeu. NBA 2K20 a maintenant mis davantage l'accent sur les traits réalistes entre les positions, de sorte que les petits joueurs sont désormais plus rapides, tandis que les plus grands sont plus dominants physiquement.

La «  route vers 99 '' est désormais plus courte en conséquence, avec moins d'efforts pour gagner du VC, car le développeur Visual Concepts souhaite que les joueurs investissent dans plusieurs «  builds '' axés sur des postes et des rôles clés. Les microtransactions sont là, mais la progression ne semble plus aussi étouffée par elles. Le hub social de quartier a une nouvelle disposition, tandis que Pro-Am prend en charge un mode 3v3 bienvenu.

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MXGP 2019 a un composé amélioré – maintenant connu sous le nom de Playground – et plein d'activités et de choses à faire.

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MXGP 2019

La course à deux roues revient sur les pentes boueuses

Raisons d'acheter

+Centre de formation mis à jour, le Playground+Construisez vos propres pistes de motocross+Nouveaux modes et personnalisation plus approfondie du pilote / du vélo

Le développeur italien Milestone Team travaille dans le genre de la simulation de course depuis des années maintenant, et l'une des séries les plus améliorées est le monde de la boue de MXGP. Les gros sauts, les toboggans et les crashs spectaculaires de motocross se traduisent très bien dans les jeux vidéo, et MXGP 2019 continue la combinaison des franchises de la manipulation d'arcade et de la physique réaliste du vélo / du cycliste.

MXGP 2019 voit également certains des changements les plus importants de la série depuis le passage de la série au moteur Unreal pour MXGP 3, notamment dans l'inclusion d'un nouveau hub Sandbox Playground (pensez au hub de Descenders ou du Neighbourhood des récents jeux NBA 2K) , les nouveaux modes visent à ajouter un peu plus de plaisir au réalisme (Waypoint ressemble à un excellent ajout) et – enfin! – un véritable éditeur de piste pour créer vos propres cours de boue à partager en ligne.

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Le contrôle reprend le jeu de tir de Max Payne et le combine avec les idées réalistes d'Alan Wake et de Quantum Break.

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Contrôle

Les activités paranormales à New York

Raisons d'acheter

+Libérez des pouvoirs tels que la télékinésie et les boucliers+Combattez des monstres horribles dans un bâtiment qui se déforme et change

Remedy Entertainment a certainement de l'ambition. Il a réussi à prendre le concept de bullet time de The Matrix et à l'appliquer à une histoire de vengeance dans Max Payne, à explorer de nouvelles techniques narratives avec une touche d'horreur à Alex Wake et à combiner avec succès une émission de télévision et un jeu avec Quantum Break. Donc, naturellement, son dernier jeu combine des éléments des trois.

Le contrôle vous met dans les bottes nouvellement nommées de Jesse Faden, un agent du Bureau fédéral de contrôle, une agence gouvernementale secrète créée pour surveiller et contrôler l'activité paranormale. Enfermé dans le QG de la «Maison la plus ancienne» à New York, les choses tournent mal et Jess doit apprendre à manifester ses pouvoirs et survivre à la menace d'une entité connue sous le nom de Hiss.

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Remnant: From the Ashes est un jeu de tir RPG coopératif, similaire à The Division 2 de Tom Clancy.

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Reste: des cendres

Un jeu de tir d'action de survie des créateurs de Darksiders

Raisons d'acheter

+Expérience coopérative à trois joueurs+Mondes générés dynamiquement+Combattez des boss colossaux

Having developed the Darksiders series for the better part of a decade (including last year's underrated Darksiders III), Gunfire Games is finally ready to launch its first proper new IP. Remnant: From the Ashes breaks from the studio's previous mould, embracing a co-operative survival shooter model that'll be instantly familiar to anyone that's played The Division series.

Unlike the Tom Clancy games, Remnant is more of a fantastical take on the post-apocalypse, where a nightmare from another dimension has ravaged the Earth. Multiple locations both on our home planet and in other realms offer lots of diverse open maps to explore for loot and gear, with XP levelling and giant bosses to fight.

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As with anything even loosely based on HP Lovecraft's work, The Sinking City leans heavily on the effects of insanity.

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The Sinking City

Get your feet wet in this survival horror romp

Raisons d'acheter

+Detective-style gameplay with a horror twist+Unusual approach to an open-world setting

Having cut its teeth for many years on the most recent Sherlock Holmes games (including the buggy yet enjoyable Crimes & Punishments and The Devil's Daughter), developer Frogwares has taken that familiar detective structure and applied to even Gothier setting. Taking cues from the works of HP Lovecraft, the Ukrainian studio steers things towards more of an unsettling horror direction.

Rather than self-contained levels, The Sinking City takes an open-world approach, with your trusty boat enabling you to visit all manner of isolated areas. You sanity can become frayed if you witness too many horrific sights, so you'll need to marshal your nerves as you attempt to solve the mystery of the city that's been claimed by the waves.

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There are six different factions to choose from at launch, and each one differs wildly with its unit designs and abilities.

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Age of Wonders: Planetfall

Build an empire amid the stars

Raisons d'acheter

+Tactical turn-based combat with a sci-fi twist+Use diplomacy, politics and combat to win+Single-player campaign & support for multiplayer

There are strategy games, and then there are '4X strategy games', with their grand scale battles and continent-sized webs of politics, intrigue and diplomacy. The latest instalment in the Age of Wonders series, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, moves the action to a sci-fi inspired future that aims to follow in publisher Paradox Interactive's own heritage with the brilliant Europa Universalis series.

Using a procedurally-generated map, you'll start out with the choice of six factions at launch, each with their own unique history, units and tactical preferences. You can explore planets, exploit multiple biomes for resources, broker trade deals and even declare all-out war. You can build interstellar navy fleets and even engineer your own doomsday weapons.

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Being able to play as ten officially licensed teams from the college level will definitely appeal to hardcore gridiron fans.

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Madden NFL 20

The one and only gridiron simulator returns

Raisons d'acheter

+New personalised story campaign+Player progression system+Full franchise mode and more

It's that time of year where all the big sports simulators start to return, complete with new line-ups, refreshed cover stars and updated content. The first one out of the tunnel and into the arena is Madden NFL 20, EA's unrivalled gridiron sim. All the classic modes such as Franchise and Madden Ultimate Team all return, with the story mode now replaced with a brand new experience.

Face of the Franchise: QB1 replaces The Longshot, utilising a structure similar to Superstar mode (last seen in Madden NFL 06), where you'll take a personalised quarterback from college level to the NFL. Ten licensed college teams will feature, with plenty of famous faces thrown in for good measure. A new Superstar X-Factor system is also in effect, enabling you to utilise key abilities for some of the league's biggest playmakers.

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Adding in proper co-op for the first time really makes a difference, especially with Youngblood's more open-ended level design.

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Wolfenstein: Youngblood

Wolfie goes Dishonored in this co-op shooter

Raisons d'acheter

+First modern Wolfenstein to feature co-op gameplay+Non-linear level design gives missions multiple routes to completion+Customise your character with skins & emotes

Ever since Bethesda revived the Wolfenstein franchise in 2014 with The New Order, we've been treated to an increasingly violent and equally creative shooter series that's always finding new ways to kill Nazis in its alt-history setting. The third full entry in this modern re-imagining is set in the '80s, in a timeline where the Third Reich used advanced technology to win WW2.

Clearly influenced by one of Bethesda's other popular series, Dishonored, Wolfenstein: Youngblood marks something of a departure. Firstly, you can play through the entire campaign in co-op, opening up all manner of tactical opportunities. Secondly, with a base of operations as your central hub you'll now be able to tackle missions with more freedom. Oh, and it's got a killer synth-wave soundtrack.

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You can execute enemies in a variety of grisly ways – with the Enhanced Edition adding in even more gruesome moves.

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Redeemer: Enhanced Edition

An old school top-down brawler with a thirst for blood

Raisons d'acheter

+Unique kill system keeps violence varied+Support for local co-op+For fans of classic shooters such as Loaded

While the niche for games such as Redeemer: Enhanced Edition is quite specific – i.e those looking for an uncomplicated top-down experience that gets its kicks by getting creative with violence – it does scratch that itch with gusto. In Redeemer, you play Visily, a former Russian merc who finds his attempts to build a new life as a peaceful monk ruined by his past life. Like every great '80s gruff action hero, Visily is a man with a set of skills that turn him into a cross between Kratos and Rambo.

Whether with your bare hands, with a hammer or with a variety of firearms, Redeemer: Enhanced Edition doesn't complicate things with too much exposition. It simply lets you loose with deadly intent, with the ability to dispatch enemies with quiet assassinations, messy executions and more. You can even disarm your opponents (quite literally in some cases) thanks to a handy parry system. Support for local co-op has been added in, as has a new perk system and more ways to bludgeon your foes to jam.

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Being able to play cooperatively with up to three other players makes questing and building three times more fun.

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Constructeurs de Dragon Quest 2

Get building and crafting with this co-op creation sim

Raisons d'acheter

+Build together with up to three other players online+More building and crafting options than ever+Large open world filled with unique regions

Like most things from Japan based on a series that's infinitely more popular in the East than it is in the West, it took the original Dragon Quest Builders just under a year to make it to the West. It was worth it though, because the mix of Dragon Quest themed RPG questing and Minecraft-esque building really worked. Now its sequel is ready to launch on over here on PS4 and Switch and it's even bigger, bolder and more expansive than ever.

Unlike the previous entry, DQB2 is now fully co-operative with support for both offline and online multiplayer with up to three other players. Being able to explore its much larger open-world (which is filled with tons of new regions, each with its own specific items for mining and crafting) with friends makes all the difference. You can even swim and fly now, which makes navigating terrain so much more enjoyable.

There's a great focus on growing and harvesting this time around, with the option to help till soil and nurture crops for better yields. And when you're not supporting villages and towns with food, you'll be out and about fighting lots of familiar DQ monsters. If you're playing solo, you'll also have the mysterious Malroth keeping you company on your quests. Overall, it's an improvement on the original in almost every way, and a fine alternative to Minecraft and the like.

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The latest addition to Final Fantasy's online iteration is jam-packed with new content, including new jobs and locations.

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Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

The latest big expansion for Square Enix's FF MMO

Raisons d'acheter

+Level cap increased from 70 to 80+New playable race and job+Brand new areas and dungeons to explore

While Final Fantasy XV was the last major instalment in the franchise (bar the FFVII Remake that seems destined to remain in development forever), Final Fantasy XIV continues to improve itself with new updates. Much like The Elder Scrolls Online, this MMO has steadily built up a dedicated following, and its latest expansion – Shadowbringers – delivers its fans a raft of new locations, enemies and other fresh additions.

You can now play as a new race (the Viera), take on a new job (including the Gunbreaker) and explore plenty of fresh locations (such as he Rak'tika Greatwood, Amh Araeng and Il Mheg). You can play through the entire Shadowbringers story solo (alongside some classic FF characters) or do the whole thing as a squad of players.

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Judgement is still set in the Yakuza 'universe', so expect to run into a few familiar faces along the way.

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Jugement

Yakuza spin-off pops its detective hat on

Raisons d'acheter

+Familiar (and satisfying) meaty combat+Subtly ties into Yakuza universe+English dub also included

With the story of Yakuza deftly brought to a close in Yakuza 6: The Song of Life three years ago (well, in Japan at least), developer Ryu ga Gotoku Studio has been hard at work on a new title that fits into the same universe while trying to offer something a little different. And by that we mean it's basically another Yakuza game, only without main hero Kiryu and some additional mechanics focused on detective work.

While the attempts to weave in more of a procedural crime noir feel doesn't always work – those sleuthing and suspect pursuit systems never feel natural – but Judgement does a fine job of updating the combat model of Yakuza 6 to make this the most satisfying entry in the series to date. Kamurocho has never looked better, and PI Takayuki Yagami makes for an interesting lead. Judgement also sees a full English dub included alongside the native Japanese voice-track.

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It might not have the magical quality of Mario Kart, but CTR is still a fun and enjoyable kart racer that's still a riot to play.

Crash Team Racing – Nitro Fueled

Bandicoot racing is back on PlayStation

Raisons d'acheter

+Features all the game modes from the original+Race online or in local multiplayer tournaments+Extra karts and tracks from Crash Nitro Kart included

Gamers love a bit of nostalgia, especially when those memories of yore are brought up to date with modern visuals and mechanics. So with Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Spyro Reignited Trilogy proving such a hit with fans, Activision is keeping to the same formula with a contemporary remake of classic PS1 racer, Crash Team Racing.

It's no great invention of the silly arcade racer. You'll still power slide around tracks filled with dinosaurs, lava flows and more. You'll collect wumpa fruit and smash through crates just like those 32-bit glory days. This version supports online multiplayer, and includes extra karts and tracks from the PS2-era Crash Nitro Kart.

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Want one of the most realistic virtual racing experiences out there? This is the high-speed sim for you.

MotoGP 19

Burn rubber through MotoGP's long history

Raisons d'acheter

+Official riders and tracks from MotoGP to Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup+Become a Race Director+New historical challenge races

Italian developer Milestone has become the go-to studio for two-wheeled motorsport simulators, and with the latest Monster Energy Supercross game already under its belt, it's returned to the tarmac for the annual entry in the MotoGP series. MotoGP 19 brings with it a slew of new features alongside improved racing physics and all the latest riders and tracks from across multiple race types.

This year's incarnation comes with a new mode that recreates some of the most memorable moments and legends from MotoGP's past, including more than 50 legendary riders, over 35 bikes and three additional historical tracks. And that's alongside all the modern era content as well. Add the option to play as a Race Director in multiplayer and you've got one much improved racing sim.

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Skyrim's dragons became one of its most beloved highlights, so can TESO: Elsweyr live up to that legacy?

The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr

The latest expansion of ESO finally arrives on console

Raisons d'acheter

+Return to Elsweyr for the first time since TES: Arena+New necromancer class+Battle dragons, Skyrim-style

While we'll probably be waiting a considerable amount of time before we even see a proper glimpse of The Elder Scrolls VI, ZeniMax Studios has been confidently keeping the ESO fires burning with its long-running MMO. The third and latest mega expansion, The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr, introduces the land of the khajiit (a location not visited by the series since '94's Arena) and finally brings dragons back into the mix.

Those talking winged beasts were one Skyrim's most memorable highlights, so expect to battle plenty of them as you undertake over 30 hours of new quests and gameplay. There's the introduction of the highly anticipated necromancer class as well as new large-scale dragon attack world events to bring the community together.

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You'll travel across a variety of locales in war-torn France, each filled with dangers to avoid and characters to meet.

A Plague Tale: Innocence

A poignant tale that mixes horror and stealth

Raisons d'acheter

+Use stealth and cunning to survive+Great mixture of puzzles, stealth and horror+A well-utilised historical setting

Set in medieval France during the 100 Years War, A Plague Tale: Innocence is a story-driven adventure that's not afraid to show the realities of life amid war, sickness and persecution. You'll step into the shoes of Amica, a nobleman's daughter who feels with her sick brother in tow while the Inquisition chases them into the heart of rural France.

Amica isn't particularly savvy in combat to begin with, so you'll switch between using your sling to distract enemies, knock them out or use hordes or ravenous rats to take them out. These hungry rodents move like waves and will kill anything in sight, leading to some tense uses of fire and light in the darkest of caverns and crypts. With stealth and environmental puzzles aplenty, A Plague Tale offers an unexpectedly satisfying journey into the past.

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There are less playable characters than Transformed, but there are a lot of brilliant Sonic-themed tracks to make up for it.

Team Sonic Racing

Sumo Digital delivers another brilliant racer

Raisons d'acheter

+Join forces with AI/players for special team powers+Support for online and local four-player splitscreen+Lots of Sonic legacy Easter eggs

When Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed dropped in 2012, British studio Sumo Digital took its promising work with Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing and built a solid kart racer that felt both familiar to Mario Kart fans and refreshingly different. Six-and-a-half years on and the transforming vehicles are gone, but in their place is a racer that doubles down on the smoothness of its driving model.

Team Sonic Racing, as the name suggests, places an onus on working together with your team. Whether you're playing solo with/against the AI, or in online/local races, you'll team up to increase one another's boost, protect teammates or unleash powers that will send your competitors flying. A fine return to form for the hedgehog that's got to go fast.

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You can use a variety of crazy vehicles to traverse the dystopian open-world of Rage 2, including a zippy little hover bike.

Rage 2

Chaos and mayhem in the wasteland

Raisons d'acheter

+Mix powers and weapons to unleash hell+A large open-world to explore+Danny Dyer voiceover DLC

The original Rage was set to inherit the mantle of Doom and Wolfenstein, but id Software's open-world shooter despite a technically impressive game engine and some suitably atmospheric environments, ended up being quite underwhelming back in 2011.

So for its unexpected sequel, id has teamed up with Just Cause and Mad Max developer Avalanche to create a first-person shooter that does away with the post-apocalyptic seriousness and embraces a more slapstick approach to its shooter violence.

You can upgrade a series of augmented powers – such as the ability to create blast enemies into the air and power slam into the ground – and combine them with a variety of overpowered weapons, including the deadly wingstick (think of a Frisbee, but it's made of knives) as well as a Doom-level loud combat shotgun.

Some old friends and locations from the first game remain present, such as Dr. Antonin Kvasir and the town of Wellspring, and the ludicrous kill box that is Mutant Bash TV also returns.

Rage 2 is more akin to Bulletstorm and Borderlands than the original Rage, with the game constantly empowering you to charge in and try to cause as much mayhem and carnage as possible, rather than play slow and safe to stay alive, and after we think that's no bad thing.

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When it comes to Sony's exclusive properties, Everybody's Golf is a perfect fit for PSVR's immersion.

Everybody's Golf VR

Taking to the fairway in VR

Raisons d'acheter

+Full golf sim in VR+Use your PSMove controller as a club+Three full courses and a driving range

Rather than proving itself to be a passing fad, virtual reality has quitely been improving on itself with enhanced hardware and even more ambitious games. The PSVR continues to be one of the most popular commercial platforms, and Sony isn't going to abandon like it did PS Vita. It's latest first-party release, Everybody's Golf VR, looks to take the family friendly series and immerse you in its club-swinging action like never before.

You can use your PSMove controller like a club, so you can take full swings down the fairway and tap the ball into the hole when putting on the green. There are three full courses to explore, a driving range for perfecting your swing and there's even an interactive caddie that will accompany you around as you play.

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Freakers will hunt you, in small groups and in giant hordes, but you'll also try drive them out by destroying their nests.

Days Gone

Terror on two wheels

Raisons d'acheter

+Some great VO performances, despite a wonky script+Freaker hordes can be a real challenge+Bike handling feels great

Sony has been really hitting it out of the park with its recent run of PS4 exclusives, and it's hoping Days Gone will keep that trend going. And while the story of Deacon St. John – a grizzled biker living in a world ravaged by a zombie-like infection – doesn't quite live up to the likes of God of War or Detroit: Become Human, it's take on the post-apocalyptic open-world is definitely worth playing.

Your trusty motorcycle works much like your equally trusty steed in Red Dead Redemption II, so you'll need to look after it and keep it in good working order if you want it perform when you need it to. So that means looking for scrap to perform repairs and fuel to keep you tank filled to the brim. You can use stealth to your advantage, using lures to send hordes of Freakers to attack human enemies, or you can go all out and blow heads off with shotguns. It's easy to become overwhelmed, but that sense of desperation is part of Days Gone's tragic charm.

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The same facial animation tech used for Injustice 2 returns for MK11, making for some incredible character models.

Mortal Kombat 11

Test your might

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+That classic, weighty combat model+Customise your character post-fight+Impressive raft of modes

Mortal Kombat X was a big step forward for the gore-loving western fighter series, but in between developer NetherRealm Studios produced the brilliant Injustice 2 and it's this entry that's had a huge impact on Mortal Kombat 11. Alongside the different variants that affect your moveset and playstyle, you can now customise your character with different costume pieces so you can build your very own take on Scorpion or Raiden.

Alongside these improved and added systems, there's an elaborate single-player storyline spanning the entire MK saga (including revisiting classic versions of the cast), a robust online mode and tons of daily ladders and challenges to keep you playing each day. And with lots of special characters likely to be added with DLC over the next year, there's plenty of reason to test your might in 2020.

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Ghost Giant has all the charm and colourful sense of character you'd expect from a Zoink Games production.

Ghost Giant

An adorable interactive diorama of a game

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+A puzzle game with a unique twist+Beautifully-rendered world+Unique use of PSVR

Swedish studio Zoink Games is fast becoming one of the most exciting developers on the indie scene. When it's not making intuitive platformers chock full of irreverent humour (Flipping Death, Stick it to the Man) it's building ethereal worlds full of secrets and interactive storytelling (Fe). Its latest project continues that unpredictable creative trend with Ghost Giant, a VR-focused affair all about a little boy and his friendship with a – you guessed it – ghost giant.

As the titular big fella, Ghost Giant enables you to interact with its world almost like a series of dioramas. You can open up houses in full 3D, look inside to see what its occupants are up to and solve puzzles therein. As the invisible friend to a well-meaning but easily victimised little boy, Louis, you'll soon form a bond with your tiny pal as help affect the world around him. Beautifully designed and full to the brim with charm, Ghost Giant is a PSVR must-have.

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It's not just the visuals that have been upgraded for the remaster. Some key systems, such as crafting, have been overhauled.

Assassin's Creed III Remastered

A classic historical adventure returns

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+New visual improvements+Updated systems such as crafting

It's been six and a half years since Ubisoft attempted to move the Assassin's Creed series beyond franchise star Ezio, and while the series has gone onto bigger and better things – including the open-ocean piracy of Black Flag only a year later – ACIII remains a bold if flawed entry. Thankfully, Ubisoft has given this tale a new lease of life with Assassin's Creed III Remastered.

This new version upgrades the visuals with a new lighting model that gives the fledgling United States an even more captivating look than the originals, while a handful of quality of life improvements (such as enabling access to certain weapons via crafting) helps elevate this remaster above the previous iterations. It might seem a little creaky compared to Assassin's Creed Odyssey, but it's still got plenty to offer.

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Most survival games pit you against zombies or monsters, but not Left Alive. This game forces you to fight off mechs, of all things.

Left Alive

A new survival shooter from Square Enix

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+From some of the developers behind Metal Gear and Xenoblade Chronicles X+Use stealth and traps to defeat giant mechs

Bringing together some legendary names from Japanese videogame development and anime – including Toshifumi Nabeshima (director, Armored Core series), Yoji Shinkawa from Kojima Productions (character designer, Metal Gear Solid series), and Takayuki Yanase (mech designer, Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Xenoblade Chronicles X) – Left Alive attempts to combine the stealth of Metal Gear with the giant mech combat of the Armored Core series.

There are three characters to choose from, each with their own branching storylines, so there's plenty of narrative to make your way through and with a mixture of stealth and third-person gunfights, you'll get a healthy mix of action when you're battling armoured troops and even angrier mechs.

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Kills are all about well-timed executions, channeling that classic Souls trope of earning every victory.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

FromSoftware's post-Dark Souls adventure arrives

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+Learning curve and open level design similar to DS+Focus on blade strikes and swordplay is thrilling+Ability to scale buildings and vertical structures

Following the excellent Bloodborne and the equally thrilling Dark Souls III was always going to be a challenge, but Japanese developer – much like its hardcore fanbase – rarely backs down from a challenge. The result is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, a confident step forward for the studio that blends some of the elements its made a name for itself with, while adding in new mechanics and ideas that take those familiar ingredients in a welcome new direction.

Rather than building a character like a traditional action-RPG, Sekiro eschews these levelling systems in favour of a greater focus on combat and exploration. Battles are now all about wearing your opponent down before striking a killing blow, making it more akin to the combat system of For Honor than Dark Souls. There's the option to stealth entire areas and a grappling hook on your prosthetic arm enables you to scale buildings in seconds.

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Expect plenty of questionable outfits for both the male and the female fighters on DOA6's roster.

Dead or Alive 6

The technical 3D fighter proves its worth

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+Rewarding 'triangle' fighting model returns+Frightening amount of customisation+Plenty of modes

With the current console generation now approaching its twilight years, fighting game fans are spoilt for choice when it comes to both 2D and 3D fighters. The Dead or Alive series has been around for a long time, and while it spends a little too much time kitting out its female (and male, but mostly female) roster in revealing outfits, the fighting model itself is solid. Dead or Alive 6 doesn't stray too far from this formula, but adds in just enough new modes to keep things fresh.

There's a decent story mode to sink your teeth into, and while it's nothing on the likes of Injustice 2, it does help give each major character a little time in the limelight. There's also a whole host of training modes, which are incredibly helpful to newer players hoping to refine their skills before heading online. Gameplay-wise, the biggest change is the focus on escape moves that help break combos and stop one-sided affairs (which makes a huge difference when playing online). Just watch out for the expensive DLC and season passes.

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As with the first game, The Division 2 is all about playing online with a team of friends/strangers.

Tom Clancy's The Division 2

The apolitical co-op shooter returns

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+A more diverse setting+Loot is numerous and more significant+Gear offers a lot more support options

Despite delays and a fair few technical problems, Tom Clancy's The Division nevertheless offered a robust take on the online shooter/RPG model, combining cover shooting, loot, PvE missions and PvP arenas into one giant package. The Division 2 takes this same formula, moves the action from Manhattan to Washington DC and makes enough important changes to elevate this well above the first game.

Loot is now far more numerous, and missions offer a little more variety to their structure and storytelling. You're still fighting gangs of marauders, murderers and thieves, but with a brand new location that offers far more diverse environments, The Division 2 plays like a step in the right direction for the series. Co-op is a big focus, with support items – such as drones that heal teammates and portal gun turrets you can manual assign targets – helping transform you into a crack unit of agents.

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Devil May Cry 5

Dante and co and back to raise hell

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+Familiar fast-paced hack-'n'-slash action+Incredible looking graphics+Hideaki Itsuno back at the helm

It's been a while since we last saw the Devil May Cry series dust off its pistols and try for that coveted S Rank. In 2013, the series had something of a reboot with DmC: Devil May Cry with demon-slaying hero Dante getting a makeover and a foul mouth for his troubles. Devil May Cry 5 sees development duties brought back in house to Capcom, with veteran director Hideaki Itsuno returning to the franchise and DmC seemingly now existing as an experimental spin-off than a full entry in the series. But Capcom hasn't waited on its laurels in the intervening years, and DMC5 looks set to be the most exciting entry in years.

For a start, it looks incredible. Itsuno and his team have aimed for a hyper realistic aesthetic, even going as far as to have fabrics scanned in order to recreate every texture in the world. Expect brothers/allies/enemies Dante and Nero to unleash mayhem with their mix of acrobatic gunfights, melee kills and over-the-top powers. Considering how well Resident Evil has been revived in recent years, we have high hopes for DMC's future.

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Trials Rising will feature plenty of post-launch content in the form of new tracks and customisation items.

Trials Rising

Two-wheeled mayhem returns

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+Best Trials since Evolution+In-depth tutorial system+Killer soundtrack

It's been almost five years since the last time Trials crashed its way into our hearts, and developer RedLynx has spent that time making one of the best entries in the series yet. While it's no grand reinvention of the classic formula, Trials Rising ticks the right boxes in almost every area. There are countless tracks to compete on, which gradually increase in difficulty and complexity, as well as a ton of customisation options as you level up and earn loot crates.

You can compete online with other like-minded players, compete in skill and trick-based tournaments and even create your party games locally. The Track Editor also returns, enabling you to build your very own courses – however crazy your ideas might be – then share them online for players across multiple platforms to enjoy.

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Anthem's all about playing online and playing together, so it's not for single-player enthusiasts.

Hymne

Embrace your Destiny in Bioware's latest sci-fi adventure

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+Flying the jetpack-style javelins is incredible+Cataclysms make for amazing world events+Lots of customisation options

With the next Dragon Age deep in development and Mass Effect taking a step back after the commercial and critical failure of Andromeda, developer Bioware is taking its experience with building rich RPG worlds and applying it to the world of MMO online shooters. The result is Anthem, a cross between Destiny's co-operative battles and Warframe's third-person gunplay/melee action.

With a rich world to explore (with unique weather cycles that terraform the topography periodically), tons of loot to collect, and all the customisation you could want for your javelin, Anthem is set to be one of 2019's most important releases. The flying mechanic alone are worth the price of admission.

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Rather than collecting money, you'll collect resources to build weapons and vehicles.

Far Cry New Dawn

A post-apocalyptic semi-sequel/spin-off

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+Craft makeshift weapons and vehicles+Enemy rankings make gunfights a little more tactical

It's only been a year since Far Cry 5 gave us a grand open-world in the form of Hope County's bombastic playground, but the series is back once more with a sequel set 17 after one of that game's post-apocalyptic endings. The land has now been reclaimed nature, and with a small community to protect you'll be going up against a gang of neon-loving marauders known as The Highwaymen.

Don't expect any grand changes to the formula with Far Cry New Dawn, but do expect a slightly smaller map and a streamlined approach to crafting and combat. You'll still fight to control Outposts, but you can now salvage them, lose them to your enemies then reclaim the for more resources. New Expeditions missions offer trips outside Hope County, while the option to craft new makeshift weapons plays perfectly into its Mad Max-esque aesthetic.

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The third title in the Metro series of video games, Exodus sees you leave the city of Moscow to travel across post-apocalyptic Russia.

Metro Exodus

The immersive FPS survival horror series broadens its scope dramatically

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+Satisfyingly violent combat+Visually very impressive+Immersive world and narrative

The Metro series of games returns with a brand new, far more expansive third title in Exodus, which sees the player break free of the claustrophobic confines of ruined Moscow and its labyrinthine metro system and venture out into the wilds of post-apocalyptic Russia.

This broadening of its scope, though, hasn't changed what made the first two Metro game FPS delights, with the immersive survival and RPG aspects like maintaining and customizing your weapons and gear, as well as undertaking realistic actions like wiping condensation and detritus from your gas mask's viewing window and changing its filter, still very much in residence.

These small, atmosphere-building details when combined with a bombastic combat system where gunplay feels natural and very deadly make every mission or exploration genuinely engaging, while the fact that the game comes loaded with multiple different endings means that the player genuinely gets the finale they deserve.

The first properly good FPS of 2019, Metro Exodus is without doubt one of the best PS4 games you can currently play on Sony's generation-winning console hardware.

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Kingdom Hearts 3 is jam-packed with some of the most memorable Disney locations ever.

Kingdom Hearts 3

The Disney-loving franchise finally gets its third instalment

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+Some of the most lavish locations yet+Toy Story and Pirates settings are brilliant

It's taken so long to arrive we were half expecting it to never come out, but Square Enix has finally made good on its promise to round off the long-running Kingdom Hearts series with a full-on current-gen extravaganza. Kingdom Hearts 3 continues the series' love of combining long-winded storylines with much-loved Disney characters with everyone from the cast of Toy Story to the chilly crew from Frozen getting a look in.

Expect more hack and slash combat, but with a refined battle system and some of the biggest sandbox levels yet. Packed with secrets, Disney lore galore and enough collectibles to keep you searching for months to come, Kingdom Hearts 3 is the top-form successor to KH2 we've all been waiting for.

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Resident Evil 2 is more than just a remake – it's a classic story and setting combined with all the improvements that followed it.

Resident Evil 2

A survival horror classic gets the remake treatment

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+Raccoon City has been completely rebuilt+Over-the-shoulder camera makes such a difference

Survival horror has plenty of classics to its name, but few hold as much significance to fans and critics alike as the original Resident Evil games. Resident Evil 2, which originally launched in 1998, is still considered one of the best because it nailed the right mix of action, horror, exploration and puzzles.

Turn the clock forwards to 2019 and Capcom has completely remade that milestone in gaming, with every part of Raccoon City remade with modern visuals and mechanical improvements in mind. Those fixed camera angles are gone, with a RE4-style over-the-shoulder view making all the difference, and some top-notch lighting upping the nightmarish atmosphere.

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The PSVR missions are stomach-wrenching, but incredibly immersive and a great use of Sony's headset.

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

A return to form in the virtual skies

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+Mix of arcade and simulated dogfighting+Single-player and multiplayer modes+Support for PSVR

It's been a long time since the last proper instalment in Bandai Namco's long-running fighter plane series, and while the intervening years saw the franchise air towards arcade dogfights, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown manages to bridge the gap between the two. The result is an exhilarating exercise in simulated flying, intense aerial fights and the clever use of dynamic clouds as cover.

Along with support for multiplayer modes, and a zeitgeisty Battle Royale mode, the PS4/PS Pro versions also support PSVR. You can't play the whole game in VR, but there are some select missions that will test how good you are at fighting motion sickness and enemy planes.

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It might be ten years old, but TOV is still a classic JRPG that's as fresh as the day it originally released.

Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

A classic JRPG gets the anniversary treatment

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+Enhanced HD visuals+Japanese PS3 exclusive content included

The Tales series has been around since the SNES, and for more than 20 years its produced some of the best JRPGs to ever grace the genre. Tales of Vesperia, originally released on Xbox 360 in the West back in 2008, is one such example and Bandai Namco is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a nice Definitive Edition.

This version includes updated visuals, an enhanced soundtrack and all the costumes and extra content that was previously exclusive to the Japanese PS3 version. If you loved it the first time round, or you're brand new to the series, this is a must-play addition to your collection.

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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom perfectly balances nostalgia and modern improvements in one gorgeous package.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

A classic platformer gets the spiritual successor it deserves

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+Captivating hand-drawn animations+Over 15 hours of platforming adventures

Serving as a spiritual successor to the Wonder Boy games – a series of platformers that combined open-ended exploration with challenging combat and a variety of magical creatures to transform into – Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom offers six different forms to take and over 15 hours of gameplay to enjoy.

With hand-drawn animations that give every scene a magical anime aesthetic – and a soundtrack written by legendary Japanese composers Yuzo Koshiro, Motoi Sakuraba, Michiru Yamane, Keiki Kobayashi and Takeshi Yanagawa.  If you enjoyed Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, you'll love this.

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Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

Kiryu's epic story bows out in style

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+Engrossing Yakuza storyline conludes+Vast array of silly side-activities and quests

The Yakuza series has been going since the days of PlayStation 2, and after three console generations the Japanese RPG brawler is finally ready to bring its story to a close. Set in modern day Japan, the sixth numbered entry in the franchise doubles down on everything that's made the previous entries so much fun, including its arcade combat, silly side-activities and enough side-quests to keep you playing well into 2019.

It's also a really good place to jump into the series for newcomers, but if you're a seasoned member of the Yakuza family, you'll find this a fine swansong to a series that's spiritually succeeded Shenmue for over a decade.

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You can smash cars from any angle, including landing on top of them after grabbing some serious air.

Onrush

A team-based racer with a difference

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+Intense team-based racing action+Inventive approach to track design

There's been plenty of memorable racers this year, but while everyone has gone crazy for the likes of Forza Horizon 4, there's been a few titles virtual petrolheads shouldn't overlook. Onrush, which comes from a studio formally known as Evolution Studios (it of Motorstorm fame).

Onrush takes the co-operative nature of a hero shooter and throws it into an off-road racing setup, where certain abilities can help heal your teammates or give them a speed boost. With a ton of modes and rulesets, a near endless amount of vehicle customisation and a slew of tracks to chew up, Onrush is one of the most underrated games of year.

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Following a long hiatus, the Valkyria Chronicles series returns with one of its strongest instalments yet.

Valkyria Chronicles 4

A tactical RPG with a chilly exterior

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+More of that special tactical RPG action+Hitoshi Sakimoto's epic soundtrack

With its alternative history take on World War 2 – where fictitious nations battle for control of the continent of Europa – the Valkyria Chronicles series has always set itself apart with its western military aesthetic and anime character designs, and it continues that trend with aplomb in Valkyria Chronicles 4.

With a snow-swept new setting, a brand new soldier type in the form of the Grenadier, and a new Brave system (which enables you to use downed squadd-mates to inspire others to greater deeds) the franchise continues to prove that tactical battles and RPG mechanics can work in harmony.

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WWE 2K19

A phenomenal entry in the wrestling sim series

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+Return of Showcase mode+Faster, less-simulated action

Over the last few years, the WWE 2K series has taken plenty of cues from the NBA 2K games with more of a simulated approach to its wrestling action. Well, developers Yukes and Visual Concepts have listened to fan feedback and decided to return to a more arcadey setup that leads to faster and more fun matches.

That shift in gameplay pace is joined by the return of Showcase mode, which follows the WWE history of Daniel Bryan through some of his most famous rivalries. There's also the return of the faction-driven Road to Glory mode and new Mortal Kombat-style towers. Easily the most accessible entry in the franchise in years.

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You can switch between the new soundtrack, and Stuart Copeland's whimsical originals, at the touch of a button.

Spyro Reignited Trilogy

Three PS1 classics, reborn from the flames

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+All three Spyro games, fully remade+Plays just like those classic games+A faithful recreation from start to finish

With Sony presumably tinkering away behind closed doors on what will likely one day reveal itself as the PS5, the platform holder has been digging through its exclusivity archive and remaking some of the classics from the PS1 heyday. First it was Crash Bandicoot: N'Sane Trilogy, and now we've Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

Toys for Bob (one of the studios that gave Spyro some short-lived new relevance in the Skylanders series) has remade all three of the original PS1 games with a faithful recreation of every world, hub, enemy and mini-game. There's even a brand new soundtrack based on Stuart Copeland's brilliant original scores. A perfect treat you warm you up this Christmas.

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NHL 19

A return to form on the ice, and one of the best PS4 games to play this Xmas

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+New player progression system+Improved physics and momentum

The NHL series, of all of EA's long running sports franchises, holds one of the best track records for quality, but that means it does occasionally struggle to out-do itself and truly innovate. Thankfully, NHL 19 manages to take the series forwards with some new enhancements to on-field play that make every check, turn and swipe of the puck that bit more realistic.

There's also a new World of Chel system, which uses something as simple as a persistent XP system to track your progress across multiple modes, so every game feels like its part of a connected whole.

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Battlefield V has a free road map of content updates known as the Tides of War.

Battlefield V

World War Two gets another modern FPS makeover

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+Some of the best multiplayer maps yet+Single-player campaign+Free DLC and content updates

Call of Duty: WW2 wound back the clock last year, and now EA and DICE's grand shooter series is doing the same, returning to its roots for a full-scale FPS experience that doesn't hold back.  Featuring some of the biggest, and the most creative, maps in the franchise, multiplayer boasts plenty of modes (including the multi-tiered Grand Operations). There's even a single-player campaign for those that sorely missed it in this year's Black Ops 4.

There's also an upcoming content schedule, including new maps, new modes, new weapons and vehicles and a battle royale mode that's set to launch in March 2019. Did we mention all DLC is free to every player?

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Red Dead Redemption 2 is actually a prequel to the original Red Dead and ties into it in multiple ways.

Red Dead Redemption 2

One of the greatest games of this generation

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+Brilliant story set during the end of the Old West+Incredible world-building+Dynamic and detail-rich open-world

Much like Grand Theft Auto V before it, Rockstar's latest opus – the Wild West-set Red Dead Redemption 2 – is a landmark in modern gaming. Eight years of development has produced an open-world filled with some of the best writing you'll play this generation (from the main story to dynamic encounters littered across its plains, swamps, mountains and deserts).

You can dual fellow gunslingers, break in and bond with wild horses, hunt some legendary animals in the wild and follow a narrative that shows a United States in a state of transformation as the Old West (and the outlaw life) finds itself about to be swallowed by the arrival of the modern era. It's an incredible piece of art, and a game you simply have to own on PS4 or PS4 Pro.

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With a terrifyingly-huge of options to choose from, every playthrough offers a new way to off your targets.

Hitman 2

Agent 47 returns for another sandbox assassination extravaganza

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+Builds on sandbox formula of the 2016 reboot+Biggest and most detailed environments yet+Sean Bean is one of your targets

Back in 2016, IO Interactive took the sandbox assassination sim that was Hitman and breathed new life into its classic formula. Here and now the much-anticipated sequel takes the elements that made the first Hitman such a success – huge levels to explore, filled with myriad ways to kill a specific target – and simply turns the dial to 11.

Rather than releasing the game episodically as it did with the first game, IO Interactive is releasing Hitman 2 as a full-game alongside Hitman Sniper Assassin 2 and the first of its timed Elusive Targets, played by none other than Sean Bean!

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Fallout 76 isn't a single-player game like Fallout 4, but an online world much like The Elder Scrolls Online.

Fallout 76

It's time for Reclamation Day

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+First proper MMORPG set in the Fallout universe+Game world as big as Fallout 4+Filled with NPCs, quests and secrets to uncover

A lot of detractors thought the fantasy RPG lore of The Elder Scrolls couldn't work as an online experience, and then along came The Elder Scrolls Online with its vast worlds and co-op gameplay. Now Fallout 76 is here, and it's ready to do the same thing for the irradiated plains of West Virginia.

You can party up on a server and play with friends, or go it alone, with a huge array of quests to undertake and complete, gear to collect, and all manner of mutant monsters to evade/destroy/loot. Classic mechanics such as the VATS targeting system and the SPECIAL progression setup all return, although they've been tweaked to fit an always-online experience.

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God of War brings the character of Kratos out of his PS2 roots and gives him a three-dimensional story that elevates him as a result.

God of War

Fatherhood and fatalities, God of War is a killer PS4 exclusive with heart

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+Best GoW yet+Rejuvenated combat system+Compelling (and lengthy) story campaign

Having killed every last deity and godly creature on Mount Olympus, the walking mountain of muscle and rage known as Kratos wrapped up the original God of War trilogy in a pool of blood and satisfaction.

So where to go next? To the halls of Norse mythology of course, with a new beard (and a new son) in tow.

The end result is God of War re-imagined with a new combat model, a lavishly designed semi-open-world and a story that’s not afraid to pull on the heartstrings while you’re killing monsters and the like.

It also looks absolutely stunning on PS4 Pro, acting as a technical showcase for just what Sony's pixel-pushing powerhouse console can do.

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Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition

The best PS4 game of 2019 for traditional RPG enthusiasts

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+Deep, tactical combat system+World is vibrant and full of life+Genuinely funny and well written

The superlative traditional RPG adventure comes to PS4 in the form of Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition, a remarkably good console port that retains everything that made the PC original an out and out hit.

Fans of those classic RPGs from the 1990s, such as Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, and Planescape: Torment will immediately feel right at home in Divinity 2, with a detailed character creator, immersive world and narrative, interesting companions, complex and deep tactical combat system, and unsurpassed freedom to learn what skills you want and to go where you want, too.

With thousands of small improvements and enhancements, this edition of Divinity: Original Sin 2 is truly definitive, and a must-play for anyone with an interest in the RPG genre.

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Marvel's Spider-Man

Insomniac gives the Web-Crawler the game he deserves

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+Best web-swinging mechanics since Spider-Man 2+Fantastic Spider-Man story+Fluid combat rivals Batman: Arkham series

It's been a long time since Marvel has had a video game that's achieved the popularity and acclaim that DC has enjoyed for years thanks to the Batman: Arkham series.

Well, that's all changed thanks to Ratchet & Clank developer Insomniac Games, which has given everyone's favourite Web-Head an open-world adventure that encapsulates his powers and taps into the comic's classic lore to create something new, fresh and exciting.

There's a reason this game has already overtaken God of War as the fastest-selling exclusive on PS4.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Lara's origins bow out in style

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+Best Tomb Raider since Underworld+Combat finely tuned to stealth+Far more elaborate tombs and crypts

With Uncharted: The Lost Legacy proving that Naughty Dog's treasure hunting series was far from retirement age, it's up to Crystal Dynamics – and new series main developer, Eidos Montreal – to step up and prove Lara Croft still has what it takes to show Nate, Chloe and co who the real tomb raider is.

Thankfully, Shadow of the Tomb Raider more than raises the bar, with some the biggest set-pieces, elaborate tomb designs and some of the biggest sandbox hubs ever. Combat is now more geared towards hunting and stealth, enabling Lara – and you – to feel like a true predator when you're not hunting for relics in dusty old temples.

It's a little to bleak in places, and a lot of character development falls flat, but it's still a strong way to see out Crofty's origin trilogy.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

CoD gets into the Battle Royale game

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+Blackout mode is a fine replacement for the campaign+Welcome improvements to Multiplayer+Best Zombies campaign yet

Le dernier Call of Duty aims to shed the series' increasing irrelevancy by actively incorporating  modes and mechanics from the likes of Overwatch and PUBG. The result is an online-focused shooter that's wholly unoriginal, but far more engaging and rewarding as a result.

Blackout – CoD's answer to the big Battle Royale craze – is a slick take on the genre, with a giant map and all the gun variants you could ask for. Multiplayer is now more team-focused with no regenerative health and improved Specialist abilities. And Zombies is packed with content, all of which is a fun and crazy as you could imagine.

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Assassin's Creed Odyssey

This. Is. SPARTA!

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+Biggest AC map yet+Open-world sailing is back+Kassandra is a great heroine

While the series seems like its going back to a damaging annual cycle again (it isn't, with Ubisoft confirming the series will take another year off in 2019), you'd never know it thanks to the ambition and execution of Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Offering one of the biggest maps the series has ever boasted, this Ancient Greece set adventure throws in almost every popular feature from the last few years.

The improved combat of Assassin's Creed Origins returns, as well as a renewed focus on RPG mechanics. It can make the game a little grindy in places, but with some brilliant boss fights, a return to open-sea sailing and some great storytelling, it's proof AC is far from over-the-hill.

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SoulCalibur VI

A classic fighter finds its form

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+Unreal Engine 4 makes for a fluid combat model+Two big story modes+Geralt of Rivia!

It's been six years since the previous entry in the series, but while it's taken its time to reach current-gen hardware, SoulCalibur VI brings with it the best entry in the sword-swinging franchise since SCII. The change of engine makes for a slick and responsive combat model, while the inclusion of two huge story modes will ensure this fighting title becomes a serious time sink.

While locking fan favourite fighters behind DLC is a backwards approach to post-launch content, the inclusion of Geralt of Rivia as a special guest character is a fine addition. The net code is rock solid and there's all the customisation options you could possibly want.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the best PS4 games

The stunning open-world epic that is Red Dead Redemption 2 is a must play on PlayStation 4. It looks superb on PS4 Pro, too.

Red Dead Redemption 2

A Wild West epic that you simply have to play

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+Beautifully realised open world to explore+Hundreds of hours of immersive content+Technical showcase on PS4 Pro

We're guessing you're already very familiar with Red Dead Redemption 2 review hype, with the game receiving perfect scores across the board, but it truly is an experience not to be missed.

So much time and money was poured into this game that, if it was anyone but Rockstar Games were at the helm, you'd be concerned it was going to be a costly flop. However, the resultant incredibly in-depth and immersive Wild West simulator and open-world epic is  nothing short of a triumph.

The scope of missions, activities, games, characters, stories, systems and the world itself is just breathtaking, and with hundreds of hours of quality content on offer, it's one of the most no-brainer game purchases in 2019.

Best PS4 games and best PlayStation 4 games FIFA

EA Canada's hyper-polished football simulator may no longer have the shadow of Pro Evo looming over its shoulder, but that doesn't mean the latest FIFA is a complacent instlament. FIFA 19 makes changes to the much-loved formula in almost all the right places, so you're bound to find a mode to suit your footie tastes.

The Journey returns for its final instalment as Alex Hunter tries to go from top-flight superstar to football icon; FUT has a new Divisions mode to improve long-term play; Kick-Off mode has a new FIFA Street-style House Rules addition and much more. The changes to shooting and ball physics also add a sleeker sense of movement across the field.

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Detroit: Become Human

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+One of the most visually impressive games on PS4+Cinematic story experience

While 2013’s Beyond: Two Souls failed to live up to the serial killer japes (and awkward sex scenes) of 2010’s Heavy Rain, Detroit: Become Human goes full science-fiction with a story of artificial intelligence in rebellion.

With mankind now using lifelike androids as a worldwide workforce, David Cage’s latest opus will follow the story of three machines that begin think, act and feel beyond their original programming.

You’ll encounter plenty of challenging scenarios, from solving murders to caring for a dying master, so expect a story that evolves with every dialogue choice and action.

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The Crew 2

An open-world racer with an extreme edge

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+Arcade-style racing+Boats, cars, planes and more

Back in 2014, The Crew offered up a truncated version of the United States filled with races and challenges and all manner of Ubisoft-related tropes. It also wasn’t very good, mainly because its racing lacked that ‘wow’ factor.

Fast-forward to now and its sequel has looked to the Xbox-exclusive series Forza Horizon for inspiration, dropping the road trip setup of the first game in favour of a more accessible set of activities across its vast map.

With powerboat racing, street races, drifting, dirt bikes and stunt planes, it’s packed with things to do in vehicular form.

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Jurassic World Evolution

It's Zoo Tycoon… but with dinosaurs

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+UI works really on consoles+Jeff Goldblum on narration

Frontier might be more famous for the expansive universe of Elite: Dangerous, but it also gave us the cutey management sim that is Zoo Tycoon, and it’s these family-friendly series that’s served as the enhanced DNA for Jurassic World Evolution.

The setup is simple: build your own theme park on one of five different islands, including pens full of every dinosaur you’ve seen gnashing their jaws in the films. Search for fossils, extract DNA then breed your very own enhanced species, but watch out. Your new creations might escape and run riot across your very own Jurassic World.

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Vampyr

A vampire simulator with a pre-Victorian twist

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+A world that reacts to your decisions+Brilliant set of vampiric powers

Dontnod Entertainment – the Parisian studio perhaps more well-known for the narrative wonder of Life is Strange – has turned its attention to an entirely new genre, but it’s brought much of its love for stories and worlds that are shaped by your decisions and choices.

Set in London in 1918, you play a doctor attempting to help the city through an outbreak of Spanish Flu. Unfortunately, you’ve also just been turned into a vampire, forcing you to choose between healing people or draining them for blood.

With support for stealthy non-kill playthroughs and all-out vampiric bloodbaths, it’s proved to be a darkly hidden gem.

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Fortnite

Battle royale with cheese

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+Fun, intense multiplayer gameplay+Battle Royal mode is free

While PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds helped put the ‘battle royale’ genre (where a large group of players drop into a map, find weapons and kill each other to the last man/woman) on the map, it’s the colossal popularity of Epic Games’ Fortnite has put it firmly on the map.

The full-game is actually about building a fort and surviving a night of monster-filled attacks, but the BR mode (which includes the ability to build ramps and walls on the fly for makeshift cover and traversing to higher ground) has proved a real winner on Twitch, YouTube and beyond. Who needs a chicken dinner, eh?

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Metal Gear Survive

Tactical espionage action has never played quite like this

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+Shows there is still plenty of fun to be had in the Metal Gear universe+Shakes up the traditional stealth gameplay

Many fans thought the Metal Gear series was doomed to be plunged into chaos after the controversial departure of series brainchild Hideo Kojima — however Metal Gear Survive shows the series has plenty of life and is capable of producing an entertaining spinoff.

What’s most important about this title is that it isn’t a traditional Metal Gear game, instead it serves as a reason for players to relive some of the gameplay elements the series has nailed in the past with a vital twist.

Think of this installment as the Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare of the Metal Gear series. After a worm hole opens in the game world the player is forced to build and fortify a base while upgrading their own abilities and taking on new recruits.

Survival elements play a key part in the game and add to the tangible feeling of desperation the game exudes. Managing your health, food, water and any injuries sustained is vital to continuing the grind towards satisfying progression.

The game may not prominently feature any of the series’ signature characters, but Metal Gear Survive shows that there is still plenty of fun to be had in this incredibly captivating world.

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Monster Hunter: World

Bludgeon, stab and conquer to get incredibly rewarding loot

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+Simplifies its introduction to make it perfect for newcomers+Easily the best cooperative fun you can experience on the PlayStation 4

Monster Hunter: World manages to maintain the series’ historically addictive backbone but makes the barrier to entry lower than ever so a slew of new players can experience gorgeous worlds and inspired creatures.

The game is best suited to cooperative play but has been tailored to fit single-player only hunters all the same. Instead of displaying a litany of text when you boot up the game, the developers instead opted to spoon-feed the player information when it’s needed.

Monster Hunter's incredibly diverse worlds look crisp and run without a hiccup on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro.

Getting friends together to chase down beautifully realised animals could be easier, but once everyone has teamed up the game takes on an entirely new level of charm and companionship.

Monster Hunter: World strikes the perfect balance between catering for die-hard fans of the franchise and a huge set of newcomers at the same time.

It succeeds without sacrificing any of its alluring characteristics that result in hundreds of hours lost slaying monsters, crafting improved items and exploring the game’s vast open worlds.

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Shadow of the Colossus

One of the best games of all time just got an amazing visual upgrade

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+Rebuilt from the ground-up to look and feel better than ever+The emotional finale will stay with you long after the credits roll

The PlayStation 4 rendition of Shadow of the Colossus cements Team Ico’s heartfelt adventure as a true classic. The story about a man’s journey to save a mystical woman by taking down 16 fantastical beasts has never looked or played better.

Two generations of extra power makes the quest feel more immersive and real than ever thanks to the removal of the PlayStation 2’s technical limitations that stiffened up character models and severely cut draw distances.

The exhilarating feeling you get when you charge horse first into the territory of a new Colossus with your sword lighting the way feels better than ever.

Controls have also been greatly improved with remapped jump and grab buttons making this game feel like a modern classic and not a title that saw its first outing over 12 years ago.

Shadow of the Colossus gives players one of the most memorable crusades this generation and tops it off with an ending that will surely go down as one of the industry’s best.

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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

The frantic blockbuster lives on without Nathan Drake

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+Uncharted's first foray into an open world+Incredible characters steal the show

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is proof the series can live on without Nathan Drake and is testament to the charming cast of characters developer Naughty Dog has built over the last decade. The game sees the unlikely duo of Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross team up in search of the Tusk of Ganesh.

Naughty Dog is rivalled only by Rockstar Games in getting the best out of a console, and this trend continues with The Lost Legacy’s depiction of India looking absolutely gorgeous and pixel perfect on the PlayStation 4 Pro.

The game carries on the series tradition of putting characters in scripted moments that play out like the greatest scenes from a Hollywood blockbuster.

The game also takes the franchise forward by introducing an open world level that sets the player free to roam about, discover treasures and witness the developing relationship between Chloe and Nadine.

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Horizon Zero Dawn

Engage in ruthless encounters with animalistic beasts

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+The most original open-world title the PS4 has to offer+An immersive story with endless amounts of lure

With Horizon Zero Dawn Guerrilla Games not only showed they were capable of creating an inspired, new and unique RPG with an incredible amount of lure, but they could do so with an unparalleled amount of elegance.

The game features a strong leading character in the form of Aloy, but the game’s world steals the show with diverse landscapes and inhabiting animal-esque machines forcing players to stop and take everything in, especially in the PS4 Pro’s 4K mode.

The combat is some of the most original this generation with primitive weaponry used to tackle the animalistic enemies. Each machine has its own weakness that requires the player to adjust their techniques to take them down quickly before more arrive.

Horizon encourages the player to explore every crevice, complete every objective and make Aloy the most powerful version of herself. The game is a testament to the financial commitment and creative freedoms Sony offers its first-party studios.

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Wipeout Omega Collection

Celebrate everything the series did right one last time

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+Tracks have hidden layers of nuance that take countless laps to discover+Delivers an unparalleled sense of speed

Developer Psygnosis’ heritage lives on in the Wipeout Omega Collection that contains the beloved trio of WipEout HD, WipEout HD Fury and WipEout 2048 on one Blu-ray disc.

The series charms players instantaneously with its futuristic world and will have you replaying courses over and over again to beat your best time.

The games provide an unparalleled sense of speed but manage to do so while still giving the player a refined control scheme that allow the most talented to navigate a race without a single collision.

A deep meta-game can be found in the statistics of each of the available ships; some will have beefed up armour while others are perfect for nailing corners that will shave off valuable seconds if you’re going for a personal best.

Remastering three of Psygnosis’ greats is the best send off the studio could have ever asked for.

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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

The beloved PlayStation mascot is back

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+Gameplay tweaks make the series more accessible than ever+An incredible amount of content on one disc

The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy doesn’t just take the collection of games on the original PlayStation and cover them with a current-gen coat of paint.

Instead it serves to improve the first Crash game by adding a more accessible save mechanic that makes the package a lot less intimidating for those looking to dip their toes into the franchise for the first time.

The game serves as a differentiator between a traditional HD upgrade and a complete remaster from the ground-up. The graphics, sound and content have been tweaked or added to in some fashion to make this the definitive way to experience three of Naughty Dog’s classics.

The platforming and memorable boss battles offer a significant challenge for players and deliver a euphoric moment of satisfaction when they’re completed.

Best PlayStation 4 games

Gravity Rush 2

A testament to how unique and creative this series is

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+Improve gravity-shifting mechanics+Definitively lush art style

The original Gravity Rush was criminally under-played when it was released on the PlayStation Vita in 2012. However Sony’s Japan Studio was lucky enough to get another crack at exploring the fantastical world of Kat, the game’s protagonist.

The adorable blonde has the unique ability of shifting gravity to suit her needs, meaning she can pretty much fly and walk on any surface at will.

The game features the same incredible art style from the original but dials it up significantly after being given the added horsepower of the PlayStation 4 to play with.

Although the story is largely forgettable, cutscenes take place through comic book style sequences that still manage to create some hilarious moments.

The gameplay is what you’ll be sticking around for though, with the combat being given an added layer of depth and the traversal of zipping around by manipulating the world made easier and more precise.

Best PS4 games

Battlefield 1

An epic World War 1 first person shooter

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+Top story mode+Loads of free DLC+Excellent multiplayer

The much-loved Battlefield series travels back to World War 1 in this title, which manages to deliver excellent shooting action with a, for an FPS, surprisingly engaging story mode. A dump truck load of DLC (most of which is now free for all users), a top multiplayer Operations mode that allows for 64-player, multi-map scuffles, and the ability to hop into tanks and aircraft, too, keeps the action fresh each play session.

The game isn't optimised for PS4 Pro, so those rocking Sony's flagship won't get any benefit from their juiced up hardware, but the game's art style and graphics are top draw anyway and along with some top music and sound effects, they make for an immersive gaming experience.

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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

The series goes back to what made it great in the first place

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+Horror elements are executed brilliantly+The entire game is playable in PlayStation VR

Resident Evil 7 takes the series back to its roots by shaking off unnecessary over-the-top action sequences and replacing them with incredibly tense and frightening moments, rewarding exploration and a ton of nods to previous entries in the franchise.

The game sees the player thrown into a desperate scramble to overcome the sadistic Baker Family.

The player is also forced to conserve their resources that adds to the game’s expertly delivered feeling of vulnerability — the rush that ensues when you use the last of your bullets to land a headshot on a final enemy is one that can’t be understated.

Additionally, the game is one of the few to fully utilise Sony’s PlayStation VR headset in a meaningful way. The player can experience Resident Evil 7 in its entirety in virtual reality and showcases the unparalleled immersion offered by the technology.

Best PlayStation 4 games

South Park: The Fractured But Whole

One of the few games that will have you laughing with regularity

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+Recreates the style from the series perfectly+A deep set of RPG and fighting mechanics

The beauty of South Park has always been the contemporary nature of each episode; The Fractured But Whole carries on that legacy with its satirical approach to the superhero craze.

Just like the The Stick of Truth before it, the title is easily mistaken for an episode of the show when the HUD is not displayed. The involvement of series creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker is the reason this game will have you in fits of laughter from start to finish.

The turn-based combat starts off relatively simple, but as the game progresses it becomes increasingly challenging and requires the player to put a lot more thought into every aspect of a battle.

Little details such as where your characters are positioned have the power to drastically change the tide in any battle.

Fans of the show will see this as another epic episode that pays homage to everything the series has done right for the last twenty years while the contemporary jokes mean even newcomers will have to stop their sides from splitting.

Best PlayStation 4 games

Friday the 13th: The Game

How will you escape the machete-wielding psychopath?

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+Playing as Jason is incredibly satisfying+Requires teamwork and communication for a successful match

Friday the 13th: The Game is a deep nod to fans of the films – the multiplayer only title sees a team of up to seven players controlling Camp Crystal Lake counsellors attempting to escape the machete-wielding Jason Voorhees.

The game is best experienced with a group of friends and a microphone is a must to coordinate the asymmetrical maps and form a strategy to last the night.

Surviving typically requires finding resources that are scattered across the camp site that are too spread out for a single player to find them all alone, reinforcing the need to play with others you are familiar with.

Playing as Jason meanwhile offers an incredible power-rush as you speed around the map gouging the guts of each counsellor trying to escape. The game offers a variety of costumes that pay homage to Friday fans that know the franchise inside and out.

Although technical hiccups occur more than they should, the unparalleled rush of adrenaline you get as you speed away in a car with Jason following closely behind is worth the brief annoyance.

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Le mal en 2

Survival horror done right

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+Throws the player into an unexpected and twisted world+A lengthy, scary and thrilling ride

The Evil Within 2 cements the survival horror genre as one that is thriving and where new titles can bloom.

Developer Tango Gameworks clearly understands what made games of this ilk so popular in the first place — The Evil Within 2 constantly keeps you on edge and feeling vulnerable.

Although the narrative largely takes a back seat in this second instalment, the gameplay and well-executed horror tropes will keep your sweaty hands clinging a little too tightly to the controller for some 15 hours.

The game forces the player to do everything they can to survive, meaning you’ll be scavenging everything you can from the semi-open world to ensure you have enough resources to live long enough to make it to the next deadly encounter.

The Evil Within 2 understands that surviving by the skin of your teeth is what makes survival horror games great and puts forward a wide-variety of innovations that set a new bar for the genre.

Best PlayStation 4 games

Hitman: The Complete First Season

More devious ways to assassinate your targets than ever before

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+A wide-range of ways to take out each target+Expansive levels that offer a ton of replay value

Many players were turned off when developer IO Interactive announced that the next generation version of Hitman would be released episodically. However, the game turned out to be one of the few examples of this delivery done right.

The series of levels takes Agent 47 across the world and throws him into incredibly expansive mission areas in Paris, Sapienza, Marrakesh and Bangkok to name a few. However it is the incredible amount of variety and diverse ways to complete objectives that gives this title an incredibly long tail.

Hitman retains the series’ classic formula of throwing Agent 47 into an open area, giving him a target and a seemingly endless amount of ways to take them out.

However, this iteration takes that to a new level, providing incredibly detailed worlds and an astonishing amount of killing methods and disguises to experiment with.

The title proves that Hitman is more relevant and endlessly repayable than ever. Developer IO Interactive should be commended for choosing a somewhat unconventional release method and nailing it to keep players invested episode after episode.

Best PlayStation 4 games

Ratchet & Clank

The Lombax and robot duo are back in this remastered adventure

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+A dump truck worth of weapons available+Charming, unique and memorable characters

Developer Insomniac Games paid a fantastic tribute to the first Ratchet & Clank game that made them a recognised developer across the industry with a remaster built from the ground-up for PlayStation 4.

Although the title diverges slightly from the plot of the original game, the main through points remain. However players will be most enamoured by the glorious graphical treatment that the Lombax and his robotic friend have received.

The charming and incredibly diverse worlds look like something ripped straight from a Pixar cartoon. Of course the game will have your eyes popping on the PlayStation 4 Pro, but things will still look great in 1080p on a standard or slim PlayStation 4.

The quirky characters and litany of firearms have always been a staple of the Ratchet & Clank series and the PlayStation 4 installment takes that to the next level with guns that will have you in fits of laughter from the moment you pull the trigger.

Ratchet & Clank on the PlayStation 4 proves that there is not only a ton of potential for the series to climb to new heights on a new generation of hardware but that it still has the power to delight fans new and old.

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