The end is nigh for 2017 so before we go and spend some much needed quality time with our friends and family let’s spend a lot and I mean A LOT of time with ourselves and play some video games that may or may not be worth our time.
So let’s list down some of the games in the PS4 that you might want to have a go with before 2018 cometh. Why the PS4 you may ask? Well it’s mainly because out of all the platforms this year, the PS4 has the strongest lineup of games no matter how anyone looks at it, especially when it comes to the exclusives that it has, but fear not for we are also going to list down some non-exclusive games for the multi-platform nobles. So let’s list it down depending on what kind of gaming itch you’re trying to scratch.
Disclaimer: Once a game has been explained but has been mentioned again then kindly refer to the 1st description of said game unless there was a point that was missed.
Note: Most of the game titles will lead to our review of the game while the blank ones mean that we don’t currently have a review of said game.
The Casual – Just Plain Casual
Fortnite – You don’t need to spend for the zombie defense mode for this one, just look for the free battle royale version and you can casually play a game like PUBG for free on your console except you can build stuff.
Everybody’s Golf – This is a simple golf simulation game that caters to most people so you don’t need to do much really except play a simple round of golf every now and then. The most time you would probably be spending on this game would most likey be the character creation mode since there really is a lot of customizations to go over, heck you can even make Android 18, Hatsune Miku, or Lupin III if you want.
Unbox: Newbie’s Adventure – Ever had a dream of being a box and going on an adventure? Look no further and become Newbie as he sets out on an unboxing adventure of a lifetime.
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles – A small little game with a great big world to explore at your leisure. It’s like Zelda: Breath of the Wild but simpler. A relaxing game where probably your only frustration will come from the fact that you can’t swim.
The Hibernator – Wants A Time Consuming Game
Persona 5 – Get ready to surrender more than 100 hours of your life as this JRPG is one the longest games you will ever need to invest your time in. The most stylish video game ever created with one of the best soundtracks your ears will ever have an eargasm to and so much fun that even just looking at the loading screens is enough to make you go “woah”. This game is probably the most anime looking game to boot. The most fun high school life simulator you will ever have the chance of playing.
Tales of Berseria – Tales games are just really really long. So much adventure with the fate of the world hanging by the balance, it’s up to you and your ragtag group of misfits to prove everyone wrong and save the world. Berseria also happens to be the darkest story in the Tales series so get ready for something different if you are used to those positive looking games.
Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) – Let’s face it, this game is a grind. Even after the loot crates fiasco, there’s still a lot of time you have to spend just to unlock some characters or specific weapons. But for the glory of the empire or the republic, you must persevere!
FFXV (With Season Pass) – FFXV is a big game, bigger once it’s done updating, massive with the season pass. When the game came out last year, it felt disjointed, but now that we are nearing 2018, there’s already a lot of content released for it with the individual episodes, the multiplayer expansion, and so much more on the horizon. FFXV is only going to get bigger from here on out.
The Masochist – ‘Nuff Said
Nioh – Western Samurai facing hordes of youkai, with enemies being insanely fast leaving you almost no room for an opening, and with a difficulty level similar to or even harder than Dark Souls? That’s all you need to know about this game. Get the complete edition while you’re at it for the full experience.
Dark Souls III – The series that gave gaming a new difficulty, that’s all I can say.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – Need something haunting and mentally taxing? Then this is the game for you, you mental masochist. The developers take no fault if you keep hearing whispers after playing the game.
Resident Evil 7 (VR) – Even if the sun is up, you’re wearing a VR helmet and playing alone in a small room. Just be prepared to get scared every now and then especially with the extra immersion.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – The Dark Souls of Platformers, even the dev’s said they made the game harder than it originally was to give players a new sense of playing this classic.
Little Nightmares – A platforming game that can probably give you nightmares thanks to how disturbing it can actually be. Just be prepared to see some freaky stuff when you play this game.
The Explorer – Loves Huge Open Worlds
Horizon Zero Dawn – A huge post apocalyptic world to explore filled with robot dinosaurs and amazing visuals when using a 4K TV with HDR 10, Horizon Zero Dawn is a game worth every bit of exploring and even creating some funny documentaries about.
Assassin’s Creed: Origins – Ever wanted to explore the great big desert map of Egypt? Well now you can and you can even climb the great Pyramids and raid their tombs if you so please.
Prey – An empty space station nearly devoid of all life. Everything you see is a potential enemy, the spoon, the chair, the notebook, even that obvious looking monster can be an enemy. Prey is a game that can be scary to explore so ask yourself, do you have what it takes?
Mass Effect: Andromeda – Space exploration ain’t really as big as one can may think when playing this game. Even the worlds aren’t as open as we initially thought them to be, but there is some form of enjoyment when trying to explore the few worlds that Andromeda has to offer.
Everything – Become everything, from a small amoeba to a galaxy, that’s all you need to know about this game.
No Man’s Sky (Updated) – The game may have been released last year but the dedication of the developers to realize their dream through this game is nothing short of commendable. Thanks to the updates, No Man’s Sky is looking more and more like the game that we all thought it could’ve been. Get ready to explore 18 quintillion planets because it’s gonna be amazing.
The Story Junkie – Wants A Great Story or A Mind F-Word
Nier: Automata – Get ready to see an ending after an ending after an ending as Nier: Automata has a lot of story in store for you and will make you feel for these androids that could just as easily blow up by unequipping a chip from their brains.
Pyre – A game that is full of mystery and charm that you can’t help but invest in the characters you are controlling. What seems like just another odd game from the makers of Bastion and Transistor is actually so much more than you would ever imagine.
Batman: The Enemy Within – Ever want to play aa unique narrative experience with DC’s most iconic character? Then look no further and enjoy Telltale’s take on the world’s greatest detective. With a huge cast of villains to support him on this unique story, the dark knight looks to wow us all over again.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy – If you think Chloe and Nadine are unable to live up to the legacy of Nathan Drake then think again. The Lost Legacy will throw you one hell of an adventure as you uncover so much more than just an awesome photo mode within the game.
Danganronpa Series – The video game series is one of the odd ones out there but the story is definitely top notch. Your job is to find out who killed who and find the truth about the mysterious Hope’s Peak Academy that has imprisoned you and your potential allies or enemies. It is both disturbing and gruesome but a definite masterpiece in its own right.
Utawarerumono: The Mask of Deception & Utawarerumono: The Mask of Truth – A visual novel whose prequel dates back 15 years ago. These 2 games involves some strategy in their combat but the best part of the games is definitely the story. Politics and power struggles are what drives the games and the main plot is bigger than what it seems. If you want to play the 1st game then you either have to find the translated PC version of it or wait for the remastered version that will come out in April 2018.
Last Day of June – A tale of love and loss, the Last Day of June is here to give us an emotional roller coaster of what it feels like to have the one you love suddenly go away forever. This is a game that is sure to touch your heart a lot more than you would normally believe it could.
The Sportsman – Sporty People
FIFA 18 – Football has never looked better and this game is one of the few games that EA has done right over the years. It may not be the perfect football game but it is slowly but definitely becoming one. The best game out there if you ever want to immerse yourself with the football culture.
NBA 2K18 – Still the best Basketball simulation game anyone can find anywhere. While it may have problems off the court but the on court gameplay is still as awesome as it has been for the past decade and counting.
Madden NFL 18 – For those American football fans, this game is for you. It has made some solid improvements throughout the years and you can definitely feel the adrenaline pumping action through each game. A great game to play with a friend on the couch or even by yourself as you go through a dramatic story of how a boy achieves his American football dreams.
Gran Turismo Sport – A solid racing game for any racing fan and while it may not be the best racing game around but it has the potential to be the most immersive one albeit the most expensive setup as well. Just get a driving wheel setup then add in a PSVR and you’ll feel like you’re finally racing your heart out with the big boys of the racing world.
The Otaku – Anything Japanese or Moe Related
Gravity Rush 2 – Ever wanted to be a hero that can bend gravity to your will to stop the bad guys? Then Gravity Rush 2 is definitely the game for you, it is beautiful, wacky, and downright awesome as you play with our lovely heroine Kat as she tries to keep the peace in the gravity defying town of Hekseville along with her friends. If you want to catch up with the story then fear not as Gravity Rush 1 is Remastered for the PS4 as well incase you never played it on the Vita. Beware of motion sickness though as the camera also doesn’t rely on gravity.
Akiba’s Beat – A JRPG set in the holy land of Otakus, Akihabara. You have to fight the delusions of the people with your band of stereotypical misfits. The game is full of the usual otaku banter, cliches, and stereotypes that if this was what you were after then you will certainly feel at home as I have.
SAO VS Accel World: Millennium Twilight – What could be better than playing a video game about an anime you love? Playing a video game about an anime you love mixed in with an anime you hate should be better. SAO and Accel World may be different but they are from the same universe and written by the same author so everything fits, oddly enough even the plot.
Summer Lessons -You’re a Tutor teaching a Japanese school girl, what more can I say?
The Visualizer – Graphics Is Everything!
Persona 5 – The key term here is “aesthetics”.
Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) – It’s a Star Wars game, it is graphically epic by default.
FFXV – This game is a technical marvel when it comes to visuals. Using the Luminous engine, the game has some of the most details one would ever expect from a video game that it all looks like cutscenes by default.
The Local Fighter – Versus Living Friends
Injustice 2 – What better way to prove to your sibling, relative, best friend, or random acquaintance who the better superhero or villain is then by playing some Injustice. Injustice is one of the best fighting games ever made and has the most fluid fights you will ever experience in the genre. It also helps that you can turn off the gear for locale fights to make things fair.
NBA 2K18 – Wanna prove your team can beat his/her team any day of the week? Then show your hoop skills with NBA 2K18 and if you wanna show which team is the best of all time then 2K has you covered as they have also included legacy rosters for the ultimate bragging rights.
FIFA 18 – Wanna play football without much of the frustration and taxation that it brings? Then just grab a controller and get ready for some major football vibes as you and your player 2 can have a sweat free game with FIFA 18.
Tekken 7 – There hasn’t been much of a change to the franchise ever since the 1st game, but with such a winning formula why would you need to change it? One of the best if not the best fighting game series of all time, Tekken 7 is here to bring you and your friend or relative the brawlfest you 2 have always wanted to have without breaking any bones.
Absolver – Get ready to bring out the dragon within as this game is a lot more like Kung Fu than any other fighting game before it. A game that requires a bit more strategy and luck than a normal fighting game usually would, this game is for those fighters who are looking for a challenge or for a new way to beat the living snot out of the person next to you through a controller.
The Wacky – Looking for Anything New, Weird, or Just Plain Fun
Yakuza 0 – A game that is pretty much what you would expect of an Eastern GTA game except with a lot less open world freedom. Yakuza 0 tells the story of the roots of the Yakuza franchise as you try to survive the unforgiving underbelly of the Japanese underground. A game where you can have fun as a child or even as an “adult”, Yakuza 0 is sure to surprise you with how over the top it actually is. It combines epicness with wildness as you will have more fun fighting a random boss than a AAA online game final boss.
