In response to Xbox's Game Pass, Sony has launched the revamped PlayStation Plus, a tier-based subscription service that allows players to access online gameplay, cloud streaming, and a library full of excellent games.
The highest tier in the subscription service is called PlayStation Plus Premium and costs $120 a year. Apart from letting players stream games, the subscription level also includes titles from every PlayStation generation, from the original up to the PlayStation 3. With over 700 games available on the service, which titles on the PlayStation Plus have the highest scores on Metacritic?
Marvel’s Spider-Man - 87
The 2019 game Marvel's Spider-Man is an open-world game created by Insomniac Games. Players can live their dreams as the titular character and swing to their heart's content across New York City. Besides that, the game also has an engrossing main campaign that features one of the most terrifying villains in the Marvel universe, Mister Negative.
Marvel's Spider-Man's solid gameplay, stunning graphics, and exciting story have made it one of the best AAA games in recent years. The game's voice acting and funny dialogues are excellent and charming to boot.
Batman: Arkham Knight - 87
The fourth entry in the Batman: Arkham series sees the caped crusader face some of his most formidable opponents like Scarecrow, as well as new foes like the mysterious Arkham Knight. Thanks to the open world aspect of the game, players can move around Gotham City as Batman and interact with beloved characters like Alfred and James Gordon.
Aside from the meaty main campaign, Batman: Arkham Knight also has plenty of fun side missions. The game's compelling narrative, immersive graphics, and detailed world design have helped it receive high praise from both critics and gamers.
Dead Cells - 87
There are a lot of retro-style roguelike games available to play on the PlayStation consoles, but nothing compares to the fascinating and exciting experience Dead Cells provides. Developed by indie developer Motion Twin, Dead Cells is about an alchemic experiment that is trying to figure out its history while escaping an island that befell a horrible illness.
In the game, players gain access to a plethora of weapons and abilities that can be used to thwart mutated enemies. The game's vibrant 2D graphics and meticulous level design have been met with positive reviews from game critics.
Celeste - 91
Celeste is a side-scroller action game from Canadian game developer Maddy Thorson. The game follows Madeline, a woman determined to climb the titular mountain, despite suffering from self-doubt and hearing warnings that it might show strange revelations.
Aside from its gripping narrative and eye-catching 2D visuals, Celeste has also received praise for featuring a multi-dimensional protagonist. A lot of gamers enjoy how relatable Madeline is, as the game weaves the main character's mental struggles into its story and manages to tell it in a tactful way.
Shadow Of The Colossus - 91
Originally released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2, the epic open world game Shadow of the Colossus has been remade by Bluepoint Games for the PlayStation 4 in 2018. In the game, players will have to slaughter giants in order to bring a maiden back to life.
Despite being almost 17 years old, the story of Shadow of the Colossus still holds up today as it touches on moving themes like betrayal, trust, and rebirth. On Metacritic, some game reviewers note that Shadow of the Colossus has attained classic status due to its breathtaking open world gameplay and narrative.
Bloodborne - 92
Souls-like games are notorious for being incredibly difficult and immersive. FromSoftware's Bloodborne stands out in the Souls-like genre, as it doubles down on the difficulty and world-building aspect. The game follows a Hunter who needs to traverse the city of Yharnam in order to figure out the plague that's spreading through the land.
Just like the other FromSoftware releases, Bloodborne has managed to gain a loyal following thanks to its well-designed and mesmerizing world, new engaging combat system, and engrossing exploration mechanics.
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End - 93
Nathan Drake's story continues in Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. In the fourth entry in the beloved franchise, Nathan Drake has been summoned by his presumed-dead brother Samuel to look for treasure left behind by a pirate.
Naughty Dog's adventure RPG has a lot in store for players. Aside from moving across jungles and fighting hostile enemies along the way, gamers can also do hidden things in Uncharted, such as obtaining the chiming bracelet and installing mods. The game's action-packed narrative and thrilling visuals make it one of the best games available on the PlayStation 4.
God Of War - 94
The 2018 game God of War has revived the franchise. The series has now moved away from Greek mythology and is now prominently featuring Norse gods. In the game, Kratos, now living in Midgard with his son Atreus, must journey towards the highest peak of the nine realms in order to spread the ashes of his deceased second wife.
The world design, story, and dialogues are nothing short of excellent and still represent the core of the God of War series, despite being inspired by wildly different lore. The game has received rave reviews — so much so that it has been awarded game of the year by different gaming magazines, award-giving bodies, and media outlets.
The Last Of Us Remastered - 95
The Last of Us is known to be one of the most emotionally moving games of all time. In the game, a smuggler needs to transport a girl across the country as she might be the cure to an illness that transforms humans into zombie-like creatures.
Upon its release, The Last of Us has received a lot of praise from critics due to the way it depicted female and LGBTQ+ characters, its visual design, and its emotionally-resonant narrative. In addition, some fans have also enjoyed the different approach the game took when it came to combat, as there was a certain level of vulnerability that made fights feel more fair and human.
Red Dead Redemption 2 - 97
Fans of open world games should try their hand at Red Dead Redemption 2. Critics think that the game has a fully-realized open world design and environment where players can bask in the beauty of the old west, meet interesting NPCs, and even ignore the main campaign.
In the game, players assume the role of outlaw Arthur Morgan as he navigates the crime-filled wild west. Aside from forcing the players to slow down and take in every detail of its story, Red Dead Redemption 2 also encourages them to think carefully of their decisions as what they do can affect their honor points and change the narrative of the game.