THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO CURRENT-GEN’S GREATEST GAMES PS4 HALL OF FAME
1 UNCHARTED 4: A THIEF’S END
Nathan Drake’s swan song is a daring evolution. It combines seriesdefining set-pieces, quietly devastating storytelling beats, and sprawling levels that make you feel like a real-life explorer. This franchise finale retains its signature charm, with the wisecracks flowing as fast as the bullets, while the new characters each justify their inclusion.
With an astonishing attention to detail, it’s Naughty Dog’s best yet.
2 RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2
There are a lot of open world games, but none that make you feel like you’re a part of a world in quite the same way as Arthur Morgan’s wild west adventure. Tremendously physical, an epic story, and some of the most satisfying headshots you’ll ever find.
3 GOD OF WAR
A departure in some ways but a resounding return in others, Kratos is back with a son and a ruddy big axe. Taking the legend from Greek to Norse mythology, this entry brings a lot to the table while improving on what was core to the earlier series’ identity.
4 DREAMS
Though it’s still in early access and lacks PS VR support, this is still a feature-laden platform of artistic tools that enables you to create games, and resets what a console ‘game’ should be and do. Dreams should be installed on every PS4.
5 THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION
The White Wolf’s epic journey is an RPG experience like no other on PS4. It’s been made even more spectacular with this gigantic pack stuffed with DLC, making it a must-have part of any gaming library.
6 ASSASSIN’S CREED ODYSSEY
A beautiful open world where every Greek island tells a unique story. AC Odyssey is a epic in the truest sense, with lively writing, mythical beasts to battle, and a poignant Assassin’s Creed story that lays the bed for all the lore to come. A brilliant spectacle.
7 HORIZON ZERO DAWN
A staggeringly large world that condenses cracking combat, accessible systems, and uncut eye-candy into an action RPG that will please anyone. In Aloy, PlayStation might just have a new icon. Come for the robo-fights, stay for the exquisitely dense mythology.
8 MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN
Borrowing heavily from Rocksteady’s Batman series, this delivers the heart and soul of Marvel’s superhero. It ticks every box you could ask for: perfect web-swinging, a powerful story, a roster of classic villains, and all of New York to defend.
9 GRAND THEFT AUTO V
Laughing in the face of other cross-gen ports, GTA V on PS4 is more than a mere HD remaster. Upped to a glorious 1080p, it weaves everything that made the PS3 original great, with new music, more dynamic weather, and a game-changing FPS mode.
10 SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE
FromSoftware’s latest adventure repackages its unflinchingly difficult combat into a fantastical take on feudal Japan. More accessible than Bloodborne but layered with equally clever and subtle ideas, this is director Hidetaka Miyazaki’s best yet.
11 BLOODBORNE
With the finest third-person melee combat in gaming, drool-worthy art design and the most twisted monsters imaginable, this is a gorgeously gothic must-have. The Old Hunters expansion adds enough nightmare fuel to make a return to Yharnam essential.
12 MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD
Presenting a vibrant open world, light on story but heavy on action, this is the most accessible entry in the series yet. Perfecting the feel-good grind through its complex systems and pitch-perfect multiplayer, it’s a PS4 must-play.
13 RESIDENT EVIL 2
Powered by the RE Engine, this remake is more than a classic game with a facelift. New Tyrant and zombie AI adds tension, and fresh areas not seen in the original PS1 classic update the core gameplay making this Resi 2 is a celebration of PS1 and PS4.
14 HITMAN 2
Agent 47 sneaks his way into the ultimate PS4 stealth-‘em-up. With a fantastic set of new maps, it also plays host to legacy content for all the missions in the first game, making it the new de facto Hitman hub. No stealth game is more satisfying.
15 CONTROL
Running, gunning, flying, flinging – this one has it all. Satisfying gunplay plus a slew of telekinetic powers make a winning combination as you explore one of the most compelling settings on PS4 to date, the Oldest House. (New) weird and absolutely wonderful.
16 DEVIL MAY CRY 5
Another classic PlayStation series returns to form on PS4. Slicing up demons and doing so stylishly has never felt better, especially when each of the three characters (Nero, Dante, and V) plays so uniquely. It looks stunning, and plays even better.
17 RESIDENT EVIL VII: BIOHAZARD
Capcom’s greatest series returns to terrifying form thanks to a trip to Louisiana to meet the Baker family, who stalk you around their mansion. While the second half of the game doesn’t match the intensity of the first, this is still essential for any horror fan.
18 TOWERFALL ASCENSION
You haven’t lived until you’ve enjoyed a four-player free-for-all in this instant couchplay classic. The solo campaign is fine by itself, but almost nothing beats the arrow-grabbing, death-defying last-second kills of local multiplayer’s mayhem.
19 DISHONORED 2
The follow-up to a PS3 great, mixing a creative skillset with impressive level design to create a Kaldwinning immersive sim. From the shifting rooms of The Clockwork Mansion to learning to link your powers, there’s so much scope for experimenting.
20 THE LAST OF US REMASTERED
This modern masterpiece just gets stronger with age, like a full-bodied stilton. A brutal, emotionally honest take on the end of the world, Naughty Dog’s stealth shooter is simply one of the best games ever, even if this PS4 port doesn’t add much to it.
21 PERSONA 5
Atlus’ anime wonder dazzles thanks to its mix of friendship building, stylish dungeons, and speedy turn-based combat. Add a story oozing with darkness and taboo-busting confidence and you have the gold standard for JRPGs on PS4.
22 METRO EXODUS
Larger but maintaining an emphasis on storytelling and experimentation, this sequel to Last Light pulls no punches. If you’re looking for one of the best narrative-led shooters on PS4 this mix of FPS, horror, stealth, and survival shouldn’t be ignored.
23 DAYS GONE
A beautiful, epic story told at its own pace, Days Gone is a modern western played out across a society that’s just crumbled. The challenge of the hordes and the emotional clout of the narrative manage to push above the cookie-cutter ideas.
24 SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS
Bluepoint completely overhauls the visuals of Team Ico’s masterpiece but still manages to match the original step-for-step in its remake. New controls and a beautiful photo mode add to the package. Wander’s tragic quest has never looked or played better.
25 BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT
Rocksteady sends the Bat out with a bang. A compelling, cathartic story adds new layers to the Dark Knight, while PS4 allows Gotham to blossom with a truly amazing engine. The stealth still sings, the fisticuffs are fab, and the Batmobile is brilliant.