Well hello there, new PlayStation 4 (or PS4 Pro) owner! If you’ve just unwrapped your very first Sony console for this generation, you might be wondering where to start, game-wise. This feeling of giddiness and even a pinch of anxiety is normal. But, you’re not alone, friend. We’ve got this list to get you started.
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Bloodborne
Dark Souls developer FromSoftware released Bloodborne last year — and yes, sure, we did get Dark Souls 3 this year, but Bloodborne is, for my money, the better option. The game drops you into a Victorian-era city were inhabitants are succumbing to a strange disease. As a hunter, you’ll both fight the plague and a bunch of super creepy and weird monsters. Bloodborne is a kinder entry into “so hard its good” battles, shaking up the Souls formula by combining both offensive and defensive combat. Its gothic, gloomy visuals are also far more intriguing than Dark Souls 3’s more traditional fantasy-gone-wrong world.
Dishonored 2
Dishonored 2
The sequel to stealth game Dishonored sees both the return of Corvo Attano and the intro of Emily Kaldwin as a playable lead. Emily is now Empress of the Isles, but a sinister plot threatens her reign. To preserve Emily’s rule, you’ll play as either the empress herself or Corvo along with a fine selection of special powers. Murdering people in Dishonored 2 is … well, honestly, it’s pretty fun, but the game gives you the freedom to perform non-lethal moves to take down your foes. The more you kill, the more chaos you cause, which will ultimately affect how your game plays out.
Final Fantasy XV
It took 10 years for fans to finally get Final Fantasy XV, but their patience was well rewarded. The game follows Noctis and his loyal boy squad as they embark on a roadtrip to save his kingdom, complete with camping, cooking, picture taking, monster fighting, and a lot of bro love. The game’s story might not be its strongest point, but it does have a lot to offer in its little moments.