2019-03-01_Official_PlayStation_Magazine_-_UK_Edition

FIFA 19

Another year, another FIFA, but what an edition.

Subtle changes on the pitch make tackles more

physical and see shots finessed into the net, while

Ultimate Team gets a makeover, and the Champions

League arrives. The best FIFA yet? Absolutely.

DRIVECLUB

This phenomenal racer leaves its rivals for dust due

to gorgeous graphics, strong social features and

great handling. Major add-on Driveclub Bikes is also

the greatest bike racing game on PS4, thanks to

making driving on two wheels fun again.

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.

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STREET FIGHTER V: ARCADE ED.

This fighter has finally come into its own. Arcade

combines all previously released DLC, a slicker UI,

and new modes, including fine-tuned online play. The

titular mode, which explores over 30 years of series

history, makes a welcome return to the ring too.

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DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ

The most beautiful game on PS4? Possibly. This

fighter from genre masters Arc System Works is a

polished gem packed with content. Whether you’re a

hardcore fight fan or solo arcade basher, or just love

the anime, Dragon Ball FighterZ sets a new standard.

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.

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.

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retrostation

DISHONORED 2

The follow-up to a PS3 great, mixing a creative skillset

with impressive level design to create a Kaldwin-

ning immersive sim. From the shifting rooms of The

Clockwork Mansion to learning to link your powers,

there’s so much scope for experimenting.

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.

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ALIEN ISOLATION

Explore Ridley Scott’s original vision of a horror-

tinged future in startling fidelity with an attention

to detail that borders on the obsessive. It’s time to

remember what made the xenomorph so scary in the

first place... and then get killed by it. TRACKMANIA TURBO

Oscar Taylor-Kent’s always gotta go fast

As much as I enjoy looking at engine stats,

horsepowers, and exhausts, I love just sitting

down with a racing game to have fun, knowing

what I’m going to get. Trackmania Turbo distils

the arcadey racer down to its fundamentals,

challenging you with bite-sized challenge levels

where all you’ve got to worry about is going fast,

sliding around corners, and beating your friends’

best times (especially Ian’s).

BURNOUT PARADISE

REMASTERED

There’s nothing better, says Ian Dean

The term ‘simple arcade racer’ is bandied about

a lot, but when a game gets it right there’s very

little ‘simple’ about it. Burnout Paradise was the

best racer of its generation, and remastered

on PS4 it shines more than ever. We have sims

and simcades aplenty but none compares to the

pure adreneline of Criterion’s open world classic.

Turn the radio up loud, and set some records.

We mine the library for gold. This

month:we’rechampioningracers

PICK #1

PICK #2

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TRACKMANIA TURBO DISTILS

THE ARCADEY RACER DOWN TO

ITS FUNDAMENTALS.

QA remaster and not a remake, Burnout Paradise on PS4 will

rekindle your love of old-fashioned arcade racers.

BUBBLING UNDER

Alternative picks

WIPEOUT OMEGA COLLECTION

Milford Coppock goes for speed and looks

One of the best showcases for the processing

power of PS4 Pro is undoubtedly WipEout Omega

Collection. Running in 4K at a silky-smooth 60fps,

this is the very essence of what a racing game

should be. Super-responsive and blisteringly fast

(now with full PS VR support to boot), WipEout

Omega Collection features all the content from

WipEout HD, Fury, and PS Vita’s 2048. It’s floaty,

shooty, and a true 4K beauty.