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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.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.5
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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.GOD OF WAR
A departure in some ways but a resounding return in
others, Kratos is back with a sonanda 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.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.11
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OVERWATCH
PS4’s best multiplayer shooter bursts with colour,
character, and charm. At its core, Overwatch is
a pleasing mix of empowerment and teamwork,
enhanced by a raucous roster. Expect to become
obsessed with landing Play Of The Game. Boop.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.METAL GEAR SOLID V:
THE PHANTOM PAIN
While retaining that distinct storytelling and sense
of wonder that defines an MGS title, MGS V offers a
level of freedom unheard of in any sandbox. Grand,
majestic, and bittersweet, it’s an instant classic.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.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.110
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UNCHARTED 4: A THIEF’S END
Nathan Drake’s swan song is a daring evolution. It combines series-
defining 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.14
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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.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.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.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.