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.16
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.17
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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.111retrostationDISHONORED 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.19
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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. FIFA 17
Oscar Taylor-Kent’s long Journey starts
a few years in the past
With the latest FIFA release (that’s 19, in case
you’re not keeping count) closing out the
fictional footballer Alex Hunter’s story, now’s
the perfect time to revisit FIFA 17, where it all
began, introducing a story mode to FIFA for the
first time. Don’t like football? The Journey might
surprise you, with plenty of twists and choices
to make on Alex’s behalf.EVERYBODY’S GOLF
Ian Dean polishes his best irons and heads
to the online driving range
This is the same gaudy, easy-to-get-into-hard-
to-master game of golf you may remember
from PS2 and PS3, but now you can take your
handicap online. When not Eagling or Bogeying
you can socialise with a world of happy golfers,
and even challenge folk to golf cart races. It’s a
little odd, andverycolourful, but still one of the
best time sinks around.We mine the library for gold. This
month: going for sporting glory
PICK #1PICK #2PICK #3DON’T LIKE FOOTBALL?
FIFA 17’S JOURNEY MODE MIGHT
SURPRISE YOU.QGolf isn’t just for middle-aged men escaping the office, it’s for
Everybody. And Everybody’s Golf is the game for us.BUBBLING UNDER
Alternative picks
LASER LEAGUE
Jess Kinghorn is ready for the cut and
thrust of this future sport
It’s still worth dipping a toe into this neon puddle,
especially if you picked it up as part of PS Plus
back in October. Fast-paced and unpredictable,
I’m always going back for seconds. This criminally
overlooked take on tag is Team OPM’s standard
method for settling any and all disputes – often
cake-related. Taking up the blade once more, I
can be certain that final slice will always be mine.