2019-05-01+Official+PlayStation+Magazine+-+UK+Edition

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.

BATMAN:ARKHAMKNIGHT

RocksteadysendstheBatoutwitha bang.A

compelling,catharticstoryaddsnewlayerstothe

DarkKnight,whilePS4allowsGothamtoblossom

witha trulyamazingengine.Thestealthstillsings,

thefisticuffsarefab,andtheBatmobileis 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 master 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.

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.

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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.

WARFRAME

OscarTaylor-Kentis in the’frame

Lookingforsci-fimultiplayershootygames?

You’respoiledforchoicethesedays.Warframe

is a completelyfreegamethatis a contenderfor

thetopspot.What’samazingis howmuchit has

flourished,andcontinuestogrowwithexpansive

updates.Thegameyouplaynowis notthegame

thatlaunched.Thefast-paced,slidyactionofthis

oneis onlygoingtogetbetter,sonow’sthetime

tostraponyourWarframeandjointhefray.

PROEVOLUTIONSOCCER

2019 LITE

IanDeankicksoffonline,forfree

Whatotherfree-to-playgamecoulda PES-

obsessivelikemerecommend?Thisstreamlined

versionoflastyear’sgameenablesyoutoplay

thebestpartoftheseries,onlinemodemyClub,

forfree.Themonetisationis veryfairforanF2P,

andevenwithoutpayinga pennyfornewplayers

youcanunlockandassemblea goodsquadby

competingin weeklycupsandspecialmatches.

Weminethelibraryforgold.This

month:FreeToPlayfabulousness

PICK #1

PICK #2

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WARFRAME’SFLOURISHED,

ANDCONTINUESTOGROWWITH

EXPANSIVEUPDATES.

QIan reckons ‘It’s so good, PES Lite could eventually overshadow

the yearly updates.’ That doesn’t excuse hogging the team PS4...

BUBBLING UNDER

Alternative picks

APEX LEGENDS

Jess Kinghorn is only here to lend a hand

Readers with long memories will recall tales of

the squeaking other battle royales inspired. I’m

not much of a markswoman but playing as Lifeline

means I’m far from dead weight. With every

match I become more bloodthirsty, and there’s

far less squeaking involved when you’re the one

doling out damage. Now, if only I could learn to

not rush to my teammates’ aid and score a total

squad elimination for the other side.