It seems like Sony is going to revert to their old ways and start making console-exclusive games. PC fans can enjoy games like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 right now, but anyone holding out hope that Ghost of Yotei or Astro Bot will be heading to PCs anytime soon will probably be left in the dark.
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These beautiful PS5 game worlds will have players stray from their path to explore what’s around the next corner.
The art of video games is constantly evolving as tastes change, but one thing that will never change is the high quality of studios that Sony backs to produce their exclusives. From first-party to third-party, these games will give players something different.
The following games are console exclusive to PS5, meaning that they can appear on PC, but not on a Microsoft or Nintendo console, or even older PlayStation consoles like the PS4.
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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Building A Better Tomorrow
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a good example of an open-world game for players who like to explore and craft and not worry about combat. The main focus is on delivering packages to underground bunkers across the Mexican and Australian wastes, with some ghost-like entities or bandits halting progress occasionally.
With stealth, combat is not necessary except for the boss battles and some story scenario shootouts. Overall, the best part of the experience is getting new gear or making something in the world to make deliveries easier.
Ghost Of Yotei
Brutal Samurai Action
Ghost of Yotei is an open-world game for players who want to engage in combat. As Atsu, players will quest across the Yotei region of ancient Japan, fighting bandits, mercenaries, and soldiers in bloody and brutal samurai combat.
Atsu can wield swords, chains with sickles, spears, and more, plus stealth is an option when invading enemy camps. The world is absolutely gorgeous, too, so there is some exploration to break up the combat between climbing mountains or riding a horse through flowery fields.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Two Great Heroes, One Great Adventure
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is another open-world game, but this one is more dense since it takes place in New York City. Also, this one will satiate superhero fans who will want to emulate the MCU on some level.
Players can swap freely between Peter Parker’s and Miles Morales’s versions of Spider-Man, each playing slightly differently between their ability and gadget loadouts. It’s also a great superhero game for anyone who likes a compelling story to lead the way, and this fits right up there with Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Through The Gates Of Space Time
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the most ambitious entry in the Ratchet & Clank series yet, separating the titular duo who get paired with their alternate universe versions instead. Rivet is accompanied by Clank while Kit is with Ratchet.
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The game plays like all other entries with plenty of platforming and rail-grinding action set across various alien worlds. This is the type of platformer for action fans, as combat is more of an emphasis, thanks to the wild arsenal of guns, from pistols that turn enemies into pixels to simple cluster bombs.
Astro Bot
A New Standard For 3D Platforming
Astro Bot is the platformer for those who just want to test their platforming skills across a wide galaxy of levels. It’s also perfect for nostalgic PlayStation fans who love seeing cameos from Resident Evil to Okami to Katamari Damacy.
The inventiveness feels like an homage to Super Mario 64, with the level variety and powers being outstanding, from gripping cliff sides with attachable monkey arms to floating like a balloon across a pillowy landscape. Astro Bot rarely gets dull, and there isn’t a huge emphasis on combat other than boss battles. Astro’s Playroom, a free game on PS5, is also worth checking out.
Returnal
Horror Of The Mind
Returnal is a third-person shooter roguelike, set on a horrifying planet that the protagonist, Selene, crashes on. As she fights through hordes of alien creatures and does repeatedly, somehow coming back, more pieces of her past will start to creep up into the environment.
It takes environmental storytelling to a new level, setting the stage for an atmospheric horror game like no other. The action is tight, but horror fans will dig this one as well, so long as they have patience, because it is not an easy ride.
Nioh 3
Slashing Demons Across Time
Nioh 3 is a fairly new game, and while samurai fans may be happy enough with Ghost of Yotei, this example is for the Soulslike crowd who want a challenge. Set in ancient Japan as well, players will travel through time to different eras and biomes, set in semi-open-world environments that are crawling with demons.
Players can swap between a sturdier samurai class and a more agile ninja class, each armed with different types of weaponry. While difficult, it is more accessible than most Soulslikes thanks to co-op. Soulslike fans will also enjoy the Demon’s Souls remake, which is the game that started it all.
Forspoken
A Magical Journey
Forspoken is another open-world game, but there isn’t much to explore as it’s pretty barren. Instead, this is the PS5 console exclusive for players who love a good magic system in their games. As Frey, who is sent to a fantasy world from her home in New York City, players will gain new magic as they level up and defeat the bosses of this world, called Tantas.
Best PS5 Games That Let You Do Anything
These PS5 games are about more than just combat and explosions, offering so much variety that it feels like you can do basically anything.
They can burn down fields, whip enemies with magical conjurings, blast light bullets, soar like the wind, and more, so it’s easy to feel like the most powerful mage ever put in a game. It takes a bit to get going, and the RPG elements are low, but it’s still a good game to recommend to the magic lovers out there.
Honkai: Star Rail
Free-To-Play Turn-Based Tactics
Honkai: Star Rail is a free-to-play turn-based game that will appeal to the RPG crowd. Like most of miHoYo’s games, players can get some characters through the story, while rarer versions or exclusive characters can only be bought in the online store.
Even though the game has gacha-based mechanics, players can still enjoy the game before they even have to think about dropping money into it. The combat system is standard with plenty of abilities and spells to select, but the greatest feature in the game is the various worlds they will visit across this epic space RPG.
R-Type Final 3 Evolved
A Modern 2D SHMUP
R-Type Final 3 Evolved is a blast from the past, bringing back an old-school SHMUP franchise for players who miss the genre. Players will go through on-rails 2D horizontal levels, blasting ships and other alien creatures with various beams, bombs, missiles, and other projectiles.
There’s not much of a story, and the game is relatively short, but there are some upgrade paths to keep things interesting. It’s challenging too, which will keep any player on their toes, so overall, R-Type Final 3 Evolved is for anyone who misses the SHMUP scene.
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