25 PlayStation Games That’ll Last You the Whole Summer Drought
So the summer is looming over you with its sun and lack of games. Why not swap out the brightness for one of the darkest, most challenging games on the PS4?
The recent reveal of a new, Norse mythology-themed God of War has fans excited. While you wait to get that game in your hands, check out God of War III on the PS4 which received a beautiful overhaul, making one of the best looking PS3 games even prettier.
Enter the Gungeon is what happens when a rogue-like game, a dungeon crawler, and bullet hell meet up in glorious matrimony. While this game is also on PC, there’s no other console where you can get in on the action.
Gravity Rush was overlooked by many PlayStation fans due to its PS Vita exclusivity. Luckily, the folks over at Sony figured it was time to Remaster the amazing experience as well as throw in some extra goodies for the PS4. Now you have no excuse not to see what made everyone fall in love.
If you’re looking for something challenging that will dominate the yours and your friends’ summer, then look no further than Helldivers. This four player, co-op shoot-em-up will test your skills and patience, plus it has cross platform play allowing you to play with your friends who haven’t upgraded ot the PS4 just yet.
If you’ve never played Ratchet & Clank for whatever reason -whether it was before your time or you just didn’t know the joys of platformers- use this summer to rectify that. The remake on the PS4 is one of the most beautiful games on the console and perfectly depicts why Ratchet & Clank is one of the greatest PlayStation exclusives ever.
Journey is technically a PlayStation exclusive, not a PS4 exclusive. However, it is definitely a game that deserves to be experienced, so if you’re new to Sony’s consoles, this is definitely a game you should give a try while you wait for the bigger releases later in the year.
You want to have fun and be frustrated as you wait through the summer drought? Say no more. N++ tight controls, and seemingly impossible ninja mazes will test your skill and keep you occupied for hours.
There’s just something about flying around Seattle and wreaking havoc with an arsenal of super powers that is almost irresistible. If you’ve yet to experience this gorgeous PS4 exclusive, you have a few months of slow game releases to dive right in.
One of the standout elements of Second Son was the character Fetch. Explore her story and become in tune with the power of Neon. It’s a standalone expansion, so you don’t actually need to own Second Son to play First Light.
One way to pass the summer is to sit down with a bunch of your friends (or enemies) on the couch and see who the best archer is. Fun fact, there happens to be a game that allows you to do just that. TowerFall Ascension is a fast paced game where you can show off your skills in well designed maps and pierce the souls of your opponents. Goodbye summer drought.
Even though it had its issues at launch, Street Fighter V is one damn good fighting game, and it’s console exclusive to the PS4. A few thousand Hadoukens should help the drought fly on by.
Resogun was one of the first exclusives to hit the PS4, and it still stands as one of the best. This tight, bullet hell shoot-’em-up is a true delight. If you decide to go for the Platinum trophy, be ready for a seriously tough time that will push you to the limits all in the name of fun.
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Bloodborne
So the summer is looming over you with its sun and lack of games. Why not swap out the brightness for one of the darkest, most challenging games on the PS4?
Don't Starve
Don't Starve is one of those simple games that can easily steal dozens of hours from you. To make things interesting, see if you can survive the entire summer drought.
Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition
Grab a buddy who's just as fed up with the summer drought as you are, and mow down waves of zombies as you fight to save the city.
God of War III Remastered
The recent reveal of a new, Norse mythology-themed God of War has fans excited. While you wait to get that game in your hands, check out God of War III on the PS4 which received a beautiful overhaul, making one of the best looking PS3 games even prettier.
Galak-Z
Galak-Z is a fun little indie game that plays out like seasons of anime. It has a surprising amount of depth and the action is top-notch. If you've been looking for time to get into this PS4 title, then there's not better time than the present.
Enter the Gungeon
Enter the Gungeon is what happens when a rogue-like, a dungeon crawler, and bullet hell meet up in glorious matrimony. While this game is also on PC, there's no other console where you can get in on the action.
Gravity Rush Remastered
Gravity Rush was overlooked by many PlayStation fans due to its PS Vita exclusivity. Luckily, the folks over at Sony figured it was time to Remaster the amazing experience as well as throw in some extra goodies for the PS4. Now you have no excuse not to see what made everyone fall in love.
Helldivers
If you're looking for something challenging that will dominate your and your friends' summer, then look no further than Helldivers. This four player, co-op shoot-em-up will test your skills and patience. Plus, it has cross platform play allowing you to play with your friends who haven't upgraded ot the PS4 just yet.
Ratchet & Clank
If you've never played Ratchet & Clank for whatever reason-whether it was before your time or you just didn't know the joys of platformers- use this summer to rectify that. The remake on the PS4 is one of the most beautiful games on the console and perfectly depicts why Ratchet & Clank is one of the greatest PlayStation exclusives ever.
Journey
Journey is technically a PlayStation exclusive, not a PS4 exclusive. However, it is definitely a game that deserves to be experienced, so if you're new to Sony's consoles, this is definitely a game you should give a try while you wait for the bigger releases later in the year.
N++
You want to have fun and be frustrated as you wait through the summer drought? Say no more. N++ tight controls, and seemingly impossible ninja mazes will test your skill and keep you occupied for hours.
MLB 16: The Show
Summer is perfect for baseball, so why not play the best baseball sim on the market?
inFAMOUS: Second Son
There's just something about flying around Seattle and wreaking havoc with an arsenal of super powers that is almost irresistible. If you've yet to experience this gorgeous PS4 exclusive, you have a few months of slow game releases to dive right in.
inFAMOUS: First Light
One of the standout elements of Second Son was the character Fetch. Explore her story and become in tune with the power of Neon. It's a standalone expansion, so you don't actually need to own Second Son to play First Light.
SOMA
Nothing like being scared to death as you wait for the summer drought to come to an end. Frictional Games' (Amnesia, Penumbra) underwater mindf&@! is not one to be missed.
TowerFall Ascension
One way to pass the summer is to sit down with a bunch of your friends (or enemies) on the couch and see who the best archer is. Fun fact, there happens to be a game that allows you to do just that. TowerFall Ascension is a fast paced game where you can show off your skills in well designed maps and pierce the souls of your opponents. Goodbye, summer drought.
Street Fighter V
Even though it had its issues at launch, Street Fighter V is one damn good fighting game, and it's console exclusive to the PS4. A few thousand Hadoukens should help the drought fly on by.
Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness
If you're looking for a game to eat up your summer, you're in luck. Just as it descends upon us, Square Enix will release Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness, a beautiful RPG that promises hours upon hours of gameplay.
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
Three amazing action games that are pretty much summer blockbusters. A summer drought matchup made in heaven.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
When you're all done with the Nathan Drake Collection, go ahead and jump into Nate's latest and final adventure. Uncharted 4 focuses on Nate as he looks back on his life of adventure and plans to move forward. It's a great way to kick off the new season.
Resogun
Resogun was one of the first exclusives to hit the PS4, and it still stands as one of the best. This tight, bullet hell shoot-'em-up is a true delight. If you decide to go for the Platinum trophy, be ready for a seriously tough time that will push you to the limits all in the name of fun.
Until Dawn
For those looking for something a bit different gameplay wise, Until Dawn offers the power of choice through its enjoyable B-rated horror movie story.
Knack
Hear us out on this one, Knack isn't a bad game, although it didn't get the best reception. It hearkened back to the days when games were challenging and required skill to get through. If you have nothing else to play during the summer drought, use that opportunity to give this often overlooked action-adventure a fair shot.
OlliOlli 2: Welcome to Olliwood
OlliOlli 2 is one seriously fun game that puts an interesting twist on skateboarding. Though it looks simple, this game will have you pulling out your best skills to reach the top of the leaderboards. The fact that you can cross-save with the PS Vita just makes it even better, allowing you to take the action on the go when you're ripped away from your PS4 for whatever reason.
The Last of Us Remastered
The Last of Us was one of the greatest games to ever release on the PS3. If you've yet to dive into a world being torn by disease and humanities primal need to survive at all costs, pick this up, lock the doors, turn off the lights, and experience one deeply intense narrative full of visceral combat and moral dilemmas.
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Ishmael Romero
Just a wandering character from Brooklyn, NY. Fan of horrible Spider-Man games, anime, and corny jokes.
