A large part of the appeal of games-as-a-subscription services like PS Now is giving players access to games that aren’t normally available anymore.Games from the PlayStation 2and PlayStation 3 days are hard to come by nowadays, and PS Now makes some of these titles finally available on modern systems.
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8Shadow of the Colossus Remaster
WhenShadow of the Colossuswas remastered for the PlayStation 4 fans of the iconic Playstation 2 title were worried it wouldn’t translate over to a new generation. If anything, the remaster made the game more widely-known while keeping everything but visuals intact from the original game – and it’s available on PS Now as well.
It’s agame well worth playingfor its enthralling sense of adventure and its boss-oriented progression design. You won’t be fumbling around any dungeons in this game, instead, players find their way to their next target and spend just as long taking them down before moving onto the next.
7Fallout 4
TheFalloutseries has had some duds over the years, and most fans of the series agree thatFallout 4pales in comparisonto earlier titles. Despite the lack of decent dialogue options,Fallout 4is actually just as fun to play as the earlier games but with a much prettier aesthetic.
WhileFallout 3takes place in a ruined D.C. andFallout: New Vegastakes place in the Mojave Desert,Fallout 4takes place in Boston, which makes for a much more varied, urban backdrop. If you had a fun time with the earlier titles,Fallout 4is well worth trying.
6Injustice 2
TheInjusticefighting game series has been praised for its no-holds-barred take on the DC Superhero roster, as well as its incorporation ofMortal Kombat-like mechanics in a traditional comic book world.Injustice 2improves on just about every aspect of the original and turns the concept into a pretty decent fighting game.
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While DC fans have criticized the sequel for its lack of a decent plot in the singleplayer mode, the combat is nevertheless satisfying and diverse enough to save it. Steer away from the story and opt for one-on-ones for the optimalInjustice 2experience.
5Bloodborne
The From Software gameBloodborneis a spiritual successorto the wildly popularDark Soulsgames, putting its own Lovecraftian spin on the mechanics and story. It’s a notably tough game with a genuinely horrifying aesthetic, but it’s also one of the most rewarding games to beat.
Fans of theDark Soulsseries andSekiro: Shadows Die Twiceshould absolutely giveBloodbornea chance. Many From Software fans say it’s their best game – one thing is true, at least: it’s their most uniquely scary game yet.
4DiRt 4
DiRT 4is an off-road racing game thatputs the player behind the wheelof a souped-up rally car in races that test the player’s reaction timing and control of their vehicle. It’s not exactly NASCAR 2003, where players just go in circles on a concrete racetrack.DiRT 4is much dirtier and mechanically complex.
WhileDiRT 5was released in 2020, it’s not yet available on PS Now. However, for more rally car action, PS Now also hasDiRT: Rally.The games might not be the prettiest nowadays, but there’s a reason the franchise has lasted so long.
3The Elder Scrolls Online
The Elder Scrolls Onlineis, contrary to popular belief, a greatElder Scrollsexperience that’stuned to MMO-type gameplay. It lets players explore nearly all of Tamriel rather than just one continent, and its gigantic list of DLC released throughout the years means there’s a story for everyElder Scrollsfan to experience.
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It works on a pay-once model, where the game is free-to-play upon buying the base edition. While combat is much different than the mainlineElder Scrollsgames, the lore, gameplay, and sense of exploration is unmatched in modern console MMOs.
2Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Kingdom Come: Deliveranceis described by some as the most real-to-life fantasy RPG to ever be released. It takes place at the height of the Medieval Era and directly derives its world from Czech middle ages designs and history.
The gameplay is pretty real-to-life too, with locations just as far and difficult to travel to as they are in reality. It’s well worth checking out for its in-depth RPG systems as well as its surprisingly compelling story following Henry, a son of a blacksmith destined for greatness.
1Ghostrunner
The neo-futuristic platformerGhostrunnerslipped under a lot of gamer’s radars upon release. It’s agame that emphasizes quick movementsand careful planning in a ninja-like environment, where every move matters while taking out enemies with very, very good aim.
The sound design ofGhostrunneris a particular highlight, and its fast-paced movement-based gameplay is as intuitive as it is challenging.
