It's a game where you can easily get lost for hundreds of hours and still not see everything it has to offer — but every one of those hours will be absolutely worth it. Netflix's The Witcher: Season 2 is now streaming. IGN's review of the first six episodes said the series "continues to be a light and entertaining adventure in its second season, despite some lingering pacing issues. Bloodborne is a brutally difficult, immensely terrifying action horror game that will immediately kick your ass.
But a voice in your head will begin to ring and linger, calling you back, urging you to return, push forward, and conquer. Bloodborne is a horrible, vile world where every reward brings risks and fear is palpable. Death is frequent. Frustration is certain. But ultimately, victory is possible, and when achieved, becomes one of the greatest feelings in the world. FromSoftware's next game is the highly anticipated Elden Ring , out February Part 2's ambitious, uncompromising story delivers at nearly every unexpected turn, with character arcs that are poignant, risky, and devastating.
It's also perhaps Naughty Dog's most mechanically complex game to date, and its stealth and action systems delivers moment after moment that feel like they should be scripted but are instead entirely dynamic.
Every aspect of God of War feels intentional, interconnecting with every other major aspect of the game, making exploring every inch of its world a rewarding opportunity. Everything from the main story to side missions and seemingly innocuous collectibles factor into your understanding of this new Aesir-inspired world and its major players. It somehow never makes any of that feel like a dry history lesson, though, and God of War is constantly making smart, economical use of storytelling.
Kratos and Atreus's journey cracked the top 25 on our list of the best video games of all time. It's a slow start to the new year for PS4 owners with only a couple of notable new games scheduled for January. Things pick up in February with a number of big releases, including a couple of highly anticipated games.
We'll explore next month's exciting lineup as it gets closer, but for now, here's everything you can expect from PlayStation in Those are our picks for the top PlayStation 4 games of all time.
A update to our list of the best PS4 games. Was this article informative? YES NO. If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, learn more. What to Expect From Marvel in IGN Logo Recommends. Jackson as Nick Fury, sans eye-patch. Secret Invasion Adele Ankers If we were to list the reasons that Dragon Quest VIII accomplishes such a feat, we'd be here all day, but to name just a few, artist Akira Toriyama has really outdone himself with his creature and hero designs; the monster arena mini-quest is almost a game in itself; the built-in casino segments are addictive fun; and the soundtrack, graphics, and voice-acting tell one heck of an entertaining story.
Need more reasons? Just go out and buy it Synopsis: You've probably heard the hackneyed story a million times - a horned boy is born every generation and sacrificed to keep evil spirits away, yadda, yadda, yadda - but somehow Ico , a release from Sony, managed to keep the age-old yarn fresh.
Players take up arms as a young boy with horns who decides he isn't down with the whole sacrifice thing. On a journey to keep yourself alive as shadow beasts bear down on you, players roam a rich countryside and join an imprisoned princess for some mind-bending puzzles and gorgeous gameplay. Although many felt the game was a tad too short, visuals, sound and puzzle design put that concern on the backburner and made this little fable one of the PlayStation 2's best.
There's something infectious about this tiny tall tale. The sequel, Deadlocked, lost much of the charm of the first three games, and earlier efforts just didn't gel as completely as Up Your Arsenal, nor did they sport its online modes.
The game's length, storyline, weapon variety, different modes and ability to re-play the story through a second time were all a hoot. As if that weren't enough, you could unlock a neat little peek behind the scenes of the game's underlying tech in the Insomniac Museum a returning feature from the previous game.
Synopsis: The Gran Turismo franchise has long been the pinnacle of racing simulation, and Gran Turismo 4 is the best of the series. With well over cars in its lineup, Polyphony's driving simulator has an absolutely monstrous vehicle lineup that spans over a century of classic and even experimental designs. The series' career progression was expanded in the fourth release with some fantastic challenge races, and its presentation practically smelled like a showroom.
When coupled with a proper force feedback-enabled steering wheel, Gran Turismo 4 really put players, or should we say drivers, behind the wheel of some of the best and most well-known cars ever released. Driving simulations simply don't get better or certainly bigger than Gran Turismo 4, so it easily puts up a fantastic qualifying time to nail a place in our starting grid. Synopsis: Picking a reason why Devil May Cry 3 is a frickin' awesome game is kind of like picking a single reason why you like pizza.
Maybe it's good cheese, a tasty sauce or crispy crust that draws you to a good pie, but it's the sum of the parts that keeps you coming back. Devil May Cry 3 is like a great pizza - a pizza comprised of 32 missions, five difficulties, tons of monsters and multiple weapons.
Following Dante, a half-man half-demon who just can't seem to stay out of trouble, Devil May Cry 3 puts gamers through one of the most challenging games PS2 owners ever popped a memory card in for as the hero blasts bad guys, solves puzzles and tries to meet up with his brother. Armed with his guns and sword - and four styles of play - Dante breaks out dozens of attack combinations on his missions and leaves you in that funky-place between challenged and frustrated.
Synopsis: The premise behind the game was completely absurd: Disney cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse thrown in with Square Enix characters to make a new kind of action RPG. However, as strange as it sounds, these two dissimilar franchises came together incredibly well. Sora's massive adventure to find his friends Kairi and Riku took him through numerous Disney inspired worlds, such as Wonderland and Olympus.
Along the way, he befriended famous characters like Aladdin and Ariel, fought alongside Donald Duck and Goofy, and captured the hearts of various RPG fans. There seemed to be something for everyone, including secret endings and bosses, fighting tournaments and hidden collectables.
Even if you hated Disney or Square Enix titles, you couldn't help but be impressed by the massive impact this title had on the PS2, which spawned a popular sequel and mid-franchise card battling game. Synopsis: While there's a massive fault line that gamers gather 'round to holler and scream at each other about when it comes to naming the great platformers of our era or any era for that matter , Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is among the elite. It represents a stellar culmination of 3D platforming elements, many of which are have been used before, and yet it still feels fresh and new even after all these years.
The words "endearing" and "likeable" don't even begin to do it justice. Besides, even if Jak hadn't spawned two successful sequels and a couple of cool offshoots, Naughty Dog's excellent PS2 rookie would still have made our list because it warmed our hearts, and created a game that was raucous, subtle, beautifully animated, and never made us feel as if we were collecting things Synopsis: Though the PlayStation 2 has seen a rather incredible number of extremely high quality titles in its six-plus year lifespan, no game has better shown off what the system is capable of than God of War.
We're not just talking visuals here, either -- the control mechanics are virtually perfect, the storytelling techniques are fantastic and the scope of the game is downright enormous.
But while God of War's epic feel makes it stand out, it's the subtle things therein that allow it to sit so high on our list. Nearly every facet of the game's design is perfect, from the pacing to the difficulty to the way its tale is wrapped with Greek mythology.
Very few PS2 games can compare to the epic, well-designed beauty of God of War , which is why it deserves to sit comfortable on our list of the best PS2 games around. Synopsis: Criterion Games ' racing series really hit its mark with Burnout 3: Takedown , providing perhaps the most white-knuckled driving experience to ever hit a gaming console.
When mistakes were made, Hollywood-derived crashes became the result. Burnout 3: Takedown's fantastic visuals allowed for some of the most devastating crashes we've ever seen, and the result is that the game managed to reward the player with plenty of eye candy when they made a mistake.
Add in some great online play, the ability to take out other cars, the fan-favorite Crash mode and you have the total package. Simply put, we're not sure how arcade racing will ever get any better than Burnout 3: Takedown.
It's artificial gravity device has been hacked and Eurasia is now on a collision course with Earth. The only way to stop it is to deploy and ancient beam cannon, Codename: Enigma. Join Mega Man X and his pal, Zero as they race against time to collect the necessary parts to restart Enigma, prevent total annihilation and save life on Earth!
Join Lara in her biggest adventure to date in the phenomenal Tomb Raider series. Play through five huge worlds, in any order, on the quest for an ancient meteor rumored to have life-giving powers. New puzzles, environments, and even a few old enemies, like the infamous T-Rex await you. From the jungles of India to the icy wastes of Antarctica, across the rooftops of London and into the depths of Nevada's mysterious Area 51, Lara is ready for anything.
Prepare to be amazed! Triple Play Baseball is one of those rare games that really draws you into the experience with fantastic gameplay and quality graphics and sound. In a fantastic world divided by class and race, technology from a mysterious source has imbued a young prince with the key to unimaginable power.
By means of a Neural Network Computer fueled by the grey matter of unfortunate 'volunteers', he plans to conquer the known world, replacing it with a new order of his design. The only fly in the ointment is disturbing reports of two powerful Elementals storming across the land on a direct course toward the palace. One or two players can assume the identities of these Elementals as they crusade for an unknown master toward a climactic battle.
The gripping story unfolds by means of heart-stopping fully-3D action levels interspersed with gorgeous hand-drawn animation scenes. This is the game for which VISA was invented--what are you waiting for? Stardate As a hotshot pilot in the elite Red Squad tactical strike force, under the command of Lt. Commander Worf, you must uncover the plot behind this deadly pattern of events and fight back to save the universe from a doomsday scenario.
Flying a prototype single seat combat fighter, codenamed "Valkyre", you and your squad members are in for the fight of your lives Mega Man, Roll and all your favourites are back in an entirely new 3-D adventure. Far away, in an isolated wasteland, a mysterious girl and an infamous treasure have been discovered. It's the legendary "Sealed Key", rumoured to unlock an even greater mystery known as the Great Legacy.
What power does the Great Legacy hold? Now, a race unfolds as Mega Man and his friends embark on a journey which will alter their destinies forever. Behind the barbed wire fence of Tweedy Farm, Ginger is a chicken with a mission. Fearing for the lives of her friends, she is determined to escape to freedom before it is too late.
To do this she enlists the help of Rocky, the smooth talking, flying Rooster Guide a rescue attempt to get all of the chickens to safety before they end up as pies. To do this you will have to sneak around the farm collecting objects necessary for the escape. Be careful not to disturb the dogs and avoid being caught by Mr.
Tweedy at all costs in this humorous, 3D action game. As space hero Buzz Lightyear, you've got your hands full. Your best buddy, Woody, has been kidnapped by a greedy toy collector and it's going to be an all-out race against time to save him. X-Men sticks close to the standard fighting game formula, and as a result, it manages to be fun for a short period of time.
A peaceful beginning. The legend was born 10, years ago. A violent uprising. A civilization of flying creatures enslave the human race. A bloody war. In a bid for freedom, the humans harness the spiritual forces of Dragons and triumph. Tranquility and harmony exist between all.
But the past and the future are about to collide Transform into Dragoons and unleash extraordinary powers. Incredibly diverse characters wield unique weapons and Dragoon attacks powered by the forces of Earth, Light, Fire, Wind, Lightning, Water and Darkness.
Totally unique and innovative tactical combat "Additionals" System. Highs and Lows. Highest of the Month. Lowest of the Month. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 Platform: PlayStation September 20, As most major publishers' development efforts shift to any number of next-generation platforms, Tony Hawk 2 will likely stand as one of the last truly fantastic games to be released on the PlayStation. Metascore: 98 User Score: 7. Tekken 3 Platform: PlayStation April 29, An ancient evil force has reawakened, attacking in secret and feeding on the souls of mighty warriors.
Metascore: 96 User Score: 9. Metascore: 96 User Score: 8. Metascore: 94 User Score: 9. Metascore: 94 User Score: 8. Metal Gear Solid Platform: PlayStation October 21, You are Snake, a government agent on a mission to regain control of a secret nuclear weapons base from terrorist hands.
Gran Turismo 2 Platform: PlayStation November 30, The world's most advanced racing game returns with thunderous new features. Metascore: 93 User Score: 9. Metascore: 93 User Score: 8. Vagrant Story Platform: PlayStation May 15, Relive an adventurous tale rich with agents, espionage, and conspiracies.
Metascore: 92 User Score: 9. Metascore: 92 User Score: 8. Metascore: 92 User Score: 7. Colony Wars Platform: PlayStation October 31, Delivers the real experience with its spectacular cinematic graphics.
Metascore: 91 User Score: 8. Spyro: Year of the Dragon Platform: PlayStation October 23, Thieves have kidnapped a brood of dragon eggs, while, elsewhere in the Dragon Lands, a gateway to the Forgotten World has been uncovered.
Tomb Raider Platform: PlayStation November 15, Climb, swim, and backflip your way through a maze of cryptic deathtraps so realistic you can practically smell the decaying flesh. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis Platform: PlayStation November 11, A month and a half have passed since the mansion lab incident and now the secrets come back to haunt you in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.
Metascore: 91 User Score: 9. Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped Platform: PlayStation October 31, This time the game takes place across a great expanse of time and space, making for greatly diverse level designs, which in turn keep the game fresh. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8. Syphon Filter Platform: PlayStation January 31, While it may not be an original concept, the game is truly greater than the sum of its many parts.
WWF SmackDown! Metascore: 90 User Score: 6. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8. Metascore: 89 User Score: 9. Einhander Platform: PlayStation May 5, Pilot the most technologically advanced shooter ever created. Grandia Platform: PlayStation September 30, Join Justin and friends on an epic journey through a captivating story line, providing over 80 hours of intensive gameplay. Metascore: 89 User Score: 7.
Metascore: 88 User Score: 7. Metascore: 88 User Score: 9. Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus Platform: PlayStation October 31, If you hated the first one, it's likely because of the lack of save points, so you should definitely consider giving this series another try. Metascore: 88 User Score: 8. Metascore: 87 User Score: 7. Metascore: 87 User Score: 8. Metascore: 86 User Score: 7. Silent Hill Platform: PlayStation January 31, A young man searching for his daughter - struggling to exist in a place between reality and hell - a town hiding gruesome, dark secrets.
Metascore: 86 User Score: 8. Alundra Platform: PlayStation December 31, Plagued by strange visions, the Dreamwalker Alundra is summoned to a troubled village where great evil lies in wait.
Need for Speed: High Stakes Platform: PlayStation March 1, It doesn't really mess with the formula of the last game, but adds enough new features and options to keep its fans excited.
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee Platform: PlayStation August 31, In a lush of diabolical danger where everyone wants to eat you, you're the skinny guy with no weapons. Metascore: 85 User Score: 8. Metascore: 85 User Score: 7. Xenogears Platform: PlayStation October 20, A mysterious organization is turning the tides of a century-long war with ancient technology - giant combat robots known as Gears. Metascore: 84 User Score: 9. Knockout Kings Platform: PlayStation October 30, Knockout Kings is easily the best iteration of the series thus far, thanks to improved AI, cleaner graphics, and tighter controls.
Metascore: 84 User Score: 7. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8. Bushido Blade Platform: PlayStation September 30, "Bushido" is the soul of Japan - an ancient honor code deeply followed by samurai warriors for centuries. Persona 2: Eternal Punishment Platform: PlayStation December 22, Welcome back to the twisted world of Persona, where nightmares become reality and reality becomes a nightmare Metascore: 83 User Score: 9. Breath of Fire IV Platform: PlayStation November 28, After centuries of war, the two lands bordering an impenetrable swampland have finally reached an armistice.
Metascore: 82 User Score: 7. Street Fighter's PlayStation swan song in the Alpha series of games was pure arcade action at its finest in The fighting mechanics had never felt better, the art design made every attack an eye-popping masterpiece of graphical grappling, and the inclusion of multiple new characters made for a roster that was bursting at the seams. Like other fighting games of the era, Street Fighter Alpha 3 was also filled with all manner of extra content, including the underrated World Tour mode that added character customization options if certain goals were achieved.
While the years after launch would bring a handful of Street Fighter crossover games, a shift into the 3D space with Street Fighter EX, and cuter brawling titles in the Pocket Fighter series, Street Fighter Alpha 3 kept the competitive flame of the franchise burning strong and just long enough for a second golden age of fighting games to kick off.
Third-person stealth action in an industry that still had a Metal Gear Solid hangover? That was a tall task for any game in , but superspy Gabe Logan was up to the task in Syphon Filter, a superb secret agent mix of espionage and action that wore its influences on its black ops sleeve. All the charm of a James Bond adventure mixed with cunning enemies and excellent replay value, made for an impressive debut at the time; even with several sequels following in its wake, fans still patiently wait for the day that Gabe returns to action.
If you ever lost a friend in the late s, chances are that you could lay the blame at Tekken 3 and the day that your chum decided to play as Eddie in the brawling threequel. Bandai Namco's previous Tekken games had been good, but Tekken 3 elevated the experience to a new level with its fresh cast, buttery-smooth graphics, and hard-hitting action.
Everything about Tekken 3 screamed refinement, making this particular sequel the go-to fighting game to have on the PlayStation. More than just the definitive Tekken of its era, Tekken 3 was also stuffed with extra content, unlockable mini-games, and the surprisingly excellent Tekken Force that provided addictive beat 'em up action.
Neversoft's massively successful follow-up to the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater helped make skateboarding cooler than ever when it successfully landed a sequel Ollie in Thrusting the extreme sport into the mainstream with a combination of gravity-defying tricks, unlockable skaters, and imaginative locations to gleam the cube in, all of this was wrapped up with a licensed soundtrack that still stands as an all-time classic selection of punk rock energy and rebellion. If the first THPS game set the bar, then its sequel surpassed it with gnarly attitude, polished gameplay, and a chance to grab some air as Spider-Man.
The first time is sometimes the charm, and Lara Croft's original expedition on the PlayStation was a debut for the ages. Wholly unique at the time, Lara's gun-toting exploration of ancient tombs mixed in a few head-scratching puzzles, an encounter with a very angry dinosaur, and claustrophobic conundrums.
In the span of a few years, Tomb Raider would grow into a massive entertainment property with multiple games, feature films, and merchandise anchored around the agile archeologist, but the introduction of Lara Croft stuck the landing and earned a place in the record books with its addictive blend of ideas. Looking back at it, Vagrant Story felt like the sum total of Square's experience on the PlayStation console.
Beautifully rendered cutscenes and a darkly gothic art direction gave this game plenty of unique character, but the sharp gameplay that cut plenty of fat off of the RPG formula made for a game that respected your time and emphasized gameplay over dizzying amounts of lore to sit through. The deep combat system that allowed you to target limbs was ahead of its time, and several other factors made this game a cult classic of the age. Years later, Vagrant Story's most devoted fans still crave a follow-up, but for now it remains a timeless PlayStation classic.
The PlayStation made a name for itself as the cool console of its age, with games like Wipeout helping it establish its reputation on the streets.
Nothing like Wipeout was available on the market, as this racing game mixed futuristic visuals with unrestrained speed and a soundtrack comprised of certified electronic bangers.
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