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Best PlayStation 5 games of 2024: Astro Bot, Helldivers 2 and more

For the first time in the PlayStation 5’s lifespan, Sony can’t rely on a sure bet from a beloved series like God of War or Marvel’s Spider-Man will retain player investment throughout 2024. It will be up to lesser-known PlayStation franchises and third-party developers to shoulder the burden of Sony’s exclusive games in 2024.

The year 2024 did not go smoothly for Sony due to failure Harmony. Luckily, there were a lot of bright spots when the underrated PlayStation series started to emerge, and companies like Konami and Square Enix brought out much-needed console exclusives. Astro Bot has established itself as PlayStation’s newest mascot, and Helldivers is a top-tier live service IP. Only on PS5, we see such games Final Fantasy VII And Silent Hill 2 reimagined for a new generation. Additionally, PlayStation also decided to introduce Horizon to a younger demographic of gamers and hatched some potential new series with Shift Up and Team Ninja.

While 2024 may have seemed short of great PS5 games when the year started, many unexpected PS5 exclusives arrived upon release and provided some of the best gaming experiences possible this year. These are our favorite PS5 games from the console’s most experimental year.

Astro Bot

Sony Interactive Entertainment

It’s no surprise that our best games of the year top this list of PS5 games. Astro Bot serves as a loving celebration of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary and presents the joy of gaming in its purest form. Team Asobi’s 3D platformer is as creative as an Easter egg for a beloved and forgotten PlayStation franchise. It utilizes every part of the PS5’s DualSense controller in ways I didn’t know were possible, reminding us that interaction makes video games truly special as an art form. Astro Bot is probably the best game ever released for PS5 and cements Team Asobi and Astro Bot as the greatest game on PlayStation on par with Insomniac’s Ratchet & Clank.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Clouds in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Square Enix

the 2020s Final Fantasy Remake is a challenging reimagining of the first act of the PlayStation classic, so this follow-up to the most ambitious video game remake project of all time has high expectations. Luckily, Square Enix went beyond them by building on what worked Final Fantasy VII Remake to create a wider adventure. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth nails the feeling of going on a trip with friends. It makes exploring its world fun by maintaining great attention to detail, even in side quests. Rebirth the narrative continues to distort the story Final Fantasy VII in an unexpected way and featuring an ending that will immediately leave you wondering what will happen next. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth setting a new standard for what AAA RPGs are all about and doing it only on PS5.

Hell Diver 2

A Helldivers 2 player fires a laser canon.
Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Although it’s easy to make fun of Harmonywe also shouldn’t forget that Sony and Arrowhead Game Studios released one of the best multiplayer games of the year. Leading up to its launch, there wasn’t much hype or high expectations for the sequel to this underrated PS4 and PS Vita isometric shooter. But once Hell Diver 2 out, it was impossible to escape his grip. Hell Diver 2 finding fun by leaning into the chaos and emergent gameplay that keeps players fighting for their lives while fighting aliens and robots for Super Earth. Add in a level of connected meta progression where players work together to complete a common goal, and you have a recipe for a cooperative shooter that’s nearly impossible to put down.

Lego Horizon Adventure

Aloy and her friends fight in Lego Horizon Adventures.
Sony Interactive Entertainment

When The Last of Us Part II, Until DawnAnd Zero Dawn Horizon got a PS5 remaster this year, Lego Horizon Adventure is a much more useful rethink. The game takes Guerrilla Games’ post-apocalyptic action series, which has become a huge franchise for the PlayStation, and reinterprets it in a kid-friendly way. Experienced Aloy Zero Dawn Horizon the adventure from a more childish perspective and focused on humor is a lot of fun for those who have played other Horizon games. For newcomers or young players, Lego Horizon AdventureIts simplicity makes it a welcome departure for a franchise that will be crucial to PlayStation’s future. If your child has finished playing Astro Bot and you wonder what they should play next, Lego Horizon Adventure is a logical recommendation.

Rise of Ronin

Fighting in Rise of Ronin.
Team Ninja

Team Ninja Rise of Ronin flew under the radar after its release in March, but it’s one of the best Soulslikes of the year. The development team took its expertise from the Nioh games and applied it to a more ambitious open world adventure that maintains the methodical and rewarding combat that Souls-inspired games are known for. It is also a great resource for studying the Edo period in Japanese history. Temporary release Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree and announcements Yotei Ghost let out wind Rise of Roninits aura of originality, it stands confidently among the best action RPGs of 2024.

Silent Hill 2

James explores an apartment in Silent Hill 2.
Konami

Bloober Team managed to beat it with its remake Silent Hill 2Konami’s all-time PlayStation horror classic. The remake handles the sensitive subject matter of its grim narrative deftly; it will disturb and captivate you, even if you already know what happens in the original. On the gameplay front, Silent Hill 2 takes its cues from Capcom’s recent series of Resident Evil remakes with a third-person camera perspective and combat that’s not difficult to play. Although many doubted that Bloober Team could pull off this complex remake project, the Polish studio managed to make it happen while expanding its expertise in the horror field.

Star Sword

Eve fights a huge boss, with sparks flying all around them. He wears a new NeuroLink Suit, which has tight red pants and a white top.
Shift Up

Shift Up’s debut console game feels top-notch in every way, from the over-the-top character designs to the flashy, dynamic combat. Star Sword is also one of the best looking games ever released on PS5, so make sure you stop and check out the perfect environments and enemy designs as you play. That and Rise of Ronin created a great Soulslike dual game feature, reaffirming that Sony has mastered the market for strong action games. Meanwhile, the discourse surrounding Star Sword online is grueling and the game itself isn’t perfect, it’s still a watershed release for PlayStation in 2024 and a clear recommendation for anyone looking for a great console exclusive to play.






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