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PlayStation 5 is one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry; A name that is tied to many memories and nostalgia. Beyond all the memorable consoles and epic multi-platform titles, what has made this brand so successful and popular is its high-quality exclusive games. PlayStation’s exclusive games and studios form its identity and have built the credibility of this brand. The games that have been with us since childhood and we have been on many journeys; From traveling to a tropical island and eating apples to stepping into a dystopian future; From going to the Himalayas to find lost treasure to returning to ancient Greece and defeating the God of Gods. In this article, we are going to introduce you the best PlayStation-exclusive games in the current and past generations and talk a little about each one.

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List of the best PlayStation 5 exclusive games

Astro’s Playroom game
Until Dawn game
Game Sackboy: A Big Adventure
InFamous Second Son game
Concrete Genie game
Nioh game
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales game
Returnal game
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy game
Ratchet & Clank game
Game Detroit: Become Human
Gran Turismo 7 game
Days Gone game
Game Heavy Rain & Beyond: Two Souls Collection
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection game
Horizon Zero Dawn game
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart game
Persona 5 game
Final Fantasy 16 game
The Last Guardian game
Horizon Forbidden West game
Death Stranding game
Final Fantasy 7 game
Demon’s Souls game
Dreams game
God of War: Ragnarok game
Marvel’s Spider-Man game
Ghost of Tsushima game
The last of Us Part I game
Shadow of the Colossus game
Bloodborne game
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End game
PlayStation game God of War
PlayStation game The Last of Us Part II

Production Studio: Tim Asubi, Japan Studio
Release date: November 12, 2020
Average score on Metacritic: 83

The first game we go to in this list is called Astro’s Playroom; A title that was made with the sole purpose of introducing the gamer to the capabilities of DualSense; But its high quality made it become one of the good exclusive works of PlayStation 5. In the game Astro’s Playroom, you start a journey inside the PlayStation 5 console and in the meantime, in addition to getting to know the various hardware details of this console, you will also learn about the capabilities of the DualSense controller. In fact, the game is designed to take advantage of this console’s features and capabilities and show off the power of PS5.

The main characters of the game are the cute robots of the Asubi team that we saw in the PlayStation 4 Playroom game (which was made with the aim of familiarizing the user with the PS4 camera). The game has an interesting level design and manages to entertain the user well. Also, in the game there are characters from other PlayStation exclusive titles such as Kratos and Joel, and the game pays a funny tribute to their games. Astro’s Playroom comes pre-installed on the PS5 console and is completely free. So remember that if you buy a PS5, the first title you will experience is Astro’s Playroom.

Until Dawn game

Producer studio: Supremsio Games
Date of publication: August 25, 2015
Average score on Metacritic: 79

Until Dawn by Supremacy Games is an interactive/survival horror game that was released for the PS4 early last generation. If you have experienced David Cage’s games, you are familiar with this style; A style where the gamer’s choices can completely change the course of the game and give him a different ending. Until Dawn, which ironically features famous actors such as Rami Malik and Hayden Pantier, is about a group of friends who go to a cabin in the snowy mountains, but an unfortunate accident occurs and two members of the group lose their lives.

One year later,

all these friends, at the request of the brother of the murdered person, gather together again and go to the same place as before so that they can overcome their trauma. But everything does not go as they want and this is the beginning of the adventures and scary events of the game. Until Dawn tells a story in the style of horror/slasher movies, and the creators’ good narration of this story shows their mastery of the rules of this genre and their knowledge of its clichés. In addition to the gamer’s decisions, which are designed in the form of a complex and detailed butterfly effect system, the gameplay includes navigating the environment, pressing buttons, and interacting with other characters. Until Dawn is a fun game that can keep you awake until dawn with a good story, exemplary atmosphere and engaging gameplay.

Game Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Production studio: Sumo Digital
Release date: November 12, 2020
Average score on Metacritic: 83

The “Little Big Planet” trilogy was one of the best experiences for gamers in the previous generation and was one of the lesser-seen PlayStation titles that showed Sony’s attention to independent and unique games. Now, the newest game of this series, which chose the name of the main character of the previous episodes as its name, may not be as perfect as the trilogy made by Molecule Media Studio; But it is still considered a fun and attractive game.

SecBoy is everything a 3D platformer should be and can easily satisfy fans of this genre. Sumo Digital Studio’s creativity in designing game stages has worked and we see various and interesting stages in the game which are perfectly implemented in the game. The challenges of the game are also placed in front of the gamer in a correct and standard way, and the further you go, the more challenging the game becomes, and you have to increase your accuracy and skill to pass them. One of the biggest strengths of the game is music and how to use it correctly. In a way that doubles the enjoyment of the game experience for the gamer. Sekboy doesn’t have a special story and he doesn’t take it seriously either, and the story here is just an excuse to enter the game world. Secboy was one of the launch titles of the PS5 console, which, of course, was also released for the previous generation Sony PS4 console.PlayStation 5

InFamous Second Son game

Production studio: Soccerpunch
Publication date: March 21, 2014
Average score on Metacritic: 80

Soccerpunch Studio’s superhero/universe game was perhaps the first title that could show gamers the power of PS4 and take advantage of its capabilities. After the previous two successful titles of this series, InFamous Second Son had a hard time pleasing fans and critics; But Soccer Punch Studio came out of this test proud and got a passing score on both fronts.

The InFamous Second Son game offered stunning graphics at the time, and these graphics and technical prowess are still eye-catching after eight years. The game depicts the chaotic Seattle and immerses the gamer in its world thanks to the amazing lighting and perfect atmosphere. Fighting and exploring the game environment have also become more evolved than the previous versions of this series, and the attention to details such as the destructibility has doubled the pleasure of the InFamous Second Son experience.

The story of the game begins seven years after the events of the second part, and the government is collecting all bio-terrorists and imprisoning them. In the meantime, the main character of the story (voiced by Troy Baker), who is a rebellious boy with an anarchist spirit, accidentally absorbs the power of one of these people and as a result is wanted by the police, and this is the beginning of the adventures of the last game of the InFamous series. InFamous Second Son is not a perfect title and could have become a better work by improving some things, but the game is so successful in entertaining the gamer that you will forget its flaws. InFamous Second Son is one of the most entertaining PlayStation titles that you must experience.

Concrete Genie game

Developer studio: Pixel Ops
Release date: October 8, 2019
Average score on Metacritic: 75

Concrete Genie is a fun, creative and beautiful game developed by Pixel Ops Studio (which was unfortunately closed by Sony a few weeks ago) and released on October 8, 2019 exclusively for the PlayStation 4 console. Concrete Genie is a relaxing product that remained unknown under the hype of big games and was not seen as it should have been. The game narrates an interesting story behind which lies deep concepts in the direction of friendship, depression and loneliness; The story of a boy named Esh, who has an isolated personality and is immersed in his paintings, which causes him to be ridiculed by his friends and peers.

But one day, by chance, he takes refuge in a lighthouse, where one of his paintings comes alive and gives his pen magical power. The gameplay of Concrete Genie serves its story and is divided into two parts: drawing and platforming. Of course, at the end of the game, action elements are also added to the game and add a good variety to its gameplay. The game also benefits from a unique visual design and the art direction of the game is at a very good level. Add to this good voice acting, catchy music and rich atmosphere to add Concrete Genie to the list of must-try games.

Nioh game

Production studio: Team Ninja
Publication date: February 7, 2017
Average score on Metacritic: 88

The Nioh game is one of the titles that, with the right inspiration from other games, has been able to create a fun and lovely experience for its audience. Team Ninja studio, as the creator of the work, endured many hardships to make the game until it was finally released to the market after eleven years since the introduction of the game. Of course, the Ninja team was able to get a reward for their efforts and was well received by critics and gamers. The first thing that will interest you while playing Nioh is the many similarities of the game to Miyazaki’s works such as Dark Souls and Bloodborne.

But the further you go through the game, the more its independent identity becomes apparent, and Nioh separates itself from its sources of inspiration. The game has a tight story and the creators have spent a lot of time on this aspect of their game. The story begins with a detailed introduction to set up the events of the rest of the game well. During the British war with Spain, Queen Elizabeth I uses a magical stone to weaken her enemies thanks to its power.

But the power of this stone does not remain a secret as the queen wants, and a person named Edward Kelly, after finding this stone, brings it to Japan, and you, in the role of William Adams, are forced to acquire the power of other stones and bring them to your master.

The great setting of the ninja team and taking the story to ancient Japan and properly exploiting this historical period are the main strengths of Nioh’s story.

The gameplay consists of 20 stages that have a linear structure and sub-missions are placed in between. At the beginning of the game, you choose your fighting style and choose the guardian spirit (the same auxiliary force) you want. Now you enter the game, you receive money by doing battles, which, in addition to upgrading your weapons, you can increase William’s abilities thanks to the detailed skill tree of the game. The game has a very good variety of stages and its boss fights are perfectly designed and placed in the game. This item increases the replay value of the game and you want to go back to the experience after it is over and fight with different demons in ancient Japan to free your soul. The sequel to Nioh was also released in 2020 and was able to continue the successful path of the first part.

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales game

Developer studio: Insomniac Games
Release date: November 12, 2020
Average score on Metacritic: 85

Miles Morales’ Spiderman game was one of the PlayStation 5 console launch titles that gamers could experience on the console’s launch day. After the introduction of the game, many people believed that the game is not a complete title and remains like a DLC for the original game; But Miles Morales’ Spider-Man proved with its release that while being faithful to the original game, it has its own independent identity and can be considered as an independent game.

By keeping the core gameplay of the original Spider-Man game (which was released in 2018) and adding some new items, the game has become a highly entertaining work that can provide you with an enjoyable experience. The story of Spider-Man Miles Morales is not perfect and there are flaws in it, but by focusing on the character of Miles, bringing it to the main focus and dealing with other aspects of the game world, it tells an acceptable story that benefits from a very good rhythm.
The gameplay has also undergone changes in Miles Morales’ Spider-Man game, and some items such as environmental puzzles and Miles’ unique gadgets have been added to it and have given a good variety to the game.

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Also, the design of secondary stages, which were considered one of the weak points in the main game, has become much better and more diverse. Miles Morales’ Spider-Man is visually and technically stunning, and the PlayStation 5 version of the game is outstanding. The change of season to the game to winter and its snowy New York has had a tremendous effect in making the game more attractive and showing the technical achievements and power of the PS5 console. Overall, Miles Morales’ Spider-Man is a fast-paced and fun 20-hour experience that you shouldn’t hesitate to experience if you were a fan of the original game.
Returnal game

The best PlayStation exclusive games – Returnal game

 

Production studio: Husmark
Publication date: April 30, 2021
Average score on Metacritic: 86

Returnal produced by the Finnish studio Hausmark (which was later bought by Sony) was another PS5 console launch title that surprised many gamers with its excellent performance. Returnal is a game in the style of roguelite with action elements, and the DNA of the old titles of this style is included while being modern. The roguelite style is actually a subgenre of the roguelike style, and its main components are countless deaths, game difficulty, better graphics, and real-time combat. In other words, in this style of the game, the players return to the same starting point of the game every time they die and have to go all the way again.
Although in the returnal game and by progressing through it, some weapons and capabilities you have acquired will be with you permanently and will not disappear with each death; This is what made the game, while being challenging, not nerve-wracking and encouraging the gamer to try again.

Returnal game creates a very suffocating atmosphere and its atmosphere is completely in the service of its story; A mysterious story of a destroyed civilization and a character who accidentally appears in it. It works great in telling a tight story with elements of fear and draws the gamer to the last minute. With its fast and engaging gameplay, meaningful story and excellent stage design, Returnal has become a different work that is highly recommended for gamers looking for a serious challenge. PlayStation 5

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy game

Developer studio: Nuttydog
Publication date: August 22, 2017
Average score on Metacritic: 84

The PlayStation game “Uncharted: Last Legacy” is a spin-off of the Uncharted series, which was launched exactly one year after the release of the “Uncharted 4” game. The good history of Naughtydog studio in creating additional content “Left Behind” for the game Last of Ace had raised the expectations of fans from this game, but the second team of Naughtydog not only succeeded in satisfying the gamers, but also how to expand the game world and use the potentials of a He taught the series to other studios. In the game “Uncharted: Lost Legacy” we are in the role of Chloe and there is no news of Nathan Drake; But Chloe, having the same wit, ambition and intelligence as Nathan Drake, not only makes her void in the game, but also makes you wonder why we haven’t met this wonderful character before and a chance to get to know her. We didn’t have him. PlayStation 5

The game “Uncharted: Lost Legacy”

does not have a strange and new story and we are again with characters who go to different parts of the world in search of an ancient treasure and fight with mercenaries and those who want to stand in their way.
But this does not mean that the story of “Uncharted: Lost Legacy” is boring or clichéd, and the game by narrating a familiar story provides the opportunity to develop characters and place them in the hearts of the audience. PlayStation 5

The gameplay is the same as what we saw in “Uncharted 4” and there is no news of new mechanics. But despite this, the game does not fall into the pit of repetition at all, and all its action sequences and set pieces are so well made and arranged and use such a good rhythm that they involve the gamer. All in all, if you are a fan of Uncharted and are looking for an adventure experience where you can hear a good story, laugh at the jokes of its characters and release adrenaline with its action sequences, do not miss the experience of “Uncharted: Lost Legacy” in any way.

Ratchet & Clank game

Developer studio: Insomniac Games
Release date: April 12, 2016
Average score on Metacritic: 85

Ratchet and Clank game is a remake of the title of the same name that was released in 2002; A 3D platformer game with action elements and diverse environments. By remaking that wonderful game, Insomniac Games Studio has made it possible for gamers to experience the magic of this studio and be delighted by the endless creativity of the game. Ratchet and Clank is full of good feeling and has no purpose other than to entertain you; A goal it succeeds in and once you start playing the game, you won’t be able to put it down.

The game tells an interesting and funny story, and this story is told during cutscenes that are designed in the form of animation; The story of meeting a mechanic with a robot named Clank and their alliance to destroy the evil characters of the game world. “Ratchet and Clank” has a fast, well-rhythmic and breath-taking gameplay, and the variety of stages is so high that it is not possible for the game to become repetitive or boring for you. Insomniac Games has recreated its product in the best possible way and the graphics of the game are eye-catching and sometimes stunning. Technical achievements and its combination with excellent artistic graphics have made such a pleasant potion of the game that it is impossible to forget the taste of the experience.

Game Detroit: Become Human

 

Production studio: Quantic Dream
Publication date: May 25, 2018
Average score on Metacritic: 78

The PlayStation game Detroit is one of the most ambitious games of the 8th generation, which David Cage, as the director of the game, considers it to be the most ambitious work created by him. If you have experienced the previous games of Quantic Dream Studio, you know more or less what kind of gameplay you will be dealing with in Detroit. Detroit is a third-person action-adventure title whose story moves based on your choices and deepens your interaction with the work. To be honest, the choices you can make during the game and the endings that will be in front of you are so many and varied that you will get a headache from their large volume and complexity! PlayStation 5

The Detroit game relies a lot on the story, and even the gameplay somehow serves to tell it as well as possible. The story of the Detroit game takes place in the future; When robots and androids became so popular that almost every human being owns one like smartphones. This case has caused many problems such as unemployment, depression and class gap and has provoked a lot of hatred of androids in humans.
The story of the game revolves around three characters and uses parallel narratives that are related to each other in some places like the final chapters of the game.

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Kara is a cleaning android and is chosen as a nurse for an orphaned girl; Connor is the assistant of a grumpy detective who is looking for the reason for the androids’ self-awareness, and finally Marcus is a servant robot who becomes the leader of the rebel androids during interactions. The story of the Detroit game deals with deep philosophical and sociological issues, uses a good narrative and will definitely involve you. Although this story, while being good, also has many weaknesses, it falters in many parts and does not benefit from thematic and subtle treatment.

The gameplay is reduced to exploring the environment, exploring different scenes, and pressing buttons interspersed with cutscenes.

The gamer’s choices and decisions in the game also form the most important element of the game’s gameplay and have formed the identity of this style. The Detroit game uses extremely eye-catching technical graphics and ear-pleasing music, and in terms of artistic design, it is also very good. Overall, the game Detroit with all its flaws and shortcomings, is a title that is highly recommended to experience and can entertain you for a long time and make you think. PlayStation 5

Gran Turismo 7 game

Production Studio: Digital Polyphony
Publication date: March 4, 2022
Average score on Metacritic: 87

Gran Turismo is one of the oldest names in the PlayStation game industry, whose reputation and credibility go far beyond the boundaries of its style, i.e. racing. After the disaster of GT Sport, Studio Polyphony and Yamauchi himself decided to listen to the words and criticisms of their fans in the new version of the game and return to the roots of the series. The event that worked and “Gran Torsimo 7” in addition to fixing all the flaws of the previous version such as the lack of content, is a reminder of the peak days of this series in the fifth and sixth generation of home consoles.
Gran Torsimo 7 features a rich, 20-hour long story campaign called the “Cafe” section of the game.

In this part of the game, the focus is more on familiarizing the audience with the history of major automobile brands than on defining the story;

A smart decision on the part of the creators that makes the story part the game’s main strength. Leaving aside the story part, in Gran Turismo 7, two other parts are also considered for the offline game experience; Driving license and Mission section.

In the driving license section, as the name suggests, you have to overcome various challenges to upgrade your license level and gain access to better cars and, of course, harder races. The stages section is made up of competitions that become more difficult step by step and test your abilities and demand your attention. In the game “Gran Turismo 7” you can access more than 500 cars of different brands and classes, all designed in amazing detail. The tuning part of the game has been created with great obsession and you can upgrade different parts of your car.

“Gran Turismo 7” is a simulator title, and for this reason, the graphics of the game are in the most realistic possible state, and the game has achieved a great achievement in this regard. If you’re looking for a racing game that’s fun and challenging, and can reveal the power of your console with eye-catching graphics, don’t miss Gran Turismo 7. PlayStation 5

Days Gone game

 

Manufacturer Studio: Band Studio
Release date: April 26, 2019
Average score on Metacritic: 71

The PlayStation game Days Gone is one of those games that has strong fans and opponents, and as it is very entertaining for some, it is boring for others, and as for some gamers it is considered one of their best experiences among the exclusive works of PlayStation, for Others are not attractive and have left the game half-finished.
The fact is that Days Gone, while having many strengths and many beautiful moments, suffers from many problems and flaws that prevent it from becoming a complete and perfect work.

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Days Gone tells the story of an old criminal and biker in an apocalyptic world who lost his wife early in the disaster and is now trying to survive alone.

The game’s story is told through cutscenes and flashbacks, which are the game’s emotional core and give depth to Deacon’s character. Of course, this narration is by no means flawless and it becomes clichéd at times and very slow in some chapters. PlayStation 5

In the end, we can give a passing grade to the story that Band Studio tells us. The gameplay of Days Gone is based on the framework of a standard survival game in a huge world, and its mechanics are also designed with a purpose. In the Days Gone game, you have an engine that is not only a means of moving between different points of the map and acts as a friend and companion for you during the game.

During the game, you have to travel with your motorcycle to different parts of the game world;

But you have to be aware of running out of gas and engine failure, and accept the possibility of a large group of zombies (called Freaker in the game) attacking. In the game, there are also various camps from which you can take missions and receive valuable rewards in return. The level design game is not really bad; But some of them are so repetitive throughout the game, and others are so basic in design that they fall into the abyss of repetition after a relatively short period of time.
In other words, Days Gone is a 20-hour game that has been stretched to 50 hours.

Technical problems and many bugs were also among the flaws that the game received scores much lower than expected when it was released under the attacks; Although these technical problems have been resolved now with the release of various updates. Despite all these interpretations, Days Gone is a curious title that you should not miss the experience and pleasure of exploring with Deacon and his motorcycle in an unsafe and cruel world. PlayStation 5