2017 has been a monster year for the PS4. We’ve seen a solid number of exclusives for Sony’s black rhombus. There have been some high-profile duds like Drawn to Death from God of War creator David Jaffe and poor curation from Sony's part that's allowed for games like Life of Black Tiger and 5-Star 1000 Top Rated[1] to exist on the PS Store. These failings aside, from racing sims to role-playing games, there’s something great for everyone. In no particular order, here are our favourite games on the PS4 and PS4 Pro.
Yakuza 0
This open-world gangster-themed adventure game is a winner for a number of reasons.There’s a strong, engaging story that’s fantastically paced, a ton of side activities to bother with, and solid core combat. The series as a whole possesses similar elements but in Yakuza 0 it comes together in a fashion that’s exceptionally polished and well-paced. It's essential for PS4 owners and for the rest, is a perfect reason to get the console.
Persona 5
Persona 5 has you as a student by day, a supernatural Phantom Thief at night. From its presentation to gameplay systems and its many plot twists, there isn’t quite anything like it. It's must-play role-playing game for fans of the series and newcomers alike. Persona 5 marries traditional dungeon crawling with deep social mechanics. You’ll learn to balance fighting monsters, staying awake and attentive in class, and making a perfect cup of coffee. Don’t let the ‘5’ in its name fool you though, you don’t have to play previous games in the series to understand what’s going on. If you still haven't bought a PS4, this is one you...