There are so many great games on the Playstation 5, as well as many free games worth giving a go. Finding the right game is tough, and frankly, at $70 per game, you don’t want to wind up purchasing a game you won’t enjoy. So here are ZDNET’s top games currently out for the Playstation 5. Also: The best gaming solid state drives The sequel to the original God of War game in 2018 has recently been released and fans of the franchise simply love it. The father and son duo of Kratos and Atreus venture in Midgard through Fimbulwinter in order to defend Kratos of the goddess Freya, the mother of Baldur who was killed by Kratos. The story is led by relationships between father and son, Atreus, battling together with different goals in mind as Atreus seeks to understand the prophecy of “Loki.” But as the two primary characters venture around Midgard, the Nine Realms are incredibly well put together with stunning graphics and scenery as you make your way through the game. One of the most popular games on Playstation 4 has now made its debut on the PS5. For those who have yet to play The Last of Us, now is the best time to do so with incredible improvements over the PS4 version. After a pandemic rummages through the US, the protagonist, Joel, must find Ellie, a 14-year-old girl from a military quarantine zone. But, what seemed like a small job at first turned into a long, hard trip for Joel as he makes his way across the country. When it comes to most racing simulators, you probably think of iRacing, Factor, or Assetto Corsa as the most realistic. With the newest installment of the Gran Turismo franchise, you get an authentic racing experience on the console. The biggest problem with most console racing games is the AI, or the “computer” as some call it. Gran Turismo has developed an AI system called GT Sophy which hasn’t been able to be beaten by even the best sim-racers on the game. With an AI as competitive as GT Sophy, offline racing will get a major revamp in this historic franchise. The game contains tracks from Daytona International Speedway, the home of the Daytona 500, to Mount Panorama Circuit, otherwise known as Bathurst. A racing game this advanced hasn’t been seen on Playstation 5 yet, but this game could be a classic for years to come. Electronic Arts, otherwise known as EA, is the leader in the gaming industry when it comes to sports games. While the company typically hasn’t had the greatest reputation with its loyal fan base, this edition of Madden is changing the path. Madden NFL 23 sees a much-improved franchise mode with players now showing how much they want to stay with the team. Additionally, you are able to scout college athletes more in-depth and can even download user-created rosters from the cloud to scout real college players in the game. Other game modes like Ultimate Team and Play Now haven’t changed much, but they don’t really need to be changed. While yes, this Madden game is just another installment of the historic franchise, this game is worth getting. EA listened to their fans, or critics, and made the necessary changes to create another great game. The Call of Duty franchise is quite impressive. Since the first game of the series was made in 2003, over 400 million people have purchased a Call of Duty game. I grew up playing Call of Duty and in the past few editions of the game, I haven’t been interested in purchasing them. But in this classic, less futuristic game, I spend so much time playing this game. Like many games now, a lot of the accessories in the game including guns, operators, and calling cards are earned through the Battle Pass. But, this game rewards you for playing unlike in other editions of the game. As you play the game and use different weapons, you will earn more customization in the Gunsmith where you can design your gun and attachments exactly the way you want it. This game uses all the capabilities of the new DualSense controller with adaptive triggers making weapon-handling more realistic than ever. Also, the haptic feedback in the remote allows players to feel every vibration whether it is the gun in your hand or the car you’re riding in during a match of Warzone 2.0 or campaign. Here’s a table of everything you need to know about these games. When choosing these games, we looked at features, story length, as well as popularity. In addition, I personally played both Gran Turismo 7 and Madden NFL 23 and loved my experience on both of them. There really are games for everyone on the newest Playstation. With today’s technology, you can’t go wrong with any of these titles.
