The Best PlayStation 5 Games

The 20 best PlayStation 5 games

8 votes

Ghost of Tsushima

AdventureAction-AdventureOpen World

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story4.6

Gameplay4.4

Graphics4.8

Music4.6

Character4.5

Take control of Jin Sakai and become the Ghost of Tsushima. The Mongols have invaded Tsushima, and it up to you to halt their advance by any means necessary. Fight enemies head on, or employ stealth to defeat them without them even noticing. When you grow tired of the fighting, slow down and take in the beauty of the island. Soak in hot springs, write haikus, and even unlock cosmetics to change your look.

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Marco G / 30s / Male
Not trying to be funny or anything. Letting you craft haiku is legitimately one of my favorite mechanics in any game ever

Vann / 30s / Male
It's got one of the best combat features I've played, and the story about honor and tradition was educational.

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Jessey / 20s / Male
My first samurai game in quite a while. Really enjoyed it and quite enjoyed the story.

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Elden Ring

RPGSoulslikeOpen World

Survey scores · avg 4.5/5

Story4.1

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.6

Music4.4

Character4.2

Elden Ring is the epic love child of FromSoftware, the game developer that is hell-bent on making players turn their controllers into projectiles, and George R.R. Martin, the author who has a knack for creating beloved characters who ultimately meet their end after three chapters. You take on the role of the Tarnished, and you will venture forth through the harsh and unforgiving world of The Lands Between. Players will helm both sword and shield as they weather the landscape of battle unleashed by the gods and their kin. The game is the very definition of sheer will, as it constantly tests players' mettle through the usual soulslike difficulty expected from FromSoftware. Explore the vast reaches of the game's open world, defeat numerous foes and demigods in battle, and strive to become the Elden Lord.

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うっちー / 30代 / 男性
An open-world action RPG etched into gaming history, the finest of the 21st century. Despite its overwhelming difficulty, it has an addictiveness that makes you want to challenge tough enemies again and again, and the sense of accomplishment the moment you win is an appeal you can rarely taste in other games. On top of an enormous amount of content, it also features highly free character building through diverse builds, boasting a level of polish that lets you keep playing for hundreds of hours. The DLC adds new weapons, areas, and bosses, letting you enjoy a new adventure with a volume rivaling the main game. The breadth of exploration and build-building expands even further, and it has the appeal of keeping you playing long after clearing it.
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ゲーム史に刻まれる、21世紀最高峰のオープンワールドアクションRPG。圧倒的な高難度でありながら、何度も強敵へ挑戦したくなる中毒性と、勝利した瞬間の達成感は他のゲームではなかなか味わえない魅力を持つ。膨大なコンテンツ量に加え、多彩なビルドによる自由度の高いキャラクター育成も特徴で、何百時間でも遊び続けられる完成度を誇る作品。 DLCでは新たな武器やエリア、ボスが追加され、本編に匹敵するほどのボリュームで新たな冒険を楽しめる。探索やビルド構築の幅もさらに広がり、クリア後も長く遊び続けられる魅力を備えている。

かど
I think this game's greatest appeal isn't simply that it's highly difficult, but that it establishes the open world, combat, and story as a single, complete experience you can decipher, explore, and empathize with. Also, regarding the high difficulty that's often been pointed out throughout the Souls series, it's tuned extremely well in this game, resolving it almost ideally by letting each player choose a strategy that suits them.
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本作最大の魅力は、単に難易度が高いことではなく、オープンワールド、戦闘、物語を「読み解ける・探索できる・感情移入できる」一つの完成された体験として成立させている点にあると思います。また、これまでソウルシリーズでたびたび指摘されてきた難易度の高さについても、本作では非常にうまく調整されており、プレイヤーごとに自分に合った攻略方法を選べる形で、ほぼ理想的に解決されていると感じました。

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Rather than progressing mainly by leveling up your character, I felt the game is very cleverly designed with the growth of the player's own skill as its core. It does feel difficult, but it gives you plenty of motivation that surpasses that.
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キャラクターのレベリングをメインに進行するのではなく、プレイヤーのプレイスキルの成長をゲームの根幹として、非常に巧妙にゲームがデザインされていると感じました。難易度が高いと感じますが、それを超えるモチベーションを大いに与えてくれます。

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

RPGJRPG

Survey scores · avg 4.5/5

Story4.3

Gameplay4.4

Graphics4.9

Music4.4

Character4.4

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a direct continuation of FFVII Remake, answering questions left by the previous game and leaving players with even more. As the cast explores the rest of the planet in their quest to defeat Sephiroth, the game's scale has considerably increased. Prominent side activities, such as its own dedicated card game, bring another dimension to an already expansive experience with entire regions to explore. Overall, Rebirth builds upon the story and the system that Remake began, resulting in a game that's both much deeper and wider in scale. This is definitely a must-play for gamers seeking a complete RPG experience.

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あるえ / 30代 / 男性
I was moved to be able to play FF7 with PS5 graphics. It was great that you can control not just Cloud but the party members too. It was fun discovering strong moves that weave in Synergy attacks.
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PS5のグラフィックでFF7をプレイできるのに感動したクラウドだけでなく仲間キャラも操作できるのが良かった連携技を絡めた強いムーブを発見するのが面白かった

the other david / 20s / Male
Fleshed out the world visually and also added new elements similar to Remake

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Ghost of Yotei

AdventureAction-AdventureOpen World

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story3.9

Gameplay4.2

Graphics5.0

Music4.2

Character3.9

Ghost of Yotei follows the story of Atsu, a young girl who lives near Mount Yotei in Ezo, Japan. When a group of outlaws called the Yotei Six kill her parents, Atsu vows to take revenge. Atsu grows up and takes on the mantle of an Onryo, a vengeful spirit, as she hunts down the Yotei Six across Ezo. The game allows players to explore all corners of Ezo, and features an expansive combat system that can be tailored to your playstyle.

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あるえ / 30代 / 男性
I was moved by the graphics that recreate the beauty of nature. It was fun to adventure freely surrounded by beautiful nature in an open world. Unlike the previous game, it was nice that you can use weapons other than the katana. Despite being an open world with beautiful graphics, there was almost no load time, which impressed me.
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自然の美しさを再現したグラフィックに感動したオープンワールドで綺麗な自然に囲まれながら自由に冒険できて楽しかった前作と違い刀以外の武器も使えて良かった綺麗なグラフィックのオープンワールドにも関わらずロード時間がほぼなくて感動した

ゆーちゃん / 30代 / 男性
With many weapon types, it's recommended for action game fans. Also, like in die-and-retry games, boss fights are designed to be hard to win on the first try, making it a game you can enjoy even while getting frustrated.
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武器種が多くてアクションゲーム好きにおすすめ。また、死にゲーと同じく、ボス戦は1発で勝つのが難しくなっており、イライラしつつも楽しめるゲームとなっている。

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Josh / 40s / Male
A beautiful samurai playground and a character-focused expansion on the strengths of Ghost of Tsushima.

Non / 30s / Prefer not to say
I love the way everything was so seamless

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6 votes

Final Fantasy XVI

RPGAction RPG

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story4.2

Gameplay4.3

Graphics4.7

Music4.5

Character4.7

Final Fantasy XVI is Square Enix's take on a modern Final Fantasy swapping turn-based combat for real-time action, including gigantic Eikon battles. The story itself is darker and grittier compared to previous games, focusing on the horrors of war and its effects on both the soldiers and the civilians who are affected by it.

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うっでぃ / 20代 / 男性
The FF-like fantasy and a dark world are combined, and I think the story was fairly well done. On the gameplay side, public opinion calls it monotonous, but I liked the combat where you maneuver using skill cooldowns, attack parries, and abilities.
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FFらしいファンタジーとダークな世界観が合わさっていて、ストーリーは割といい出来だったと思います。ゲームプレイの部分で世間の評判的には単調といわれていますが、スキルクールダウンや攻撃パリィ、アビリティを駆使して立ち回る戦闘が気に入っていました。

Ronald / 20s / Male
It's the only game that I have for the ps5 and I REALLY enjoyed the combat. The only thing that kept me from giving it a 5/5 were the numerous unnecessary side quests.

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the other david / 20s / Male
Really like the story and the world, but I really don't like the action-oriented gameplay of modern Final Fantasy games.

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4 votes

Persona 5 Royal

RPGJRPG

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story4.5

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.8

Music5.0

Character4.8

Much like Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Reload, Persona 5 Royal is the updated and definitive version of the base game. It fully utilizes the school year, giving you more time to explore its new features, such as the additional storyline that takes place after the main story and the new Confidants introduced in this version. The Palaces have also been expanded. While they still retain most of their original layouts, the addition of Will Seeds not only makes dungeon exploration more fulfilling but also gives you a greater sense of completion as you collect them.

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Dee / 30s / Male
One of the first games I played on my PS5 since I didn’t have much else to play at the time. I used my PS4 copy for it.

Seto Kai B. / 20s / Male
Love this game, it's really new and refreshing. Art Style is awesome as well.

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Succi / 20s / Male
Be the Japanese highschooler you think you were as a kid

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Metaphor: ReFantazio

RPGJRPGTurn-Based

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story4.5

Gameplay4.8

Graphics3.8

Music4.5

Character3.5

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a love letter by ATLUS for its other games and it clearly shows with the amount of love and effort poured into it. The Press Turn system from SMT, the Calendar based gameplay from Persona, and references to their other games like Etrian Odyssey and Devil Summoner all combined makes for a great game to pick up for anyone who is a fan of the company. Combine that with its high fantasy themes and a very intriguing storyline that is relevent in the modern age, Metaphor earns itself the title as the king of modern-day RPGs.

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Dee / 30s / Male
One of my first experiences as a sublead, and I still enjoyed the game despite the work pressure. I loved the overall story, design, and creativity behind the classes.

あすりすた / 20代 / 男性
An RPG where you build your own schedule with a calendar system and go on adventures, letting you enjoy both suspense and excitement.
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カレンダーシステムでスケジュールを自分で組み立てて冒険できるRPGで、ハラハラとわくわく感が楽しめた。

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サイダー
Being made by the team that created the Persona series, people who like the Persona series will probably like it.
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ペルソナシリーズを作ったチームだけあってペルソナシリーズが好きな人は好きでしょう。

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Cyberpunk 2077

RPGLooter ShooterOpen WorldFirst-Person

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story4.8

Gameplay4.2

Graphics4.2

Music4.2

Character4.0

Cyberpunk 2077 is a first-person RPG based on the tabletop game, Cyberpunk. Players assume the role of V in the neon-sprawling Night City, taking on missions and gigs that can lead to different outcomes depending on the player's choices. A massive selection of weapons, cyberware, and abilities allows players to create countless builds for V, giving every playthrough a fresh experience.

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Baz / 20s / Prefer not to say
Made me feel immersed in Night City and had a good emotional story once they fixed the bugs. Also, Keanu Reeves.

Third / 30s / Male
Gorgeous cyberpunk world with a story that leaves a lasting impression.

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3 votes

Death Stranding 2

AdventureAction-AdventureOpen World

Survey scores · avg 4.9/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.7

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

Sam Porter Bridges does Australia in Kojima Productions' cinematically-infused sequel to Death Stranding, and the results are as magnetic as the original. Flipping the first game's theme of connecting communities on its head, Death Stranding 2 reckons with the sense of loss and grief that can triggered by severing a connection that was made, as Sam is charged with reconnecting the Australian continent and linking it up to America. The series' signature hybrid of traversal and infrastructure-building returns, with new twists in the form of a base ship, the D.H.V. Magellan, and an increased emphasis on laying the groundwork for vehicular travel by reestablishing a cross-country highway network and high-speed monorail. Additional focus on combat also heightens the sense of tension and threat, as the factions that push back against Sam and his allies' attempts to reconnect the world are more well-equipped than ever.

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Josh / 40s / Male
An excellent tour de force from the medium's most prominent living auteur. Combines excellent graphics and top-class production with innovative, infrastructure-building gameplay undergirded by an actual cultural sensibility that breaks past the insular sphere of nerd media that informs so many other triple-A games.

DJ / 30s / Male
Great sequel to an amazing sci-fi story and world. I got emotionally invested in this game as well.

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Non / 30s / Prefer not to say
Just exploring the world is so fun

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3 votes

The Last of Us Part 2

AdventureAction-Adventure

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story4.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character4.3

The Last of Us Part 2 is a sequel, both narratively and mechanically, to The Last of Us. It keeps the same third-person action formula but adds small improvements that are greater than the sum of their parts. Environments are bigger and more interactive, enemies are smarter and more reactive, and more gameplay styles are allowed. And the combination of all these changes increases the ways combat encounters can be dealt with. As with the first game, The Last of Us Part 2 is still primarily a character-focused narrative game. While the first game asked us how far we're willing to go for the ones we love, the second game builds on this and asks how far is too far.

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Tony / 20s / Male
First games I ever played in Playstation 4/5. One my of most favorite stories in a video game.

Vann / 30s / Male
Heavily improves the gameplay of the first game

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Final Fantasy VII Remake

RPGJRPG

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story4.7

Gameplay4.3

Graphics4.7

Music4.7

Character4.7

Directed by Tetsuya Nomura of Kingdom Hearts fame, Final Fantasy VII Remake introduces one of the most seminal works in RPG history through a modern lens. As the first section of Remake trilogy, this game fleshes out a short early section of its original counterpart, developing and breathing life into the start of Cloud Strife's journey alongside his party. Instead of a 1:1 copy, however, Nomura puts his signature touch and introduces concepts of time distortions and the multiverse to expand on FF7's deep existing history while subverting classic fans' expectations. FFVII Remake is definitely a great entry point for newcomers who seek to understand why the original is regarded as one of the all-time greats.

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the other david / 20s / Male
Expanded on the early game sections of the original, and also introduced some new aspects that only became canon in later entries of the series.

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3 votes

Marvel's Spider-Man

AdventureAction-AdventureOpen World

Survey scores · avg 4.5/5

Story4.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.7

Music4.0

Character4.7

Marvel's Spider-Man is one of the web-head's strongest outings in video games. Whether you are looking for a dynamic combat experience as Spider-Man, or emotional beats that only Peter Parker can deliver, this game has you covered. And with its seamless web-swinging, you may find yourself exploring the game's Manhattan-based open world for hours on end.

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Marco G / 30s / Male
This is the first game that ever made me cry multiple times. The Aunt May scene and Doc Ock confrontation are the two most moving things I've ever experienced in gaming

Tony / 20s / Male
Great game to play as one of the favorite Marvel heroes. Great characters that drive the story forward

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God of War (2018)

AdventureAction-AdventureOpen World

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.3

Music3.7

Character4.7

God of War (2018) is the modern sequel to God of War III (2010) that features new gameplay, updated graphics, and a continuation of Kratos' story after the events of Olympus. Unlike their previousu games, this expands the lore with the Norse mythology setting and provides a third-person POV to keep players deeply immersed in the world of God of War. Kratos begins his newfound journey with the death of his wife, Faye, and aims to fulfill her request, together with his son Atreus, to spread her ashes at the highest peak of the nine realms

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Elden Ring Nightreign

RPGRoguelike

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.3

Music4.7

Character4.0

Elden Ring Nightreign is FromSoftware's take on what it would be like to condense their iconic action RPG system into an entirely unique co-op game mode that mixes roguelike and battle royale elements. Nightreign is a standalone co-op spinoff of Elden Ring that literally drops you and two other players in a shriking map where you have to work together to get stronger and beat bosses to progress in short, action-packed, and most likely frustrating sessions. Each run you go on is different with how the map changes and you face new and returning bosses that you might be familiar with from the entire franchise including Dark Souls. It's the perfect experience for friends who crave the challenge of FromSoftware combat in bite-sized co-op sessions.

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うっちー / 30代 / 男性
A multiplayer action game FromSoftware created in a new form, making use of ELDEN RING's fields, weapons, and bosses. While inheriting the main game's weighty world, you can enjoy combat experiences different from before through dedicated characters, skills, and Arts. The roguelike elements are a big appeal too, strengthening your character while collecting weapons and latent abilities with different added effects. Because your build and strategy change with each playthrough, you can take on the challenge feeling fresh every time. ELDEN RING's appeal and the addictiveness of roguelikes are fused at a high level, making it a highly polished game you'll want to play over and over.
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ELDEN RINGのフィールドや武器、ボスを活用しながら、フロム・ソフトウェアが新たな形で生み出したマルチプレイアクションゲーム。本編の重厚な世界観を受け継ぎつつ、専用キャラクターやスキル、アーツによって従来とは異なる戦闘体験を楽しめる。ローグライク要素も大きな魅力で、付帯効果が異なる武器や潜在能力を集めながらキャラクターを強化していく。プレイごとにビルドや戦略が変化するため、毎回新鮮な気持ちで挑戦できるのが特徴。ELDEN RINGの魅力とローグライクの中毒性が高いレベルで融合しており、何度もプレイしたくなる完成度の高い作品。

ヴェルオリ / 20代 / 男性
Without a doubt the game I sank the most time into in 2025! It's amazing that even now, after playing over 1,000 hours, I can still enjoy the tense combat.
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2025年間違えなく一番やりこんだゲーム！1000時間以上プレイした今でもひりついた戦闘が楽しめるのが凄い

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A survival action game where three people can cooperate, and the difficulty and the sense of accomplishment when you clear it were really good.
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3人で協力できるサバイバルアクションゲームで、難易度とクリア時の達成感がとてもよかった。

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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

RPGJRPGTurn-Based

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story4.3

Gameplay4.0

Graphics4.3

Music4.0

Character3.3

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined takes place on the island of Estard, which is the only island in the entire world…or so everyone thinks. The desire for adventure and making a difference in the world leads you, our unnamed protagonist and a lowly fisherman’s son, Maribel, the sharp-mouthed daughter of Pilchard Bay’s mayor, and Kiefer, the crown prince of Estard, on a magical quest to restore the world to its former glory. Travel to the past, free the plights of the lost regions, restore their place on the map, and free the world from the clutches of the Demon King, Orgodemir, in this modern take on a timeless classic! Both newcomers and longtime fans of the franchise who have played the original Dragon Quest VII (originally called Dragon Warrior VII) will be able to enjoy high-definition graphics and smooth animation while experiencing a familiar yet refined storyline, familiar yet refined turn-based gameplay, and equally familiar faces that are sure to tug at your heartstrings!

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あるえ / 30代 / 男性
You can set enemy strength and experience points yourself, your next destination is shown, and tedious fetch quests were removed, so overall it became quite a lot easier to play, which was great. It adopted a job dual-wielding system, a first (I think?) for Dragon Quest, and it was fun thinking about party formations and job combinations. The monster and town graphics also became quite beautiful, which impressed me.
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敵の強さや経験値などが自分で設定できたり、次の目的地が表示されたり、面倒なおつかいが削除されていたりと全体的にかなり遊びやすくなっていてよかったドラクエ初（？）の職業掛け持ちシステムが採用され、パーティ編成や職業の組み合わせを考えるのが楽しかったモンスターや街のグラフィックもかなり綺麗になっていて感動した

For better or worse it plays smoothly, so even an old guy like me could casually go all the way to the Platinum trophy. Good story. The point that changing the difficulty carries no particular in-game penalty was a puzzling bit, but I got more satisfaction out of it than I expected.
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良くも悪くもサクサクプレイできておじさんにも軽い気持ちでトロコンまでいけた。ストーリー良し。難易度変更にゲーム内でのペナルティが特にないところが、解せぬポイントではあったけど、予想以上の満足感はあった。

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Sora / 30s / Male
Dragon Quest 7 (Dragon Warrior 7 when I first played it) is the first Dragon Quest game I've ever played back on the PS1. So when this got its time in the Remake spotlight, the nostalgia was unimaginable.

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Spider-Man 2

AdventureAction-AdventureOpen World

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics5.0

Music3.3

Character4.0

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 takes on the best parts of its predecessors and expands them into a more polished Spider-Man game that lets you instantly switch from Peter Parker into Miles Morales, with wing-suit gliders that lets you explore a more massive New York with ease. The duo protagonists, each with their distinct strengths, face new villains like Kraven the Hunter and Venom, and revisits old antagonists from the beloved series. The darker story explores themes of power and humanity as Peter explores the power of the symbiote. It's a sequel that old and new fans of the series will enjoy.

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Kiko / 20s / Male
This was the game I bought my PS5 with. Definitely made my purchase worth it. Also got me into Trophy-hunting, given how easy it was to get the Plat for this game.

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Demon's Souls (Remake)

RPGSoulslike

Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story3.7

Gameplay4.0

Graphics4.7

Music4.0

Character4.3

Demon's Souls (2020) by Bluepoint is a complete remake of FromSoftware's original action RPG, released back in 2009. Demon's Souls was where the Souls genre was born. Introducing an unforgiving dark fantasy world, subtle lore exposition and worldbuilding, tight combat controls requiring patience and practice, a host of interesting and wildly difficult bosses, and a punishing death system that made each encounter and victory that more fulfilling.

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かど
The game's controls haven't changed at all from the old "Demon's Souls." Melee combat is quite disadvantageous, and if you play centered on ranged attacks, you can basically get through to the end. This point is also greatly different from the later "DARK SOULS" series, which is very interesting. The reason I want to recommend this game is that I felt it's one of the works that lets you experience the PS5's performance most clearly. Above all, the visual expression is completely next-gen quality, and the delicate lighting and the meticulous craftsmanship of the backgrounds and stages are overwhelming. It's a work I'd want everyone to experience at least once.
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ゲームの操作感は、かつての『Demon's Souls』からまったく変わっていません。近接戦闘はかなり不利で、遠距離攻撃を中心に立ち回れば、基本的に最後まで攻略できます。この点も、後の『DARK SOULS』シリーズとは大きく異なっていて、非常に興味深い部分です。本作をおすすめしたい理由は、PS5の性能を最もわかりやすく体感できる作品の一つだと感じたからです。何よりも映像表現が完全に次世代クオリティで、繊細な光の表現や緻密な背景・ステージの作り込みは圧巻です。ぜひ一度は誰にでも体験してほしい作品です

よねさん / 30代 / 男性
A game I bought because I got a PS5 early but had nothing to play. The difficulty was so high it reminded me all over again how grateful I am for walkthrough sites.
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PS5を早めに入手できたけどやるゲームがなくて買った作品。難易度が高すぎて攻略サイトのありがたみを再確認できた思い出。

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Josh / 40s / Male
A capable remake of one of the best games of all time, preserving most of what made the original a generation-defining hidden gem.

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3 votes

Astro Bot

ActionPlatformer

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story2.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.0

Music3.7

Character3.7

Astro Bot is a 3D platformer that celebrates the history of PlayStation games with its fun Easter eggs packed into a satisfying platformer adventure. This game is an excellent showcase of the PS5 DualSense controller, with each level providing different textures and sensations that help you feel more immersed in the world.

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Kristine / 20s / Female
I think it was the first game I tried on the PS5, and it made me so amazed at the PS5 controller. I think it's an excellent game to show off the hardware, and all the character easter eggs were so fun to see.

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3 votes

Monster Hunter Wilds

RPGAction RPG

Survey scores · avg 3.7/5

Story3.3

Gameplay2.7

Graphics4.3

Music4.3

Character3.0

Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest entry of the franchise. Embark on a journey as a hunter through the Forbidden Lands and help a boy named Nata, who was separated from his father and the group called Keepers after the White Wraith attacked their home. With its seamless gameplay and expansive world, expect to pour hundreds of hours before finally putting the game down.

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Since I was hyping it up so much, the bar was high, but it was satisfying enough that I played without sleeping for a week after release. The volume at launch was small, and I dropped off faster than any game in the series' history. I think the many reused monsters, like the Guardian variants, made me get bored quickly. Still, it was fun enough that I think I'll come back once the G-rank release date is set, and it's content I want to play again.
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期待しまくっていた分ハードルは高かったけど、リリース一週間は寝ずにプレイするほどの満足感があった。リリース当初のボリュームが少なく、シリーズ史上一番手が離れるのが早かった。護竜等の使いまわしモンスターが多いところが早い飽きを感じさせたと思う。ただ、Gのリリース日が決まったら復帰すると思うくらいには面白かったし、またやりたいと思える内容。

Toshiki
Since I was hyping it up so much, the bar was high, but it was satisfying enough that I played without sleeping for a week after release. The volume at launch was small, and I dropped off faster than any game in the series' history. I think the many reused monsters, like the Guardian variants, made me get bored quickly. Still, it was fun enough that I think I'll come back once the G-rank release date is set, and it's content I want to play again.
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期待しまくっていた分ハードルは高かったけど、リリース一週間は寝ずにプレイするほどの満足感があった。リリース当初のボリュームが少なく、シリーズ史上一番手が離れるのが早かった。護竜等の使いまわしモンスターが多いところが早い飽きを感じさせたと思う。ただ、Gのリリース日が決まったら復帰すると思うくらいには面白かったし、またやりたいと思える内容。

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めげまる / 30代 / 女性
As the newest entry there are various opinions, but the graphics of course, plus detailed character creation and the strengthening of previously underpowered weapons, the gameplay itself is still fun. That said, this game has way too many bugs (insects)...
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最新作として様々な意見はあるものの、グラフィックはもちろん、細かいキャラメイクやこれまで不遇だった武器が強化されたりとゲーム性自体はやっぱり面白い。ただ、今作は虫が多すぎる、、

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

RPGJRPGTurn-Based

Survey scores · avg 5.0/5

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an RPG game that blends turn-based combat with action RPG elements, providing a fresh take on the genre. The game is set in a world with the Paintress looming over it. Every year, the Paintress paints a number, after which everyone whose age is above that number disappears. Players follow Expedition 33, the latest group of people who set out to fight the Paintress, and stop her from painting once and for all.

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Lesser-known PlayStation 5 games our players loved.

プラグマタHidden Gem

プラグマタ

4.1/5

Pragmata is a new video game IP from Capcom that features a mix of 3rd person shooter, platforming, and hacking to produce a unique hybrid combat that is fresh and tense. You play as Hugh, a systems engineer sent to space with his crewmates by the company Delphi, to fix a broken space station using a unique material that can only be obtained in the moon called lunafilament (basically material for advanced 3D printing). On an unfortunate set of events, Hugh's crew suffers a tragedy with only Hugh being the sole survivor of his team. He then meets Diana, an android called Pragmata that resembles a child, and they both cooperate with each other in order for Hugh to get back to Earth safely and bring Diana with him too. Throughout exploring the space station, they discover the secrets of lunafilament, the Delphi company, the Pragmata, and the looming threat towards earth that they must stop so they can reach Earth safely.

零〜紅い蝶〜 REMAKEHidden Gem

零〜紅い蝶〜 REMAKE

4.8/5

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is the modern reimagining of the 2002 horror classic. Twins Mio and Mayu Amakura find themselves trapped within the abandoned Minakami Village after being led astray by a mysterious crimson butterfly. The twins spiral into an eerie adventure in a bid to escape, but unknowingly revive the lingering horrors of the past and long-buried secrets. Its main gameplay revolves around exploration in the village across different chapters and fighting off hostile spirits with the Camera Obscura, a camera that has the ability to exorcise. It's perfect for those looking for Japanese-themed horror and unique picture mechanics, and a deep, intriguing story.

Ratchet and Clank: Rift ApartHidden Gem

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart

4.8/5

Hop between worlds in Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart! This third person shooter-platformer follows the same flashy guns-blazing gameplay the veterans of the series know and well, but boasts its abiliy to display the developers technical prowess of real-time realm warping without any loading screens in the PS5. As before, the player can use a variety of weapons and gadgetry to choose from and adapt to the situation. With the added mechanic of instantaneous hopping between dimensions, the intense sci-fi combat make it all the more exciting to play. We follow the continuation of the Ratchet and Clank story, but new to the series is the introduction of another playable character named Rivet, who is a Lombax like our main character from another dimension. Fans of the game can also feel a sense of nostalgia as the game revisits familiar areas with an interdimensional twist.

Outer WildsHidden Gem

Outer Wilds

4.5/5

Outer Wilds can be hard to describe for the spoiler-averse considering how wonderful it can feel to solve its mysteries on your own, but suffice it to say that the game helpfully embodies the unalloyed joy of exploration and finding things out with minimal assistance. Trapped in a solar system beset by a world-destroying supernova that's stuck on a 20-minute time loop. Each time resetting to the beginning of the adventure, you need to solve the mystery of why the loops are happening by jetting off to the different planets in the tiny, clockwork universe, each time armed only with the knowledge you gained from the last loop. Outer Wilds ends up an incredible adventure that replicates the thrill of discovering the truth for yourself.

Rise of the RoninHidden Gem

Rise of the Ronin

4.8/5

Rise of the Ronin is Team Ninja's take on the historical Bakumatsu period where you'll play one of the Veiled Edge twins, a pair of assassins of the renowned Kurosu Clan, who were once tasked to overthrow the Shogunate. During a covert mission to assassinate Commodore Matthew Perry, you got separated from your Blade Twin who was presumed dead at the time. After a series of unfortunate events, you become a masterless Samurai, also known as a Ronin, and during one of your adventures, you cross paths with your Twin who was very much alive, and was manipulating the ongoing war from both sides. Team Ninja's careful consideration of historical accuracy, blended with their fast-paced, and action-filled combat make for an enjoyable gaming experience, set in the Bakumatsu period Japan filled with historical figures such as Shinsaku Takasugi, Soji Okita, and other members of the Shinsengumi, where your choices and actions affect the outcome of the story.

FAQ

How were these best PlayStation 5 games chosen?

From a survey of 241 players who recommended PlayStation 5 games. Available five-axis ratings and curated comments are shown. Titles are ranked by mention count, then average score.

What is the top PlayStation 5 game?

Ghost of Tsushima ranks #1 with 8 votes.

How to find the best PlayStation 5 games

The best PlayStation 5 games according to 241 surveyed players — ranked by votes with average score as the tie-breaker, with the survey scores and curated player comments available in the source data.

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