PlayStation 4: The Best Games In The Test (2020)

2023 Author: Sheila Hailey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-11-26 15:18

In the following lines we present you the top 10 best rated games for PlayStation 4. The rankings are based on the ratings of Metacritic - there the ratings of various tests form a final score between 0 and 100. In addition to the actual score, there are also also the user score. However, since this is easy to manipulate and therefore not reliable enough, we have not considered it here.

All information and assessments of the respective games are based exclusively on our own tests. The fun and design of the game are crucial here. The atmosphere, presentation and accessibility also play a role. We also do not strictly divide test categories into game tests because smaller indie games are difficult to compare with AAA productions. Our numerical evaluation is very meaningful for this. You can read what it means in our GIGA-GAMES rating philosophy.

1st place - Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 for PS4

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The best game ever for PS4 is Read Dead Redemption 2 - Yeehaaw! On Metacritic, the open-world adventure based in the Wild West received a whopping 97 out of a possible 100 points. The game was also convincing in our test, although it was obviously difficult for us to give a final rating for the title. This is mainly due to the fact that this game is so big, complex and peppered with countless details such as side quests and other activities.

Insofar as the setting appeals to you and you feel like taking on the role of an outlaw, you can experience the Wild West up close. In addition to the actual campaign, there is also the online mode, in which you can then pretty much do anything the cowboy heart desires. So get into the saddle and off you go!

Red Dead Redemption 2 on Amazon

Pros

• Beautiful, huge game world
• story
• Online mode
• Very long playing time

Contras

• High complexity can lead to excessive demands
• Bugs in places that can prevent story progress

Place 2 - Grand Theft Auto 5

Grand Theft Auto 5 for PS4

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Rockstar seems to have really cracked the formula for successful games. No wonder Grand Theft Auto 5 is ranked number 2 in the best PS4 games. The game also received 97 points on Metacritic and in our test we even gave 10 out of 10 points. Most celebrate GTA 5 not just because of the story - online mode has become the main attraction of the game.

This is also the reason why the game is still so popular after such a long time. Los Santos is a huge online game world where you can let off steam to your heart's content. The story of the single player campaign is just the cherry on the cake.

Grand Theft Auto 5 at Amazon

Pros

• Online mode
• Almost endless possibilities
• High replayability

Contras

• Story rather a minor matter
• Online mode is not very easy for beginners

3rd place - The Last of Us Remastered

The Last of Us: Remastered for PS4

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The next game is strictly a PS3 title, but because of its success it found its way back to the following console: We're talking about The Last of Us: Remastered. The survival adventure received 95 points from Metacritic and the GIGA editorial team awarded 9 out of 10 points as part of the extensive test. In addition to the refurbished graphics, the remastered version also contains additional content such as the short prequel The Last of Us: Left Behind, in which you can learn more about the background story of Ellie.

Wait, what is it all about now? You play Joel, a survivor of a terrible pandemic that happened 20 years ago. This has had far-reaching ramifications for civilization, and your current task is to escort 14-year-old Ellie out of a dangerous quarantine zone. Mutated people who are now up to mischief will not remain your only problem. The successor The Last of Us: Part Two will also be released shortly, which is why a look at the predecessor is even more worthwhile.

The Last of Us Remastered at Amazon

Pros

• Poignant story
• Demanding survival adventure
• Optional multiplayer mode

Contras

Opponents and survival aspects can lead to frustration here and there

4th place - Persona 5 Royal

Persona 5 Royal for PS4

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Persona 5 Royal is probably the first title on this list that falls a bit off the grid. The Japanese role-playing game was able to score with its fans despite (or maybe because of?) Its brightly colored staging and therefore received 95 points on Metacritic. Again, this is a new edition of a previous game: Persona 5.

In this revised version, lots of new content has also been added: nicer graphics, new characters, extended story and much more. From this point of view, the new edition is almost a completely new game - so now it's worth a look.

Persona 5 Royal on Amazon

Pros

• Individual look
• Complex stories
• Very long playing time

Contras

Nothing for in between

5th place - God of War

God of War for PS4

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Kratos celebrated its launch on PS4 with God of War and landed a spot landing. At Metacritic he therefore received a rating of 94 and a solid 8.5 in our own test. The latest spin-off also tells a completely new story, in which Kratos is now visibly older and has to take care of his son Atreus.

Overall, the game offers a good mix of fierce battles, tricky puzzles, and exploring beautiful landscapes. Then there is the skill and equipment system, which in turn requires your skills on a different level, since every upgrade should be carefully considered. This is the only way you can fight against various creatures that are happy to let you bless the temporal.

God of War on Amazon

Pros

• Great staged fights
• Attractive graphics
• Complex story
• Long playing time due to content outside of the story

Contras

• Fighting and dealing with the skill tree require patience
• Actual story relatively short

Place 6 - Persona 5

Persona 5 for PS4

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No, you don't see twice. The JRPG Persona 5 actually made it onto this list twice. The original offshoot from 2017 scored 93 points on Metacritic. In our test for Persona 5, it was also convincing across the board and therefore received 9 points.

However, this version is only recommended if you are not willing to pay the higher price for Persona 5 Royal. In any case, you will not be disappointed by either of the two games.

Persona 5 on Amazon

Pros

• Individual look
• Complex stories
• Long season

Contras

Nothing for in between

7th place - Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain

Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain for PS4

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Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, which comes from none other than Hideo Kojima himself, comes in 7th place. Once again, he proves his skills and lives up to the series with this offshoot. This is particularly evident in the 93 points Metacritic gave the game. We were equally impressed in our test.

For the first time, Phantom Pain allows fans to move through a huge open world. In addition, creativity is always required for missions, as there are countless ways in which you can complete them. Although the story takes a little here and there, you still get a successful overall package that not only inspires fans of the series.

Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain on Amazon

Pros

• Huge open world
• Perfected stealth action
• Large variety of options to play missions

Contras

Story a bit thin in places

Place 8 - Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End for PS4

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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End also received 93 points on Metacritic. The GIGA editorial team was also able to convince the last branch of the series and therefore received 9 out of 10 points in our test. Since pictures say more than words, you can also watch our test in video format:

Uncharted 4 in the test

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End on Amazon

Pros

• The perfect game for hobby treasure hunters
• Graphically impressive game world
• You slide from one adventure to the next

Contras

• Story is not always logical
• Here and there are gaps in the gameplay mechanics

9th place - Journey

Journey Collector's Edition for PS4

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One thing should be said in advance: Journey is not an ordinary game, it is much more an experiment. Fortunately, it succeeded in this case, for which the 92 points on Metacritic are more than evidence. In our test, too, we were very impressed with the indie hit.

Not only the protagonist of the game goes on a journey, but you as a player as well. With only two hours it is very short, but it is always worth it. Journey does not need any struggles or dialogues and yet it has drawn us under its spell. In addition to Journey, the Collector's Edition also contains two other games penned by the indie studio thatgamecompany and there was also room for a 30-minute documentary. So an absolute must for fans.

Journey Collector's Edition on Amazon

Pros

• Unique gaming experience
• Great soundtrack

Contras

Very short playing time

10th place - Bloodborne

Bloodborne for PS4

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Last, but not least: Bloodborne! The action RPG for the PS4 comes from FromSoftware, who have become known for their Souls series and have even founded a new genre: Soulslike. Metacritic gave the game a 92 point rating, which shows once again that this studio definitely masters its craft.

To put it in a nutshell: this game is not for the faint of heart and some people will bite their teeth at it. But if you are a friend of tough boss fights, you will get your money's worth here.

Bloodborne on Amazon

Pros

Challenging boss fights

Contras

Challenging boss fights

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The most popular games for PlayStation 4 on Amazon

The list of the most popular PS4 games on Amazon looks a little different, with some titles being represented here again. Below are the 10 games that currently top the PS4 bestseller list (as of May 27, 2020, excluding pre-orders):

Place 1 - Final Fantasy 7 remake

Final Fantasy 7 remake for PS4

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake - For our test on GIGA

Place 2 - Kingdom Hearts: The Story so far

Kingdom Hearts: The Story So Far for PS4

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3rd place - FIFA 20

FIFA 20 for PS4

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FIFA 20 - Our test on GIGA

4th place - Assassin's Creed Odyssey + Assassin's Creed Origins

Assassin's Creed Odyssey + Assassin's Creed Origins for PS4

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Assassin's Creed Odyssey - To our test on GIGA

5th place - Marvel's Spider-Man

Marvel's Spider-Man for PS4

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Marvel's Spider-Man - For our test on GIGA

6th place - NBA 2K20

NBA 2K20 for PS4

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NBA 2K20 - Our test on GIGA

7th place - Grand Theft Auto 5

Grand Theft Auto 5 for PS4

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GTA 5: complete solution, tips and guides

8th place - Death Stranding

Death Stranding for PS4

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Death Stranding - For our test on GIGA

9th - Days Gone

Days Gone for PS4

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Days Gone - to our test on GIGA

10th - Persona 5 Royal

Persona 5 Royal for PS4

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Persona 5: 9 tips that we would have liked to know before the game started

Buy PlayStation 4: what you should know before buying

Who is the PS4 suitable for and what are the alternatives?

Would you like to play on the TV from your couch or from your bed ? The next generation of consoles is already in the starting blocks, but that's exactly why you can currently save a lot when buying a PS4. You can also enjoy numerous exclusive titles like Bloodborne, God of War or Marvel's Spider-Man. Probably the best way to bridge the waiting time for the PS5.

As an alternative, there is the Xbox One to choose from, which will also be replaced by the Xbox Series X shortly. The console from Microsoft again offers various exclusive titles: among others Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4 or the Halo: Masterchief Collection. Then there is the Nintendo Switch - a kind of hybrid, because you can play in handheld mode both on the TV and on the go. Finally, there is the PC that has the greatest freedom and flexibility of all the devices mentioned. Correspondingly powerful hardware is usually significantly more expensive than a console.

Further to the topic:

• Nintendo Switch: the best games in the test (2020)
• Build your own gaming PC 2020: The best builds for current games

PS4 and PS4 Pro: differences and prices of both models

There are a total of three models of the popular console: PS4, PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro. The PS4 Slim replaced the original model in 2016. As the name suggests, this version of the console is a bit more compact and lighter overall. In addition to other small changes, it also requires less power and is therefore quieter in operation.

PS4 500GB

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The PS4 Pro was also released in 2016, but in contrast to the PS4 Slim has experienced a significant performance boost. This enables it to display games in 4K resolution - at least in theory. The console takes advantage of so-called upscaling to display the games in the best graphics. The end result can still be seen and is again a big leap compared to the conventional PS4.

PS4 Pro 1TB

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According to idelao.de, the cheapest variant of the PS4 Slim with 500 GB of memory is often available for less than 200 euros, which is why it is well worth waiting for corresponding deals. The PS4 Pro, on the other hand, is a lot more expensive at a price of around 370 euros. Again, there have always been opportunities in the past to get hold of the console for well under 300 euros. A look at the used market would also be an option, provided that you do not necessarily want a new device.

TECH.tipp: SSD upgrade for the PlayStation 4 (Pro)

What is included with the PS4?

The delivery of the PlayStation 4 (Pro) includes the following in addition to the actual console:

• Wireless controller (DualShock 4)
• Mono headset
• Connection cable
• HMDI cable
• USB cable
• operation manual

Usually only a single DualShock 4 is included. If you want to gamble with family or friends on site, you can buy additional controllers separately.

DualShock 4 wireless controller

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PS Plus: mandatory purchase or is it also possible without?

The PS Plus subscription is primarily necessary on the PS4 if you want to access the online multiplayer. "I have to pay for that now too, you ask yourself?" Yes, but you get numerous other advantages for this - among other things, all of your saves are conveniently saved in the cloud and you can participate in betas or demos at an early stage. An annual subscription regularly costs 59.99 euros, which corresponds to around 5 euros per month. The monthly subscription, on the other hand, costs a little more at 8.99 euros, which is why a 12-month membership is worth more in most cases.

12 months PS Plus on Amazon

The advantages of PS Plus at a glance:

• Access to online multiplayer.
• Access to cloud storage.
• Exclusive designs and avatars.
• Early access to betas and demos.
• As a subscriber, you get new free games every month.

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