Time for an upgrade (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
A reader decides to finally upgrade from a PS4 to a PS5 Pro and lists the 10 games that have convinced him to make the purchase.
Now that the PS5 Pro has been released there’s finally enough games to justify an upgrade from the PlayStation 4, arguably the slowest generation to necessitate an upgrade (some of this year’s best games are still available for PlayStation 4!).
Now at the end of 2024 we have enough titles to realistically debate the top 10 games, exclusively available for the ninth generation of games consoles.
As such, see below my likely controversial top 10:
10. Stellar Blade – If you can get past the waifu simulator aspect there’s a fantastic character action game to be enjoyed with elements of the greatest the genre has to offer, crammed into a beautiful looking world that shows off the ninth gen hardware.
9. Final Fantasy 16 – For its first seven chapters, Final Fantasy 16 offers the most compelling story in the franchise since its PlayStation 2 iterations. Unfortunately, the interesting plot threads, and easily one of the best battles in gaming history, wraps up by Chapter 8 (out of 12), leaving a very generic and dull conclusion to a game that could have been the best in decades.
8. Spider-Man 2 – A great 1.5 iteration of the original 2018 game. Nothing groundbreaking but an entertaining sequel and visual showcase for the PlayStation 5.
7. Silent Hill 2 – I still prefer the PlayStation 2 original and the monsters in the remake have made me audibly laugh on occasion, but this is still a survival horror worth experiencing.
6. Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth – Kind of a cheat but taking both Remake and Rebirth as a whole experience is the way to enjoy this games. If you have held off already, I’d suggest waiting for Final Fantasy 7 Requiem in 2026 to enjoy this reimagining of this gaming classic in its full.
5. Astro Bot – The first 3D platformer in a decade to hold its own against Mario! This charming platformer is great for all ages and the nostalgia for an older gamers is intoxicating.
4. Demon’s Souls – The remake of one of my favourite games of all time didn’t disappoint. Despite being a launch title, arguably one for the best-looking games of this generation and a joy to revisit after a decade of Soulslikes.
3. Baldur’s Gate 3 – 2023’s game of the year has had nothing but praise but from a novice to the genre and Dungeons & Dragons this is easily the most daunting single-player games I’ve ever experienced. The system’s depth, the world’s lore; it took an investment of time and education to grasp a basic understanding, which is why it’s not my number on but I will herald it as one of the greatest co-op games of all time.
2. Alan Wake 2 – There is no other media experience quite like Alan Wake 2. A Scandi-noir/psychological survival horror game doesn’t sound too different, but the way it weaves its dreamlike world between two campaigns is like nothing I’ve enjoyed before. I could write a whole article about how great it is, but if anyone in your friends or family has access to ninth gen console and enjoys crime dramas, they should give it a go pronto.
1. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty – I won’t defend this choice as I wasn’t privy to the hype train and failed launch. What I played was CD Project Red’s best game to date and the most immersive, detailed open world ever created, with unforgettable characters and cinematic moments on par with the best movies in history. I’m sure we all have our own opinion about the best Gen 9 games to date but at least now there’s plenty to argue over (only took four years!).
By reader Carl Goldsmith
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty – the best reason to get a PS5 Pro? (CD Projekt)
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