Top 20 New PS5 Games

The marketing for “Godfall” has built it up as “something different,” highlighting the game’s combo of hack-and-slash action and loot-driven progression. Granted, the “looter-slasher” genre isn’t entirely new. The seeds were already planted in loot-shooters like “Borderlands” and “Destiny.” Even if “Godfall” doesn’t revolutionize gaming, the footage shown thus far looks spellbinding. For us, the major selling point is the vivid high fantasy universe that Counterplay Games has created. Aperion is grounded in the four elements, as well as a fifth element: Spirit. A lot of thought has clearly gone into worldbuilding, getting us excited to step into a godlike knight’s armor and explore.

Also coming to PS4, “Bugsnax” definitely looks like a weird one… and we mean that in a good way. Honestly, what else would you expect from the same developer that brought us the bizarrely engaging “Octodad?” Young Horses’ latest game is another odd fusion of ideas, taking place on an island overrun with creatures that are half bug and half snack. The original inspiration derived from “Pokemon Snap,” which is evident in the trailer. As the project evolved, however, the developers also borrowed elements from “Ape Escape,” “Dark Cloud,” and “Viva Pinata.” Sure to be a unique experience, we can’t wait to get our “weenie hands” on this one.

Developed by Blue Twelve Studio and Annapurna Interactive, this game looks simultaneously bleak and adorable. “Stray” takes place in a cybercity where humanity has seemingly been replaced by robots. Throughout this third-person adventure game, however, you’ll assume the role of a cat. Yes … a cat. Immediately, the premise for “Stray” raises a dozen attention-grabbing questions: What happened to the humans? How did robots become dominant? Is this cat the only non-artificial lifeform left? We never expected to be this eager to play as a cat, especially in a medium where you can be anything. Yet, roaming back alleys and rooftops has rarely been so enticing.

“Abe’s Oddysee” was already given the remake treatment in “Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty!” So, it was only a matter of time until “Abe’s Exoddus” received an overhaul as well. While there’s always been a grim sentiment to the “Oddworld” universe, “Soulstorm” seems to be really embracing the dark side, but not at the expense of the franchise’s signature inventiveness. “Soulstorm” introduces a crafting system that enables the player to make a variety of weapons. Despite having a linear narrative, you can play through five different levels in any order. With a train serving as the main hub. Whether you play it on PS4 or PS5, we’re all aboard for this puzzle platformer.

Sackboy is set to make a comeback in a big way, having last been seen in “LittleBigPlanet 3” back in 2014. Ditching its predecessors’ 2.5D mechanics, “A Big Adventure” takes place in a 3D environment. Unlike Sony’s other 3D Platformers like Crash Bandicoot & Spyro, the gameplay in “A Big Adventure” appears to have more in common with “Super Mario 3D World” as evident from isometric camera position and four-person multiplayer. There’s no word yet on if they’ll be a course creator mode, like the previous entries in the franchise. But it hasn’t lost its visual flair, which looks every bit as charming in 3D as it did in 2.5D.

This Capcom game is clouded in mystery, which is one of the reasons why we’re so drawn to it. With no explanation, the trailer plops us right in the middle of an abandoned city with a faceless astronaut, Along with a little girl and a holographic cat. Just when you think things can’t get any stranger, a satellite falls out of the sky. Fortunately, the spaceman comes prepared with a few nifty gadgets and his new companion is more than what she seems. The footage is VERY reminiscent of “Death Stranding,” although Hideo Kojima’s name is nowhere to be found… yet. There’s not much to go on otherwise, but “Pragmata” may take us out of this world in more ways than one.

If you think about it, every video game character is trapped in a deathloop. No matter how many times you die, there’s always another chance to get it right. Point being, death is never permanent. “Deathloop” plays with this notion in ways that few other games have. Colt finds himself in an endless cycle of shootouts and mayhem. The only way to stop it is by assassinating eight people before midnight, all while staying alive. Otherwise, you go back to the beginning. In the multiplayer mode, you can also assume the role of Julianna, whose goal is to keep the time loop going indefinitely by continuously taking out Colt. It sounds like a challenge, but it also sounds like a blast.

While “Deathloop’s” “Groundhog Day”-like premise possesses an explosive, grindhouse aesthetic. “Returnal” grounds itself in science fiction and psychological horror. The key difference lies in this game’s setting. You play as a space pilot who repeatedly crash lands on a planet, gets attacked, dies, and then starts all over. Every time she’s reborn, however, the environment takes on a new form, adding an element of unpredictability to a familiar idea. This third-person shooter is being developed by Housemarque, which previously brought us “Nex Machina,” “Alienation,” and “Resogun.” While Housemarque is no stranger to sci-fi, this game’s ever-changing world and roguelike features should make for an experience unlike anything that they’ve attempted before.

Over two decades later, the “Gran Turismo” series is showing no signs of running out of gas. Looking back at the original 1997 game, it’s actually kind of surreal how far this franchise has come, especially after watching the stunning footage for “Gran Turismo 7.”. The latest “Gran Turismo” promises to build upon past titles, bringing back several elements like Career Mode, the Tuning Parts Shop, and GT Auto. At the same time, this sequel will bring plenty of new cars to the track and take full advantage of the PS5’s hardware.

Between Sackboy and Astro Boy, the PS5 just got a lot cuter. The sequel to “Astro Bot Rescue Mission,” “Astro’s Playroom” will come pre-downloaded onto every PS5. So, you might as well check it out, if only to get a grasp on the PS5’s DualSense controller. By exploring four different worlds, players will experience the DualSense’s ability to simulate wind blowing, electric shocks, and other immersive features. There are currently no signs of a VR mode, which may disappoint fans of its predecessor. Even without that element, though, the game’s colorful visuals, creative platforming, and innovative new tech are too appealing to say no to.

We first got a tease of this game at E3 2019, but now we got a better look at what the game is all about; Fighting lots of Slendermen like figures and Headless schoolgirls with mystical powers. The game is certainly more on the stylistic side, and it appears we may even get a chance to travel through the haunted Tokyo on a motorcycle. That said, the visuals do give us a bit of pause for concern … Still there is time to fix them up before its 2021 release.

Originally announced on Kickstarter back in 2015, Little Devil Inside is an Open World Adventure Survival game that appears to be making great use of the PS5’s hardware, while retaining its unique art style. The setting is that you; the player have been recruited by your college professor to embark on a dangerous expedition to catalogue and bring back dangerous monsters. Given the variety of creatures we’ve seen so far, it certainly looks like the game will have plenty to offer when it launches on PS4, PS5 & PC.

Ok, it’s actually the 8th game in the mainline Hitman series, but it nevertheless looks compelling. IO Interactive have already delivered a solid and highly replayable experience with the previous two Hitman titles, and it looks like they’re sending off this current trilogy in style. IO Interactive have stated that those who played 2018’s Hitman II, will be able to transfer their save data into Hitman III. Plus the simple fact that we’ll get to assassinate wealthy socialites atop a skyscraper in Dubai is incredibly tempting, 2021 can’t come soon enough. Hope you’re not afraid of heights.

A new project by the newly formed “Luminous Productions”, a subsidiary of Square Enix, and made up of developers who worked on Final Fantasy XV. Details on this project are very scarce, but we do know that this game will make use of their in-house proprietary engine “Luminous Studio”. A tech demo of this engine was first shown off in 2012 with the short film “Agni's Philosophy”, and it only seems to have gotten better over the years. If this is what they could do in 2012 with this engine; Imagine what they can pull off on the PS5.

One of the most promising aspects of the PlayStation 5 is it’s Solid State Drive that’ll reportedly make loading screens a thing of the past. Insomniac Games’ beloved Lombax and Robot duo are set to push that feature to the limits. Following up from the 2016 reboot, this entry’s main feature is ability to travel between dimensions instantly, something that would no doubt be very taxing on current gen hardware. But that’s not all, the trailer showed that this game will also be getting a variety of ridable alien mounts … and a new female lombax. No word yet on a release date, but considering the gameplay that was shown off; it can’t be too far away.

Originally released two years before Dark Souls put FromSoftware on the map; Demon’s Souls was initially met with skepticism due to its unprecedented high difficulty at the time, but slowly gained a fan following through word of mouth. Now it’s being given new life from the team that brought us 2018’s “Shadow of the Colossus” remake, and with the SoulsBorne franchise as big as ever; Demon’s Souls now seems set to kick the asses of not only fans of the original, but those who missed out it the first time around. Hopefully the wait won’t be too long.

Now here’s one that caught us off guard, but at first we didn’t realize it was a Resident Evil title until the title screen appeared. But once we knew what we were in for, it all started to make sense. The game see’s Resident Evil 7 protagonist Ethan Winters return as he finds himself in a creepy village being hunted by werewolves, an axe wielding monster, witches, and most shocking of all: Chris Redfield. Making use of the RE Engine used in recent Resident Evil titles, we already know this is going to be a horrifying experience when this game launches on PS5, Xbox Series X and PC in 2021.

If you were watching this trailer and thought “Hmm this reminds me a lot like ‘The Legend of Zelda” it turns out that is no coincidence. Ember Lab, the developer of Kena, were responsible for the incredible Majora’s Mask fan film “Terrible Fate” released back in 2016. With its Zelda inspiration on full display; from the character designs to the combat, while adding adorable little companions known as The Rot, that will accompany the hero Kena on her adventure. Well Nintendo, you had the opportunity but clearly “PlayStation does what Nintendon’t.”

After 2018’s Amazing “Marvel’s Spider-Man” we knew a follow up would have a greater focus on Miles, what with his slow paced side story; and the ending where he revealed his identity to Peter Parker. Shortly after the game was announced there was a bit of confusion as to what this game was, however Insomniac Games has confirmed that this will be a standalone title, albeit on a smaller scale compared to its predecessor, similar to “Uncharted: Lost Legacy”. We also know that this game is coming out this year, so it's very likely that this will be a launch title.

After the incredible “Horizon Zero Dawn” ended on a cliffhanger ending with loads of unanswered questions, we all couldn’t help but wonder when we would return to Aloy’s world. While no release date is set, we do have a good idea of what to expect. We know Forbidden West will take across what used to be California as the reveal shows plenty of San Francisco landmarks that have since been reclaimed by nature. We know that the game will have a new focus on underwater traversal, But most importantly; we can’t wait to take on some giant mechanical mammoths ... And find out what Sylens is doing. Greatness certainly awaits.