June's PS Plus Essential games were actually announced a little earlier than usual, with Sony choosing to tie the reveal into its Days of Play promotion. But aside from the timing, this is very much business as usual, with three PS5 and PS4 titles up for grabs starting next week.
We suppose comical and colourful platformer SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is the headline act — a well-received adaptation from last year. It's joined by pro wrestling title AEW Fight Forever — which launched to middling reviews — and the fantastic retro revival that is Streets of Rage 4.
It's not what you'd call a blockbuster selection, but as always, we want to know what you think of the upcoming offering. Vote in our poll, and then give us an honest opinion in the comments section below.
Are you happy with your PS Plus Essential games for June 2024? (6,067 votes)
- Yes, very happy
- Yeah, mostly happy
- Meh, they're okay
- Nah, they could be better
- No, it's a crap selection
- I don't have PS Plus
Which June 2024 PS Plus Essential game are you most looking forward to? (5,162 votes)
- AEW Fight Forever
- SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
- Streets of Rage 4
- None of them, to be honest
- I don't have PS Plus
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I had The Cosmic Shake in my wishlist, so I suppose this saves me some money.
I’ve heard streets of rage is actually good, but I’ve got so many games I actually want to play that I doubt I’ll live long enough to get to it.
Don't own any of em. Would like to play each of em. Pretty good month. Nothing I ever wanted, but will definitely try out!
SoR4 is awesome.
@thefourfoldroot1 SoR4 is very short, for one playthrough, like the originals just 2-3 hours. Definitely worth a go imho.
It’s not good enough to get me to resub, I’ll say that… but playing Erdtree with other people will probably force that sub outta me anyway.
I feel like Streets of Rage 4 had been forgotten about but it's actually really great.
Another great month! I usually spend probably close to $1000 dollars a year on games, but at this rate I'm not sure I'll even break $300 (ps+ included in that number😬).
First time in years I'm voting for none of them, don't like spongebob or fighting games so for me this is probably the worst month I've ever seen.
SoR4 is incredible, glad to be able to put this on my PS5
@somnambulance Same. Playing From Software games online is the only reason I would get PS Plus again.
At this point I've bought everything I want anyway so nothing they give away is decent anymore.
Perhaps if it included a brand new release I would be.
I like getting Tunic last month and I'm happy that Hellsinger was added to extra so I can complete both these games again.
Unironically really happy with this lineup. Yeah the overall value of these games aren’t the greatest, but I’ve been meaning to play Streets of Rage 4 and Cosmic Shake for a long while. It’s one of the few months this year I’m gonna download and care about more than one game, and that’s why its a success for me.
I already have streets of rage 4 so this month is useless for me 😡😡
Guess it’s time to go buy something, selection is insulting this month.
I have already played SoR4 but it is easily one of the best games ever given away on PS Plus. It is probably the best brawler ever made with great combat, music, and visuals. And it's a top 5 local coop game.
Streets Of Rage 4 looks like the real pick of the bunch. Very happy to see that this time the comments page isn't full of the usual whingers and moaners.
Streets of rage is great. But I'll. Give wrestling a try
@KillerIsD34D it is, but everyone who cared about it played it many moons ago at this point.
Already have SoR4 but didn’t have the others. The Cosmic Shake was on my wishlist, so pretty happy with that… and somewhat intrigued by AEW, might give it a go.
Il give all 3 a bash. Used to love streets of rage back in the day, spongebob games are usually good, and i dont mind a bit of aew lol
This will be a rare month where I likely don't even bother adding a single one to my catalog. MAYBE the wrestling one, but I doubt I'll ever bother playing it.
This is one of the worst months for me in a long long time.
Will try that AEW game as I have been waiting for it to be on PS+ as it looks too crap to spend any money on. Couldn’t care less about those other two.
I don't care if people don't like beat-em-ups, that's fine. However, ranking a month that features Streets of Rage 4 as 'crap' is insanity. Don't have to like a genre to be able to appreciate a well-made game, and SoR 4 is fantastic.
SoR4 is an incredible game made with love and talent
First month where I clicked “It’s a crap selection” immediately.
Streets of Rage 4 is the highpoint but i own it, the "bigger" titles are laughable.
Streets of rage 4 is a must for me this month. I loved all these side scrolling beat em' ups. Some of my faves are P.O.W.,bad dudes vs dragon ninja,double dragon,final fight but the streets of rage games on the mega drive rocked. Should I include renegade and target renegade?
@Porco True
@Gamer83 It's not that it's crap, per se, because yes; SoR is a great game. But it's crap, because everyone who likes/ wanted SoR probably already bought it, and presumably have no interest in the other 2 titles, making it effectively a dud month. I say that as someone who voted crap! Haha
Streets of Rage 4 is a GOAT to me, buy I've played it death and got the Platinum. Not remotely interested in the other two.
@thefourfoldroot1
If you just want to play through the once. I did with a mate when it came out. We had a nostalgic laugh. I think 1½ hours if my memory serves me
Streets of Rage are awesome, but I already had it on the Switch, so it's a big zero for me!
I am well happy. Always wanted to play streets of rage 4 but didn't want to fork out for it. And then spongebob for me and my little girl is going be great as she loved bikini bottom. Not overly bothered with the wrestling game but looks old school so might be up my street. Nice quick games instead of slug fest
Literally bought AEW in May for my son, typical. He’s really enjoying it though, it’s a fun wrestling game with a decent roster.
Good month for me, keen to try out AEW and will probably try spongebob.
I’ve been hanging on for AEW. Perfect guilt free risk free PS plus fodder. If I like it I’ll buy a DLC.
SoR4 is great for anyone who doesn’t have it yet.
Good month.
Complete garbage
Already have Turtles so SoR4 is probably also enjoyable. Not excited though. It’s unlikely to get played, just put low on the backlog.
Quite like this month. Been waiting for Spongebob, the games are surprisingly brilliant. Streets of Rage 4 is obviously great. And then a wrestling game is always welcome.
Nothing really for me this month, but I never really understand why people say I'm not even going to add these to my list. I always figure there's no harm in doing so as one day I may change my mind.
Street of Rage is a classic for couch co-op. Honestly it's a bit boring and pointless in solo, but with a friend it's mega fun, typically an arcade experience. The 4 is great, though it's not up to the level of the 2, which was a masterpiece.
It could be better, but SoR4 is a nearly perfect game, especially for fans of the series. That survival mode is brilliant. Give it a go if you haven't yet.
I already owned SOR 4 and not interested with Spongebob or AEW. So i vote 'nah they could do better' and 'none of them'.
I just bought a PSVR2, so I’m pretty happy to get all the PSVR2 titles in June!
And I will give SpongeBob a try
Streets of Rage is a great win. The other two are trash.
lol (hahahahaha)
Sony are taking the piss now ffs.
The randomized Survival mode in Streets of Rage 4 is very addictive and fun.
"Mom can we have WWE 2K?"
"We have WWE 2K at home."
Whatever AEW is awaiting at home
i feel like no matter what they offer people on here won't be happy no matter what. making the polls pretty pointless because they are just trolling at this point.
I can't remember the last month I even downloaded one of the included games, let alone played one. It's easily been half a year at least.
Speaking only for myself and what I'm into, super poop lot again, I pay for premium and get budget so I'm allowed to say 'nope, crap'! Each to their own though, I may not want it but doesn't actually make the titles crap, just crap for me
will only add them to my library in case something comes up on stars in the future that requires em.
Spongebob is going to be amazing.
Do not care for the other two.
I would have bought the Spongebob game.
Best games ever! Another great line up 👍
I'm usually an ardent supporter of free stuff and I don't want to say anything negative so I'll just say that I'm sure whoever picks these games it doing their best.
Streets of Rage is fantastic and won't eat your life. You can have it finished in a single sitting.
Cosmic twist isn't the worst game ever made.
AEW is. Ouch. It made me cringe. Hard.
Fingers crossed for next month. 😁
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