At the behest of our lovely video producer Aaron, we've taken a quick look back at the year so far, and decided on which PS5 games have impressed us the most. Granted, it's only early April, but 2024's schedule has been manic. Tekken 8, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Persona 3 Reload, Dragon's Dogma 2... and let's not forget the surprise smash hit that is Helldivers 2.
Honestly, we're struggling to think of a busier period — and while some of these games lack universal appeal, there's no denying the quality that's been on display over the last three months or so. It's a good time to be a PS5 player.
So sit back, relax, and let Aaron run through our favourites. And when you're done, don't forget to tell us all about your own PS5 picks in the comments section below.
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Might get around to Dragon’s Dogma 2 but overall this is looking like a backlog year for me. Other than Shadow of Erdtree and a couple of indie titles, nothing exciting on the horizon.
Love to see Japanese devs on top of their game and this year has been great so far for them, been carrying this year alone.
The lack of Balatro is baffling. I do feel Pacific Drive and Dragon’s Dogma are overrated. Pacific Drive just has a lot of bugs for me and I do enjoy DD2, but it’s like an 8/10 so far rather than GotY contender.
Don’t have much opinion on Helldivers yet.
For me, personally, I’d put Rebirth in first. Lost Crown and Rebirth seem underrated already 3 months in. Glad to see people still talking about Tekken though. Probably my favorite fighter in a good, long while from a gameplay perspective
Unicorn Overlord is the only game from this list I’ve played but it is a real showstopper. I’ve seen a lot of comments about how it plays itself but I can’t say I agree. I see those fights as more of a visually stunning reward, whereas the true tactical depth comes from managing the battlefield during stages: building well balanced units and matching them appropriately to adversaries, mobility and item/valour management, planning efficient routes so as to capture strategic fulcrum points, withdrawing and deploying units effectively… It’s really great stuff executed at an exceptional level.
Inifnite Wealth then Unicorn Overlord.
Can't wait for Megaton Musashi and Eiyuden Chronicles this month.
Dragon dogma 2 for the win.word up son
Rise of the Ronin and Helldivers 2 have been the ones to hit the most for me. I have Rebirth and Dragon's Dogma 2 but I haven't been in that "mood" to play them.
I think this year is somehow a straight continuation of 2023 so far.
From games Ive played
1. FFVII Rebirth
2. Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
3. Pentiment
I had started P3Reload but put it on ice cause of FFVII Rebirth and havent gotten around proceeding it.
Plus I dont count The Last of Us Part 2 in here even though Ive played, platinumed and loved it still.
Gotta catch upon Rise of the Ronin Banishers Ghosts of New Eden and Tekken 8.
Also I refuse to buy any game without 60 frames option so No Dragons Dogma 2 for me.
Nontheless, I think the extended 2023 stops as May hits.
Aside of Wu Long nothing got my interests.
Been a great year so far with only more good stuff on the horizon. I think this year might top 2023, at least for me.
@UltimateOtaku91 Still got SMTV to come too 😀
Rebirth has been my favourite game so far this year but Banishers is a close second already been a great year and we're only in April. Helldivers 2 deserves a mention too because it's just pure fun even when everything goes wrong lol.
WWF Wrestlefest continues to challenge the latest video games. However, so far, Final Fantasy Rebirth is edging it.
This year’s releases are not my cup of tea, therefore I‘m very happy with my backlog right now.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Unicorn Overlord are my frontrunners right now for GoTY. Both fantastic games.
@Kanji-Tatsumi Yeah it's looking good, also don't forget Metaphor Re Fantazio, new Trials of Mana game, Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes, Sand Land, Trails through Daybreak and YS 10.
Been really enjoying Helldivers and am really looking forward to Stellar Blade too.
I've only played 7Rebirth but it's easily my GotY. And I don't think anything announced and/or out now so far that I plan to play will top it
I’m still trying to catch up with the deluge of quality games from 2023. Haven’t bought a single 2024 release yet.
The only new game I've played this year is Tekken 8 which was good fun. Haven't touched the single player stuff and I only purchased a month of plus so there's a good chance I'm done with it now though.
To be honest I haven't played a lot of games this year. I finished of Xeno 3 dlc and Fire Emblem engage on switch. That plus Tekken 8 is about it so far.
It's been a shockingly slow year for my taste, especially when you consider Skull and Bones ends up in my top three so far.
Rebirth has been my favorite with DD2 a close second.
2024 is shaping up to be the year of disappointment. It ain't no 2023 that's for sure.
Maybe not the most popular but so far.
Rise of Ronin.
@SoulChimera although wrestlefest is still amazing, games lately? Not so much
Like a dragon was goty until helldivers turned out to be the best game of the generation
It’s been a crazy start of the year and I played like 1/3 of what I wanted to.
My two cents: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has been a dreamlike experience and I still cannot believe its scope and how meticulously crafted it is.
I, like many, cannot stop playing Balatro and need help.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is adventurous and random and has an opaque quality that makes it incredibly charming.
Persona 3 Reload is unimaginative, incomplete, overpriced and unnecessary. Go with the remaster of P3P! Or at least wait for a sale.
Looking forward to playing Unicorn Overlord and Stellar blade.
Persona 3 Reload and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have both left me disappointed. Overall they were good experiences, but certain design elements bring down what would have been a 9/10 to a definitive 7/10 for me. The story and scripts for each character just barely leave a positive impression for both games.
My favorite thus far is Like a Dragon 8. I completely abhor SEGA's dlc practices, but so far it is the only PS5 game where I enjoyed both the game and the story.
@Jimmer-jammer Would you recommend it? I've played pretty much every title from Vanillaware and they're genuinely quite the treat.
@GilgaMax96 I wholeheartedly recommend it, though it’s only the second Vanillaware game I’ve played and I actually didn’t get on with 13 Sentinels (though I may give it another shot at some point), so take that for what it’s worth. I do really think Unicorn Overlord stands on its own as a fantastic strategy game.
Soon as I saw that main image @ShogunRok, I knew you were involved here
I'm like the 0.001% of people that has no interest in these games.
My choice for 2024 games.
I only play kids games, even on PS5.
I think Balatro is the only 2024 game I’ve played.
Still completing GoW:Rag, but trying to decide on my next. I think DD2 could be the one. I keep bouncing off FF for some reason
I’m loving Helldivers 2 sessions in between playing through my backlog of games. I picked up Dragon’s Dogma 2 this year, but I usually wait for those price drops before I purchase a new game. I kind of regret buying DD2 because of all the games I currently have to play through that I am enjoying. I also started the game, but lost about three hours of progress accidentally so I’m not motivated to play it anymore. At least until I get through FF16 and a few others.
Not one of these games are for me, unfortunately. I kind of liked Persona 3's gameplay but I strongly disliked the story and its characters, so I didn't even finish that one
Tekken 8 is like a symbol of everything that pushed me away from fighting games and the FGC. It has been really, really funny to see the same people that gobble up the worst monetization in this space get so upset about them adding battle passes and micro-transactions after reviews. Like...where do you guys think they got the idea to screw over players? From paying attention.
Having now completed DD2 I remain perplexed at this site’s 9/10 rating. It’s a beautiful world, and combat is so, so good, but the storyline and almost every quest you come across is just so, so poor. The writing is horrendous, and the main quest line would embarrass a game from the Sinclair ZX 48k era.
For a game of its ilk, storyline is a pretty big deal, which is why I cannot abide a 9/10.
Indie studios are going to have back problems this year because they are frigging carrying the industry right now.
I am at Banishers now and loving it. No other game has made me want do all side quests as this one. Only 1 left so am sad. Next in line is Pacific drive so it seems i am going by the list of PS
Not only is Helldivers my favourite of the year so far but it has rekindled that multiplayer itch which has been lacking since Destiny/Division.
I was and still a predominantly single player gamer but since H2 came out it is pretty much all I have played.
I do have Pacific Drive on pre-order (physical), looking forward to giving that a go if I can stop playing Helldivers for a bit. Really want to try Banishers too!!
Can't argue with those games for just the first 3 months of the year
Best games fo far Im still working my way through. Rebirth, Dragons Dogma 2, Rise Of The Ronin, Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth, Banishers Ghosts of New Eden, Persona 3Reload and Stellar Blade going on the demo
Dragons Dogma 2 is a 10/10 game for me. It's been a long time since I enjoyed a game to this degree. The following symptoms; always thinking about it, completely immersed - time flies, pure adventure/exploration, pure fun!
Helldivers 2 will probably be the game of the year, as I suspect it will have a huge impact over the entire length of the year, will ultimately sell close to or even over 20m copies and be in an incredible state by the end of the year. As big as it is on PS it’s an even bigger deal on Steam too.
Suicide Squad for me. Really enjoying it so far.
Despite some of its shortcomings, it has to be Dragon's Dogma for me. I am at the point where I have swore an oath to my family to Platinum this game. We all group hugged and exchanged good lucks.
It would be foolish of me to not to include Balatro in my adventure as this game way have well been DD2's Tetra Master As when breaks were required, Balatro slotted into my playtime nicely. Top game.
The year is so stacked especially from the Japanese side, FF7 Rebirth, Helldivers 2 & Tekken 8 took all of my time. Still have to get to GB Fantasy Relink, DD2, Unicorn Overlord, LAD. Really want to get to Ronin but won't finish that before Stellar Blade is out...
For P3 ill wait for the ''royal'' version and SS:KTJL seems like a fun Crackdown skin title for the clearance bin.
Can't remember such a strong start of the year in gaming.
@Mostik me too. I hate battle passes and micro transactions with a passion but in helldivers they’re done properly and priced right that I’ve bought them as I feel the developer earned it. The support and new content has been top notch. My favourite and most played game this year.
2024 has been pretty slow for me. Nothing all that exciting or truly groundbreaking. That being said, I've heard that Helldivers is solid, and I'm waiting on Shadow of the Erdtree.
I really liked Infinite Wealth until the ending (I didn't find it funny and a massive let down to a major plot in the game, won't spoil it.) (also getting Ichiban to level 70 for the platinum, thanks for making that a massive grind SEGA....)
Dragon's Dogma II is GOTY for me so far. The true ending is brilliant (as well is the rest of the game, ignoring performance issues here and there.)
Dragons dogma 2 and helldivers 2 are just both superb. I quite like how dd2's story is practically non existent just like elden ring and the souls series as it is not forcing me down any single one path and I'm loving the exploration off the beaten path. I love games that don't hold your hand and dont have yellow markers showing you the route. Helldivers 2 is just simply one of the best online games I've ever played and I've played a lot of them over the past couple of decades or so. I could quite happily just play these 2 games all year and not bat an eyelid.
I’m not sure if Helldivers 2 is the best game ever made. No, I wouldn’t say that. But it’s certainly taken the lion’s share of my attention. And deservedly so. Other than that I’ve been playing games that are easy to pause because I’ve got a newborn baby at home and practical logistics are a concern.
DD2 on PC is quite good. FF7 was a great start but the minigame heaviness in Junon then Costa del Sol tanked my interest and I have not played since launch weekend. Hoping to get back to it and pick up at Costa del Sol some day.
Right now I'd go:
1. Tekken 8 (despite some of the foolishness with battle passes and all that)
2. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
3. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
I haven't played any 2024 release yet. Simply nothing that interest me enough to warrant my time or money. And my backlog is still huge. I have my eye on several indies and AA titles, due out later this year however.
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HellDivers 2 came out of nowhere for me and has been so much fun. Looking forward to Stellar Blade.
@LordFunkalot Me too buddy, they have earned it the right way and I am happy to support them!
For Democracy ✊
So many comments here are on point, because industry is really in bleak space now, lack or AAA PS5 titles is real and Xbox CEOs doesn't really know what direction to choose. Nintendo will be so happy continuing what they doing best without looking back at others.
@ShogunRok Please can you add simple formatting to the comments sections for articles (bold, italic, underlined).
I think a lot of users would really appreciate this.
nothing special for me I would buy day1 so far...I was working on my backlog (DLC´s for RE4 and RE Village), FFXVI.
However I tried some demos and really think to buy Granblue Fantasy: Relink and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown this year. I tried also Stellar Blade demo this weekend and it was OK but as I just finished FFXVI few days back, really don´t plan to buy it any soon.
The main focus is Elden Ring DLC and potentially Silent Hill 2 remake if it´s really good (I have my doubts here). Plus, let´s see if there are any surprises out of rumoured PS showcase, new Astro game this year would be great
Balatro. GOTY. Don't screw up the 2024 award too.
Japanese and European devs have been on fire the last couple of years
Tomb Raider Remastered for me. I have Rebirth, GranBlue and Hi-Fi Rush to play but I've had loads of fun with Tomb Raider. Not sure if that says more about me, the state of the industry or how good Tomb Raider holds up 🫤
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