PS Plus members are getting an early look at the upcoming Summer Sale on the PS Store, with a selection of discounted games available exclusively to them. This early access is a great opportunity for PS Plus members to snag some bargains before the sale opens to the general public on July 15th. Here's a breakdown of some of the games on offer, with a focus on the PS5 and PS4 titles that are available at a reduced price.
A Plague Tale: Innocence
A Plague Tale: Innocence is a historical adventure game with a unique stealth mechanic. It's a surprise hit, with a strong story and likeable characters. The game's use of the PS5 hardware, including the DualSense, makes it a must-play for fans of story-based adventures. The fantasy elements may not be to everyone's taste, but the game's strong points make it a standout title.
A Plague Tale: Requiem
A Plague Tale: Requiem is a sequel that improves on its predecessor in virtually every way. It features stunning PS5 visuals and an engaging story, with improved gameplay mechanics. The game takes a page from the Naughty Dog playbook, offering a cinematic adventure that's well worth the time.
A Way Out
A Way Out is a two-player co-op game, designed around the idea of playing with a friend. It's an excellent multiplayer adventure, with an interesting story and co-op-focused gameplay. The game takes players on a wild ride as they escape from prison and seek revenge. It's a great game to play with a pal.
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows is an open-world action-adventure game with dual protagonists. It features one of the most detailed and intricate open worlds in the series, with an emotionally charged story. The game pushes stealth-based gameplay and offers crunchy, counter-heavy combat, making it a strong entry in the franchise.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora translates the James Cameron movie franchise into an open-world action adventure. It's a great interactive iteration for fans of the franchise, with stunning visuals and simple combat, light crafting, and engaging exploration.
Back 4 Blood
Back 4 Blood is a zombie-popping co-op FPS, with a team of four players surviving through numerous missions. It's a grisly post-apocalyptic romp that emphasizes teamwork. The game features a card-based loot and upgrades system, allowing for multiple playthroughs and new equipment.
Batman: Return to Arkham
Batman: Return to Arkham is a remaster compilation of the seminal PS3 superhero titles Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. While the visual improvements are minimal, the quality of the included games is undeniable. It's still a highly recommended title, despite some flaws.
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world RPG that has been improved on the PS5 over a year after its initial PS4 launch. The game features a much-improved version of the open world, with great characters, punchy combat, and excellent freeform mission design. It's a memorable and engrossing dark future title.
Dead Space
Dead Space is a PS5 remake of the original game, with modern visuals and an expanded story. The game retains the intense atmosphere, unique enemies and weapons, and a memorable story, making it a must-play for fans of the series.
These games offer a mix of genres and styles, showcasing the variety of titles available in the upcoming Summer Sale. PS Plus members can take advantage of these early access discounts to build their game library at a reduced cost.
