7 top-rated games for PlayStation 4 released in 2018
Sony launched its eighth-generation video game console, PlayStation 4, in 2013. Over the last five years, PS4 has become a leader in the game console market. It's the best-selling gaming console this generation; a ton of fantastic games have recently been added to the ever-growing PS4 library. So, we've compiled a list of 7 best games of 2018 (so far) for every PS4 owner.
The highest-rated video game for PS4 this year so far
Santa Monica Studio's "God of War" is an action-adventure single-player video game for the PlayStation 4 released on 20 April. It was well-received by gamers and critics praised it for its graphics, narrative, art-design, combat system, and world-design, among others. The sequel to God of War III (2010) revolves around former Greek God of War Kratos and his son Atreus and incorporates Norse mythology.
Shadow of the Colossus is one of the best remakes
"Shadow of the Colossus" by SCE Japan Studio and Team Ico is one of the best video games ever. While the original version was released in 2005, a high-definition remake of the game, developed by Bluepoint/Japan Studio, was released for PS4 in February this year. The action-adventure game revolves around Wander who has to save his lover, Mono, by defeating 16 colossi (giant beasts).
Celeste: A very satisfying and challenging 2D platform video game
"Celeste" is currently one the best PS4 video games released this year in January. It's developed/published by Matt Makes Games. Apart from PS4, it's also available for Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It's a single-player platform game in which players assume the role of young Madeline as she climbs the Celeste Mountain, avoiding deadly obstacles while tackling her own depression and panic attacks.
'Monster Hunter: World', an amazing game that captures 'feel-of-hunting'
"Monster Hunter: World", developed by Capcom, is a fantasy action role-playing game (single-player and multi-player) released in January for PlayStation 4 (also for Xbox One). It is among the best and fastest-selling video games this year. In the game, the players control a hunter who ventures to a new continent; he is tasked to hunt down monsters to either trap or kill them.
Owlboy is a must-play for every platform game lover
"Owlboy" is a single-player platform-adventure game created and published by D-Pad Studio in 2016. However, the PS4 version of the game came out on 10 April 2018. Players assume the role of Otus, a member of the Owls (owl-humanoid) race. The game has an interesting story; Otus's village is attacked by pirates and he has to save it. It involves adventure, exploration, and puzzle-solving.
Injustice 2: Legendary Edition, a fighting game involving DCU characters
"Injustice 2: Legendary Edition", developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment, is a one-on-one action-fighting video game released for PS4 on 27 March. It's the newer version of 2017 original, Injustice 2. The game (single-player, multi-player) features superheroes and villains from DC Comics, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Joker among others. DCU fans would love this game.
Unravel Two is a beautiful platforming puzzle game
Unravel Two, released on 9 June 2018, is a co-op puzzle platformer developed by and published by Electronic Arts. It offers both single-player and multi-player modes. It's the sequel to the 2016 game, Unravel. Players assume the role of two Yarnys, magical creatures made of yarn. The game about the "unbreakable bond" of friendship has unique challenges, backdrops, dangerous creatures, and an excellent platforming-experience.
