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It is incredibly hard to get a copy of the The PlayStation 5. It is nearly impossible to log onto your favorite retailer's site and order one because of the chip shortage. A lot of people who want a PS5 are not able to get one.
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If you are one of the lucky people who just got a PS5 and are hoping to get one soon, we have a list of great PS5 games to play this holiday and beyond. If you take our recommendations, you will have so much fun that you won't need to play any more until early to mid-2022, when God of War: Ragnarok will be released.
There are eight great games for the PS5.
Deathloop.
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Deathloop.
The image is from Bethesda Softworks.
Arkane of Dishonored and Prey fame has developed a first-person shooter where you assume control of Colt, who is trying to escape a time loop. You will uncover the game's many secrets and learn how to take back control when he doesn't remember much about himself.
Deathloop feels fresh despite being another time-looping adventure. The gunplay is fun, and the difficulty will leave you gripping the controller, but it is not hard. It uses the dualsense controller to deliver a more pleasurable experience.
The game is usually $60, but recent sales have seen prices fall to $40 or lower, so keep an eye out for deals.
The Ultimate Edition of Spider-Man.
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The Ultimate Edition of Spider-Man.
Sony Interactive Entertainment.
If you are looking for a game that will make you feel good about your investment in the PS5 then grab the Miles Morales Ultimate Edition. It also includes a ready-for-PS5 version of Spider-Man, as well as the expansion that lets you control Miles. It is a great value and easy to recommend since it is fun to swing from building to building.
If you have played any of the Batman: Arkham games, you should feel at home with the controls and combat of the Spider-Man games. There is plenty of fun to be had through this depiction of New York City, and the freeform combat will leave you amazed at all of the cool combinations that the likes of Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four can pull off.
The bundle was originally released for $70, but recent sales have dropped the price to around $50. If you pay full price, you will get two games in one package.
Returnal.
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Returnal.
Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Returnal is a third-person shooting game. The game will have you playing the same stages on repeat, dodging waves of bullets, and trying to get the upper hand on tough foes. It can feel like a grind early on, but you are accruing knowledge, perks, and interesting weaponry along the way that should keep you motivated.
This game emphasizes rapid movement and deliberate use of your in-game skills and items, so despite what the game footage might imply, it is not solely a run-and-gun affair. Returnal has some of the most striking art designs in a recent game, and its sound delivers haunting tunes.
You can sometimes find this game for less than $50.
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There's a video about Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart.
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There's a video about Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart.
Sony Interactive Entertainment.
The graphical presentation of Insomniac Games' latest Ratchet & Clank adventure has deviated even further in the direction of Pixar movies, with characters and environments that are incredibly detailed. You can still expect a fun, lighthearted romp that will have you performing wild stunts and upgrading your weaponry, since it shares the same DNA as the older Ratchet & Clank games. Unlike many of the games on this list, Rift Apart is a solid game for people of all ages to play, and it is fun enough just to enjoy watching someone else play through it.
The game is usually priced at $70, but recent sales have it for as low as $50.
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Intergrade was made in FFVII.
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Intergrade was made in FFVII.
The image is from Square Enix.
The update for Final Fantasy VII on PS5 includes an expansion for the Yuffie character, which costs $20, but is normally included with the rest of the update. There is a lot to enjoy here, returning many of the same story beats from the original 1997 version with a fresh coat of PS5-grade polish. This title doesn't cover the whole of the original game, but it's still a great adventure that will last you a long time if you want to play through the expansion.
The price of this game has dropped recently.
The Director's Cut of Ghost of Tsushima.
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is the definitive edition of the game that both takes advantage of PS5 features and fully taps into its extra graphical power, and features the new Iki island expansion.
Ghost of Tsushima is an open-world, third-person sword fighting game that has your character trying to prevent the Mongolian invasion of Japan. The story shows your character's journey of revenge and saving innocent lives and struggling to do so in a way that doesn't go against the samurai code.
Since it was released recently, you might not find many bargains. It has fallen in price a few times down to $50.
Astro has a playroom.
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Astro has a playroom.
Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Astro's Playroom is the easiest game to recommend because it comes with a free copy. This is an action game that is similar to a 3D Mario adventure game that will have you running around cleverly designed levels, collecting some fun PlayStation-themed artifacts along the way. It takes experienced players just a couple of hours to beat it. This is a title that should keep new players entertained for a while.
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This game is similar to a 3D Mario adventure game.
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There are demons's souls.
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There are demons's souls.
Sony Interactive Entertainment.
The remake of FromSoftware's now-classic Demon's Souls was originally released on PS3. The PS5 version runs like a dream and features all-new visuals and a revised soundtrack. If you like difficult games that require you to be patient and think creatively, and the way these games can beat up on you, you will love this game. There is a lot of freedom in how you build your character, as well as how you tackle the game's many stages.
The title was released for $70, but recent sales have seen it drop to around $50.
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