Weekend gaming highlights: Three captivating titles now available on PlayStation Plus (from August 8 to 10)
In the realm of video games, the PlayStation Plus Essential and Extra tiers have been making waves with their recent offerings. Among these, Lies of P, DayZ, and My Hero One's Justice 2 have been generating quite a buzz.
Lies of P, a dark reinterpretation of the classic Pinocchio tale, is a standout addition to the service. This soulslike title, available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, has been praised for its stunning atmosphere and world. The game, which puts players in control of a puppet in a city where other puppets have gone mad, now offers difficulty options to cater to different skill levels.
Lies of P has been widely acclaimed for its quality and improvements through updates, making it the highlight of the PS Plus lineup. It's a challenging game that offers high replay value, often viewed as a standout AAA-like experience that justifies the subscription fee, especially for fans of action games.
DayZ, on the other hand, is a survival game known for its intense vibes and unforgiving nature. Players need to scavenge for essentials like food, water, weapons, and medicine in a huge map filled with other players and NPC zombies. Originally a mod, DayZ has been influential for survival games and the Battle Royale genre, and is available now on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
My Hero One's Justice 2, based on the anime/manga My Hero Academia, is a fighting game that focuses more on flashy combat rather than depth. It's a good choice for anime and fighting game fans, and is available now on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. While it's not overhyped, it provides good fan service for those who love the series.
While opinions on DayZ and My Hero One's Justice 2 are polarised among players, Lies of P has generally been well-received. Sony has been focusing on delivering more PS5-native games and higher-profile releases to the Essential tier, making it a good value overall. The service has also included other major titles such as Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Diablo 4 in recent months, indicating an improvement in the caliber of games offered at this subscription level.
In conclusion, when considering quality and value, the PS Plus Essential (and by extension, Extra) games—especially headline titles like Lies of P—are generally regarded as better or at least very competitive compared to other individual game purchases such as DayZ and My Hero One's Justice 2. It's important to remember that game length should not be equated with value, even with $80 Xbox games on the horizon. So, whether you're a fan of action games, survival games, or fighting games, there's something for everyone in the current PS Plus offerings.
Lies of P, a captivating AAA-like action game, offers an impressive experience for fans of action games and justifies the PS Plus subscription fee. DayZ, a survival game known for its intense vibes and unforgiving nature, and My Hero One's Justice 2, a fighting game based on the anime/manga My Hero Academia, receive mixed reviews from players, with Lies of P generally perceived more favorably.
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