Feature: 10 Great PS4 Games to Get Stuck into Over the Easter Weekend

For a lot of people, Easter weekend may just be a normal weekend with a fancy name, but it's always been a good time to get stuck into some gaming. We're not really sure why this is – maybe it's all of the extra days off – but nevertheless, we've mashed our chocolatey fingers against our keyboards to bring you a lovely list of ten great games to play on your PlayStation 4. With this lot, you should be in for one heck of a fun weekend.

Bloodborne

An obvious pick since it's all anyone's talked about for the last three weeks, Bloodborne certainly isn't a family friendly release, but it's definitely a one that you can immerse yourself in – especially if you can manage to control your temper.

From Software's hideous yet beautiful gothic romp is utterly gripping thanks to its brutal difficulty, while its macabre setting is sure to ensnare even the most dismissive wannabe hunter. We recommend waiting until the evening, slipping some headphones on, and going about your bloody business until you're not even sure if you've slipped into deep, nightmare-ridden sleep. And trust us, that's more of a good time than it actually sounds.

Far Cry 4

Everyone likes putting bullets in things, preferably with a gun – and especially when they're doing it in a big open world setting. The mountainous region of Kyrat is somewhere that you can get lost in, as you hunt down ferocious animals, hijack enemy vehicles, and get pecked to death by evil birds of prey, possibly all at the same time.

One of those games where you set off with a predetermined goal only to find yourself wildly off the trail, it's easy to stumble upon crazy, dynamic situations thanks to the fact that almost everything's out to kill everything else. Go on a wildlife tour, or better yet, bring the inhabitants of a nearby jungle to a camp of hapless soldiers, all in the name of good, chaotic fun.

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition

Grab your favourite character class, map out your best abilities on your DualShock 4, and then strap yourself in, because you've got one golden ticket to loot city. Arguably one of the most addictive titles on the PS4, you simply can't go wrong with a bit of Diablo this weekend – with or without company.

Whether you're enjoying the exploration, the story, or the everlasting grind, there's always something to do as you mow down hordes of demons just to get your hands on a nice new pair of pants. Perhaps it's a good time to start over with a whole new character, or maybe you should just crank up the difficulty level and see if you've got what it takes. Whatever you decide to do, just be aware that the hours usually seem like minutes when you're knee deep in monster guts.

The Wolf Among Us - A Telltale Game Series

Looking for a character-driven story this weekend? Then you could try your luck as Bigby Wolf, Fable Town's gruff, tough-talking sheriff. A good tale from start to finish, The Wolf Among Us features loads of interesting personalities, and plenty of opportunities to leave your mark on what is an often enchanting adventure.

It's up to you whether Bigby's a good cop or a bad bobby, with your actions causing the plot to branch out as things progress. Split into five episodes, each lasting a couple of hours, there's more than enough narrative to sink your teeth into, and a copious amount of twists and turns to keep things interesting.

Helldivers

To get the most out of this one, you're going to want to bring a couple of buddies with you. Helldivers is an absolute blast alongside pals, as missions to alien infested planets go horribly wrong in the blink of an eye. When total panic ensues and allies are getting mistakenly crushed by their own orbital drops, you know that you're having a good time – especially when you can't stop laughing.

With loads of gear and upgrades to unlock as well as dozens of military ranks to climb through, your career as a Helldiver will be full of spills, thrills, and deadly mechs that look like they're made out of Weetabix boxes. Fast, decisive fun is the name of the game, perfect for a weekend packed with completely stupid chaos.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

A weekend away in Thedas will surely allow your mind and soul to drift away from the mundanity of real life. When you go back to work next week, you can tell your mates that you've been roaming about the countryside, seeking adventure, riches, and romance with pointy eared individuals – and the best part is that you did it all from the comfort of your sofa.

Inquisition's a thinking man's game, and as such, it's one that you can get heavily invested in. Its world is teeming with secrets to discover alongside your loyal band of followers, and key moral choices will have you spending every moment away from the television pondering whether or not you've buggered everything up. Role-playing at its finest.

Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

What's that? You want loot and the ability to go around shooting anything that moves? Borderlands' arrival on the PS4 might be just the thing for you, then. A bundle that includes the great Borderlands 2 and the not-as-great-but-still-quite-good Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, you could easily spend your entire weekend shooting and looting, and not necessarily in that order.

The obvious draw here is the never-ending stream of goodies that the collection throws at you, from grenade launchers to incendiary assault rifles, and homing shotguns to electrically charged peashooters. Play alone, and you're probably going to be one happy vault hunter, but play with others, and you're in for a deliciously back-stabby ride as you nick everyone else's loot while they're still holding off waves of enemies like fools.

Grand Theft Auto V

At this point, you've probably all played Grand Theft Auto V at least once, but spare a thought for Los Santos' lovely warm beaches if you're in need of a nice break this weekend. The sandbox location is full of crazy sights to see and dumb things to do, and its bustling nature keeps the setting feeling fresh.

Whether you go on a rage-filled murder spree with Trevor, or decide to enter a triathlon in order to try and give Franklin a premature heart attack, Los Santos can provide hours of stupidity for those on the lookout for some AAA action.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Killing randomly generated orcs just never gets old, particularly when the combat's as free-flowing as it is in Monolith's addictive sandbox slice-'em-up. Talion's tale of vengeance is one best enjoyed as you get stuck right into the nitty gritty of ruining a warchief's life, preferably in the most satisfying way that you can come up with.

Charging into the fray with only your combat prowess dragging you out alive, branding a baddie's best buddies so that they turn on him during the heat of battle, or even just sitting on a rooftop and sticking a few arrows into his skull – however you decide to take down your prey, Shadow of Mordor's a great weekend pick for anyone looking to have a devilishly dynamic time.

Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn

An obvious choice for an MMO enthusiast, the realm of Eorzea is bursting with activity as we draw ever closer to the release of Final Fantasy XIV's first expansion. Easter weekend's the perfect time to jump into the shoes of your avatar, hop on the back of a chocobo, and just listen to that oh-so-sweet theme music.

Do they lay chocolate eggs? We're not sure, but this title's resurrection was one of the best things to happen to Square Enix's franchise in years. If you're lucky, you'll know a bunch of people willing to go adventuring with you, and you can all attempt to have a decidedly social weekend with the help of the Internet. After all, holidays are meant to be spent with friends – well, as long as they're not off partying with real people, the traitors that they are.

So what are your plans this weekend? Are you going to be playing any of the titles that we've mentioned, or are you going to spend some time doing that whole family thing? Stuff that last chocolate egg into your mouth, and garble gibberish in the comments section below.