inFAMOUS: Second Son (PS4)
inFAMOUS: Second Son (and its spin-off sister, inFAMOUS: First Light) feature outstanding particle effects as Delsin and Fetch traverse Seattle with their superpowers. The game is gorgeous on a regular PS4, but once the rain starts to fall in 4K you’ll never look back. Another must for photo mode.
Please note that some external links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our FTC Disclosure for more information.
Marvel's Spider-Man (PS4)
One of the best games of 2018, and arguably one of the best this generation, Marvel's Spider-Man deserves
to be played on a PlayStation 4 Pro. Its Manhattan is already full of rich detail, playing in 4K makes
the game truly amazing. From the crinkles in Spidey’s suit, to Peter Parker and co’s facial
expressions, it’s easily the best way to play.
Monster Hunter: World (PS4)
Arguably the sleeper hit of 2018, Monster Hunter: World offers options for a higher frame rate on
PlayStation 4 Pro, or improved resolution. Opting for the latter makes an already pretty game even
prettier, but the former is perfect for honing your skills for World’s tougher encounters. The game’s
lush areas are practically begging to be played on the Pro, it would be rude not to oblige.
Ratchet & Clank (PS4)
There was a time where Pixar was the pinnacle of animation, and the gaming world dreamt of Toy Story-calibre graphics. Dream no more, as Insomniac’s reboot of its PS2 title is fluid, colourful, and has some of the smartest writing this generation. As a former Playstation Plus title, you may even find this in your library!
Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4)
A game that spent eight years (eight!) in development is always likely to at least look good,
and Red Dead Redemption 2 is easily one of the best looking games on consoles today. From the scenery, to the
characters, to the horse testicles, no detail has been overlooked. It also helps that the 70-plus hour
story is one of modern gaming's finest, and that’s to say nothing of the life-consuming online mode.
The Last of Us Remastered (PS4)
The PlayStation 3’s swan song being one of PlayStation 4 Pro's greatest showpieces is a
testament to what Naughty Dog created. A harrowing tale bought into a new console generation
with an excellent DLC chapter to boot, The Last Of Us is a breathtaking look at a world that has
caved in on itself.
Shadow of the Colossus (PS4)
Remaking such an iconic title from the PlayStation 2 era would be a hard sell for many studios, but
Bluepoint’s latest may be their finest work yet. Offering both higher frame rate and higher
resolution options, Shadow of the Colossus on PlayStation 4 Pro is beautiful either way. Its world
feels eerily empty by modern standards, but its essence remains.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS4)
Even on a launch PS4, The Witcher 3’s open world, characters, and monsters look impressive. PS4 Pro gives the entire game a shift towards either performance or resolution, based on the option you choose. It also features HDR to really make those spell effects pop. If you haven’t played Wild Hunt, regardless of whether you have a Pro or not, you really should.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (PS4)
If you’ve got a PlayStation 4, there is a very good chance you’ve played Uncharted 4. You may have even finished it, and why wouldn’t you? Drake’s latest outing is exceptional. Playing it on PS4 Pro brings out even more of a cinematic feel, upping the resolution to capture all the small details like stitches in clothing or wrinkles on faces. It’s worth revisiting if only for photo mode.
Comments 26
Love these lists, keep them coming.
I would also add Rise of the Tomb Raider and Evil Within 2 to the list as they're some of the few games you notice the difference on 1080p TVs.
The Last of Us Remastered says 'Hi!'. Even the menu screen is jaw-dropping, possibly the best example of a remaster too.
I'm still waiting for a pro slim. It'd be great to have a uhd drive in there too. My ps4 is so noisy my ears are ringing when I shut it down!
@Dan_ozzzy189 Will be interesting to see if they announce such a system refresh at PSX, or in February next year
We'll keep updating so feel free to suggest other games!
Monster Hunter World. Best game on Pro, best game on PS4, best game on games
Shadow of the collosus need to be in this list, the 60 fps mode is amazing
Honestly there's so many right now.
I'd give a shout out to Detroit: Become Human and also another mention for Shadow of the Colossus.
@get2sammyb
Hey sammy, great list. I honestly think it’s hard to beat nex machina. The game is beautiful, the colours pop and the gameplay is sublime. I’m lucky enough to play on an LG OLED B6. Simply jaw dropping.
If you ever do a worst pro enhanced list, you needn’t look further than agents of mayhem. Every time you switch on HDR it crashes the PlayStation. Still fun 6 or 7 game though I guess.
@lloydcoombes Excellent collection of games (and I'm ashamed to admit that, as a PS4 Pro owner, I only have four of them).
If I may, I'd recommend putting Rise of the Tomb Raider on there, because it has multiple graphics options for those who prefer sharper visuals, a more stable performance, or full 4K and looks stunning at all times. That being said, it's likely to be superseded by Shadow of the Tomb Raider soon (and the same will probably be true of Hitman 2).
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is probably worth mentioning alongside Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, too, simply because it does everything it's bigger brother does, but adds the all-important silly faces to Photo Mode, immediately making it 100% better.
so far from my experience, far cry 5 and the evil within 2 has been my best 4k experience, horizon zero dawn and god of war deserves a honourable mention, assassin's creed origins is not bad too.
@roe ah Detroit, i can't forget that.
Ratchet and Clank has the most "wow factor" when it comes to higher res/HDR options as far as I'm concerned.
I have had my Pro since the day it launched and I have never regretted it, even when games that exploited it were rare at first.
As demonstrated in this list, support for the Pro is fantastic now and I couldn't be happier with it. Reckon Doom deserves some love along with Wìpeout, these are both excellent on Pro.
I'd also like to sing the praises of the Sony X900F TV, utterly incredible HDR performance
I would suggest middle-earth shadow of mordor I picked it up last night for an almost 4yr old game I was very impressed!
I never hear The Witness mentioned on these lists but it has the greatest HDR adaption, in my opinion. Walking out of an under ground tunnel into the sun comes close to hurting your eyes. I have to squint to get through the orange forest and past the pink trees. Switching to 60 fps still has a higher resolution than HD and is definitely the way to go.
Ive had my pro basically since it came out but only got a 4K tv 3 months ago and it's been great
@hookedWORM17
Actually, I had forgot about The Witness, I have read that it is really impressive in respect of HDR.
It's on my backlog, perhaps it's time to play it, thanks for the reminder 😃
Have a great weekend.
I would throw in wipeout omega collection there too. Slick and smooth and running swiftly.
Plus it’s awesome in VR
I do love my pro but I really don't notice a huge improvement although my mate seems too when we have game nights. The water in assassins creed did make me stop and look though and I thinks it's the most impressive thing I've seen so far.
no 100% Ratchet and Clank with The last guardian being a close second utterly insane games to look at
Wipeout Omega and.......wipeout Omega.
Also I actually find Skyrim on PS4 pro in 4K pretty impressive......seeing bugs flying on the other side of a river was a real wow moment for me.
Ghost recon wildlands! Phenomenal draw distance. And the bumped res helps it a lot too. And Far Cry 5 is a really good looking game as well. I think it runs at 1600p
Surprised to see Red Dead 2 on this Best of Pro list.
I thought the game looked very similar to the base PS4 (?).
I also read the HDR was badly done and made the game look worse (?).
I'd like to nominate D3 UEE for running in true 4K & looking super crisp.
@GamerDad66
4K isn't just badly done, it's not done at all. It runs at 50% of 4K and has no HDR, you're actually recommended to turn off HDR on your TV so it looks like it should. I mean, you can put the HDR setting on for any game, and it looks different, but not good.
So while it does look good regardless, it's a poor choice to showcase the Pro specifically.
Since I'm usually in for the story I go for res over FPS, but I loved the performance modes for God of War. Made my pro sound like a jet engine though 😂
Tap here to load 26 comments
Leave A Comment
Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...