Nine Sols (PS5)
$14.99/£12.24 (-50%)
Nine Sols is a fantastic 2D action game that ticks all the boxes. It has an intriguing sci-fi story and setting, cutthroat and challenging combat, and gorgeous presentation. Described as a sort of side-scrolling Sekiro, this Metroidvania is a real treat. It may be tough, but as with the Souls games, that just makes mastering its systems all the sweeter.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (PS5)
$18.74/£14.99 (-25%)
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Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings the series back to its roots with incredible style. The core gameplay feels fantastic, with satisfying, fast-paced combat and platforming that'll put your skills to the test. With a wealth of challenges to meet and things to find, there's a real richness to each level that gives it plenty of replay value. The wonderful art style is the icing on the cake, and aside from one or two small nitpicks, fans should be very pleased with this throwback adventure.
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No Man's Sky (PS5)
$23.99/£15.99 (-60%)
The initially rough reception of No Man's Sky can safely be put to bed. Hello Games has stayed fully committed to its procedurally generated space exploration adventure, fleshing it out with a staggering number of huge updates. Not only does the game look and run much better these days, it's bursting with things to see and do, and that's without considering the 18 quintillion planets waiting to be discovered. The PS5 release is the best version you can play on console, too, with minimised load times, great DualSense integration, and now even optional PSVR2 support.
Norco (PS5)
$5.79/£4.79 (-60%)
Norco is a point and click narrative adventure set in a bleak, dystopian Louisiana. The grungy setting paves the way for a series of engaging puzzles, but perhaps the best thing about this game is its story and writing. We won't spoil anything, of course, as it's a big part of the appeal here. If you're after a well-crafted narrative and don't mind things getting dark, this is definitely worth checking out.
Octopath Traveler II (PS5)
$23.99/£19.99 (-60%)
Octopath Traveler II is a borderline must play for fans of more traditional Japanese RPGs. It's built like a classic but with modern design elements, resulting in a refined role-playing experience. An engaging turn-based combat system and a frankly gorgeous visual style make this a seriously impressive sequel.
OlliOlli World (PS5)
$4.99/£4.24 (-75%)
OlliOlli World is the third entry in Roll7's side-scrolling skateboarding series, and it takes things in a brilliant new direction. The gameplay is about the same, tasking you with pulling off tricks with the left stick as you speed through each level. However, the addictive, score-chasing core that keeps you hooked is wrapped in new layers that make it far more appealing. A cel-shaded look is complemented by a chilled out soundtrack and an eclectic range of characters, making for far more pleasant presentation. Full customisation gives you much more control of your skater's look, and asynchronous multiplayer gives you a practically limitless supply of stages to master. A compulsive and fun-loving take on the extreme sport.
Once Upon a Katamari (PS5)
$29.99/£26.24 (-25%)
Once Upon a Katamari is a great new entry in Bandai Namco's wackiest series. It instantly feels familiar to anyone who's played these quirky arcade action games before, but it rolls in some new ideas to freshen things up. A time-travelling premise sees the Prince visiting various time periods, which keeps the missions varied, and new power-ups can make your ball-rolling objectives much easier. There's still nothing quite like Katamari, and this game proves the concept hasn't aged a bit.
Patapon 1+2 Replay (PS5)
$19.79/£19.99 (-34%/-20%)
Patapon 1+2 Replay brings together the first two titles in this cult hit series, and it's arguably the best way to play them. A combination of rhythm and real-time strategy that remains unique to this day, Patapon is a compulsive and satisfying blend. You'll never escape the music once you start, and with charming art and a huge amount to see and do, this is a very easy game to fall for.
Persona 3 Reload (PS5)
$23.99/£21.99 (-60%)
As far as faithful remakes go, Persona 3 Reload is right up there with the best you'll find on PlayStation. The original Persona 3 is an undeniable classic, but Reload greatly improves the experience by modernising its turn-based combat and expanding its storytelling. What's more, it's an utterly gorgeous revival, boasting incredible art direction and some of the most stunning presentation you're ever likely to see in an RPG. A must for existing fans, and for newcomers, a perfect introduction to the Dark Hour.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (PS5)
$11.99/£9.99 (-60%)
Ubisoft proves with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown that it’s arguably at its best when it’s scaling down the size of its games and creating something outside of its open world wheelhouse. Metroidvanias may be ten a penny on PS5, but this well-executed adventure is bursting with exploration and equipped with some of the most satisfying side-scrolling combat you’ll find on Sony’s current-gen system.
Resident Evil 4 (PS5)
$15.99/£13.99 (-60%)
One of the most influential, and most highly rated, games in living memory is Resident Evil 4, and surprise surprise, the remake is just as essential. Capcom has brought Leon's disturbing European excursion into the modern era with updated controls, vastly improved graphics, and knife parries. The remake nails the tone of the beloved original while building on it with a creepier atmosphere and even new areas to explore and side missions to keep you busy. It's somehow improved on one of the best games ever, and even features full PSVR2 support.
RoadCraft (PS5)
$27.99/£24.49 (-30%)
RoadCraft takes the intricate off-road fun of MudRunner and SnowRunner, and melds it with involving micro-management and building aspects, resulting in a fantastic experience that's the dev's best vehicle sim to date. With eight big maps full of ruined environs and treacherous conditions to contend with, a huge array of complex vehicles to master, and co-op play to maximise the fun of it all, this is a big old blast of a thing, a huge sandbox that's got excitement, depth, and challenge in spades.
Rogue Legacy 2 (PS5)
$9.99/£7.99 (-60%)
If it's rogue-lites you're into, there are few better than Rogue Legacy 2. Building upon the already great original in basically every way, the sequel is vast in scope and executed brilliantly. Each attempt sees you begin with a new character, all of them with a unique build of strengths and weaknesses. Between runs, you'll upgrade the town, craft better armour, and gradually become stronger. It's incredibly moreish, with each run feeling different from the last, and the gameplay is responsive and rewarding.
Sea of Stars (PS5)
$22.74/£18.84 (-35%)
Set in the same universe as The Messenger, Sea of Stars is a similarly retro-styled title with some fresh twists. This is a turn-based RPG about a pair of warriors travelling the world as they warm up to their supernatural powers and thwart some evildoers along the way. The combat is strategic and rewarding to master, and there's a great cast of characters you'll love by the end, including the bad guys. Gorgeous presentation and a twisting story tie it all together.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (PS4)
$29.99/£29.99 (-50%)
Sekiro is a slight departure from the rest of FromSoftware's output this generation, but it's no less impressive. Dropping some RPG elements from the Souls series and focusing on intense swordfights, the game has a much more action oriented flow, and it's excellent. Every fight is a knife-edge battle of wits as you aim to parry every strike, and it makes for an adventure that's thrilling from start to finish. With some insanely good boss encounters, a beautiful world to explore, and a uniquely challenging combat system, Sekiro is among the best action games on PS4.
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (PS5)
$9.99/£8.74 (-75%)
This real-time strategy game flew way under the radar for many, but it's another great title from the makers of Desperados III and Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun. With a pirate theme, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew has you command a growing selection of supernatural sailors, each with their own abilities that complement each other. There is a variety of valid approaches to each mission, and its forgiving time rewind function means it does away with any frustration. If you're a fan of strategy titles, this should be on your radar.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (PS4)
$3.99/£3.29 (-90%)
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a fantastic stealth-strategy game that you rarely see these days. Set in ancient Japan, you control various characters with different skills as you sneak through picturesque environments. There's real depth to the gameplay here and lots to see and do, so if you're in the mood for some tactical thinking, this is a strong move.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (PS5)
$20.99/£17.49 (-30%)
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is hard to fault. We can take or leave the story, the platforming is occasionally frustrating, and levels can outstay their welcome sometimes — but that's basically it. This is otherwise a brilliant 2D action platformer that looks gorgeous and plays even better thanks to kinetic, satisfying combat that feels superb when you get in the flow. If this is any indicator of SEGA's other upcoming franchise revivals, we're in for some good times ahead.
Silent Hill 2 (PS5)
$34.99/£29.99 (-50%)
Comfortably one of the greatest remakes around — especially when you narrow it down to the survival horror genre — Silent Hill 2 is a triumph of a resurrection from Bloober Team and Konami. The vast majority of the original PS2 masterpiece is faithfully brought back with modern visuals and gameplay design, and then expanded upon in all the right ways with bigger areas to explore and then new endings. Silent Hill 2 remains just as incredible as it did back in 2001 thanks to the delicate and appreciated work of Bloober Team.
Silent Hill F (PS5)
$41.99/£41.99 (-40%)
Silent Hill F takes the survival horror series in a new direction, which pays off for the most part. It’s quite different, and hardcore fans will have to accept that. Combat is a heavy focus, and the move to Japan means there’s a different kind of tone and atmosphere in the air. Technical problems aside, it marks a bold new chapter in the Silent Hill saga. Accept it for what it is, and you’ll find one of PS5’s most intense experiences.





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I just picked up Armored Core VI as a direct result of this article. I love mech games, though I tend to gravitate to the Battletech ones (i.e. MechWarrior 5: Clans), and I loved the Earthsiege and Starsiege games as a kid, but the occasional Japanese-flavored mech game scratches another itch entirely. I'm looking forward to it.
Gotham Knights worth it for that price? I could go for a bit of superhero action.
I know it means going to an external source, but I’d appreciate it if you had a separate section for (or only included) games which are put to their lowest price ever. Sales which keep putting games down to the same old price are not sales, just normal prices with periods of being massively conned when they temporarily go up again…
Crazy to see AC Shadows “discount” for the ultimate edition to be 94.99 because it will probably be under 30 this time next year. To each their own but Jesus I can’t rationalize spending that much on an ubi game.
@get2sammyb yes at that price its worth a go. It's not dire, it has its moments. I enjoyed some of the boss fights.
It's one of those games where you can tell it was originally designed to be a live service and then switched to single player during development type of game.
Blimey, a sale on a FromSoftware game! I’m still a bit scared to play Elder Ring, I’ve managed to game my whole life and remain terrible at games like that. One day though, when I’ve got the expendable money to risk it.
What does early access matter? LOL, it's digital sales, infinite supply, for games that will be on sale over and over again for that matter. I mean, buy it now or buy it in January or even later next year when they're on sale again.
@4fold your not alone and the fact they know we know is worrying.
Forza at 36? Come on, Microsoft. It's too old for that
I need to save on ps+ . I refuse to pay full price.
@DogPark Because some people want to play these things before/during Christmas at the discounted price?
I think it's BS that access is hated behind the Plus sub, but that doesn't mean that people won't take advantage of the offers right now.
I was thinking of picking up Forza Horizon 5, and you reminded me how utterly frustrating the AI is.
@deezcronuts Oddly, Forza was cheaper ($30) back in September: https://psprices.com/region-us/game/8426788/forza-horizon-5-standard-edition
So, I was expecting it to be that low for the holiday sales, too.
The ps5 version of DQ 3 does not have 3rd person battles. I think these are from a modded pc version screenshots...
Edit: So, It kind of has 3rd person only when selecting battle commands, then switching to first person. My bad
@OptimusPrime1
Correct! I pointed this out in the other article (I guess the comments didn't get merged), but yeah, Standard Edition for Forza was $30 in September. Black Friday and now this sale, it has not hit that price again.
I shoulda jumped on it. That said, I kinda wanted the Premium, which is following a similar pattern ($49.99 in Sept, $59.99 on sale since), so the temptation is still there to wait out a better deal lol
@get2sammyb I loved it. Runs 30fps but its done real well.
Why are "sales" prices still being talked about as a bargain. Steam is as bad, they aren't sales, they've all been at this price before. Don't believe the brainwash. I use cdkeys as it beats steam, but I haven't bought a PS5 game because of Extra in yonks.
No, thanks. I’ll stick to buying games and going through my backlog. All these deals are to try to entice gamers to see the “value” in PS+.
The only thing I see is online mp that is arbitrarily blocked behind a paywall and a service that is anything BUT essential.
@guacguacboo
I would not spend that money on ANY game. The only games I paid more than $40 is Elden Ring and few rare DS/3DS games that would grow value.
I played most of Sony, Xbox and Nintendo titles, plus lots of 3rd party titles, and always wait for sales or preowned copies.
There are better ways of spending money
I got armoured core for 15€ physical and a fair amount of these titles for the same price or cheaper on disc. Digital is seldomly a good deal unless it's under 10€.
@Slippship absolutely agree
@The_Wailing_Doom I got it on PC they absolutely broke the game with an update to the anti cheat as it causes FPS drops and they never fixed it
@Slippship Steam sales haven't been revenant since the end of the Steam Flash sales now that's when steam was brilliant. I could spend £50 and I would have bought about 20 games well known ones as well
ac shadows is 40 euros for me and that is a totally great price i’m contemplating getting it
They aren't sales any more even with PS+ there not worth it you can get them cheaper on disc if you look hard enough, how GTA5 is still £40 I don't know when it's always in the sales list every month.
And Borderlands 4 for £119 jesus get the F out of here, I got Farcry 4 3 months ago for like £3.79 now thats a sale but picked up the season pass 2 days ago for £3.30 as well. Star Wars Fallen Order I got for like £3.99 those are the prices for older games id like to see
@judgmentarrows if you hold on a little bit longer, it'll inevitably be under 20 or even free on PS+, 40 is still way too much
Enjoyed Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night for the most part a while after it was released, and see PushSquare gave it a 9/10.
Currently playing Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, and to me it is a better game than fellow 'Castlevania Clone' BRotN.
@get2sammyb Mandragora is worthy of a review as much as Bloodstained, even if it is belated.
@deezcronuts Its the best game Xbox released since Forza Horizon 4 in 2018, let them charge whatever they want for it.
BF6 is about £35 from some retail stores.
@get2sammyb Late reply but the main problem this game has is not having much to do in the open world (not anything interesting anyway). Story missions are pretty good and gameplay overall is alright, although definitely not nearly as good as the Arkham games.
Oof, yeah, this is bad. I managed to spend only a small sum for BF and Holiday sales. But I got pinged for A LOT of goodies this time. Fantasy Life I is on sale for the first time! Dispatch also, with a somewhat negligible $3 off. PowerWash Simulator 2 also a small discount. Silksong and more!
RIP wallet indeed
@Hyena_socks
"Blimey, a sale on a FromSoftware game! I’m still a bit scared to play...."
You should give it a go. The great thing about E.R. is the fact that if you get to a boss you can't beat... just run away and level up doing other stuff. Then come back and beat the snot out of them. Go where you want and do what you want. Elden Ring is awesome and made me a believer. It is also in my opinion the easiest of the Dark Souls games because you can run away and level up. I highly recommend it!
@Svark that’s great to know, thanks! I’ll take the dive next year when my backlog is down a bit.
I can't stand browsing the store I'm done I'm just going to now go out and find games 2nd hand on disc perm, I'm so fed up of the shovelware crap on the store filling up sales slots that could be used for other unknown indie title
Even the PS app has a bug were if your browsing the store say under sales and are scrolling near the end of the list or half way through. It duplicates the same games again then some different ones then the dame set of games again. Sick and tired of seeing AI generated assets flip BS that are clearly just for people to boost trophies they need to clean it up
browses comments to see if people are already moaning about a digital sale and that stuff is cheaper on discs and that they hate Sony and that they hate gaming
As ever, not disappointed in my search.
@1970sGamer lol always the best moments.
Now you guys be careful with them purchases, we don’t want another Bend Studio fiasco “If YoU HaD bOuGhT iT aT fUlL pRiCe We WoUlD hAvE mAdE a SeCoNd GaMe”
Still no Erd Tree discount. Beginning to look like I'll never play it.
Save your money folks, the new years sale is always way better with bigger discounts
@1970sGamer
Perfectly happy as far as I'm concerned.
Mostly because work generously gave me a 180€ gift card ^___^.
Now, all that remains is to select which one of my wishlisted items will make it into the backlog and which will have to wait for another sale...
That's the kind of problem I like. Those perfectly disconected from the real world's trouble
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