Best Bandai Namco Games on PS5 1
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What are the best Bandai Namco games on PS5? Following a merger that saw the mighty Namco join forces with Bandai, the Japanese publisher has been a major force, bringing legacy franchises and brand new experiences to players.

With storied series like Pac-Man, Tekken, and Ace Combat still kicking and a plethora games based on anime like Dragon Ball, Naruto, and Bleach, there's a huge variety in Bamco's catalogue.

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Now, let's get into the best Bandai Namco games on PS5, as chosen by you.

10. Elden Ring Nightreign (PS5)

Elden Ring Nightreign is a very interesting game that’s likely going to divide FromSoftware fans. It’s not the hand-crafted RPG that we’ve come to expect from the storied developer, but it does manage to take much of the gameplay depth of Elden Ring, and retrofit it into a fast-paced multiplayer experience. While we don’t think it really holds a candle to games like Dark Souls 3 or Elden Ring, it isn’t really trying to. This is basically FromSoftware having some fun with its IP, and with a squad of friends, Elden Ring Nightreign is a blast.

9. Scarlet Nexus (PS5)

An intriguing action RPG from Bandai Namco, Scarlet Nexus is a largely solid and stylish romp with a relatively unique combat system. Utilising psychic powers, you can hurl chunks of the environment at your opponents and pull off flashy team attacks alongside your allies. Some of the characters are a bit wishy-washy, but the game's core premise of evolving human brains and the ever-present threat of nightmarish creatures is enough to drive the experience.

8. The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes (PS5)

It feels like Supermassive Games has been trying to hit the heights of PS4 classic Until Dawn for years now, and never quite reaching it. However, the third entry in its Dark Pictures Anthology, titled House of Ashes, definitely comes closest. Much like previous efforts, you'll control a number of characters, dictating their actions and dialogue choices. This time around, there's a horde of ancient monsters buried underneath the sandy desert of Iraq. Get some friends over and you'll have a whale of a time.

7. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (PS5)

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero brings back the fan favourite Budokai Tenkaichi series in all but name, and the result is great. Featuring hundreds of playable characters from the series' long history, you're able to reenact all your favourite battles in frenetic, technical, and over-the-top brawls. It also features a vague retelling of the saga, where you're able to view the story from new perspectives, plus you can craft your own scenarios to live out even the unlikeliest of rivalries. It's a feature-packed arena fighter that looks fantastic and delivers a super satisfying power fantasy.

6. Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series (PS5)

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a remaster that brings together two cult classic platformers under one banner. These colourful games look better than ever here, presenting the simple but enjoyable side-scrolling adventures in 4K on PS5. With some quality-of-life improvements and adjustable difficulty, this collection is a highly accessible set of games that players of all ages will enjoy.