Game of the Month June 2015

Wow, and we thought that May was a weak month. To be fair, the rules of Game of the Month state that we can't include re-releases of any kind that have appeared on a PlayStation console in the past, so the likes of the great Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition missed out on a chance at victory by default. Plus, with us still badgering away on our review of The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited, that avoided making the cut, too. Still, June was pretty lacking when it came to big new releases, but nevertheless, we eventually managed to scrape together a somewhat decent list of wannabe winners. Bet you can't guess what took our coveted Platinum Trophy, though.

Bronze Trophy: Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3

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Adding to the Vita's already good selection of Warriors titles, Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3 is a solid release. Taking the main elements of the fantastic Samurai Warriors 4 and smashing them together, we wrote that "the personal touch of following the grand tale of Japan's unification as your own custom character is something that fans will adore, while the combat mechanics which Samurai Warriors 4 introduced act as the always enjoyable core of the experience". It scored a 7/10.

Silver Trophy: J-Stars Victory VS+

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Blasting onto all of Sony's platforms last month was J-Stars Victory VS+ - a title that throws many of anime and manga's most popular personalities into one big brawler. It's pretty crazy, but we mostly enjoyed the ride. "A solid character roster coupled with some eye-catching combat is what this beat-'em-up is all about – even if it could afford to take some more risks, given the wealth of source material on offer," we concluded in our 7/10 review.

Gold Trophy: PlanetSide 2

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Yes, we know what you're thinking, and you're right - for now. We haven't quite finished our review of PlanetSide 2. Reviewer Matt Adcock is still getting stuck into this massive title, but he assures us that it's well worth a download on PlayStation 4. The gigantic multiplayer shooter has enjoyed huge success on PC, and now that it's finally on Sony's latest console, there's apparently little reason to miss out on the sci-fi madness, complete with futuristic weaponry and awe-inspiring battlefields.

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Platinum Trophy: Batman: Arkham Knight

You definitely didn't see this one coming. According to reviewer Ben Tarrant, while Batman: Arkham Knight "doesn't leave your jaw agape like Arkham City seemed to manage with such ease and finesse", it's still more than good enough of a game to be crowned June's best. The caped crusader's final escapade features elements that are "fine-tuned to perfection", and overall, it's a "superior game that plays brilliantly". Rocksteady's done it again, then, and The Bat's curtain call earned a great 8/10 in our review.


And that just about wraps up another month of PlayStation gaming. What was your favourite game in June? Are you batty for Batman, or did something else grab your attention? Vote in our poll, and let us know in the comments section below.

What was your favourite game in June? (31 votes)

  1. Batman: Arkham Knight71%
  2. J-Stars Victory VS+  0%
  3. PlanetSide 213%
  4. Samurai Warriors Chronicles 36%
  5. Other10%

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