Feature: Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS4 Games of 2020 So Far

Oh boy... here we go, there’s going to be a vocal minority not happy about this.

No surprised and thoroughly deserved imo.

There are some truly great games and experiences out there, but Naughty Dog is just in an entirely different class of their own.

This will be fun.

Good to see Nioh 2 sneaking in there like the badass ninja it is

Oh yeah this is going to go over well with the usual suspects plus the people who haven’t posted here in years but now feel the need to let everyone know how they really feel about a certain something

Haven't played enough games to do a top 10 but I can do a top 5 and it's one I don't think will change as the year goes on, except for maybe the 5th spot:
1. Ghost of Tsushima
2. Streets of Rage 4
3. The Last of Us: Part II
4. Final Fantasy VII Remake (can't believe I have it that high not being a super fan of the original but I really like it)
5. MLB The Show 20

That's all subjective, obviously. Objectively, I can see why The Last of Us: Part II will be scooping up the majority of the Year-end awards.

I have a feeling this year the Game Awards will be quite heavy with PS4 Exclusives.

I’m no fanboy, but they are killing it.

My popcorn is warming up....

(Psst, i completely agree with the ordering of the top 4 titles).

If the exclusive software in this list alone (not even mentioning games from across the generation) cant sell people on a PS5, nothing will. Even if you dont like one or two of them for whatever reason, the breadth of exclusive software is incredible.

I haven't played the last of us 2 yet. I havent finished most of the games I have bought in the last 5 years but my next 2 games will be last of us 2 and nioh 2 once I finish ghost of tsushima.

Ooh that was close, testament to how beloved Ghost of Tsushima has become in such a relatively short period of time. This is why Sony's strategy of mixing highly-anticipated sequels with brand new and exciting IPs has made them top dogs this gen.

As for the No.1....well, I've said much too much perhaps already BUT I think it's a masterpiece and one of the most daring narratives of recent years, in any medium.

I reckon HBO execs must be rubbing their hands together with the potential of the TV series. Who to cast as Joel and Ellie though? That's the big question!

I have heard Anson Mount of Star Trek Discovery fame has been linked to the role of Joel. Could be a good choice. I'd like either Dafne Keen or the actor who plays Lydia in The Walking Dead as Ellie. Those are my two cents anyway.

Great list overall, Pushsquare readers have great taste and I'm so glad to see Streets of Rage 4 getting some love

Not played a single game on that list yet and the only one I’m interested in is the last of us when it’s cheaper of course aha. (Not complaining about the list btw)

👻 ghost of tshushima is still number one to me.word up son

Its been a surprisingly strong "final" year for new games, long may it continue into the next generation

Let the tears from the minority group out there roll. Good list all around and no complaints here with the order.

Im just here for the comments

grabs popcorn

I can't remember what I voted for lmao.

Anyways, not a bad list.

I forget when the vote is, my top 3 pick is ghost tsushima, final fantasy 7 remake and persona 5 royal

Having just bought a PS4 recently I’m looking forward to playing most of these. Finished GoW and almost done with Spider-Man.

Ghost of Tsushima and Last of Us 2 are the most appealing from this year

Looks legit. A list of great games and one highly controversial one. I'm really torn between PS and XBOX next gen... hmm hmm hmm.

Pretty sweet list. The only game from 2020 I have played so far is Command and Conquer Remastered, i tend to wait for sales.

Hi there fellow gamers. That is a pretty good list of favourites of this year. My top 5 are:
1- Ghost of Tsushima. I mean, it is the game I always wanted to play, so I´m a bit biased on this one. Having said that, it is one of the most beautiful games I´ve ever played. Love exploring the island of Tsushima, searching for shrines, hotsprings and slicing and dicing Mongols and bandits left and right.
2- The Last of Us Part 2. If not for Ghost, this game would be at the top. Such an amazing game in every single way. Huge props to ND for making such a masterpiece of a game. Still think about it from time to time. Absolutely brilliant.
3- Ni-Oh 2. So...... with this you are probably getting that I´m a huge fan of Samurais and Ninjas. Wich I am, proudly so. Love the Japanese culture and ancient feudal Japan time period. Loved the first one, enjoying this one a lot to.
4- Streets of Rage 4. Big fan of this franchise and very happy it is finally back. And it´s absolutely fantastic. The huge combos you can do, the great soundtrack, both new and old school, the awesome hand drawn art style. The SoR sequel I´ve always wanted.
5- Final Fantasy VII Remake. The original was a very good game and this remake is pretty good. It does stretch a looooot though. And the combat mechanics need to have some work in my opinion.
That´s all folks. Cheers, stay safe out there and happy gaming to us all

Have a feeling ghost would pass TLOU2 if this was re-run in a few months.

@1_W1NG3D_4NG3L Alva Baptista? She's 23, Dafne is the exact right age at 15. I know Hollywood often casts older actors for younger roles (Fox as Marty and Maguire as Peter Parker spring to mind) but I'd prefer if they cast someone that can actually convince as a slightly naive teenage girl. Maybe she could pull it off though.

And Joel? Obviously the likes of Jackman and Brolin would be good choices but I'd prefer someone lesser known for the role.

@Dodoo Nah, it will be Bugsnax by year's end.

😜

@Kienda - Well, its not like there's much competition this year. Animal Crossing is about it for Nintendo, and Microsoft so far has nothing. If Cyberpunk manages to come out this year that might change things, but as it stands, it seems PS4 exclusives are where its at this year.

A shame The Last of Us II got top spot, but I can't say I'm surprised (the game seems really popular for some reason); at least Ghost of Tsushima gave it a run for its money.

Decent list, but I really have found this year to be the worst year in a while for games. So far none of the games from 2020 have been very engaging. Really hoping this fall is better.

So far, my favorites are:
1. Ghost of Tsushima - One of the best open world games I've played, it's there on the top alongside BoTW

2. Final Fantasy VII Remake - SE nailed it with this one and what I love the most is how they made the characters even better, especially Cloud and Aerith

3. Nioh 2 - Among the games on this list, I feel like this is an underrated PS4 exclusive. One of the best Souls-like game ever

4. Persona 5 Royal - Been a fan of Persona series since P3 and what more can I say about this game? It's great.

@Dodoo I feel the exact opposite ghosts is getting propped up somewhat from both hype and tlou part 2 haters. Don’t get me wrong I love ghosts I haven’t even made it to the second island yet because how fun it is with tons to do but like most games when compared to part 2 it doesn’t come out favorably

@FullMetalWesker you can’t understand why part 2 is popular like really? It’s because it’s a masterpiece with a brilliant story,phenomenal graphics,some of the best level design this gen to go along with some of the best tps stealth gameplay there is

The 2020 releases that I've played so far:

1. Ghost of Tsushima
2. MLB The Show 20
3. Final Fantasy 7 Remake
4. Trials of Mana Remake

@Jacko11 yeah they are in a different class! The lowest class

@dark_knightmare2 - I get the technical aspects; the visuals, physics, audio and accessibility options are all top-tier stuff. However, it's all undermined (at least for me) by gameplay deliberately designed to make you feel awful (i.e. you're not supposed to enjoy it even a little bit), a story that's also designed to make you (and its characters) feel awful (to put it lightly), and generally just doesn't seem worth it as either a sequel (Not a single character from the first game comes out even remotely okay) or a standalone game (a lot of the story relies on your pre-attachment to said characters from the first game).
In short, the game seems a misery simulator to me, so it seems a bit weird for me to see people shower so much praise upon it using (as you did) words like masterpiece and voting it as the best PS4 game of the year so far.

@Akurusu if you truly believe that and aren’t just being a troll, then i’ll pray you grow out of your misguided nature and learn to see what is clearly a fact

Hey, does anyone notice the games' position on the vote almost exactly mirrors the release schedule of these games? The earlier in the year the game released, the worse they did (with a few exceptions). Bias or coincidence? I'd bet a silver nickel if Doom Eternal released two weeks ago, it would do much better.

Glad to see Doom finish so highly although I would disagree that 'the platform sections were well implemented' as I thought it was unnecessary and the worst bit of the game but only my opinion. GoT is my favourite as I am enjoying it more than TLOU2 but only due to it being a more fun experience, TLOU2 is amazing and the better made game but my is it bleak I was drained by the end!
All in all a very good top 10 and glad my top 3 made the top 5

The only game on the list I've played is the last of us 2 and it's pretty amazing. I'm very sceptical about Ghost of Tsushima. Time will tell how "brilliant it is". I know I won't buy it until it's going for €20.
I also hope to pick up RE3 when it's cheaper.

@FullMetalWesker Misery likes company!

😉

Hey maybe you like every game or film to be all smiles and sunshine and probably think listening to Radiohead makes one suicidal but that's the not the case for everyone. I like the dark and whilst Part II may seem bleak there is light in it as well. Maybe it was too subtle for you.

😂

Lastly, you and others are entitled not to like the game but if you can't understand why many do, well that's just pure arrogance on your part. It's pretty obvious why this game is rated highly by many.

Anyway, why not talk about what you DO like or is that beyond you?

🤦

@Col_McCafferty
Calm down buddy. Why so aggressive?

@BruceStraley Perfectly calm mate.

@Col_McCafferty - "Perfectly calm mate."
No offense mate, but that last paragraph seems to say otherwise;

"Lastly, you and others are entitled not to like the game but if you can't understand why many do, well that's just pure arrogance on your part. It's pretty obvious why this game is rated highly by many.
Anyway, why not talk about what you DO like or is that beyond you?"

I'm not sure why you jumped on me like that, unless you think I'm one of those '0/10 terrible game' types that were review bombing the game when it came out. If so, I'll state it plain: I'm not one of those. You seemed to have missed it, but in my first sentence, I did in fact list what I thought were the best parts of the game: "I get the technical aspects; the visuals, physics, audio and accessibility options are all top-tier stuff." so it's not like I hate everything about the game; heck, I don't even hate it full stop (I'm not a fan to be fair, but I wouldn't go as far as to say I outright hate it). I just don't get why so many are calling it a masterpiece (especially the story), when the game seems not only overwhelmingly negative (much moreso than the first one), but not particularly subtle either.

@MarcG420 Oh boy, almost as wearily predictable as those jumping in in advance of anything kicking off saying "here come the people who aren't permitted to have an opinion that differs from my own - they're just wrong, because...well because I just said so".
I have no opinion on it one way or the other. But I'd at least accept that all sides need to have a way to express an opinion. All this "if you can't say anything nice...." brigade can by all means live in their sickly nauseating world - let them stick to the clique because if you actually lived in a world where everyone was as sugary nice (fake) as that: I guarantee you'd blow your brains out by the end of day one.

@InsertGoodName where did I say people weren’t allowed to have an opinion?

You make up a whole conversation to go with that too?

@FullMetalWesker you don’t think a story where a man selfishly dooms ALL OF HUMANITY for his own selfishness is negative? Really? I loved both games but come on...

Dreams way down the list is disappointing

@MarcG420 - Oh, don't get me wrong, the first wasn't all sunshine and rainbows either (especially the ending, as you pointed out) but that game seemed overall more balanced in its tone; even in the ending, Joel and Ellie at least made it out reasonably okay; it's not much, but it's at least something.
@themcnoisy - Agreed, but to be fair, Dreams is kinda like Super Mario Maker: It's reliant on user engagement to create and/or play user-created games and as such, requires a lot of patience and commitment to make it work. Compare it to games like Ghost of Tsushima or Doom Eternal where you simply need to play out the experience provided and it's no surprise that most (myself included) end up playing those types of games, instead of games like Dreams.

Don't understand the love for Doom Eternal at all. The biggest disappointment of the year and not a patch on 2016. Awful level design, atrocious frustrating platforming sections, not enough ammo so you're always farming for it, you're then forced to use your chainsaw with hardly any fuel, and too many bells and whistles - runes, mods, weapon points, weapon upgrades etc. It just doesn't flow like 2016 and the enemy animations are terrible too with crap boss fights. Hated it and uninstalled it.

My current top games of 2020

1.Ghost of Tsushima
2.Streets Of Rage 4
3.Final Fantasy 7
4.Nioh 2
5.The Last Of Us Part 2
6.Dreams
7.Resident Evil 3 Remake

I have yet to start Doom Eternal, Trials of Mana or Sakura wars but 2020 so far has been an incredible year for videogames and a near perfect send off for the Playstation 4 .

@Jacko11 Yes I do believe it, and I’m far from misguided. I don’t put ND on a pedestal.

@Akurusu who would you put higher than Naughty Dog then, besides maybe Rockstar?

@dark_knightmare2 fair enough, we all have our favourites!

It has been a fantastic 7 months on PS4.

I have played Nioh2, Ghost of Tsushima, TLOU2, DOOM Eternal and Kakarot on that list.

Doom was on PC.

1. Nioh 2
2. The Last of Us 2
3. FF7 Remake

Sorry Ghost

I played GOT and Persona 5 Royal and enjoyed them both immensely.

@Jacko11 Atlus for me! but thats because I like their output.

@FullMetalWesker I feel you, bro, I really do. Call me a sadist or something but I have a lot of respect and admiration for something that's as dark and ambitious as the last of us part 2, thats why its my favorite game of the year. I do think its not quite a masterpiece, Its hard for me to consider a game a masterpiece. Ghost of Tsushima is definitely not a masterpiece, but Both are amazing games and for LOU2, it made me feel things truly no other medium(games, TV, or movies) had made me feel, you know?

@Jacko11 Who would I put higher than Naughty Dog? Just about any developer who doesn’t burn through game animators & abuse the strike system.

@Darylb88 Yup! Good ol’ ATLUS

@Akurusu so I’m guessing you dislike Bioware, Rockstar, Epic, NetherRealm, Treyarch, CD Project? Just too name a few.