The PS5 has been out for more than a week now here in Europe — it's been a whole two weeks of next-gen gaming in the US — and we reckon that Sony's new system has enjoyed one of the best console launch lineups ever. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon's Souls lead the charge, but let's not forget about solid third party titles like Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition.
The variety on offer has been excellent, especially when compared to the slim pickings of the PS4 launch library. Of course, there's also backwards compatibility to consider — all of those top tier PS4 titles just waiting to be played on the new machine. We've had a blast trying out updated games such as Ghost of Tsushima and Days Gone, which now look and run better than ever on PS5. The bottom line is that we've been kept very busy, and that hasn't always been the case when it comes to console release periods.
But what have you played most on your PS5 so far? What's been your favourite PS5 launch game? We want to know, so get voting in our polls, and then feed us all the details in the comments section below.
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Read that as favourite lunch game. I think Overcooked would win that.
Astro the most fun had with the console as a family
Dirt 5 the most rage inducing due to the fact after the last update the game is broken
@Spoonman-2 What's wrong with it now?
Astro's Playroom is the most fun I've had so far with the system, Spider-Man Miles Morales was really good too if a little short but the story was great. I got bored pretty quickly with Assassin's Creed Valhalla so traded it in for Demon's Souls which I've yet to start and Sackboy is good if nothing special sadly.
Overall there are some very good and great launch titles, however the vast majority can be played in some form elsewhere and Astro Playroom is probably the only true exclusive in that sense. So all things considered I'd have to say the PS2 probably has the best launch lineup of any Playstation
Astrobot is brilliant. Great simple but fun gameplay, excellent use of the controller and so much nostalgia. I hope this franchise continues.
Easy best launch line up so far.
Been playing Astro, sack boy, demon souls.
Just wish Sony would make an epic FPS, maybe a resistance fall of man.
Yikes, someone voted Godfall.
Can't vote yet as I'm doing a replay with the Spider-man Remaster before starting MM. Astrobot was really fun and an excellent demonstration of the Dualsense. I'm sure they all great but not sure which will be my favourite yet.
ASTROOOOOOO
I love this picture! 😱 Says it all
Time to shine old Gem!
I still feel like the PlayStation 2 had the best lineup.
Miles Morales
#1 Astrobot
#2 WRC 9 (sold Dirt its garbage in my opinion)
#3 COD Cold War
#4 Sackboy
#5 Godfall
@Guyokai and?
Would have been Demon Souls if i had one. 😢
@carlos82 Get back to us after you’ve played Demon’s Souls. It’s definitely an exclusive, and it’s Excellent with a capital E. Have fun!
@get2sammyb
A lot!
Crashed around 10 times in 6 hours play after the latest update, then corrupted my save so I had to start again. (TWICE!) .. 6 of the trophies are unobtainable too, check them out on PSProfiles
Mine is in the bin🥲
Astro <3 loved that game!
@ORO_ERICIUS
WRC worthy of a buy? Not too hard for an old bloke like me with cataracts? 🤓
Definitely Astro. That game gave me such a warm fuzzy feeling.
@ORO_ERICIUS I'm not saying its a bad game. I'm having fun with it but for me, personally, I wouldn't say it was my favorite out of the launch titles.
@Spoonman-2 That sucks! I know @Quintumply has been playing this a lot, too. Wonder if he's experienced similar things?
Demon's Souls will probably go down as my preferred game but I voted Astro because it's the most perfect way to start your PS5 journey.
Playstation 1 had a much better line up than this....
@Grimwood exactly my thoughts, not getting the enthusiasm for this line up at all..
@get2sammyb @Spoonman-2 I've not paid any attention to the Trophies to be honest, but the game has been crashing for me as well. I'll finish a race and the game will close. It's a real shame because I enjoy it a lot, but it's definitely unstable right now.
As for my favourite launch game, I voted Astro's Playroom because a) it's wonderful and b) I've not played any of the other "obvious" choices!
@Quintumply
Make sure auto cloud updates are off, that way if the stoopid game messes your save up you can go back to your last one!
Just backup each time you finish playing, silly thing is the PS4 Pro version was fine... apart from major screen tearing before the update
I've been really enjoying MM, Bugsnax, Sackboy, and Demon's Souls. But Astro is on a whole different level. Fantastic game.
@Deljo I completely agree. I also preferred PlayStation 2’s launch games.
Nothing wrong with this launch. There are some great games. I’ve bought 6 of them. Spider-Man Ultimate Edition, Dirt 5, Call of Duty, Sackboy, Mortal Kombat 11 and Watch Dogs.
I just don’t think they are on the same level as those two launches.
.... whichever game doesn't repeatedly crash my PS5. I've issued over 20 bug reports just today. Keeps switching off mid game then screen going black when I try to switch it back on. Been doing this for days. Really is unacceptable. Loved Morlales though. Replaying Spidey in Ultimate form just now. The crashes are making me question if its worth the hastle.
People who choose astrobot maybe should give sackboy a go (if it goes on sale) feels very similar and i defo enjpyed it more than i have the other lbp games
The initial Astro controller demo made me giddy and being a newbie for Demon Souls, I can't say I've ever been so blown-away, sad, tense and full of rage in such a small amount of time, totally awesome...it keeps calling to me from across the room..damn you!
@TeapotBuddha Ridge Racer was absolutely mind blowing when it launched as was Mario 64 a bit later, since then there's never been anywhere near close to the same leaps in gaming, with possibly the PS2 era being the last truly big jump.
Its strange really as in hardware terms the leaps are far bigger than ever but in gaming terms its smaller than its ever been
I don't have my PS5 yet (confirmed for next week, though!), but managed to get hold of Demon's Souls, Miles Morales and NBA 2K21. I can confirm NBA 2K smells best. Must be that Mamba sweat... Can't wait to actually PLAY these games!
@1_W1NG3D_4NG3L yeah not worth the price it is now but it controls and uses the haptics very similar the level design especially in the last 2 worlds are amazing and whoever done the music/sound on this game, thoses guys need a payrise 😂
Demon's Souls a remake..........................and like Grimwood said There are 2 launch games. A remake and Astro Bot. ......hardly setting the world on fire.
....then Cyberpunk 2077 came out...
Demon's Souls by a country mile
I want to replay Overcooked 1 & 2 in Overcooked All You Can Eat 😀
And also Planet Coaster
Don't have a favourite. Cancelled my pre-order (didn't have a guaranteed day-one system anyway) because there was nothing I feel I really want to/must play.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales is my favorite followed closely by Astro's Playroom. Even after getting the Platinum trophy in Astro's Playroom I still find myself playing it. Really hope Team Asobi is given the chance to make another game in the series. And if Miles Morales is just a sample of what might be in store for Spider-Man 2 I'm even more hyped than I was. The combat and web swinging were really improved and with two Spider-Men now I can see opportunity for cool co-op gameplay.
Don't remember the PS1 launch too well but I'd say from PS2 on this is the best PlayStation launch lineup.
I went with Astro’s Playroom, which only its short length stops it from being up there with the great platformer as of all time.
Sackboy would be there as well, but there seems to be a level advancement but not many folks are talking about.
I thought it would be Sackboy but I haven't even started that yet!Was too busy with Astrobot...so yeah..ASTROBOT is King!
@Wilforce It had a good lineup for sure, but I have to say that PS5's out did it enough.
Hi there fellow gamers.
Favourite PS5 games? Easy:
Demon´s Souls and Astro´s playroom.
The first is a classic remade in the best posible way and a true showcase of the possibilities the PS5.
The second is a delight to play and a true showcase of the possibilities of the Dualsense.
Better than that, both a joy and a delight to play.
And I still haven´t played Spiderman Miles Morales and Sackboy yet(the later is going to be my birthday gift)
Cheers, stay safe and happy next gen gaming to us all
PS2 launch line up is my fav. Tekken Tag, Ridge Racer 5, & the almighty SSX blew my young mind back in the day.
The PS5 line up is great though, nice variety of awesome games. My pick of the bunch is Demon's Souls, with Astro being a close 2nd.
@Guyokai honestly the game could do better. It was crap during the beginning and maybe the middle but eventually got better. At least It's better than that avengers crap.
@Paranoimia whoops buddy you ***** up
@Xenoslayer313 How so, when there's nothing currently on it that I want to play? 🤔
I'll pick one up when the games I want start to appear. No point until then.
@Paranoimia you probably play 2K and fps games😂 And what games are you even excited for.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales for me, despite not owning a PS5. I had to play it on my PS4.
@Ridwaano I'm a big TMNT fan so that really made me happy!
Any chance you also have the original artwork/picture?
Spider-man: Miles Morales feels like the first game that is truly next gen for me.
Though Demon's Souls is the game that I bought my PS5 for.
Have to admit, Cold war looks pretty nice on the PS5 as well.
Miles is fantastic. It's just a dlc, really, so it's hard to praise it as a full amazing launch title, but it's winning my gaming time atm. Basically the whole series is just infamous with a marvel skin. But infamous is one of my all time favorite Sony series, so I'm not complaining that much. Miss infamous still though.
Sackboy I'm holding off as a Christmas treat.
@KidBoruto
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/e1/b8/e5e1b883fd4e268fec7e54e35ec3a5b6.jpg
Here you go 😉
Miles Morales followed closely by Astro Bot. Looking forward to Cyberpunk but will try and squeeze Sackboy in before then.
Best launch line-up ever (well, PS1's prob had slightly bigger impact coming from 2D to 3D but still, Demon's Souls, Miles Morales and AstroBot with the DualSense are legit great games
@Xenoslayer313 See for yourself: https://psnprofiles.com/Paranoimia
I really only have Spider-Man and bugsnax so I have to go with Spider-Man by default. I'm still looking forward to an actual launch game though, I know one will be here by at least march.
@Steel76 Man, I still have nightmares about all the games I wanted to play but didn't have the time or money (being a kid) to get when the ps2 launched. All I had was Tekken tag, a blockbuster membership, and Doa 2 hardcore, so not even an adventure game.
@Spoonman-2 no you can set difficulty to 60%. It is so smooth and rewarding... I love it. The best rallye game ever. Blackfriday deal ps store 35€ deluxe edition. The lightning and graphics are awesome.
@InsertUsername It lacks punch and diversity.
@Paranoimia I am so sorry. Please forgive me.
@Paranoimia fr please i mean it
@Grimwood welcome to ignore. Terrible attitude.
@Wilforce That's certainly your opinion, but I have to disagree.
Demons souls
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