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Who could have predicted that FromSoftware’s Demon’s Souls would usher in a new subgenre of gaming? The 2009 release set the stage for its spiritual successor, 2011’s Dark Souls, to take the world by storm. FromSoftware’s titles have undoubtedly influenced gaming as a whole.
The best Souls-like PS Plus games are typically difficult, prioritize boss encounters, and feature weighty combat that incorporates a degree of strategy. While games such as Lords of the Fallen wear their Dark Souls influence on their sleeves, others are a bit more subtle in their comparisons. Except for a few notable exceptions, PS Plus Extra and Premium do not have many Souls titles in their library; however, there are quite a few games like Dark Souls on PS Plus.
Updated November 30, 2024 by Mark Sammut: PS Plus Extra and Premium’s November 2024 lineup included a Souls-like game, albeit a rather bizarre one. Those craving a one-of-a-kind journey should check out the project linked below.
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Also, on December 17, Grime and Stranger of Pradise: Final Fantasy Origin will be leaving PS Plus.
While every upcoming Souls-like game is on PS Plus Premium, some are not part of the Extra tier.
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1 Bloodborne
FromSoftware’s Lovecraftian Souls-like Masterpiece
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- March 24, 2015
- How Long To Beat
- 33 Hours
- Intense Fast-Paced Combat
- Immersive Victorian Gothic Setting
- All-Around Brilliant Boss Fights
- Chalice Dungeons Aren’t Great, But They Are Still Fine As Bonus Content
FromSoftware’s Bloodborne is the best Souls-like game on PS Plus Extra and Premium. A Gothic masterpiece set in the nightmare-inducing Yharnam, this PS4 exclusive is a masterclass in atmosphere, environmental design, music, and gameplay. Even post-Elden Ring, an argument could be made that FromSoftware peaked with Bloodborne, reaching a high that precious few developers ever get to achieve.
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Utilizing a far more aggressive battle system than the Souls games, Bloodborne does not allow players a single restful moment. When playing this game, every instance is spent on edge as a new terrifying beast lurks around every corner, waiting to brutally demolish the Hunter. It is glorious. Compared to Dark Souls or Elden Ring, Bloodborne has a smaller pool of weapons and armor, allowing for a more limited range of builds. Even though this decision can be disappointing, the included items are valid candidates that can carry players for most of the campaign, and the weapons have multiple forms. That said, the game still has a decent selection of options, so it is not fully a case of quantity over quality.
2 Demon’s Souls (2020)
A Gorgeous PS5 Remake Of The Original Souls Game
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- November 12, 2020
- How Long To Beat
- 23 Hours
- Fantastic Visuals
- Revamped Combat
- A Genuine Current-Gen Experience
2009’s Demon’s Souls started the Souls-like movement, and FromSoftware’s masterpiece is still worth a playthrough beyond just its historical significance. In terms of pure atmosphere, Demon’s Souls is near-untouched, and most of the levels are incredibly well-designed (even if some are quite frustrating). Still, for all its brilliance, the original version shows its age in places.
Fortunately, 2020’s remake is readily available and does a great job of modernizing its ancestor without diminishing most of its strengths. Arguably the best-looking Souls-like on PS Plus, Bluepoint’s Demon’s Souls drops players into Boletaria, granting them immediate access to five Archstones that link them to different Worlds. Each one has a unique feel, and players are encouraged to jump back and forth between them.
Compared to something like Dark Souls, Demon’s Souls‘ difficulty comes from the trek to the bosses rather than the fights themselves, most of which are fairly easy by the standards of the genre (a few exceptions notwithstanding). However, the stages are long, dense, challenging, and puzzling.
2009’s
Demon’s Souls
is also on PS Plus Premium
and birthed the Souls genre. While dated in ways (and hamstrung by the fact that PS Plus can only stream PS3 titles), FromSoftware’s project is nevertheless a masterpiece.
3 Remnant 2
Third-Person Shooter Souls-like With Great Co-Op
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- July 25, 2023
- How Long To Beat
- 20 Hours
As fun as Souls-likes are in general, the genre’s releases can threaten to blend together, with most games featuring fairly similar combat. As such, Gunfire’s Remnant stands out due to emphasizing ranged gunplay over melee or magic. The 2023 sequel expands well on its predecessor’s solid foundations, presenting an improved experience that shines brightly in co-op while also working well enough as a solo adventure.
Split into worlds/realms that all have wildly different esthetics, Remnant 2 strikes a middle-ground between curated linear progression and open-ended exploration, the latter part coming courtesy of optional dungeons that use light procedural generation. The combat is pretty typical for a third-person shooter, but it is supplemented by a robust class system and modifiers like mods and mutators. The game also nails its boss fights, a few of which are massive in scope.
4 Hollow Knight Voidheart Edition
The Ultimate 2D Metroidvania With Souls-like Combat
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- February 24, 2017
- Developer(s)
- Team Cherry
- How Long To Beat
- 27 Hours
- Great Exploration
- Addictive Combat With Good Progression
- A Lot Of Content
Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight was one of the most popular indie games of the 2010s, and time has not dulled any of the project’s shine. This 2D Metroidvania is set in Hallownest, a deceptively massive underground kingdom that is filled with beauty and nightmares. Cast as the Knight, players must traverse this strange world, battling enemies and defeating bosses along the way.
Similar to Dark Souls, Hollow Knight does not hold the player’s hand in any significant way. Encouraging exploration and backtracking, the game fills its world with lore drops and NPCs that deliver side quests. Hollow Knight is not only one of the best PS Plus Souls-like games but also one of the greatest titles on the service.
5 Dead Cells
Perfectly Adapting Souls-like Combat To A 2D Roguelike
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- August 7, 2018
- Developer(s)
- Motion Twin
- How Long To Beat
- 15 Hours
- Combat Is Satisfying
- Roguelite Structure Implemented Very Well
- Very Difficult But Rarely Unfair
Dead Cells is a 2D Metroidvania with rogue-lite elements in the sense that death sends players back to the start. As the Prisoner, players must traverse a dangerous island in order to kill its king, a process that entails defeating plenty of bosses along the way. During a run, the Prisoner picks up new weapons, items, and upgrades, all of which outside a select few are lost upon death.
Due to its procedurally generated levels, Dead Cells constantly shake things up so no two playthroughs are exactly the same. This design not only extends the game’s replayability and lifespan but also ensures that players never feel too comfortable as they traverse this challenging world. The combat system is fast-paced and addictive.
6 Nioh
Team Ninja’s Supernatural-Themed Romp Through Japanese History
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- February 7, 2017
- How Long To Beat
- 35 Hours
- Intense Combat With Multiple Stances
- Consistently Challenging & Well-Designed Boss Fights
- Fun Setting
- When Is There Too Much Loot?
Team Ninja’s Nioh takes the Dark Souls formula and throws a few dozen or so mechanics on top of it. Featuring three stances, a plethora of weapon types, and an expansive world filled with secrets, Nioh‘s similarities to FromSoftware’s franchise are immediately apparent, however, the game does set itself apart quite well. The Japanese setting makes for a pleasant change of pace, especially since it is inspired by the Sengoku Period.
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The combat is quick and vicious, reflecting Team Ninja’s history with franchises like Ninja Gaiden. Nioh‘s campaign is split into smaller maps rather than one large interconnected world, although each area does come with shortcuts and plenty of secrets. Also, Souls players who love collecting loot will find that Nioh does not hold back in dishing out goodies. In fact, it might give away too many drops.
7 The Surge 2
An Admirable Sci-Fi Take On The Souls-like Formula
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- September 24, 2019
- How Long To Beat
- 21 Hours
- Rare Sci-Fi Soulslike
- Dismemberment System
- Compact World
- Threatens To Overstay Its Welcome
Both of The Surge games are available on PS Plus Premium and Extra, and together they should provide more than 50 hours of Souls-like gameplay. While the first entry has its strengths, the sequel improves nearly every aspect of its predecessor. The combat is smooth and satisfying, especially since players have the option to target specific limbs of enemies.
The Surge 2 shows off a lot more of this universe’s dystopian setting, fleshing out the world’s backstory through its environmental storytelling. The Surge 2 is for anyone who has always wanted a sci-fi take on the Dark Souls formula, and the game does it well.
The Surge
is certainly worth a playthrough, even if it falls short in a few areas when compared to its predecessor. Still, if someone wants to complete all the Souls-like games on PS Plus Extra, they should start with the first game in Deck13’s duology.
8 Mortal Shell
Rough At Times, But Interesting Take On Builds
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- August 18, 2020
- How Long To Beat
- 11 Hours
- Shell System Is Interesting
- Gameplay Is Pretty Fun
- Clunky Compared To AAA Soulslikes
- Repetitive
Mortal Shell wears its Dark Souls influences on its sleeve, although the game does introduce a couple of fresh ideas. As tends to be the case with this sub-genre, the core gameplay loop revolves around exploring a dark fantasy world filled with enemies that pack a punch and respawn whenever the player dies. While a bit more linear than most FromSoftware’s projects, Mortal Shell‘s level design is cut from the same cloth.
Even though the combat system is relatively typical for these sorts of games, Cold Symmetry shakes things up in two major ways. For one, Mortal Shell incorporates different shells that correspond with classes, and players can swap between them at specific locations. These shells serve as replacements for traditional loot. Another unique concept is that players can harden their shells to block incoming attacks, a mechanic they will need to master if they want to overcome the campaign’s reasonably challenging bosses.
9 Eldest Souls
Solid Isometric Alternative
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- July 29, 2021
- Developer
- Fallen Flag Studio
- How Long To Beat
- 5 Hours
- Boss Rush (Which Could Be A Con, Depending On What A Player Is Craving In A Soulslike)
- Boss Rush (Which Could Be A Pro, Depending On What A Player Is Craving In A Soulslike)
Eldest Souls does not hide its appreciation for FromSoftware’s genre-defining Souls series, but it is also not afraid to try and establish a distinct identity. Played from an isometric point-of-view, the indie game tells a simple story about humanity’s revolt against the gods and the latter’s counterattack that pushes the former to the brink of annihilation. As such, players must eliminate a string of gods to ensure their species’ survival. Eldest Souls is a boss-rush game, so the campaign centers solely around a collection of enemies that must be defeated. This is a notable change from the typical Souls-like since exploration is not really part of the package, although there are some interludes between the boss encounters.
Eldest Souls plays well, and it should hit the spot with people who seek out direct and aggressive combat. Each boss comes with their own arena, all of which are visually impressive in their own right. The bosses are, generally, enjoyable, and they pack a challenge without venturing into unfair territory all that often. The game even has skill trees to provide some build options, which does add an element of replayability to what is ultimately a fairly short experience.
10 Kena: Bridge Of Spirits
Fun Adventure With Challenging Combat
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- September 21, 2021
- How Long To Beat
- 10 Hours
- More Accessible Soulslike
- Vibrant & Interesting Universe
- Weapon System That Encourages Trying Different Types
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an admirable indie project that could easily pass for a triple-A release. Ember Lab created a beautiful and immersive fantasy world that just demands to be explored, even if the campaign itself is fairly linear. Cast as the eponymous spirit guide, players must use their skills to put the deceased to rest and also fight back corruption as it spreads across the mountain. Along with a small pool of abilities, Kena is armed with a staff that can also be used as a bow.
Although not quite as combat-driven as some Souls-likes, Kena: Bridge of Spirits nevertheless incorporates frequent fights, including a myriad of boss encounters that can pack a considerable wallop. Melee actions are reasonably satisfying to execute, and they are complemented well by Kena’s ranged and spiritual abilities. When not engaging in battles to the death, the game shifts its focus to puzzles, exploration, and light platforming. None of these elements are particularly original, but they are generally executed well.
11 Grime
Awesome Setting, Environments, & Bosses
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- August 2, 2021
- Developer(s)
- Clover Bite
- How Long To Beat
- 12 Hours
- Fascinating World/Lore
- Combat & Boss Fights Are Well-Designed
- Difficulty Threatens To Feel Exhausting At Times
If Salt and Sacrifice is a Souls-like with Metroidvania elements, Grime is a Metroidvania with Souls-like elements. Specifically, the game’s combat is very much cut from the Dark Souls universe, with players having to fight off aggressive enemies with well-telegraphed attacks. However, the indie title changes one specific thing: death does not result in a loss of experience. Removing this central Souls-like mechanic makes things a bit more manageable since Grime still packs an incredible punch in terms of difficulty.
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Death is constant throughout the campaign, so a bit of forgiveness can go a long way to encourage players to keep trying until they break through a wall. While not offering the same range of build options as some other entries in the genre, Grime has three specific archetypes that are quite different from each other, along with a solid range of weapons.
As previously mentioned, this release falls 100% in the Metroidvania sphere, including a heavy focus on platforming and a drip-feed of abilities designed around movement (along with combat). Grime‘s grim-dark world is reasonably large and labyrinthian, and the game encourages players to explore thoroughly. The campaign delivers a constant sense of discovery, rewarding those who are willing to take risks and experiment.
12 Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
An Unapologetically Bizarre Experience
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- March 9, 2023
- Developer(s)
- ACE Team
- How Long To Beat
- 12 Hours
- Fun Combat System That Has Quite A Bit Of Depth
- Unique Visual Style And Setting
- Quite A Few Innovative Ideas
- Rough Around The Edges
- A Bit Too Directionless At Times
Like its spiritual predecessors, the Zeno Clash games, Clash: Artifacts of Chaos is an acquired taste, even more so than other Souls-likes. Honestly, ACE Team’s game just about qualifies as Souls-like, largely due to the combat taking inspiration from the fighting genre. Immediately after booting up the game, players will be hit with a wave of absurdity and weirdness, two traits that define the entire experience. The characters are grotesque, the storytelling is bizarre, and the campaign loves obtuse design.
Still, despite being quite off-putting at times, Clash: Artifacts of Chaos has more than enough charm and strengths to warrant a recommendation. The melee-driven combat focuses heavily on combo strings and cancelations, creating a gameplay loop that can be intense and enjoyable when everything clicks. While not perfect, the game makes clever use of a day-night cycle, with the latter coming with an increase in difficulty.
Other PS Plus Games Souls Fans Might Love
Ultimately, there is only a limited number of games that fit the Souls-like descriptor. However, that does not mean PS Plus Premium and Extra subscribers who are fans of FromSoftware’s franchise have nothing to play once they have exhausted the above titles – they just have to expand their criteria. While the following PS Plus games are not cut from the same cloth as Dark Souls, they scratch a similar itch through their combat, lore delivery, or level design.
13 Dead Island 2
Satisfying Combat In A Zombie Apocalypse
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- April 21, 2023
- How Long To Beat
- 15 Hours
- Awesome Combat That Expands Nicely Throughout The Game
- Solid Range Of Weapons, Particularly Melee
- Co-Op
- Jokey Tone (Not Bad, Just Different From A Traditional Souls-Like
OK, this recommendation is a bit of a stretch, but Dead Island 2 might hit the mark with players craving a lighthearted romp with meaty and crunchy combat. The 2023 sequel took a long time to materialize, and while not perfect, the wait was mostly worth it. After picking a slayer, players find themselves in Los Angeles, albeit one that has a few more zombies than usual. Picking up all sorts of melee weapons that can be used to bludgeon, stab, or smash walkers in the head, players start on a journey that will gradually guide them through various areas in the city, each one acting as a small self-contained zone.
Dead Island 2 is an acquired taste, and its value is entirely dependent on the gameplay loop. If the combat system does not gel with someone, they will likely get bored quickly; however, if it clicks with them, they should be in for roughly 20 hours of cathartic fun. The action can seem a bit simple at first, but it opens up quite a bit through crafting and elemental weapons, along with environmental hazards that are an absolute blast to execute (both figuratively and literally). Players are encouraged to target specific body parts to slow down zombies, and attacks have weight behind them. The story even has a few fun boss fights and a card-based progression system that provides some customization options.
Dead Island 2
‘s co-op is fun.
14 Monster Hunter Rise
Take Down Increasingly Bigger Bosses
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- March 26, 2021
- How Long To Beat
- 22 Hours
- Deep Combat System
- Potentially Endless Loot Grind
- Scratch That Epic Boss Fight Itch
- Ultimately, Combat Is Very Different From A Souls-Like
Similar to Demon’s Souls birthing a new subgenre, Capcom’s Monster Hunter effectively accomplished the same thing in 2004. Regardless of sharing similarities with other action RPGs, this franchise is very much its own thing that cannot be directly compared to anything else (except for games inspired by Monster Hunter), and that includes Souls-likes. Sure, both subgenres revolve around battling massive bosses, feature robust weapon systems, and focus on builds; however, their execution is nothing alike. Still, fans of one type of game are likely to get a kick out of the other.
Monster Hunter Rise‘s formula is simple: accept hunt, search for the target monster, engage in a fairly lengthy battle, loot their carcass, craft better equipment, and repeat. While there is a story, it is just a glorified tutorial designed to ease newcomers into the MH routine and teach them the basics, while also allowing veteran players to skip forward and start the real hunter missions. As the most accessible entry in the series, Rise starts as quite easy, but it picks up significantly as it goes along, with later missions requiring players to properly prepare loadouts to target a monster’s weaknesses. Despite feeling very different from a traditional Souls-like, the combat is great, deep, and flexible, with the latter stemming from the 14-weapon system that encourages players to try out different builds to see which ones work best for them.
15 God Of War
Close & Intense Combat
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- April 20, 2018
- How Long To Beat
- 20 Hours
- Aggressive Combat
- Optional Bosses Are V. Difficult
- Lore & World
- Combat Is Fun But Repetitive
Santa Monica soft rebooted God of War for the franchise’s 2018 entry, turning the over-the-top hack-and-slash series into a more intimate over-the-shoulder action game. Utilizing Norse mythology, God of War sees Kratos and his son, Atreus, undergoing a journey to fulfill the dying wish of the former’s wife and the latter’s mother.
Although not quite as complex as a Souls game, God of War‘s combat is visceral and fluid, particularly once Kratos expands his arsenal and Atreus unlocks a few new moves. God of War pushes its emotional and gripping story to the forefront, but once the main campaign is complete, players can roam the gorgeous world to complete leftover quests and take on some Valkyries.
16 Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night
Modern Evolution Of Castlevania
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- June 18, 2019
- Developer(s)
- ArtPlay
- How Long To Beat
- 15 Hours
- Great Combat System
- World Design
- Animation Is Mostly Very Good
Souls-likes obviously take some inspiration from Metroidvanias, particularly the Castlevania side of things. If a PS Plus subscriber wants something close to Symphony of the Night, they should check out Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Developed by ArtPlay and a key producer who worked on Castlevania, Bloodstained comfortably captures the magic of its inspiration, all the while managing to establish its own identity. Set in a massive gothic castle that can sit alongside FromSoftware’s greatest architectural behemoths, the indie game delivers varied locations, epic boss fights, and a surprising range of customization options.
The latter quality makes Bloodstained an especially good pick for Souls-like fans since the genre is well-known for its class systems and loot. Ritual of the Night has an expansion selection of weapons that slot into 10 types, and each category feels unique enough to be worth trying. More impressively, the game allows players to pick up more than 70 demon abilities in the form of shards, paving the way for plenty of build options.
17 Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
Fun Battle System & Interesting Take On Jobs/Classes
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- March 18, 2022
- How Long To Beat
- 18 Hours
- Linear Stages
- Cheesy Story (Which Can Be A Pro)
PS Plus has a good selection of Final Fantasy games, including a couple of mainline real-time action entries that could hit the mark with Souls-like fans. Final Fantasy 7 Remake is especially great, even if it does not play all that similar to something like Dark Souls. While not quite as highly decorated as that release, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin should not be ignored by anyone craving a hack and slash RPG with deep combat and customization. A prequel to the original Final Fantasy, the 2022 release garnered a mixed response at launch, and it is not exactly considered a high point in the franchise’s legacy; however, Team Ninja’s spin-off gets plenty of things right, and it can be an absolute blast to play depending on what someone is craving.
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Alongside his two allies, Jack is on a mission to free Cornelia from Chaos’ wrath, a drive the warrior struggles to define since he and his friends are suffering from amnesia. Stranger of Paradise‘s story takes a long while to get interesting, and only really picks up momentum towards the end of a playthrough. Die-hard fans might enjoy its references and lore additions; meanwhile, everyone can focus on the action. Fast-paced and designed to be challenging, Team Ninja’s combat is intense and versatile, while also coming with a steep learning curve.
Generally, the game encourages aggressive but smart play, along with emphasizing the importance of exploring different builds. The latter comes in the form of 20+ jobs that can be assigned to Jack and his companions, all of which come with unique abilities and skills. Since Jack can equip two jobs at a time, players have plenty of options that can significantly change the flow of battle. SoP also supports co-op.
18 Ghost Of Tsushima
Gorgeous Open-World & Enjoyable Combat (That Is Very Different To Souls-likes)
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- July 17, 2020
- How Long To Beat
- 25 Hours
- Gorgeous Open-World
- Fun Hack And Slash Combat (But Definitely Not A Soulslike)
Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima acted as something of a swan song for the PS4 era, and it allowed Sony’s last-gen console to conclude its main run on a high. Set during the Mongol raid on Japan, the story follows a samurai who goes on a quest to protect Tsushima Island after it has been overrun by the invading force. Boasting a large and visually stunning world, Ghost of Tsushima immerses players in a bygone era that has rarely been adopted as a setting by games.
While not quite as difficult as the standard Souls-like, Ghost of Tsushima‘s combat is still fantastic and addictive. The game presents players with quite a few options on how they would like to approach scenarios, and they can even decide to challenge enemies to duels. Along with the PS4 version, PS Plus Extra also has Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, which incorporates the Iki Island expansion. This section adds roughly 5–10 hours of content.
19 Wild Hearts
Monster Hunter-Style Game With Cool Setting & Building Mechanic
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- Released
- February 16, 2023
- How Long To Beat
- 46 Hours
Like how FromSoftware created a new genre in Soulslikes, Capcom effectively did the same with Monster Hunter. Similarly, both developers have a stranglehold on their respective categories, overshadowing all imitators that have followed in their footsteps. Honestly, Monster Hunter‘s shadow is arguably deeper than Dark Souls‘, to the point that no other IP has ever come close to challenging Capcom’s dominance. That said, Wild Hearts was one of the more valid efforts to provide an alternative to MH.
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While primarily known for Musou games like Dynasty Warriors and Hyrule Warriors, Omega Force is not averse to trying out different types of action RPGs or hack and slash titles, usually to pretty great success. Toukiden 2 is among the better attempts to replicate MH‘s formula, and it is available on PS Plus Extra and Premium; however, Wild Hearts is a considerably bigger game, perhaps thanks to the involvement of EA. Inspired by Japanese mythology, the story casts players as a hunter who must take down Kemono, beasts that have been corrupted and are now running wild.
The gameplay loop boils down to accepting missions, tracking down the Kemono in question, and then engaging in pretty epic fights. Wild Hearts‘ most original idea is the inclusion of Karakuri, which are buildings/structures that can be created at camp or in the middle of battle. They provide unique advantages and are a great deal of fun to master. While a bit clunky, the combat is not bad either, and it prioritizes movement above everything else.
20 Shadow Of The Colossus
Impressive, Impressive Boss Fights (That Play Out Like Puzzles)
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- How Long To Beat
- 8 Hours
- Subtle Storytelling
- Epic Boss Encounters
- Atmospheric World
Bluepoint should just handle all the remakes. 2018’s Shadow of the Colossus wisely changes very little about Team Ico’s 2005 masterpiece since it is a tall order to improve upon near perfection. While preserving the original’s story, characters, tone, and structure, the remake provides a graphical upgrade along with improved controls.
Shadow of the Colossus‘ greatest flaw was that the PS2 struggled to run it properly, a criticism that cannot be made of the remake. That said, for those who prefer to stick to the original version, the PS3’s Ico Collection is part of PS Plus Premium’s Classic library.