2021’s Best PlayStation Games

2021’s Best PlayStation Games

PlayStation is one of the major pillars in the video game industry, and here are some of the best offerings for the Sony platforms from 2021.

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With the new year rapidly approaching, and still more game releases slated for December, it’s time to look back at 2021’s video game offerings, specifically those from industry giant PlayStation. 2021 encompassed most of the PlayStation 5’s first year, and while the new generation is still exciting, the new console’s availability and catalogue were stunted by development issues arising from COVID and ongoing supply chain issues. Nevertheless, some incredible games were released for PlayStation platforms in 2021, and the upper echelon is detailed below.

The games industry as a whole suffered from the same setbacks as PlayStation, but there were plenty of ingenious multi-platform releases in 2021. It Takes Two and Psychonauts 2 are two titles that display video games’ creative heights, but neither qualify as a PlayStation exclusive. Xbox and Nintendo also had exclusives which were critically acclaimed and celebrated by players, such as Forza Horizon 5 and Metroid Dread, but PlayStation titles are likely Game Awards winners for the second year running.

The following seven games are the cream of the crop when it comes to PlayStation’s 2021 lineup, but there are some notable caveats. Remasters and remakes are still becoming increasingly popular in the games industry, and there are only a couple on the list below that are true, new PlayStation exclusives. Some also came to PC as well, but get special mention for their PS5 releases, which utilized the DualSense controller’s capabilities to great effect. Others are in a similar boat, being PlayStation console exclusive re-releases from past years, but warranting mention for their added features and new content.

Returnal Might Be The Most Gorgeous Roguelike Of 2021

Following late 2020’s Demon’s Souls and Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Housemarque’s Returnal was the next game to truly show off the potential of the new generation of gaming, and came exclusively to the PlayStation 5. Housemarque was previously known for their bullet-hell indie releases, and Returnal successfully brought that type of gameplay to a third-person, AAA shooter with roguelike flair. On top of its tough but incredibly satisfying gameplay, Returnal boasts a gorgeous set of environments rich with particle effects and housing a dark, enigmatic narrative.

Players step into the space suit of Selene, a planetary explorer for ASTRA Corporation, who crash lands on the mysterious planet of Atropos and soon finds herself stuck in a time loop. The DualSense’s adaptive triggers are put to good use throughout, and the rain that clatters onto Selene’s helmet occasionally comes through the controller’s haptic feedback motors. Returnal is a wholly unique game and an impressive foray into the AAA space for Housemarque, and a teased Returnal DLC Expansion from the developer means there might be more on the way.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Uses Portal Technology To Great Effect

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart came shortly after Returnal, and is a showcase of all that the new generation promises, in addition to being yet another acclaimed adventure for the iconic duo. The visual fidelity is incredible, boasting highly detailed textures and dazzling ray-tracing. The game is tailor made for Sony’s new hardware, making Rift Apart an essential adventure for PS5 owners. It utilizes all the bells and whistles of the DualSense, and impressively displays the potential of solid state drives by letting players seamlessly jump through rifts to entirely new locations instantly.

Ratchet & Clank is an iconic video game series, a product of Insomniac Games since the 2002 original. The series has been exclusive to PlayStation platforms since the very beginning, and Rift Apart feels like something of a necessity for the beginning of the PS5 generation. It may impress visually and technically, but Rift Apart is unadulterated fun throughout the entirety of its admittedly short story. Nevertheless, Insomniac’s latest deserves a spot in 2021’s best PlayStation games, and joins the long list of the developer’s contributions to the PlayStation legacy.

Deathloop Offers Deep Gameplay & A Nuanced Timeloop Narrative

Deathloop was built on the foundations of developer Arkane Studios’ past works, Dishonored and Prey, and became a critical sensation when it released in September. Its promotional period was a mix of confusion and cautious interest as trailers repeatedly tried to get across the nature of the game’s time loop. Once players got their hands on the stylish FPS, though, its Deathloop’s ingenious, run-based, emergent gameplay was widely celebrated alongside its believable and well-voiced characters. Playable character Colt is attempting to break out of the time loop on Blackreef Island by assassinating eight high-profile Visionaries in a single day, all while piecing his identity back together after a bout of amnesia.

Deathloop released for the PS5 and PC, but feels like something of an honorary exclusive thanks to its DualSense implementation. The games limited, but varying weaponry all have unique tactile sensations through the controller, and the engaging back-and-forth between deuteragonists Colt and Julianna over their handheld radios comes in part through the DualSense’s speaker. The immersive sim gameplay elements Arkane is known for aren’t as deep in Deathloop as in its previous titles, but they contribute immensely to the game’s atmosphere and engaging gameplay.

Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Is One Of 2021’s Best Indie Games

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is another game that released for PlayStation and PC, but warrants a spot on this list for its helpful DualSense support on PS5. Its charming art style and adorable ink-black characters known as the Rot helped it capture the attention of potential players during its reveal at Sony’s big PS5 showcase in June 2020. It was initially supposed to launch later that year, but was ultimately delayed until its September 2021 release.

Kena, the eponymous protagonist, is a spirit guide hoping to shepherd the beleaguered souls of the dead to the afterlife. Players engage in combat, platform, and solve puzzles through the game, all with the help of the Rot. Perhaps the most celebrated aspect of Kena is its art design, but critics generally favored its gameplay and heartfelt, emotional story. Developer Ember Lab has a history in animation, as evidenced by the game’s beautiful aesthetics, but Kena was its first game release – an impressive accomplishment and a fact which makes Kena one of 2021’s best indie games.

PlayStation 5 Director’s Cuts & FF7 Remake Intergrade

These last three games receive an honorable mention for bringing already celebrated experiences to the PlayStation 5 in 2021 with additional content and features. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade brought even more high quality, exclusive content to the long-awaited remake of one of gaming’s most celebrated and influential titles ever. Intergrade also released alongside a PS5-exclusive expansion, Episode Intermission, with new playable character Yuffie Kisaragi. Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut similarly gave players a new expansion, sending protagonist Jin Sakai to Iki Island in response to another front of the Mongol invasion. Iki is every bit as beautiful as Tsushima, and the expansion gave players an excuse to jump back into the game’s exceptional combat systems.

Hideo Kojima’s latest was given the same treatment with Death Stranding Director’s Cut. New content was sprinkled throughout the lengthy game, and its exceptionally unique narrative is more pertinent in 2021 than it was two year ago when the game originally dropped. The odd, yet satisfying (and at times meditative) gameplay was given another level of immersion through perhaps the best DualSense showcase yet. Death Stranding has a very peculiar brand of asymmetrical multiplayer that stands nicely next to the online elements of Returnal and Deathloop. The rest of the games above – Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and Ghost of Tsushima – are all the wonderful single player experiences people have come to expect from PlayStation perennially.

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