Any PS4 Hidden Gems?

[kinger8938]

I tend to grow tired of the same old AAA type games that we always hear about and that get a load of coverage before and after release.

It got me thinking that there must be some solid titles on the system that can easily fall under a player's radar and get lost behind the big budget/big name games.

Anyone got any in particular that they feel deserve more attention? While the sales are on it may be a good time to look back at such games.

One I was looking at was Gravity Rush 2 (not on offer but will try the demo)

I recently played a VR Title called Statik and really enjoyed it, puzzle box game like The Room series that makes great use of the DS4.

SOMA for a fantastic story and atmosphere. Honestly a very thought provoking ending that had me thinking about it for some time afterwards. (Was recently included in PS plus if I recall correctly)

 

[kinger8938]

Some great games here, I tried Nier on PC. Loved the intro but fell off once I reached the more open part if the game. People love it though.

Until dawn, but it now thank me later

Great game and I would consider that a hidden Gem, a big exclusive for Sony but many didn't give it a chance.

 

[kinger8938]

So true, it's a shame really as it did so many things right.

Most aaa games get it so wrong these days.

I'd consider alien isolation a gem too, if you haven't played that

I have, albeit on PC. Loved it but found it maybe over stayed it's welcome by a few hours towards the end, not sure why. Great atmosphere and stays so true to the source material!

 

[kinger8938]

+1 on hollow knight. Not ps4 exclusive though

That's fine, should have said it doesn't need to be exclusive, just available on ps4

Played hollow knight through in switch, fantastic game.

 

[kinger8938]

Good choice, first 2 are definitely more known on PC I bet but maybe not so much on console, good choices.

Picked up Gravity Rush 2 today. Seems like it reviewed really well but just sold really poorly. Probably as the first game was a Vita exclusive (until a later remaster on console). That and Sony tend to suck at marketing sometimes.

 

[kinger8938]

The Housemarque arcade games are all hidden gems that no-one ever really talks about (except Resogun)

Super Stardust Ultra £3.99
Dead Nation Apocalypse Edition £3.29
Resogun £9.99
Alienation £5.79
Nex Machina £15.99
Matterfall £15.99

Looks like some of them are not on sale at the moment though.

Such a quality Dev. Sort of glad they are trying something new next, I.e. not a shooter of this style but still, they nailed it out the gate with Stardust and have clearly honed their craft since