Guides & Editorial
From action RPGs to side-scrolling shooters, PlayStation has plenty of games that will put you through your paces. If you're looking for the ultimate gaming challenge, then step right up.
You against the world
From slick sci-fi horror to bold new twists on literary classics, get ready for the fight of your life.
From the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Nioh, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a demanding action adventure set in a dark vision of the Three Kingdoms’ Later Han Dynasty. You play as a nameless soldier fighting human and demonic threats and must maintain your Morale Rank to succeed against powerful foes and brutal bosses.
Those experienced with previous Team Ninja games will know that the team loves to challenge its players, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is no exception. It’s hard but fair and provides warnings when you are about to face especially difficult foes.
Practise your Deflect ability, as this will allow you to maintain momentum in combat. The more aggressive you remain, the better your Morale Rank and the quicker enemies will fall. If you die, ensure you return to kill the enemy that defeated you to reclaim lost Genuine Qi, as this is needed to level up.
A novel evolution of its arcade shoot 'em up legacy, Housemarque's PS5 exclusive pulls no punches. Designed to intensify the main character Selene's ongoing struggle for freedom, Returnal's world and enemies transform every encounter into a desperate, fast-paced fight for survival.
Returnal is definitely out to challenge the player. Some of its tougher segments will see the play area absolutely filled with dangerous projectiles, brutal teleporting enemies, and environmental traps. Staying alive requires concentration and finesse.
As a roguelike, perseverance is baked into the design. The cyclical nature of the game welcomes experimentation: play around with different weapons, tackle objectives in different orders and build your familiarity with how all the games different interlocking systems can work to help or to hinder you.
Lies of P is a brutally challenging, but exquisitely executed action adventure that celebrates the very best of the genre. Fast-paced, precision combat, colossal boss battles and sprawling interconnected environments strewn with hidden secrets and deadly traps lie in wait for all who dare enter.
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