What are PlayStation's most difficult games?

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.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Od autora igara Ninja Gaiden i Nioh, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty zahtjevna je akcijska pustolovina smještena u mračnu viziju dinastije Han iz razdoblja Tri kraljevstva. Igraš ulogu bezimenog vojnika koji se bori protiv ljudi i demona i koji mora održati svoj moralni rang kako bi se obranio od moćnih neprijatelja i brutalnih bosova.

Igrači koji su iskusili prethodne igre Team Ninja dobro znaju da autori igre vole izazivati igrače, tako da ni igra Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty nije izuzetak. Igra nije laka, ali je zato časna jer te upozorava kada su pred tobom stvarno teški neprijatelji.

Vježbaj svoju sposobnost odbijanja jer ćeš tako održati svoj impuls u borbi. Što si agresivniji to je bolji tvoj moralni rang i brže padaju neprijatelji. Ako pogineš, obavezno se vrati i ubij neprijatelja koji je tebe ubio jer ćeš tako vratiti izgubljenu izvornu energiju Qi koja ti je potrebna za napredovanje.

Returnal

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

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.

There's no doubt about it: Lies of P is a tough cookie, with a particular emphasis on the multi-phase boss fights. These encounters will test your ability to dodge, parry and attack fiercely aggressive enemies with huge health pools and devasting attacks.

Paying careful attention to your build is key to victory: each of your main components can be swapped out to improve your resistance to varying damage types, weapons have their own unique damage types and combat styles and amulets offer additional perks that can very much even the odds. If you're struggling, then careful planning can often trump bloody-minded determination.

Nioh 2

The sequel to Team Ninja’s ruthless samurai adventure ups the ante in every department, featuring enormous bosses, fiendish level design, and nuanced combat that offers a wealth of options depending on your playstyle. You’ll need to hone your skills if you’re going to see the end credits – prepare for the fight of your life.

Team Ninja deliberately design their games to push players and Nioh 2 is no exception. Its most basic enemies can easily cut you down, while its bosses can often flatten you in a single hit. Though the challenge is never unreasonable, it's often considerable.  

There's a dizzying amount of variety in Nioh 2 and as much of the game's mastery comes from outside of combat as in it. Regularly review your weapons and armor. Take full advantage of the blacksmith to forge new equipment and alter equipment attributes - also, pay attention to the benefits added by Soul Cores and Guardian Spirits - everything adds up!  

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Zadivljujuća, nova vizija legendarnog serijala Prince of Persia predstavlja se odvažnom elegancijom u 2,5D i potpuno novim princem s kojim možeš igrati. Iskoristi posebne vremenske moći i prinčev pomalo akrobatski način borbe kako bi se borio protiv pokvarenih neprijatelja i mitoloških zvijeri na prekrasnim i vrlo opasnim razinama.

Nisu samo opasni neprijatelji izazov u ovoj igri. Značajka Lost Crown često unosi različite zagonetke okoliša za koje će ti trebati podosta moždanih vijuga, brzih reakcija i preciznog upravljanja princem da bi ih riješio.

Obična tuča i sječa neprijatelja teško da će te odvesti daleko. Usavršavaj prinčeve mogućnosti odbijanja ili zadavanja udaraca i kombiniraj te pokrete s dobro tempiranim udarcima njegove sablje, a pritom održavaj udaljenost od najgorih i najsmrtonosnijih protivnika.

Veterans of hardcore action

The Tokyo-based developer behind the 'Souls' series has forged a fearsome reputation for itself amongst gamers - it's time to 'get good'. 

Elden Ring

Gradeći na više od desetljeća iskustva u razvoju najokorjelijih fantastičnih igara igranja uloga, studio FromSoftware vraća se u suradnji s piscem Georgeom R. R. Martinom, autorom fantastičnog serijala Pjesma leda i vatre, najprodavanijeg serijala knjiga po ocjeni časopisa The New York Times, donoseći veliko putovanje kroz fantastičnu zemlju Lands Between. Elden Ring kombinira prikradanje, akciju, izgradnju likova i kretanje kroz otvoreni svijet kako bi isporučio svoju najambiciozniju igru do sada – sve to uz njihov prepoznatljivi brutalno zahtjevni stil. Preuzmi proširenje Shadow of the Erdtree kako bi nastavio svoje pustolovine u ovom očaravajućem svijetu.

Iako vjerojatno nije FromSoftwareova najzahtjevnija igra, ni u kom slučaju nije igrarija. While Elden Ring's open-world design does make it a little easier to pick your fights, you'll eventually have to face down some daunting enemies.

There's a lot to be said for taking your time in Elden Ring. It's a huge game and while you can follow Sites of Grace directly from one boss to the next, you're far better served exploring the world. There are dozens of armor sets, unique weapons and amulets to acquire that will improve your chances - and a great deal of practice to be had!

Bloodborne

Bloodborne is a stand-out among the studio's celebrated output, trading dark fantasy settings for a more modern, gothic feel. Taking on the role of a lone hunter in foreign garb, you must explore the blighted town of Yharnam and its surrounding locales in search of the cure to a terrible blood curse. Filled to bursting with grisly body horror and monstrous foes, Bloodborne is every bit as challenging as its siblings. 

For sure. Its fast-paced combat and huge enemy variety drive a much more aggressive style of play that will be a difficult adjustment for Dark Souls veterans. Beyond the many encounters and bosses around Yharnam, there are still more to conquer in Bloodborne's Chalice Dungeons: fiendish labyrinths filled with traps, unpredictable enemies and intimidating bosses.

The trick is to be aggressive. Bloodborne employs a special mechanic known as 'rallying' that means if you retaliate quickly enough after taking damage, you'll regain some of your lost health. The side-step maneuver (replacing Dark Souls' dodge-roll) also means that you're more mobile and can benefit from moving quickly around enemies and landing hits from all angles. 

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Od iste nemilosrdne ekipe koja je donijela Bloodborne te Dark Souls, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice pažljivo je izrađena avantura za nindže koja od igrača zahtijeva koncentraciju, strpljivost i preciznost. Uz to, patit ćeš sam jer za razliku od njezinih prethodnika, u ovoj igri kao pomoć u obračunu s glavnim zlikovcima ne možeš pozvati druge igrače. Međutim, nagrade su toga vrijedne: nenadmašne borbe, zapanjujući dizajn neprijatelja i ogroman svijet koji treba istražiti.

Mnogi smatraju da je Sekiro dosad najteža FromSoftwareova igra i puno toga podupire tu tvrdnju. While the world does have challenging moments, Sekiro's duel-style boss encounters demand a level of concentration and finesse not often seen in games.  

Don't play it like other FromSoftware games. Sekiro's unique combat puts a strong emphasis on blocking and deflections. Whilst some attacks have to be dodged, there's much more to be gained by deflecting - done repeatedly it will push the enemy off balance, leaving them vulnerable to devastating Death Blows. 

Dark Souls III

Devotees can argue for days over which is the most challenging entry in the groundbreaking Dark Souls series, but the third installment makes a very convincing claim for itself, featuring some of the series' most complex environments and demanding boss encounters. An unapologetic celebration of the influential series, Dark Souls III features a huge array of build and weapon choices, some truly enormous areas to navigate and more than a few familiar faces.

As the third title in FromSoftware's notorious Dark Souls series, it should come as no surprise that Dark Souls III is a challenging game, though perhaps not as difficult as some others on this list. The combat is finely tuned and excellently paced throughout, making for an experience that avoids excessive difficulty spikes.

Keep an eye on your weight. While donning a suit of inch-thick steel plate might seem appealing, it'll severely hamper your combat options. Don't be afraid to ditch a helmet or pair of gloves and gain back a little mobility - armor can only reduce the damage from a blow, getting out of harm's way lets you avoid it altogether.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

The first new entry in the long-running Armored Core series in over a decade, Armored Core VI reunites the veteran developer and franchise in a brutal, brilliant combination of classic mech combat and modern production values. Kao plaćenik, igrač kontrolira 'AC' (Armored Core) koji može prilagoditi svojim željama tako što će ga sastaviti iz širokog izbora okvira i oružja, prebojiti pojedinačne dijelove i sudjelovati u brzim bitkama diljem borilišta.

Iako se više ne odlikuje „Souls” stilom, igra Armored Core VI i dalje je zastrašujuća. Za većinu je sam trodimenzionalni pristup borbi (koji uključuje i kopnenu i zračnu taktiku) dodatna razina zahtjevnosti, uz ogroman broj opcija oružja, nadolazećih projektila i jurećih neprijatelja. 

Your Armored Core (or AC) is almost infinitely flexible and there's a huge variety of options in how it's built and outfitted. If you're riding the same loadout into every mission you're likely making life harder than it needs to be. Consider the challenges of each mission, the types of enemies you'll be up against and outfit your AC to give you the advantage.

Big challenges from small teams

As one of the most diverse spaces in gaming, indie development has something to offer everyone - including those looking to test themselves.

Blasphemous 2

Ovaj nastavak neodoljivog akcijskog platformera The Game Kitchen proširuje i poboljšava sve što je original učinilo poznatim u trenutku objavljivanja. Scenografija je naglašeno groteskna, borba promišljena i instinktivna, a dizajn razina doista majstorski. Moreover, it packs a real punch when it comes to difficulty, building an atmosphere of dread that perfectly complements the world's characters and setting.

Featuring a cavalcade of challenging enemies, tough platforming puzzles and some fearsome boss fights, Blasphemous 2 is without a doubt a tough game. Možda nije najbrutalnija igra na ovom popisu, ali svakako se isplati odigrati. 

Nemoj se bojati istraživati – Blasphemous 2 nudi ti mnogo više smjerova kojim možeš krenuti. Ako se mučiš u jednom području, možda je najbolje okušati sreću negdje drugdje. You might find additional weapons and items, or unlock new abilities that will come in handy in overcoming earlier difficulties.

Cuphead

Despite deriving its striking art style from 20th-century children's cartoons, Cuphead is anything but child's play. Beyond the colorful, characterful facade is a brutally challenging bullet-hell shooter. Treba ti strpljenje, pažljivo biranje trenutka i spretni palčevi da savladaš mnoge neprijatelje na više razina, a neki od njih sami čine cijelu jednu razinu.

U Cupheadovoj borbi postoji određena doza pucnjave s bježanjem stare škole koja te vraća na tvrdu pucačinu arkadne scene. Kada bi to igrao na arkadnom stroju, trebalo bi ti puno kovanica da stigneš do njezina kraja.

Ako želiš život učiniti puno lakšim, posveti vrijeme svladavanju Cupheadove mehanike 'Parry Slap'. Ova vrlo korisna i relativno jednostavna sposobnost omogućit će ti da izbjegneš štetu kompletnog asortimana projektila (samo potraži ružičasto) i pritom napuniš svoj Super Meter. 

Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition

Beware the stylish presentation here - the denizens of Hallownest might not look all that threatening, but don't let that fool you. An award-winning action platformer, Hollow Knight is famed as much for its high level of difficulty as it is for its outstanding art direction, brilliant level design and snappy combat. There are cunning bosses and hidden challenges everywhere and your primary means of defence is a nail - best of luck!

Cutesy though some of the design might be, make no mistake, Hollow Knight is a genuinely uncompromising game. From tight, perilous platforming to brutal bosses, the developers at Team Cherry have crafted an experience designed to put the player through their paces.

Don't sweat the little things. Trying to collect and conserve every piece of Geo you come across can be exhausting and you might find you end up with more than you need. Prava nagrada Hollow Knighta je sama igra. Otkrivanje je tvoje najveće blago, a najvrijednije stvari koje možeš pronaći u Hallownestu ne smiju se izgubiti.

Darkest Dungeon II

Formiraj grupu, opremi svoju kočiju i kreni preko raspadajućeg krajolika u ovom nastavku hvaljene igre Darkest Dungeon. Spriječi apokalipsu kroz roguelike igranje, eksperimentiraj s taktikama kako bi izbjegao neopisane strahote i gradi veze sa svojim pratiteljima.

Svaka misija ili ekspedicija postavlja svoj izazov, pa su neke lakše od drugih. Najzahtjevnije traže duboku koncentraciju i odgovarajuću pripremu jer način kako ćeš iskoristiti ograničene resurse može biti odlučujući faktor između života i smrti.

Građenje prijateljstva s članovima skupine važno je za održavanje zajedništva skupine u borbi. Značajka Affinity System određuje kako pojedinci međusobno surađuju, a uspostavljanje timske harmonije pomoći će ti u borbi s noćnim morama koje te čekaju.

Animal Well

Istraži nadrealni labirint koji se širi nelinearnim, međusobno isprepletenim svijetom u ovom zbunjujućom iskustvu bez borbe u Metroidvanijskom stilu. Upravljaj svijetom pikselne umjetnosti, sretni čudna stvorenja i osloni se na svoju domišljatost da bi preživio sve što te čeka u mraku.

Raspon zagonetki u igri Animal Well zadat će ti dosta glavobolje, a put koji trebaš odabrati nije baš uvijek očit. Tvoj uspjeh može ovisiti o tome koliko si kreativan s alatima koji su ti dostupni. Tu su i različita, vrlo gladna stvorenja koja jedva čekaju da te gricnu, zato se drži što dalje od njihovih kljunova i kandži.

Karta je najbitnija u igri. Zato kad god pronađeš nešto zanimljivo a ne možeš to iskoristiti, označi ga na karti. Stara škola može ti pomoći, uzmi olovku i papir i pravi zabilješke dok se igraš. A ako si stvarno izgubljen, pogledaj gdje si sve bio i možda ćeš baš tamo pronaći ono što tražiš.