(ThyBlackMan.com) In order to help you find the top 7 PlayStation 4 games in 2017, this list has been created, but it doesn’t include the common games that you may have already played. Games that performed well this year and are a must have include Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and Dark Souls III: The Ringed City etc. But in this list, you will find some titles which you may have missed or overlooked. If you did so, you should try them. This list of top 7 PlayStation 4 Games in 2017 which you shouldn’t miss is in no particular order. One thing is sure that these games won’t disappoint you.
1. Nier: Automata
The post-apocalyptic world of Yoko Taro’s Nier: Automata is full of mysterious events. It brings a beautiful setting where the player has
to take up the role of an android. The never-ending war in the game is something that appeals the most. The game is a highly entertaining combination of beauty and awesome gameplay. Coupled with an impressive soundtrack and stunning visuals, it’s a great game to spend time playing.
2. Persona 5
This game will not only satisfy your hunger for good games, it will touch your heart and the storyline will challenge you. Persona 5 brings the best story in the series that puts you in the role of a high school student who is living a normal life and saving the world. He has to attend classes, solves quests and soon after completing the school, he enters into a new world which is full of evil minds. The game brings a weather system and day-night cycle. These changes determine the general events in the game. Just like the previous games from the series, Persona 5 comes with the turn-based combat system. The game brings a massive 100 hours of gameplay.
3. Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza Kiwami was a much-needed update after the original Yakuza game’s success. The game adds new side quests, extremely good combat and is packed with several new features. Yakuza Kiwami is not just a graphic revamp, it adds new content to the classic original Yakuza game. You may find it very short, as the game doesn’t offer massive content, but the story depth is attractive and engaging. The in-game mechanics have been updated while keeping the core elements the same. Overall, Yakuza Kiwami justifies its presence in our list of top 7 PlayStation 4 games in 2017.
4. Horizon: Zero Dawn
When Horizon Zero Dawn was released on PS4, everyone praised the beautifully designed third-person action game. It was a blockbuster hit for Sony and the game did well in terms of sales. In Horizon Zero Down, you get to explore a lush, post-apocalyptic world where tribes survive at the mercy of nature and their combat skills. What surprises the most is the character has to fight against machines on an unforgiving land.
5. Nioh
Travel to Japan, hold a sword and jump into a battle, this is what Nioh is all about. From Cross blades to axes, hammers, and spears, you are put in a world where you will have to defeat humans and demons. As William, your journey in Nioh will remind you of the Ninja Gaiden and Dark Souls game series. Try to survive and learn from mistakes. The longer you live in the game, the more perks you can achieve to defeat enemies.
6. Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition
Create your own character and get ready for an RPG adventure. Pillars of Eternity brings you in a world full of historic events and interactions with different characters. For a role-playing game which is so complex, it is surprising to see how developers have built such a robust control system. Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition deserves its place in this list of top 7 PlayStation 4 games in 2017.
7. Sonic Mania
With a huge fan following, this game is not just a choice of hardcore fans, even anyone who loves 2D platformers would pick it. The game came out after so long but still, the comeback is great and the new entry is truly remarkable. Enjoy the 2D landscapes in an all-new adventure in Sonic Mania. Show your skills against unique bosses while exploring this beautifully designed game on PS4. A list of Top 7 PlayStation 4 Games in 2017 will definitely be incomplete without this game.
Staff Writer; Corey Shaw
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